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Jas Makhani recovered through the elimination bracket to take the boys' 20U title at Junior International Championships Stop 8. The September 11–13 meeting also produced two girls' division wins for Tanvee Vallem, while Hyatt claimed the boys' 14U competition.
An AZBilliards feature examines how televised matches and more structured tournaments are changing the way audiences follow pool. Its discussion includes the visibility created by ESPN2's coverage of the 2026 US Open final, alongside the growing interest surrounding professional nineball.
Shane Van Boening won the fourth Stevie Chan Memorial after a run through the one-loss bracket. Piazza's in Aurora, Colorado hosted the September 11–13 tournament, which attracted 171 players and offered $5,000 in added money.
Ashley Benoit defeated Nikki Brown in the final to capture the Palmetto State Women's Championship. The Spartanburg tournament drew 26 competitors. Benoit also overcame Christy Norris on her way to the final, completing the event without a defeat.
Renat Denkha retained the United States national snooker championship for a third consecutive year. Playing at the PABSA Academy in Santa Clara, California, he faced a demanding challenge from Hasanain Alsultani before securing another national title.
Jesse Gilbert claimed a TOP Tour event at Dot's Cue Club in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. His unbeaten route to the hot seat marked a notable return to tournament results for a player whose earlier recorded cash finish dated back to 2006.
A feature on tournament preparation explores the overlap between pool and poker. Its focus is the deliberate work players do before competition: building repeatable habits, preparing mentally and sustaining attention during long events. The comparison is about preparation rather than similarities in playing technique.
Fedor Gorst finished the China Open undefeated to add another major victory to his career. The event took place in Shanghai during September 8–13. In the women's competition, Liu Shasha joined the select group of players with multiple China Open titles.
The Predator Pro Billiard Series has announced a new season-ending All Stars event for December 15–20, 2026. Jacksonville's Hyatt Regency Riverfront will host men's and women's competitors across singles, doubles and mixed doubles during the six-day programme.
The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour announced Waterville, Maine as the opening stop of its 2026–27 season. TJ's Classic Billiards was named host for September 19–20, with $2,000 added to the event as the regional series enters its 30th season.
The Billiard Education Foundation has opened nominations for two director positions, with terms scheduled to begin October 1, 2026. The organisation is seeking candidates from across the cue-sports community who can contribute leadership and professional experience to its educational programmes.
Kathie MacDonald went unbeaten at Northwest Women's Pool Association Stop 5 in Spokane. The result was her third undefeated tournament victory of the season, alongside second- and third-place finishes, placing her in a strong position in the tour's annual standings.