Author: PoolRoom

Reigning back-to-back world champion Ga Young Kim of South Korea has another title to add to her growing resumé, with a win at the Enerva Asian 9-Ball Tour Championship, held April 26-28 at Robinson's Gallera in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Kim defeated Shu-Pin Kao of Chinese-Taipei, 11-4, in t…

Ellen Van Buren played her first professional event in 1976, finishing third in the World Open. On April 22, 2006, 30 years later, Van Buren achieved the goal she has been working towards since 2003, becoming a touring professional in the Women's Professional Billiard Association, and making history…

The International Pool Tour has announced that it will hold 25 additional tournaments to win a spot in the 2006 IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship on July 22-30 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. Five qualifiers will be held every weekend, starting May 26-28 and ending June 23-25, …

It was a case of deja vu in the finals of the WPBA's Sand Diego Classic, between defending champion Kelly Fisher, ranked third in the WPBA, and second-ranked Karen Corr. On April 23 at Viejas Casino in Alpine, Calif., the same place and the same score as last year, Fisher beat Corr, 7-4, in front…

[caption id="attachment_3077" align="alignright" width="150"] Ready, set, rack! WPBA President Kim White of Texas and Val Finnie of Scotland rack in the first round.[/caption]It's day two of the San Diego Classic, the third stop of the WPBA's 2006 season, and the winner's side is fraught with conten…

First-round matches are underway today, April 20, at the 2006 WPBA San Diego Classic, at Viejas Casino in Alpine, Calif. Kelly Fisher won her first U.S. title at this tournament last year, when she defeated Gerda Hofstatter in the final match. Both players have returned this year and, providing t…

The second stop of the Florida Men’s Pro Tour boasts a cramped marquis and live online coverage, taking place this weekend, April 15-16, at Players Billiards in Melbourne, Fla. Players competing will include Earl Strickland, Nick Varner, Buddy Hall, Rodney Morris, Mike Sigel, Ronnie Wiseman, Troy…

Quarter-final matches will take place today between undefeated players Johnny Archer and Luc Salvas, Alex Pagulayan and Jason Klatt at the 2006 SML 9-Ball Open in Calgary. Archer's path to the final was almost thwarted by young Shane Van Boening in an early match on April 13, the third day of the…