IT’S YUKIO!

IT’S YUKIO!

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)- With a super cool demeanor and a red hot stroke, Yukio Akagariyama of Japan won the 2011 World 9-ball Championship, defeating the Philippines Ronnie Alcano in a tense and scintillating finals match on Friday night, 13-11....
AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR

AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)–After what has to be one of the most memorable and exciting days in the history of championship pool, the Philippines Dennis Orcullo and Ronnie Alcano, England’s Mark Gray, and Japan’s Yukio Akakariyama all...
CLUTCH, TOUGH AND MOVING ON

CLUTCH, TOUGH AND MOVING ON

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)–With nerves fraying and tension coursing throughout the Al Sadd Sports Club, the USA’s Shane Van Boening stepped up and potted some of the most clutch shots of his career, as he took down England’s Darren...
DAZLIN DARYL IS IN IT TO WIN IT

DAZLIN DARYL IS IN IT TO WIN IT

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)–Wild finishes, unpredictable outcomes up until the very last ball, plenty of star power and pressure galore were all key ingredients of two very memorable evening sessions in the 64 player knockout stage at the World...