World Championship final: John Higgins goes plant-potty at Crucible

John Higgins pulls off two fantastic plants including a four-ball effort in the Snooker World Championship final against Mark Selby taking him to a 10-7 lead overnight. World Championship final: John Higgins goes plant-potty at Crucible

World Snooker final: Watch John Higgins' 141 break in one minute

Watch every shot as John Higgins hits a break of 141 in the first session of the 2017 World Snooker Championship final against Mark Selby. World Snooker final: Watch John Higgins' 141 break in one minute

World Championship 2017: John Higgins leads Mark Selby in Crucible final

Four-time winner John Higgins leads 2016 champion Mark Selby 6-2 after the first session of the World Championship final. World Championship 2017: John Higgins leads Mark Selby in Crucible final

World Championship 2017: Mark Selby is big favourite, says John Higgins

Four-time winner John Higgins says opponent Mark Selby is the "big favourite" heading into the World Championship final. World Championship 2017: Mark Selby is big favourite, says John Higgins

Mark Selby beats Ding Junhui - 5 best shots

Watch five of the best shots as Mark Selby beats Ding Junhui 17-15 to reaches his third World Championship in four years at the Crucible. Mark Selby beats Ding Junhui - 5 best shots

World Championship: John Higgins sees off Barry Hawkins - 5 best shots

Watch five of the best shots as John Higgins beats Barry Hawkins 17-8 to set up a World Championship final against Mark Selby at the Crucible. World Championship: John Higgins sees off Barry Hawkins - 5 best shots

World Championship 2017: John Higgins on verge of semi-final win over Barry Hawkins

John Higgins needs just one frame to win after opening up a 16-8 lead World Championship semi-final lead over Barry Hawkins. World Championship 2017: John Higgins on verge of semi-final win over Barry Hawkins

World Championship 2017: Ding Junhui 'fantastic' 128 break against Mark Selby

Ding Junhui's fantastic break of 128 in the final frame of the session levels the match at 12-12 in a thrilling World Championship semi-final at the Crucible. World Championship 2017: Ding Junhui 'fantastic' 128 break against Mark Selby

World Snooker: John Higgins' 'amazing' fluke against Barry Hawkins

John Higgins flukes an important green on the way to a 10-6 overnight lead in his World Championship semi-final against Barry Hawkins at the Crucible. World Snooker: John Higgins' 'amazing' fluke against Barry Hawkins

World Championship 2017: Mark Selby edges ahead of Ding Junhui

English defending champion Mark Selby edges 9-7 ahead of China's Ding Junhui in an intriguing World Championship semi-final. World Championship 2017: Mark Selby edges ahead of Ding Junhui

Higgins two clear of Hawkins in semi-final

Four-time champion John Higgins builds a 5-3 lead over Barry Hawkins in a nervy start to their World Championship semi-final. Higgins two clear of Hawkins in semi-final

Watch: 'Amazing' Selby foul hands advantage to Ding

An "amazing" foul by Mark Selby gifts Ding Jinhui the chance to make a century break and take a 5-3 lead in their World Championship semi-final. Watch: 'Amazing' Selby foul hands advantage to Ding

Ding edges ahead of Selby in World Championship semi-final

Ding Junhui leads reigning champion Mark Selby 5-3 after an intriguing start to their World Championship semi-final. Ding edges ahead of Selby in World Championship semi-final

World Championship 2017: Barry Hawkins 'needs top game' to beat John Higgins

Barry Hawkins says he must improve in the World Championship semi-finals, or he will get his "bum smacked" by John Higgins. World Championship 2017: Barry Hawkins 'needs top game' to beat John Higgins

World Championship 2017: Ding Junhui beats Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the World Championship, beaten 13-10 by China's Ding Junhui in the quarter-finals despite O'Sullivan's superb break of 146. World Championship 2017: Ding Junhui beats Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible

I still love snooker & I won't retire - O'Sullivan positive after loss

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he has no intention of retiring and does not care if he fails to win another World Championship. I still love snooker & I won't retire - O'Sullivan positive after loss

World Championship 2017: Barry Hawkins into John Higgins semi-final

Watch the best five shots as 2013 runner-up Barry Hawkins beats Stephen Maguire to reach his fourth World Championship semi-final in five years where he will play John Higgins. World Championship 2017: Barry Hawkins into John Higgins semi-final

