Player of the Year On Men: Joshua Filler Joshua Filler's 2023 was a year of quality and quantity. The world-traveling superstar collected nine big wins, headlined by titles at the Qatar Open, the China Open, and the World Pool Team Championship. Filler outshined Ping Chung Ko, who had an equally …

Mika 2.0 BCA Hall of Famer Mika Immonen insists his battle with cancer has made him both fearless and appreciative of every moment. By Keith ParadiseRoughly a month before April's Super Billiards Expo was set to begin, Mika Immonen registered to play in the Pro Players Championship 9-ball tournam…

The World Nineball Tour is delighted to announce the formation of the Reyes Cup, in partnership with Puyat S…

What started as an experiment by one of the game's all-time greats has become commonplace with many pros and amateurs incorporating cue extensions whether they need to stretch or not. By Nicholas LeiderWhen plenty of self-help books and social media influencers have recommended doing things that…

We all love great, young players. They’re exciting and aggressive and fearless.They’re also reckless. They ap…

Forty years after its creation, the jump cue is still a controversial topic, although its impact on the game can't be disputed. By Keith ParadisePlaying in the semifinals of March's Predator World 10-Ball Championship in Las Vegas, former world champion Fedor Gorst found himself in a difficult s…

Note to promoters: Clear a spot in upcoming international events because Fedor Gorst is about to start racking up frequent flyer miles! After a year of filing various applications and responses for immigration status in the U.S., Gorst received confirmation from his immigration attorney Norma He…

In a shocking announcement, Matchroom founder Barry Hearn said that his company will conduct its 2023 tournaments (save for the World Pool Championship) without sanction from the World Pool-Billiard Association. Hearn made the announcement in an interview on Sky Sports during the 2022 Mosconi Cup a…