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
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Defending champion Judd Trump avoids 'Crucible Curse' to reach second round
Qualifier Tom Ford surged into 3-0 and 5-2 leads before Judd Trump ground his way back to seal a 10-8 win in the first round.
Jul 31, 22:33
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Behind the scenes at day one of the World Snooker Championship
The Crucible allowed fans in for the first day of the World Snooker Championship, and reporter Mark Staniforth was among the lucky few.
Jul 31, 16:46
Barry Hearn pictured in April 2019
Barry Hearn "gutted" as Boris Johnson calls off supporter return trials
Boris Johnson's latest coronavirus edict meant fans could no longer attend the World Championship or county cricket matches.
Jul 31, 14:19
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
Jimmy White pictured in November 2015
Six former finalists in action as Crucible qualifiers set to get underway
Nigel Bond, Jimmy White and Iulian Boiko amongst the names.
Jul 20, 13:13
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Reigning world champion Judd Trump out to end 43-year Crucible curse
No first-time champion has successfully defended his crown since the tournament moved to its current location in Sheffield in 1977.
Jul 16, 11:21
Stephen Maguire in January 2016
Judd Trump claims Stephen Maguire underachieved due to lack of desire
The pair are poised to meet in the last four of the Coral Tour Championship.
Jun 23, 22:19
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
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump happy to defend World Championship title behind closed doors
Fans may not be allowed to attend the Crucible this year.
Jun 10, 19:07
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump picks up where he left off as snooker returns
Judd Trump picked up where he left off to shine in day one of the Championship League.
Jun 2, 07:50
Fabio Fognini in action at Wimbledon on July 4, 2019
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 31
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the entertainment world.
May 31, 22:39
Fabio Fognini in action at Wimbledon on July 4, 2019
Fognini has surgery while Owen regrets biking - what sport stars did on Sunday
Judd Trump had a coronavirus test before a return to action on Monday.
May 31, 16:58
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Coronavirus latest: Judd Trump to play first match back as snooker returns
The reigning world champion will play in the opening match of the Championship League in Milton Keynes.
May 31, 14:44
Barry Hearn pictured in April 2019
Barry Hearn insists player safety will be top priority when snooker returns
Judd Trump will be among 64 players competing in Championship League Snooker at the start of June.
May 21, 16:58
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Sunday sports recap: Judd Trump wins and Saints beaten
Basketball, boxing and badminton all took place on Sunday.
Mar 15, 23:37
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump makes history with Gibraltar Open title win
The world number one also collects a bonus of £150,000 after winning the most prize money over the BetVictor European Series.
Mar 15, 22:18
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
Mark Selby pictured in January 2016
Mark Selby avoids Ronnie O'Sullivan fist bump with 'rock, paper, scissors'
The pair had exchanged a humorous 'rock, paper, scissors' greeting ahead of the quarter-final.
Dec 13, 23:38
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Nigel Bond ousts Judd Trump at UK Championship
World number one sent packing after losing five successive frames.
Dec 2, 19:11
Mark Williams in action in February 2016
Mark Williams crashes out of UK Championship after defeat to Michael White
World number one Judd Trump is safely through.
Dec 1, 23:29
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump cruises into third round at UK Championship
The world number one enjoyed a straightforward passage to the third round.
Dec 1, 19:48
Mark Allen pictured in January 2016
Home favourite Mark Allen knocked out of Northern Ireland Open
Shaun Murphy progressed after a 4-2 success against 2017 finalist Barry Hawkins.
Nov 15, 02:11
Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan dumped out of English Open after latest criticism of venue
China's Mei Xiwen beat the world number two, who had earlier criticised the K2 venue, in one of a host of upsets on Thursday.
Oct 17, 22:08
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
Hallett thinks new world champion Trump can dominate snooker for years to come
Trump hammered John Higgins 18-9 to take his first world crown.
May 7, 15:03
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Man wins big after betting on eight-year-old Judd Trump to become world champion
Neil Morrice had placed the bet on the Trump to become world champion after he felt he had "seen something" in the youngster.
May 7, 09:32
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
In Profile: New world snooker champ Judd Trump
Trump used to describe himself as a "part-time snooker player, full-time international playboi" on his Twitter handle.
May 6, 19:57
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
Aaron Ramsey in action for Arsenal on March 14, 2019
Norwich, Aaron Ramsey, Liverpool: The sporting weekend in pictures
Norwich won the Championship title.
May 6, 07:58
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
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump closing in on Crucible final
Trump's break of 114 against Gary Wilson was the 87th century of the Championship, topping the previous record mark.
May 4, 13:01
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
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
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump on course to reach World Championship semi-final
Trump is within six frames of reaching the semi-finals.
Apr 30, 22:16
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