World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan knocked out by Ding Junhui

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the World Championship, beaten 13-10 by Ding Junhui in the quarter-finals. World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan knocked out by Ding Junhui

World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes 'absolutely incredible' 146 break

Ronnie O'Sullivan makes an "absolutely incredible" break of 146, the highest of the World Championship so far in his quarter-final match with Ding Junhui. World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes 'absolutely incredible' 146 break

Snooker Championship 2017: Mark Selby's 143 one of the best breaks I've ever seen - Hendry

Mark Selby makes a 143 break against Marco Fu, described by Stephen Hendry as "one the best I've ever seen", to set a new highest break of the tournament. Snooker Championship 2017: Mark Selby's 143 one of the best breaks I've ever seen - Hendry

Higgins beats Wilson to reach semi-final - report & highlights

Four-time champion John Higgins wraps up a 13-6 win over world number 14 Kyren Wilson to reach the World Championship semi-finals. Higgins beats Wilson to reach semi-final - report & highlights

World Snooker Championship 2017: John Higgins beats Kyren Wilson 13-6 in quarter final

Watch five of the best shots from John Higgins' 13-6 quarter-final win over Kyren Wilson at the 2017 World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship 2017: John Higgins beats Kyren Wilson 13-6 in quarter final

World Championship 2017: Neil Robertson needs more 'adrenaline'

Neil Robertson says he will revert to type next season and play the sort of aggressive snooker that will and excite fans. World Championship 2017: Neil Robertson needs more 'adrenaline'

World Championship 2017: Kyren Wilson makes bad decision v John Higgins

Kyren Wilson makes a "bad decision", allowing John Higgins to retake a shot and ultimately claim the frame in their quarter-final at the World Championship. World Championship 2017: Kyren Wilson makes bad decision v John Higgins

World Championship 2017: Ronnie Sullivan level with Ding Junhui

Ronnie O'Sullivan is level with Ding Junhui at four frames all in the World Championship quarter-final after recovering from 3-0 down. World Championship 2017: Ronnie Sullivan level with Ding Junhui

Five of the best shots as Marco Fu beats Neil Robertson at the World Championship

Watch the five best shots as Marco Fu beats Neil Robertson 13-11 in a dramatic match at the Crucible. Five of the best shots as Marco Fu beats Neil Robertson at the World Championship

World Championship 2017: Graeme Dott laments form but says Hawkins can win title

Graeme Dott is happy to have ended his "terrible season" but thinks Barry Hawkins can win the world title after the Englishman's 13-6 victory. World Championship 2017: Graeme Dott laments form but says Hawkins can win title

World Championship 2017: Mark Selby beats Xiao Guodong - best shots

Watch five of the best shots from Mark Selby's 13-6 win over Xiao Guodong 13-6 to reach to reach the World Championship quarter-finals. World Championship 2017: Mark Selby beats Xiao Guodong - best shots

World Championship 2017: Kyren Wilson 'confident' of title challenge

Kyren Wilson says he is "here to win" the World Championship after reaching the quarter-finals. World Championship 2017: Kyren Wilson 'confident' of title challenge

World Championship 2017: Mark Selby warns he is yet to find his best form

Mark Selby says he is yet to find his best form despite reaching the World Championship quarter-finals. World Championship 2017: Mark Selby warns he is yet to find his best form

Five of the best shots as Barry Hawkins beats Graeme Dott 13-6 at the World Championship.

Five of the best shots as Barry Hawkins beats Graeme Dott 13-6 in the second round at the World Championships. Five of the best shots as Barry Hawkins beats Graeme Dott 13-6 at the World Championship.

World Championship 2017: Mark Selby beats Xiao Guodong to reach last eight

Defending champion Mark Selby beats Xiao Guodong 13-6 to reach the World Championship quarter-finals. World Championship 2017: Mark Selby beats Xiao Guodong to reach last eight

World Snooker Championship: Allen rows back on self-criticism after Higgins defeat

Mark Allen says his comments lamenting his preparations for the World Championship after his defeat by John Higgins were made "in jest". World Snooker Championship: Allen rows back on self-criticism after Higgins defeat

World Championships: Five best shots as Maguire beats McLeod

Five best shots as Stephen Maguire beats Rory McLeod 13-3 in the second round at the World Championships. World Championships: Five best shots as Maguire beats McLeod

World Snooker Championship 2017: What was Rory McLeod trying to do here?

