Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Judd Trump to win fifth UK Championship title
Ronnie O'Sullivan snatches a 10-9 victory over Judd Trump to secure his fifth UK Championship title.
Dec 8, 06:09
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'Adrenaline was flowing for 147 break'
Ronnie O'Sullivan admits that, although he is no longer as motivated as he once was, he was still "pumped up" to rack up his 13th career 147 break yesterday.
Dec 5, 08:30
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan admits to frustrations
Ronnie O'Sullivan says that he is happy to advance through to the last 16 of the UK Championship following a "tough" encounter with Ben Woollaston.
Dec 3, 08:09
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan targets UK Championship success
Ronnie O'Sullivan says that he is 'looking to put right' his seven-year wait for success in the UK Championship ahead of his first-round tie with Daniel Wells.
Nov 23, 13:30
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan wins Champion of Champions title
Ronnie O'Sullivan retains his Champion of Champions title after registering a 10-7 victory over Judd Trump.
Nov 10, 11:12
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'I would snub invite to join clique at BBC's SPOTY awards'
Five-time world snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says that he will never attend the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award because it's 'meaningless'.
Oct 13, 10:23
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Stephen Maguire captures SangSom Six Reds World Championship title
Stephen Maguire fights back from losing positions twice to defeat Ricky Walden in the final of the SangSom Six Reds World Championship.
Sep 7, 13:18
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Ronnie O'Sullivan confirmed as Deeping Rangers FC sponsor
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan will sponsor Deeping Rangers FC's Under-10 side next season.
Jul 22, 18:42
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Top five bad sporting excuses
Sports Mole takes a look at some of the poorer excuses used by sports stars to excuse bad behaviour or mistakes.
Jun 29, 10:02
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Roy Keane: 'Roy Hodgson should be England psychologist'
Roy Hodgson should be England's sports psychologist ahead of Steve Peters, according to Roy Keane.
Jun 15, 00:27
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Ronnie O'Sullivan and son "absolutely fine" after car crash
Ronnie O'Sullivan says that he and his six-year-old son are "absolutely fine" following a motorway car crash.
May 7, 11:16
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Ronnie O'Sullivan and son in car crash after Crucible defeat
Ronnie O'Sullivan and his six-year-old son are involved in a car crash as 'The Rocket' travelled back from Sheffield after his defeat in the World Championship final.
May 6, 23:38
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 dedicates world title win to late father
Mark Selby dedicates his maiden World Championship triumph to his late father after beating defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 18-14 at The Crucible.
May 5, 22:58
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Mark Selby shocks Ronnie O'Sullivan to win first World Championship
Mark Selby launches a superb comeback to beat defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 18-14 at The Crucible to win his first World Championship.
May 5, 22:45
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan "buzzing to be playing" snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan admits that he is "just buzzing to be playing" snooker ahead of his World Championship final.
May 3, 12:59
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Barry Hawkins to reach final of World Championships
Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches his third consecutive World Championship final by thrashing last year's runner-up Barry Hawkins 17-7 at The Crucible.
May 2, 22:02
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan surprised by "easy" World Championship quarter-final victory
Ronnie O'Sullivan admits that he was surprised by the "easy" nature of his 13-3 victory over Shaun Murphy in the quarter-finals of the World Championship.
May 1, 05:31
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
Jamie Burnett "fed up" with snooker after Crucible exit
Speaking after his 10-7 defeat to Joe Perry at the World Championship, Jamie Burnett admits that he is "fed up" with snooker and struggles to motivate himself to play.
Apr 22, 00:12
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan "pleased to have got through"
Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says that he is simply "pleased to have got through" against Robin Hull in his first-round match.
Apr 19, 21:37
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'I'm not the greatest ever'
Ronnie O'Sullivan claims that he cannot be regarded as the best snooker player ever until he has broken the record for most world titles.
Apr 19, 00:20
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 backs Ronnie O'Sullivan for further glory
Steve Davis backs Ronnie O'Sullivan to continue winning trophies into his forties.
Apr 13, 12:37
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan claims Welsh Open title
Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a 147 break in the final frame to secure a 9-3 victory against Ding Junhui in the Welsh Open final.
Mar 2, 23:10
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan through to Welsh Open final
Ronnie O'Sullivan books his place in the Welsh Open final, where he will take on Ding Junhui.
Mar 2, 02:44
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan fined for match-fixing claims
World snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is fined £6,000 following his comments that match-fixing could be rife within the sport.
Jan 22, 15:18
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 admits second session was damage-limitation mission
Mark Selby admits that his aim was simply to "make the score more presentable" when he resumed yesterday's Masters final with Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Jan 20, 03:40
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan hopes to become 40-year-old world champion
Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals that one of his ambitions is to clinch a world title in his 40s, a feat that has not been achieved since Ray Reardon won at the Crucible in 1978.
Jan 20, 03:21
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan wins fifth Masters title
Ronnie O'Sullivan defeats Mark Selby 10-4 in the final at Alexandra Palace to win his fifth Masters title.
Jan 19, 21:19
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan sets up Masters final with Mark Selby
World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire 6-2 to progress to the final of the 2014 Masters, where he will face last year's winner Mark Selby.
Jan 19, 00:51
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan knocked out in quarter-finals of UK Championship
World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan fails to reach the semi-finals of the UK Championship following a 6-4 defeat to Stuart Bingham.
Dec 5, 16:20
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan coy on UK Championship chances
Ronnie O'Sullivan stays coy on his chances of winning a fifth UK Championship title after reaching round four of the tournament in York.
Dec 3, 18:05
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan safely through at UK Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan is into the fourth round of the UK Championship with a comfortable victory over Marcus Campbell.
Dec 3, 17:52
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan plans to take another break
World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan announces his intention to take another break from snooker.
Dec 3, 00:27
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan through to second round
Ronnie O'Sullivan breezes past teenager Rhys Clark 6-0 in the first round of the UK Championship in York.
Nov 30, 22:56
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Ronnie O'Sullivan to become 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant?
Five-time world snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is reportedly considering signing up for Celebrity Big Brother.
Nov 21, 13:06
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Premier League stars turn out for ATP World Tour Finals in London
Premier League stars from Arsenal and Chelsea turn out for the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena.
Nov 6, 12:57
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'I went on regular booze benders'
Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals that he went on drug and alcohol benders every four months following a stint in rehab.
Oct 14, 12:44
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan targets more titles
Ronnie O'Sullivan wants to become the most successful snooker player by winning eight world championship titles.
Oct 12, 21:34
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'I used to isolate myself from people'
Five-time snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals that he used to regularly isolate himself from people.
Oct 11, 11:33
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
WPBSA to ask Ronnie O'Sullivan to explain match-fixing claims
The WPBSA reveal that they will speak to five-time snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan about claims made in his book regarding match-fixing.
Oct 11, 09:54
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