Mark Allen pictured in January 2016
Mark Allen pays tribute to Barry Hearn after Crucible victory
Barry Hearn is stepping down as World Snooker Tour chairman.
Apr 20, 20:58
 A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Jamie Jones "playing with freedom" ahead of Crucible return
The 33-year-old exceeds his expectations by making sure of a place at the World Championship.
Apr 13, 19:16
 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
 A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Elliot Slessor can ramp up his wedding plans after qualifying for the Crucible
The 25-year-old will pocket £20,000 for reaching the main event.
Jul 27, 22:27
 Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Mark Selby to face Kurt Maflin at World Championship
Defending champion Mark Selby will begin his 2015 World Championship campaign against Norwegian qualifier Kurt Maflin.
Apr 16, 11:41
 Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Steve Davis, Jimmy White fail to qualify for the World Championship
Veterans Steve Davis and Jimmy White fall in the second round of qualifying for the World Championship.
Apr 14, 04:21
 Steve Davis
Steve Davis could face Peter Ebdon in World Championship qualifier
Six-time world champion could face Peter Ebdon in the final round of qualifying for the World Snooker Championship.
Apr 1, 15:20
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