Rory McLeod causes chaos with the reds as a plant goes wrong in his second-round match with Stephen Maguire with the commentators joking they "didn't see that 13-ball plant." World Snooker Championship 2017: What was Rory McLeod trying to do here?

World Championship: Marcu Fu fights back to level with Neil Robertson

Australia's Neil Robertson and Marco Fu are all-square at 4-4 in the second round of the World Championship. World Championship: Marcu Fu fights back to level with Neil Robertson

World Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan compares himself to James Blunt

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is "a bit like James Blunt" and says he looks at himself as "a band or a singer" nowadays, after his second-round win over Shaun Murphy at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan compares himself to James Blunt

World Snooker Championship 2017: Best shots as John Higgins beats Mark Allen

Watch five of the best shots from John Higgins' 13-9 win over Mark Allen in the second round of the 2017 World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship 2017: Best shots as John Higgins beats Mark Allen

Who can stop O'Sullivan? World Championship week one analysis

Former champions Stephen Hendry and Peter Ebdon reflect on the first week of World Championship action from the Crucible. Who can stop O'Sullivan? World Championship week one analysis

World Championship 2017: Liang error hands Ding decider & QF place

2016 finalist Ding Junhui beats Liang Wenbo 13-12 after his Chinese compatriot makes a mistake in the deciding frame of their second round match, setting up a world championship quarter-final with five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in Sheffield. World Championship 2017: Liang error hands Ding decider & QF place

'No pressure to make a great album every year': O'Sullivan feels like 'cool dude' James Blunt

Ronnie O'Sullivan compares himself to singer James Blunt after beating Shaun Murphy to progress at the World Championship. 'No pressure to make a great album every year': O'Sullivan feels like 'cool dude' James Blunt

Fed Cup: 'Sparkling tennis' as Halep beats Watson in opener - 5 great shots

Watch five great shots as Great Britain went 1-0 down in their Fed Cup World Group II play-off in Romania after Heather Watson lost 6-4 6-1 to Simona Halep. Fed Cup: 'Sparkling tennis' as Halep beats Watson in opener - 5 great shots

World Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan completes comfortable win over Shaun Murphy

Watch five of the best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Shaun Murphy 13-7 in their second round match at the Crucible. World Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan completes comfortable win over Shaun Murphy

O'Sullivan cruises past Murphy at Crucible

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches the quarter-finals of the World Championship by beating Shaun Murphy 13-7. O'Sullivan cruises past Murphy at Crucible

Higgins' tears, 147s & the black-ball final - vote for your most memorable Crucible moment

To celebrate 40 years of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, we want you to pick your top three most memorable moments. Higgins' tears, 147s & the black-ball final - vote for your most memorable Crucible moment

World Championship 2017: Kyren Wilson beats Stuart Bingham

Watch the best five shots from Kyren Wilson's 13-10 victory over 2015 champion Stuart Bingham to reach the quarter-finals of the World Championship in Sheffield. World Championship 2017: Kyren Wilson beats Stuart Bingham

Snooker trick shots from Shane O'Hara

Watch nine new crazy snooker trick shots from Shane O'Hara, the man behind the famous 500ft snooker trick shot watched by millions of people online earlier this year. Snooker trick shots from Shane O'Hara

World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan wins vital frame

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan wins a crucial frame to lead 10-6 in his second round match with Shaun Murphy going into Saturday's final session. World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan wins vital frame

World Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan leads 10-6 against Shaun Murphy

Ronnie O'Sullivan maintains his four-frame gap to lead 10-6 against Shaun Murphy in the last 16 of the World Championship. World Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan leads 10-6 against Shaun Murphy

Get Inspired: How World Snooker is helping build confidence in the community

World Snooker is teaming up with Mencap and Sport England, delivering sessions to build confidence at a centre in Sheffield. Get Inspired: How World Snooker is helping build confidence in the community

World Championship 2017: Dott has bottle, grit and determination, says Hawkins

Graeme Dott's superb Crucible record and "bottle" makes him a dangerous second-round opponent, says Barry Hawkins. World Championship 2017: Dott has bottle, grit and determination, says Hawkins

