Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has been involved in several controversies and developments in the sport. He has announced a break from snooker, while his father criticized Barry Hearn ahead of O'Sullivan's clash with Zhou Yuelong. Ali Carter has commented on his feud with O'Sullivan, and Mark Williams has been involved in a confrontation with an O'Sullivan rival and received a penalty for a rule infraction. The World Grand Prix saw O'Sullivan defeat Zhou Yuelong, but a grudge match with Carter was denied. The Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker, featuring top players like O'Sullivan, Judd Trump, and Luca Brecel, will take place from March 4-7 in Saudi Arabia, introducing a 'gold ball' worth 20 points that can be potted for a maximum break of 167.
Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump and current World Champion Luca Brecel will all be there! #BBCSnooker https://t.co/kYKu0PMptG
Snooker news linked up with a pool graphic..... at least the 8 ball is correct. https://t.co/MPfORnt7wg
Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump and current World Champion Luca Brecel will all be there! #BBCSnooker https://t.co/zoCPy1OyNF
Ronnie O'Sullivan to interrupt break and enter unique new snooker tournament in Saudi Arabia with 'gold ball' https://t.co/f1cy6kz3CJ
Ronnie O’Sullivan to headline stunning new Saudi snooker tournament with rule-change allowing players to make a 167 https://t.co/rCVtF2KW1j https://t.co/rCVtF2KW1j
Snooker star ridiculed for being "immature" in second spat after calling out Ronnie O'Sullivan https://t.co/6tbwUIAMJw
Ronnie O'Sullivan gives worrying interview after snooker legend's victory over Zhou Yuelong at World Grand Prix https://t.co/ZJw7UywITi https://t.co/ZJw7UywITi
World Snooker announces a new event in Saudi Arabia in March “with an innovative new concept, a 23rd ball known as the Riyadh Season ball. This gold ball will be worth 20 points”
World Snooker Saudi event “with an innovative new concept, a 23rd ball known as the Riyadh Season ball. This gold ball will be worth 20 points & can only be potted once all other balls have been successfully cleared from the table if a player is on a maximum break to make it 167”
Major news for snooker tonight as we confirm the first major TV tournament in Saudi Arabia! The Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker will feature the Top 8 players in the a World with two Wild Cards and $1m prize pool! March 4-7 let’s go @Turki_alalshikh @WeAreWST 🇸🇦 https://t.co/4xzUtMzJLw
Mark Williams squared up to Ronnie O'Sullivan rival backstage as new snooker row engulfs sport https://t.co/hePMDt0G6t
Ronnie O'Sullivan makes worrying admission on how much longer he 'can carry on' after latest win https://t.co/w4HVLVlTun
Snooker star Mark Williams handed seven-point penalty for breaking little-known rule as bizarre joke backfires https://t.co/tYSMU3OZWs https://t.co/tYSMU3OZWs
Ronnie O'Sullivan is 'different' from other snooker players after 'putting himself in that position' https://t.co/ftw1eoI6de
Ronnie O'Sullivan rival labelled 'pathetic' after refusing to shake Mark Williams' hand as Grand Prix crowd boo https://t.co/0KCImdCLN0 https://t.co/0KCImdCLN0
Ali Carter denied grudge match with Ronnie O'Sullivan at World Grand Prix. The pair have been embroiled in an ugly war of words since the Masters final on Sunday. https://t.co/HW5dh9WaOW
Snooker feuds that went nuclear – from Ronnie O’Sullivan’s bitter 3-year fallout to bizarre cake stunt & shock punch-ups https://t.co/kWhmoyR10t https://t.co/kWhmoyR10t
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s dad launches scathing rant at ‘car boot salesman’ Barry Hearn over ‘atrocious’ decision https://t.co/6mbCAknRJu https://t.co/6mbCAknRJu
Ali Carter makes feelings crystal clear on moving on from Ronnie O'Sullivan feud - 'Don't know what happened' https://t.co/H9z0f8Gby8
Ronnie O'Sullivan's father launches blistering attack ahead of Zhou Yuelong clash - 'Lost all respect' https://t.co/xtLyrWtTUu
Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan admits regret and reveals schedule for break from sport - 'I'm not bothered' https://t.co/qAcpufkQ2f