Since the championship started at the Crucible Theatre, no first time champion has retained the title for a consecutive second year.  Does Shaun Murphy stand a chance?
205524
He stands a chance, but he isn't good enough this year to beat Williams, never mind Rocket Ronnie!!!!
96914
I think that he'll probably win again the British Open. He might also win the US OPEN. I dont think the PGA Championship favors him. As for the up coming Masters, i am a little bit concerned because as for the recent his father is not doing well, that concerned and worry might affect Tiger's concentration. But i really hope will not. \nGo Tiger!!! Gor for a Grandslam!!!!
428430
I don't know what going on with Scott Harrison recently he seems to have lost the plot. I can't see him being mentally ready to fight on December 9th and its probably in his best interests to not fight and be stripped of the title. Nicky Cook is no joke and i would favour him to beat Harrison at his best even though it would be close, but if they fight on the 9th i think Cook will win easily due to Harrison not being mentally or physically ready.
556201
yes definetly he beat the legend (benard hopkins) twice in two split desicions. anybody that can compete with benard has credibiliy in my book.
425901
It is always dangerous to be talking about the Festival at this early stage in the season, so much can change in the next few months!  I wont be backing anything until declarations are in.\n\nI'll be keeping a close eye on Star de Mohaison, Voy Pur Ustedes, and Denman, to name a few, but there is plenty of time for untried horses to come out of the woodwork before March.\n\nAll I will say is lay Beef or Salmon for all your worth, the horse has never won outside of Ireland, he has been given too many chances now.
313098
of course munster will win! they destroyed leinster in the semi final and have been impressive throughout the whole tournament. I can't see them loosing at the Millennium Stadium.
591080
you are right,it was steve davis.\n\nit was in the lada cars classic in 1982 against john spencer.which is a coincidence cos john spencer made the first ever 147 in a major tournament,which was held in slough in 1979,but not televised.\n\nall steve got for his was a lada car!\n\nnext player was cliff thorburn,the first man to do it in the world championship.his break started with a fluked red.\n\nthen kirk stevens did it against jimmy white in the semi-final of world championships.\n\nhowever like most people you are under the mis-apprehension that a 147 is a maximum,although i can forgive you for thinking this as even the commentators and players themselves,call a 147,a maximum.\n\nhowever the maximum break possible in snooker is 155!\nunlikley,but if you got a free ball with all 15 reds still on table, you could take a colour as a red,then a black,and still have 147 points left on table.\n\nthere have been many 16 red clearances,but nobody as yet has managed 155.\n\nthe highest ever score has been achieved twice by different players and stands at 151.
505243
They should but not right away. CM Punk is the obvious choice in my opinion. If they are smart, they'll let CM Punk have a long reign with the title the same way RVD did and build him up big.
95295
rookies are def gonna win it.  They have the uber athlete, Alton.  Nothing can stop that kid.
208332
Gragham Dot. The way he played this afternoon against O'Sullivan was amazing. I think it will be close. He will beat Ebdon 18-14. Ebdon has his form too early in the competition.
461208
YES YES YES YES.  Murphy is almost as good as Lewis if he comes back to form and Felton could be a star in the making.  This should be a no brainer.
146192
None actually, more players moved later on to the premiership, the first player was a scottish player, dont recall his name.
566610
Ricky Hatton is British and a champion, Lennox Lewis was Jamaican/British/Canadian and was a champ. Nationality doesn't figure into it.
268756
i agre with u wholeheartely!\nhe's not big enough to be the champ.\nno one wants to see him hold the championship belt!
287929
The next era is still a long time away.  The current stars like Triple H have the role of teaching the new guys how to be real stars.  I think the next era will be led by wrestlers like, Chris Masters and Shelton Benjamin.  They still have some work ahead of them to become true characters that the fans love/hate, but they are blessed with mentors such as The Undertaker, Ric Flair and the likes.  It will be interesting to see who can stand the pressure of the business.
465886
i think they will get a title shot, i hope they win them.i would love to see dx with some gold.
298456
TRIPLE H WILL WIN AND BECOME AN 11-TIME WORLD CHAMPION TRIPLE H WILL WIN WITH THE HELP OF SHAWN MICHAELS AND THE\nD GENERATION X WILL BE BACK ON TRACK\n\nHBK AND HHH WILL BE THE FIRST TWO MEMBERS OF DX