World Championship 2017: Ding Junhui leads 6-2 against Liang Wenbo

Ding Junhui establishes a 6-2 lead against fellow Chinese player Liang Wenbo in the second round of the World Championship. World Championship 2017: Ding Junhui leads 6-2 against Liang Wenbo

World Championship 2017: Tom Ford talks about his Crucible 'nightmare'

Tom Ford says he found it difficult to come to terms with playing at the Crucible after his loss to Barry Hawkins. World Championship 2017: Tom Ford talks about his Crucible 'nightmare'

World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan takes commanding 6-2 lead over Shaun Murphy

Ronnie O'Sullivan takes a commanding 6-2 lead against Shaun Murphy in their second-round World Championship match. World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan takes commanding 6-2 lead over Shaun Murphy

Snooker World Championship: Barry Hawkins through after 'comfortable' win

Barry Hawkins is through to the second round of the snooker World Championships through after 'comfortable' 10-3 win over Tom Ford Snooker World Championship: Barry Hawkins through after 'comfortable' win

World Championship: Shaun Murphy's 'exhibition' trick shot

Shaun Murphy pulls off an exquisite "exhibition" trick shot during his second-round match against Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible. World Championship: Shaun Murphy's 'exhibition' trick shot

World Championship 2017: Neil Robertson beats Noppon Saengkham in first round

Former champion Neil Robertson is made to wait before beating Noppon Saengkham in the first round of the World Championship. World Championship 2017: Neil Robertson beats Noppon Saengkham in first round

World Championship 2017: Neil Robertson rolls over Noppon Saengkham - five best shots

Watch five of the best shots as Neil Robertson beats Thailand's Noppon Saengkham 10-4 in their first round match at the Crucible. World Championship 2017: Neil Robertson rolls over Noppon Saengkham - five best shots

World Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy & Ronnie O'Sullivan prepare to meet

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and 2005 winner Shaun Murphy clash over O'Sullivan's claims of "bullying" by the snooker authorities, ahead of their meeting in the second round of the World Championship in Sheffield. World Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy & Ronnie O'Sullivan prepare to meet

World Championship 2017: Neil Robertson admits he was 'hooked' on gaming

Former world champion Neil Robertson says he is focused on his snooker again after getting "hooked" on computer games. World Championship 2017: Neil Robertson admits he was 'hooked' on gaming

World Championship 2017: Welshman Ryan Day frustrated after Crucible exit

Ryan Day describes his World Championship first-round defeat by China's Xiao Guodong as "embarrassing". World Championship 2017: Welshman Ryan Day frustrated after Crucible exit

Barry Hawkins hits 'magnificent' 132 break at World Championship

Barry Hawkins hits a break of 132 during the seventh frame of his first-round World Championship match against Tom Ford. Barry Hawkins hits 'magnificent' 132 break at World Championship

Watch: McLeod stuns Trump - best of the action

Watch some of the best shots as Rory McLeod pulls off the biggest shock of the tournament by beating world number two Judd Trump 10-8 at the Crucible. Watch: McLeod stuns Trump - best of the action

World Championship 2017: Judd Trump faces fine for refusing media after defeat

Judd Trump faces a fine from snooker bosses for refusing to fulfil his post-match media duties following his shock World Championship loss to Rory McLeod. World Championship 2017: Judd Trump faces fine for refusing media after defeat

World Championship 2017: Ali Carter blames 'nightmare' start for Graeme Dott loss

Ali Carter says "nightmare" first session is the reason for just his third World Championship first-round exit of his career. World Championship 2017: Ali Carter blames 'nightmare' start for Graeme Dott loss

Watch the five best shots as Graeme Dott beats Ali Carter at the World Championship

Watch the five best shots as Graeme Dott books his spot in the second round by beating Ali Carter 10-7 at the World Championship at the Crucible. Watch the five best shots as Graeme Dott beats Ali Carter at the World Championship

World Championships: Neil Robertson racks up 500th century break

Watch the closing stages of Neil Robertson's 500th century break as the Australian scores 113 to take a 5-1 lead over Noppon Saengkham at the Crucible. World Championships: Neil Robertson racks up 500th century break

World Championship 2017: Judd Trump on brink against Rory McLeod

Judd Trump is just a frame away from a stunning first-round World Championship defeat against world number 54 Rory McLeod. World Championship 2017: Judd Trump on brink against Rory McLeod

