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Update issued on future of the World Snooker Championship after Barry Hearn issued Sheffield warning with city's contract running down
DAVID COVERDALE: The Crucible in the city of Sheffield, which has a capacity of just 980, has held snooker's premier event every year since 1977 but its current contract expires in 2027.
DAVID COVERDALE: The Crucible in the city of Sheffield, which has a capacity of just 980, has held snooker's premier event every year since 1977 but its current contract expires in 2027.
