Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Five forgettable moments from Ronnie O'Sullivan's career
It is not the first time the six-times world champion has fallen to an unexpected defeat at the Crucible.
Apr 24, 08:20
 A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Four players withdraw from European Masters due to coronavirus
Two players have tested positive and three came into contact with them.
Sep 22, 09:59
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan: Allowing fans into Crucible an "unnecessary risk"
The five-time winner says competing in Sheffield this year is a risk he is 'prepared to take'.
Jul 21, 16:28
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan eases past James Cahill after refusing handshake
The Rocket was not keen on shaking hands with either his opponent or the referee.
Dec 11, 22:35
 Mark Williams in action in February 2016
David Gilbert ousts Mark Williams at World Championship
The Welshman had been in hospital overnight after complaining of chest pains.
Apr 27, 20:50
 Shaun Murphy in action in January 2016
Shaun Murphy on verge of Crucible exit
Robertson leads 10-6 after two sessions of their second-round meeting.
Apr 26, 15:43
 Mark Allen pictured in January 2016
Mark Allen suffers surprise first-round exit
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh could not make his overnight lead stick against Trump, while Zhou Yuelong got the better of Allen.
Apr 24, 17:48
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ken Doherty backs Ronnie O'Sullivan to bounce back after Crucible shocker
O'Sullivan's bid for a sixth world title was ended by 750-1 outsider James Cahill in the first round.
Apr 24, 15:42
 Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump survives Thepchaiya Un-Nooh scare in final-frame decider
The Masters champion will face Ding Junhui in the last 16.
Apr 24, 13:09
 James Cahill pictured in late 2014
James Cahill sets sights on Crucible crown after giant-killing
The amateur stunned the world number one in the opening round of the World Championship.
Apr 24, 03:37
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan admits to feeling "absolutely exhausted" after Crucible shock
The five-time world champion was knocked out by amateur James Cahill.
Apr 23, 14:35
 James Cahill pictured in late 2014
In Profile: Unlikely Crucible star James Cahill
The Blackpool amateur knocked out Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-8 in the World Championship first round.
Apr 23, 14:31
 James Cahill pictured in late 2014
James Cahill "absolutely over the moon" after shock Ronnie O'Sullivan victory
The amateur player from Blackpool stunned the five-time world champion on Tuesday.
Apr 23, 14:28
 James Cahill pictured in late 2014
Snooker's greatest shocks after James Cahill beats Ronnie O'Sullivan
Some of the other biggest shocks in snooker history.
Apr 23, 12:19
 James Cahill pictured in late 2014
Amateur James Cahill stuns Ronnie O'Sullivan in one of snooker's biggest shocks
The 23-year-old won 10-8 in Sheffield.
Apr 23, 12:17
 James Cahill in action in December 2014
Amateur James Cahill on verge of Ronnie O'Sullivan shock
Cahill, the first amateur to play at the World Championship, leads Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-4 at the halfway stage of their first-round match.
Apr 22, 17:29
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Amateur James Cahill lands Ronnie O'Sullivan draw at World Champs
The 23-year-old Cahill came through qualifying with a 10-6 win over Michael Judge to book his place in Sheffield.
Apr 18, 13:06
 James Cahill in action in December 2014
Amateur James Cahill stuns Mark Selby in first round of UK Championship
Cahill stormed into a 4-0 lead before wrapping up a 6-3 first-round victory.
Nov 30, 00:53
 Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
James Cahill relieved after beating Ding Junhui
World number 100 James Cahill admits that he "went through the emotions" during his see-saw victory over Ding Junhui at the UK Championship.
Dec 3, 11:10
 Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan admits to frustrations
Ronnie O'Sullivan says that he is happy to advance through to the last 16 of the UK Championship following a "tough" encounter with Ben Woollaston.
Dec 3, 08:09
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