SHAUN MURPHY has slammed his own sport of snooker as "stupid" in a bid to explain just how difficult it is. Murphy, 42, reached the top of the game when he won the World Championship in 2005 ...

An unexpected slab of beef has emerged between Kyren Wilson and Shaun Murphy ahead of the World Snooker Championship, although confusion reigns over the spat. The Magician beat the Warrior in the ...

Shaun Murphy has accused Kyren Wilson of having a ‘chip on his shoulder’ and not being a ‘proper bloke’ in an explosive war of words between the reigning Masters and world champions.

Shaun Murphy hit only the sixth 147 in the history of snooker’s Masters tournament as he beat semi-final opponent Mark Allen in style. Murphy potted 15 reds and 15 blacks before clearing up the ...

SHAUN MURPHY left fans stunned after completing an incredible trick shot during his World Snooker Championship first-round match against Daniel Wells. The Magician had already won the sixth frame ...

Judd Trump expects his brilliant recent record against Shaun Murphy to be on his opponent’s mind ahead of their eye-catching second round clash at the Crucible. Trump and Murphy were two of the ...

Shaun Murphy has put his World Snooker Championship blunder down to a miscount. The 2005 champ raised eyebrows at the Crucible on Sunday after he continued to play for snookers against Judd Trump ...

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Shaun Murphy has hailed Judd Trump's prowess after his impressive performance at the 2025 World Snooker Championship, calling him both the "champion elect" and "the most underrated player in the ...

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