GREAT ESCAPE INTO THE FINAL FOUR

GREAT ESCAPE INTO THE FINAL FOUR

BY TED LERNER (Fujairah, United Arab Emirates)- It’s never over until it’s over. Liu Haitao must surely be singing the praises of that universal phrase about now, after the hard nose Chinese turned a desperate situation around at the very last moment, and...
AND DOWN THEY GO!

AND DOWN THEY GO!

STORY AND PHOTOS BY TED LERNER (Fujairah, UAE)–The World 8-ball Championship turned into a wide open race on Wednesday in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, as some of the games biggest names, including defending champion Dennis Orcullo, last year’s runner up...
SAVING THE DAY FOR THE USA

SAVING THE DAY FOR THE USA

STORY AND PHOTOS BY TED LERNER (Fujairah, UAE)–Facing elimination, and bearing the burden of having to carry the hopes of the United States squarely on his shoulders, Max Eberle proved his mettle tonight at the Fujairah Tennis and Country club, pulling out a...
IT FEELS GOOD TO BE THROUGH!

IT FEELS GOOD TO BE THROUGH!

STORY AND PHOTOS BY TED LERNER (Fujairah, UAE)–Judgement Day at the World 8-ball Championship in Fujairah has brought on the usual dramas that come when a slight roll of a pool ball can change your fortunes forever. For guys who toil year round for moments like...
‘YOU REALLY HAVE TO BEAT ME’

‘YOU REALLY HAVE TO BEAT ME’

STORY AND PHOTOS BY TED LERNER (Fujairah, UAE)–With a long day one in the books here at the 2012 World 8-ball Championship in Fujairah, UAE, certain trends are already becoming crystal clear. The break shot is going to play a massive factor throughout the week...