World Championship 2017: Stuart Carrington 'amazed' to join three-ton group

Stuart Carrington says becoming the fifth man to score three successive century breaks at the Crucible is 'amazing'. World Championship 2017: Stuart Carrington 'amazed' to join three-ton group

Watch five of the best shots as Liang Wenbo beats Stuart Carrington

Watch five of the best shots as Liang Wenbo beats Stuart Carrington 10-7 in a tense first-round match in the World Championship at the Crucible. Watch five of the best shots as Liang Wenbo beats Stuart Carrington

Rory McLeod wins five frames in a row to lead Judd Trump at the World Championship

Watch as Rory McLeod wins five frames in a row to lead Judd Trump at the World Championship at the Crucible. Rory McLeod wins five frames in a row to lead Judd Trump at the World Championship

World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan hopes for 'sensible resolution'

Ronnie O'Sullivan hopes a "sensible resolution" can be reached over any outstanding issues with the snooker authorities. World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan hopes for 'sensible resolution'

Watch five of the best shots as John Higgins beats Martin Gould 10-6 at the Crucible

Watch five of the best shots as John Higgins holds off Martin Gould to win 10-6 in the first round of the World Championship at the Crucible. Watch five of the best shots as John Higgins beats Martin Gould 10-6 at the Crucible

World Championship 2017: Jimmy Robertson happy despite Mark Allen defeat

Jimmy Robertson says he felt at home in his third Crucible showing despite his World Championship run ending in round one. World Championship 2017: Jimmy Robertson happy despite Mark Allen defeat

Higgins beats Gould to reach round two at Crucible

Four-time winner John Higgins beats Martin Gould 10-6 to reach the second round of the World Championship Higgins beats Gould to reach round two at Crucible

World Snooker Championship 2017: Liang Wenbo's great escape

Liang Wenbo hits an incredible escape shot in the opening frame of his first-round match against Stuart Carrington in the 2017 World Snooker Championship at The Crucible. World Snooker Championship 2017: Liang Wenbo's great escape

O'Sullivan accusations 'completely wrong' - Murphy

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is "completely wrong" to accuse snooker bosses of bullying, says Shaun Murphy. O'Sullivan accusations 'completely wrong' - Murphy

World Snooker Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy edges past Yan Bingtao

Watch five of the best shots as Shaun Murphy edges past teenager Yan Bingtao in the first round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy edges past Yan Bingtao

World Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy survives first round scare

Former champion Shaun Murphy survives a scare to fend off Chinese teenager Yan Bingtao in the first round at the Crucible. World Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy survives first round scare

World Championship 2017: Stuart Bingham beats Peter Ebdon in first round

Stuart Bingham moves into the second round of the World Championship by beating fellow former champion Peter Ebdon. World Championship 2017: Stuart Bingham beats Peter Ebdon in first round

O'Sullivan 'bullying' accusations unfounded, says Hearn

World Snooker chief Barry Hearn says accusations directed at him by Ronnie O'Sullivan are "unfounded" and are being taken "very seriously". O'Sullivan 'bullying' accusations unfounded, says Hearn

Ding Junhui sets new tournament high break with a fine 136 at the Crucible

Watch as Ding Junhui racks up a break of 136, the highest so far at this year's World Championships at the Crucible. Ding Junhui sets new tournament high break with a fine 136 at the Crucible

Ronnie O'Sullivan hits out at Barry Hearn at the World Snooker Championship

An emotional Ronnie O'Sullivan attacks the snooker authorities for using "threatening" language and says he will not be "bullied" by them. Ronnie O'Sullivan hits out at Barry Hearn at the World Snooker Championship

World Snooker Championship 2017: Peter Ebdon's remarkable comeback

Peter Ebdon rescues the final frame of the session against Stuart Bingham from a seemingly impossible position. World Snooker Championship 2017: Peter Ebdon's remarkable comeback

Terry Griffiths: 40 years at the Crucible

Former world champion Terry Griffiths runs down his top memories from four decades at the Crucible. Terry Griffiths: 40 years at the Crucible

Emotional O'Sullivan says he 'won't be bullied' by World Snooker

An emotional Ronnie O'Sullivan attacks World Snooker for "threatening" language and says he will not be "bullied" by the governing body. Emotional O'Sullivan says he 'won't be bullied' by World Snooker

