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June 26, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

In Praise of Snooker

Classic Kiwi party. Pass-arounds. A fire on inside, gas-heaters in the tent. The beer was flowing like wine. The wine was being served from the biggest bottle I’ve ever seen – it took two people to distribute it. And in the corner of the lounge, at just the right time, the TV went on for […]

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May 20, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Poem: That Night When Ronnie O’Sullivan Beat Mick Price With A 147 Snooker Break In Five Minutes For An All-Time World Record, Yo!

Here’s the thing about snooker, you can be the best player in the world – but you can lose the game if your opponent makes or gets or takes a lucky break.  This is also the thing about life. Ronnie O’Sullivan might be the best player to ever chalk up a cue and pocket the […]