Mark Selby pictured in January 2016
Mark Selby and John Higgins advance to second round at Milton Keynes
John Higgins also wins on opening day at Milton Keynes.
Nov 23, 22:14
Kyren Wilson pictured in December 2015
Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump to win first title on English soil
The 28-year-old defeated the world number one 3-1 in the Championship League final.
Oct 30, 23:22
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump books spot in English Open final
Judd Trump saw off John Higgins in his semi-final while Neil Robertson edged past Mark Selby.
Oct 17, 21:53
Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
World Championship: Five memorable moments from 2020 tournament
John Higgins claimed the first maximum of his Crucible career.
Aug 16, 19:51
Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Veterans Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Williams to meet again in quarter-finals
Ronnie O'Sullivan insisted the next generation of players are "not that good" after Sunday's win.
Aug 10, 10:25
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump edges past Yan Bingtao as he chases history
No first-time Crucible champion has defended their title.
Aug 7, 22:33
Mark Williams in action in February 2016
Mark Williams reveals tough love from son helped him beat Stuart Bingham
The three-time former winner turned an 8-8 overnight tie into an impressive 13-11 win.
Aug 7, 14:11
John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins dumped out of World Championship by Kurt Maflin
John Higgins has been runner-up in each of the last three years.
Aug 6, 21:50
John Higgins pictured in January 2016
A look at the previous Crucible maximums after John Higgins joins list
The Scot became the seventh man to make a maximum in Sheffield.
Aug 6, 13:40
John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins produces 147 break at World Championships
The Scot's 147 was the 11th time a maximum has been made at the event.
Aug 6, 11:02
Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan makes strong start in bid for sixth world title
His clash with Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh was between the two fastest players on the circuit.
Aug 2, 16:41
John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins vows to put "heart and soul" into quest for fifth world title
The Scot begins his campaign against fellow veteran Matthew Stevens on Saturday.
Jul 31, 22:09
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Five contenders to win the World Snooker Championship
Judd Trump, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Neil Robertson, Mark Allen and John Higgins are among the favourites at the Crucible.
Jul 30, 15:30
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump continues dominance over John Higgins
Judd Trump will face Stephen Maguire in the last four of the tournament.
Jun 21, 21:27
John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins: 'World Championship postponement is heartbreaking'
The four-time champion will be one of the tournament favourites if plans to reschedule the event go ahead.
Apr 19, 14:51
Mark Williams in action in February 2016
Mark Williams shrugs off gout to progress in Cheltenham
The Welshman limped around the table.
Feb 5, 20:32
Ali Carter in action in November 2015
Ali Carter battles past John Higgins to book Masters semi-final spot
The 40-year-old is only playing at Alexandra Palace because Ronnie O'Sullivan chose not to compete.
Jan 17, 07:10
Shaun Murphy in action in January 2016
Shaun Murphy sends reigning champion Judd Trump crashing out of Masters
Despite Judd Trump making three centuries, Shaun Murphy ran out the 6-3 winner.
Jan 14, 22:47
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Trump pockets title with 'ultimate shot' after winding down playboy ways
World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn feels Trump could earn £50m in his career.
May 7, 21:30
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump comes of age with record-breaking World Championship win
Higgins beaten in Crucible classic.
May 6, 22:00
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump wins World Championship
Trump fired a record-equalling seven centuries.
May 6, 19:54
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump closes in on first World Championship title
Both Trump and Higgins came close to maximum breaks and the pair shattered the sport's century records.
May 6, 16:40
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump wins eight straight frames to take charge of final against Higgins
Higgins totalled three centuries of his own before he was over-run by his irrepressible opponent.
May 5, 23:55
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Trump, Higgins level in Crucible final
Each player scored two centuries in the first session of the World Championship final.
May 5, 16:51
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump beats Wilson to set up John Higgins final
The pair also met in 2011, when Higgins emerged the winner.
May 4, 23:18
John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins reaches eighth World Championship final with dramatic win
Gilbert missed a crucial black in the final frame.
May 4, 18:29
John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins battles back to keep hopes of fifth world title alive
The Scot endured a challenging day at the Crucible.
May 4, 09:41
John Higgins of Scotland in action during his first round match against Mark Davis of England during the Betfair World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on April 22, 2013
Gilbert in charge against Higgins
The Scot made a series of uncharacteristic errors.
May 3, 13:06
David Gilbert pictured in December 2015
Underdogs David Gilbert and Gary Wilson impressing on big stage
John Higgins and Judd Trump have it all to do in Sheffield.
May 2, 21:46
David Gilbert pictured in December 2015
David Gilbert close to maximum break in World Champs semi
Gilbert potted 15 reds and 14 blacks to raise hopes of clinching the £50,000 prize but he ran out of position after sinking the final red.
May 2, 16:34
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump hits back at Stephen Maguire after reaching semis
Trump beat the Scot 13-6.
May 1, 20:26
Ali Carter in action in November 2015
Gary Wilson ousts Ali Carter from World Championships
The 33-year-old has found form at the Crucible after six years off the tour.
May 1, 15:13
Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
It feels good to talk Oz, says O'Sullivan as he moves on to 997 career centuries
O'Sullivan defeated John Higgins 6-4 and will play Mark Allen in the semi-finals in Preston.
Mar 8, 17:20
Alan McManus knocks John Higgins out of UK Championship
Higgins followed Selby in making an early exit.
Dec 2, 00:15
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Judd Trump eases past Ding Junhui to reach World Championship semi-finals
Judd Trump confirms his place in the last four of the World Championship with a 13-4 victory over third seed Ding Junhui.
Apr 29, 09:58
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ding Junhui blows chance to make 147 after Crucible gaffe
A loss of concentration at The Crucible proves costly for Ding Junhui, as he misses out on the chance to make a 147 in a comical fashion.
Apr 21, 13:14
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
John Higgins: "I'm feeling confident about my game"
Four-time world champion John Higgins hopes that he has hit form at just the right time, heading into snooker's showpiece tournament at The Crucible.
Apr 18, 11:45
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
John Higgins wins fourth Welsh Open title by beating Ben Woollaston in Cardiff
John Higgins wins his fourth Welsh Open title by beating Ben Woollaston 9-3 in Cardiff on Sunday.
Feb 23, 09:34
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Neil Robertson sets up Judd Trump quarter-final
World number one Neil Robertson comes from behind to beat Mark Allen at the Crucible to set up a World Championship quarter-final against 2011 runner-up Judd Trump.
Apr 29, 00:05
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Roundup: World number three Ding Junhui shock first-round casualty at Crucible
World number three Ding Junhui suffers a shock first-round defeat to Crucible debutant Michael Wasley at the 2014 World Championships, but Mark Selby is safely through.
Apr 22, 00:30
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