Barry Hearn sets deadline for decision on Crucible’s World Snooker Championship future

Barry Hearn is pushing for a decision on the World Championship’s future (Picture: Getty Images for Sky)Barry Hearn says he wants a decision on the future of the World Snooker Championship to be made before the end of this year.The current contract to keep the event at the Crucible ends in 2027 and there is uncertainty over where the sport’s biggest tournament will be held after that.Many fans and players want the World Championship to remain at the Crucible, which has held the even