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
A closer look at the multiple winners of the snooker World Championship
Mark Selby beat Shaun Murphy 18-15 in the Crucible final.
May 3, 21:41
 Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Five talking points from this year's World Snooker Championship
At the end of a long and Covid-affected season, what did the tournament say about the state of the game and its most high-profile players?
May 3, 17:53
 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
Judd Trump desperate for "dream final" against Ronnie O'Sullivan
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, 16:14
 Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Sunday's sporting social: Roy Keane winds up Gary Neville and the Rocket runs
Manchester City's players reacted to another cup win.
Apr 25, 18:33
 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
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan dumped out of World Championship by Anthony McGill
Anthony McGill held his nerve to win 13-12 against the defending champion.
Apr 23, 21:41
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan staring at elimination in World Championship
Anthony McGill will take a 10-6 advantage into Friday evening's conclusion of their best-of-25 clash.
Apr 23, 11:47
 Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Snooker roundup: Anthony McGill wipes out Ronnie O'Sullivan lead
The 30-year-old Anthony McGill was looking to become only the eighth different player to make a 147 clearance at the World Snooker Championship.
Apr 22, 16:03
 A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Jack Lisowski to face Neil Robertson after edging out Ali Carter
Jack Lisowski had fought back from 3-1 down to take a 5-4 lead overnight.
Apr 20, 14:11
 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
 Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scores against Southampton in the FA Cup on April 18, 2021
The best pictures from this weekend's sporting action
Chelsea put paid to Manchester City's quadruple hopes in the FA Cup and Max Verstappen won an incident-packed race at Imola.
Apr 19, 07:20
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan admits health concerns after run-in with 'boozed up geezer'
Nevertheless, world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan hailed the return of fans to the famous Crucible venue.
Apr 17, 21:31
 Prince Philip pictured in October 2018
Crucible players pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh
As one of the Government's pilot events the venue in Sheffield opened its doors to fans again.
Apr 17, 14:41
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Spectators return to sport at Crucible for World Championship
The venue was set to be at 33 per cent capacity for the first round.
Apr 17, 09:53
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'Winning the World Championship is anti-climactic'
Ronnie O'Sullivan is more excited by Sheffield's running routes and his new shop at Meadowhall.
Apr 16, 16:40
 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
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan to open defence of World Championship against Mark Joyce
Veteran Mark Joyce, 37, turned professional in 2006, but had never previously made it through to the showpiece tournament.
Apr 15, 12:09
 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
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan relishing return of fans at Crucible
Some 1,000 spectators per day will be able to attend in Sheffield as part of a Government pilot programme.
Apr 6, 16:43
 Neil Robertson in action in February 2016
Neil Robertson overcomes Ronnie O'Sullivan to win Cazoo Tour Championship
Neil Robertson was untouchable after the action had resumed in the evening with the score at 4-4.
Mar 28, 21:12
 Stephen Hendry pictured in 1997
Stephen Hendry sets sights on Crucible after comeback defeat
The Scot lost 4-1 to Matthew Selt in the first round of the Gibraltar Open.
Mar 2, 21:58
 Stephen Hendry pictured in 1997
Stephen Hendry marks comeback with first round defeat at Gibraltar Open
The seven-time world champion produced a break of 107 but bowed out in Milton Keynes.
Mar 2, 21:05
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins beats Ronnie O'Sullivan to win Players' Championship title
John Higgins wrapped up his win with a 127 clearance to black in the final frame.
Feb 28, 21:30
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan to meet John Higgins in Players Championship final
With O'Sullivan already progressing into a record-equalling 57th ranking event final, John Higgins joined him with a comfortable 6-1 win over Wilson.
Feb 27, 23:50
 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
 Stephen Hendry pictured in 1997
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'Stephen Hendry is Tiger Woods of snooker'
The 52-year-old Scot is due to return to action in the Gibraltar Open next week.
Feb 25, 22:18
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan scrapes through to last eight in Milton Keynes
Ding Junhui was edged out 6-5 in the Players' Championship.
Feb 23, 23:02
 A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Five things you may not know about Welsh Open winner Jordan Brown
The Northern Irishman's victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan has earned him a place in this week's Players Championship.
Feb 22, 12:42
 Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Jordan Brown wins Welsh Open courtesy of Ronnie O'Sullivan upset
The world number 81 won in a decider.
Feb 21, 23:13
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes Jimmy White to reach Welsh Open third round
Ronnie O'Sullivan was not at his sparkling best as he produced breaks of 70 and 65 to complete a comfortable win.
Feb 17, 16:19
 A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Yan Bingtao crowned Masters champion after beating John Higgins
The 20-year-old becomes the second Chinese player to win the tournament.
Jan 18, 08:43
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins to face Yan Bingtao in Masters final
The 20-year-old Chinese player has his sights set on a maiden major title after beating the defending champion in the last four in Milton Keynes.
Jan 17, 00:00
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of Masters to John Higgins
The Scot made the highest break of the tournament with a 145 clearance.
Jan 15, 23:30
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Snooker roundup: Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes Ding Junhui at Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan looked to be heading out of the tournament when he trailed 5-3.
Jan 13, 23:38
 Ding Junhui pictured in November 2015
Ronnie O'Sullivan fights back to overcome Ding Junhui at Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan looked to be heading out of the tournament when he trailed 5-3.
Jan 13, 17:14
 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Lewis Hamilton crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year
The 35-year-old claimed his seventh Formula One title this year.
Dec 20, 22:26
 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
A closer look at the six contenders for 2020 SPOTY award
Who will be crowned as this year's winner of the prestigious prize?
Dec 19, 10:14
 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Lewis Hamilton favourite to win Sports Personality of the Year
Six of 2020's biggest stars are in contention for Sunday night's prestigious prize.
Dec 19, 10:11
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