(Shanghai)–Playing with his trademarked calm and cool demeanor, all the while exhibiting a deadly stroke and a fierce, quiet fortitude, the Philippines Lee Vann Corteza staked his claim to stardom today as he defeated Taiwanese veteran Fu Che Wei to win the 2013 China Open 9-ball in Shanghai.

Ronnie O’Sullivan beat Barry Hawkins to win his fifth world snooker championship and become the third person to claim back-to-back titles.

Billiards School from the Top Pros Pool School in Paradise In November 1996 four professional pool players got together to develop a unique concept. These pool players were Allison Fisher, Mike Massey, Gerda Hofstatter and Paul Potier and the concept they developed was Pool School in Paradise. The idea was to offer a chance for [...]

Thomas and Lee Capture Lone Star Billiard Titles Lone Star Billiards Tour / Houston, TX by InsidePOOL Staff Houston player Brent Thomas fought his way through a 41-player field of top contenders in order to capture his first Lone Star Billiards Tour title, claiming the open 9-ball division. Bogies Billiards and Sports Bar in Houston, [...]

WPBL SEASON TO LAUNCH MAY 30th WITH FREE BROADCAST Las Vegas, NV April 25, 2013 The World Professional Billiard League will launch the inaugural 2013 season Thursday May 30th at 7pm PT. The entire season will be played at the new 13,000 sq. ft. WPBL arena in Las Vegas, where 48 of the world's top [...]

The former world champion Neil Robertson lost by 10-8 to Robert Milkins in the first round of the world championships in Sheffield, England.

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Matt Tetreault went unscathed through a tough field at the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour’s April 13-14 stop, defeating Jeremy Sossei twice to take the title. The $1,500-added 9-ball tournament attracted 57 players to Golden Cue Billiards and Sports Pub in Albany, NY.

Mark Dimick and Rhonda Pierce scored titles in their respective divisions at the Midwest 9-Ball Tour’s April 6-7 stop. The $2,000-added tournament was hosted by Magoo’s in Tulsa, OK, and drew a total of 79 entries.

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Jayson Shaw dominated the April 20-21 stop of the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour, defeating one of the tour’s top players, Jeremy Sossei, in the finals for top honors. The $1,500-added open event was held at Raxx Pool Room and Grill in West Hempstead, NY, and drew a field of 28.

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Danielle Grondine of Sutton, Mass., is currently serving a9-month deployment to Afghanistan with the United States Army Reserves. She’sbeen in the military for 19 years. During that time, Danielle’s developed alove for pool. She originally started playing pool while in medical trainingfor the Army in 1994. After that, Danielle continued to play with friends andthen joined the New England APA operated by Jon Waidlich as a Team Captain in2002.
“Playing pool is my stress relief while deployed,” Daniellesaid. “Some days are tough being away from family, but being able to dosomething that you enjoy to remind you of times at home and the new friends youmake is what helps me.”
Danielle plays pool as often as she can while on base; usually2-3 times a week if her schedule allows. When she does get to play, it’s for afew hours with different friends. She hopes to continue improving her poolskills so that her teams will qualify for the National Championships in Vegassomeday. Danielle is currently a skill level 3 in 8-Ball.
“What I enjoy about APA is the competition of the higherlevel tournaments to help me become a better player,” Danielle said. “But Imostly enjoy the time out with my friends and teammates.”