World Snooker Championship 2017: Best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan progresses

Watch five of the best shots from Ronnie O'Sullivan's hard-fought win over Gary Wilson in the first round of the 2017 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship 2017: Best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan progresses

World Snooker Championship 2017: Best five shots from Mark Selby's first-round win

Watch the five best shots as defending champion Mark Selby beats Fergal O'Brien in the first round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2017: Best five shots from Mark Selby's first-round win

World Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan's 'sublime' break

Ronnie O'Sullivan hits a "sublime" 122 break against Gary Wilson at the World Snooker Championship, before eventually being pegged back to 5-4 by the end of the session. World Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan's 'sublime' break

World Championship 2017: O'Sullivan pegged back by debutant Gary Wilson

World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. World Championship 2017: O'Sullivan pegged back by debutant Gary Wilson

World Championship 2017: Mark Selby leads Fergal O'Brien 8-1 in opener

Champion Mark Selby takes an 8-1 lead over Fergal O'Brien on day one of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. World Championship 2017: Mark Selby leads Fergal O'Brien 8-1 in opener

White and Doherty given invitational tour cards

Jimmy White and Ken Doherty are given invitational tour cards for the next two years by World Snooker. White and Doherty given invitational tour cards

World Championship 2017: Favourite tag is an 'advantage' - Judd Trump

Favourite Judd Trump believes he is "the best" and can win the 40th World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre. World Championship 2017: Favourite tag is an 'advantage' - Judd Trump

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan's record 147, 20 years on

Twenty years ago, Ronnie O'Sullivan made history with the fastest ever 147 - a record nobody has come close to breaking. World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan's record 147, 20 years on

World Snooker Championship 2017 Complete fixtures and scores

Schedule for the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship 2017 Complete fixtures and scores

World Snooker Championship 2017 on the BBC

Watch live coverage of the 2017 World Championship on BBC TV, Red Button, Connected TV, online and BBC Sport app. World Snooker Championship 2017 on the BBC

World Championship 2017: Gary Wilson to bask in Ronnie O'Sullivan limelight

Wallsend's Gary Wilson relishes the exposure that comes with facing Ronnie O'Sullivan at the World Championships. World Championship 2017: Gary Wilson to bask in Ronnie O'Sullivan limelight

World Championships 2017: Mark Selby faces Fergal O'Brien in first round

Defending champion Mark Selby will play Fergal O'Brien in the first round of the 2017 World Championship at the Crucible. World Championships 2017: Mark Selby faces Fergal O'Brien in first round

World Championship: Two-time Crucible champion Williams loses

Two-time World champion Mark Williams beaten 10-7 by Stuart Carrington in the final qualifying round as five Welsh players lose. World Championship: Two-time Crucible champion Williams loses

Ebdon sinks final black to qualify for Crucible

Former champion Peter Ebdon beats Michael Holt on the final black to qualify for the World Championship at the Crucible. Ebdon sinks final black to qualify for Crucible

Evans trails to dampen historic Crucible hopes

Reanne Evans trails 6-1 in qualifying as she bids to become the first woman to reach the main draw of the World Championship. Evans trails to dampen historic Crucible hopes

Jimmy White loses World Snooker Tour card after 37 years

Jimmy White loses his tour card after 37 years as a professional following defeat in World Championship qualifying. Jimmy White loses World Snooker Tour card after 37 years

World Championship 2017: Ding Junhui's dynasty & China's snooker takeover

With a population of two billion and incredible backing, is a Ding Junhui-inspired China set to dominate snooker? World Championship 2017: Ding Junhui's dynasty & China's snooker takeover

Ladies number one Evans two wins from Crucible

Ladies number one Reanne Evans is two victories away from reaching the World Championship at the Crucible. Ladies number one Evans two wins from Crucible

Selby takes narrow lead over Williams in China Open final

World champion Mark Selby takes a slender 5-4 advantage over Mark Williams into the second session of the China Open final. Selby takes narrow lead over Williams in China Open final

China Open: Mark Williams beats Hossein Vafaei to reach final

Mark Williams beats world number 76 Hossein Vafaei 6-1 to reach the China Open final, where he will face Kyren Wilson or Mark Selby. China Open: Mark Williams beats Hossein Vafaei to reach final