A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Anthony McGill inches closer to second successive semi-final
The Scot dropped the opening two frames of the evening but recovered to take five of the final six.
Apr 27, 22:35
 Mark Selby pictured in January 2016
Mark Selby takes control of quarter-final against Mark Williams
Mark Selby won the opening two frames in Sheffield without conceding a point.
Apr 27, 17:38
 Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump admits missing out on O'Sullivan final would be a "shame"
Ronnie O'Sullivan's shock second-round loss to Anthony McGill on Friday night scuppered hopes of a first final clash between the game's leading stars.
Apr 26, 21:12
 Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Snooker roundup: Judd Trump on brink of reaching quarter-finals
Judd Trump looks set to face either Shaun Murphy or Yan Bingtao in the last eight.
Apr 25, 21:48
 Shaun Murphy in action in January 2016
Snooker roundup: Shaun Murphy closing in on world championship quarter-finals
The former champion leads Yan Bingtao 10-6.
Apr 25, 18:16
 Mark Williams in action in February 2016
Mark Williams plays down World Championship title chances
The 46-year-old Welshman made short work of old foe John Higgins on Saturday night, booking his place in the last eight with half a session to spare.
Apr 24, 21:45
 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
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins blames Crucible pressure for first-round performance
Ding Junhui built a 5-4 overnight advantage over former champion Stuart Bingham.
Apr 19, 21:40
 Kyren Wilson pictured in December 2015
Kyren Wilson fights back against Gary Wilson at Crucible
The 29-year-old, who lost to Ronnie O'Sullivan in the delayed 2020 final, trails had been 5-1 down.
Apr 19, 13:18
 Neil Robertson in action in February 2016
Neil Robertson heading to Crucible full of confidence
The 2010 champion will play China's Liang Wenbo in the first round.
Apr 15, 14:45
 Neil Robertson in action in February 2016
A closer look at the impending battle between Neil Robertson and O'Sullivan
The Australian has managed just one semi-final appearance in Sheffield since winning his first world title in 2010.
Apr 12, 11:24
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
Five players to watch at the 2021 World Championships
Ronnie O'Sullivan held his sixth crown aloft in front of a socially distanced crowd last August.
Apr 12, 11:22
 Mark Selby pictured in January 2016
Mark Selby offers view on Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry battle
The duo memorably contested four World Championship finals in the space of five years.
Mar 24, 22:23
 Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
A closer look at snooker's response to the coronavirus pandemic
Competitions were able to take place, largely in a bio-secure bubble in Milton Keynes.
Mar 12, 08:41
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan advances to record-equalling 57th ranking event final
The world champion recovered from 3-0 down to beat Barry Hawkins 6-4 and reach the final of the Players Championship.
Feb 26, 23:11
 Ryan Day pictured in 2016
Ryan Day overcomes Mark Selby to win the Snooker Shoot Out
The result shattered Mark Selby's hopes of winning a record 12th ranking final in succession.
Feb 7, 23:39
 A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Jack Lisowski advances to World Grand Prix final with win over Mark Selby
Jack Lisowski had opened up a 5-1 lead before Mark Selby reduced the deficit to one frame.
Dec 19, 23:59
 Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump thrashes Ronnie O'Sullivan to advance to World Grand Prix final
Judd Trump will play either Mark Selby or Jack Lisowski in the final.
Dec 18, 23:55
 Mark Selby pictured in January 2016
Mark Selby beats Ronnie O'Sullivan in Scottish Open final
The Leicester player avenged his world championship semi-final defeat in Sheffield.
Dec 13, 22:37
 Neil Robertson in action in February 2016
Neil Robertson claims he is playing the best snooker of his career
The two-time champion hit three centuries to reach another UK Championship final.
Dec 5, 20:27
 Mark Selby pictured in January 2016
On This Day: Mark Selby overcomes Ronnie O'Sullivan to claim UK Championship
Mark Selby won his second UK Championship title when he beat Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Dec 4, 09:04
 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
 Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Five talking points as the UK Championship begins in Milton Keynes
Snooker's second-biggest tournament is the latest to take place in the behind-closed-doors bubble of the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.
Nov 23, 10:38
 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
Snooker roundup: Ronnie O'Sullivan picks up first win since World Championships
Ronnie O'Sullivan was sporting pink nail varnish to raise awareness of breast cancer.
Oct 12, 22:59
 Mark Selby pictured in January 2016
Mark Selby beats Martin Gould for first European Masters title
The Leicester cueman edged his opponent in a tight contest.
Sep 27, 22:46
 Martin Gould pictured at the UK Championship in December 2015
Martin Gould beats Judd Trump to secure spot in European Masters final
The 39-year-old Londoner reached a first ranking final since 2016.
Sep 26, 22:45
 Mark Davis at the table on December 8, 2012
Mark Davis pulls out of European Masters following cue theft
Mark Selby, who was due to play Mark Davis at the Marshall Arena on Friday, received a bye to the last 16.
Sep 25, 10:39
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan has three-frame advantage over Kyren Wilson
The Rocket had led 8-2 at one point.
Aug 15, 23:01
 Kyren Wilson pictured in December 2015
Kyren Wilson targeting improvement as he eyes world crown
Kyren Wilson faces Ronnie O'Sullivan for the World Championship.
Aug 15, 07:44
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan claims decision to allow crowds into final is "irresponsible"
Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Kyren Wilson in the final.
Aug 14, 23:01
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Kyren Wilson to meet in World Championship final
Both semi-finals at the Crucible went to final-frame deciders.
Aug 14, 21:30
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan keeps World Championship final hopes alive
The Rocket wins frames 23 and 24 of his best-of-33 semi-final at the Crucible.
Aug 14, 12:35
 Kyren Wilson pictured in December 2015
Kyren Wilson inches closer towards World Snooker Championship final
Kyren Wilson won 11 of the 16 frames played on Friday to overturn a 6-2 deficit.
Aug 13, 22:24
 Mark Selby poses with the trophy after beating Ding Junhui in the final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on May 2, 2016
Mark Selby leads Ronnie O'Sullivan in World Championship semi-final
Mark Selby took the session 6-2 to gain a two-frame lead overnight.
Aug 13, 17:02
 Mark Selby poses with the trophy after beating Ding Junhui in the final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on May 2, 2016
Mark Selby fights to keep in touch with Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan complained about the worst kicks of his career.
Aug 12, 21:35
 Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Anthony McGill takes control of semi-final against Kyren Wilson
The Scot leads Kyren Wilson 6-2 after the first session.
Aug 12, 16:15
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Who should you bet on to win the World Snooker Championship?
With just four players remaining in the draw, who should punters back to win the 2020 World Snooker Championship?
Aug 12, 13:02
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan compares himself to "fat Maradona" after reaching semi-finals
Ronnie O'Sullivan completed a dazzling comeback to beat Mark Williams and reach the semi-finals.
Aug 11, 21:44
 Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump backs conqueror Kyren Wilson to succeed him as world champion
Judd Trump became the 18th first-time winner to fail to retain the crown since the event moved to its present venue in 1977.
Aug 11, 20:06
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