Ronnie O'Sullivan may miss 'boring Crucible' to film Hustle

Five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan says he might miss the 2018 World Championship to film a television show in Australia. Ronnie O'Sullivan may miss 'boring Crucible' to film Hustle

Robertson wins Scottish Open in final-frame decider

Former world number one Neil Robertson fights backs from 8-4 down to beat China's Cao Yupeng 9-8 in the Scottish Open. Robertson wins Scottish Open in final-frame decider

Scottish Open: Cao Yupeng stuns Judd Trump to reach first ranking final

China's Cao Yupeng, the world number 67, beats Judd Trump 6-4 to book a Scottish Open final against John Higgins or Neil Robertson. Scottish Open: Cao Yupeng stuns Judd Trump to reach first ranking final

Scottish Open: John Higgins whitewashes Ronnie O'Sullivan to reach semis

John Higgins whitewashes Ronnie O'Sullivan in a ranking event for the first time in 23 years to reach the Scottish Open semi-finals. Scottish Open: John Higgins whitewashes Ronnie O'Sullivan to reach semis

Trump ends Maguire run in Glasgow

Judd Trump beats Stephen Maguire 5-2 after Neil Robertson overcomes Xiao Guodong to reach the Scottish Open semi-finals. Trump ends Maguire run in Glasgow

Scottish Open: John Higgins to face Ronnie O'Sullivan in quarter-finals

John Higgins faces Ronnie O'Sullivan for a last-four place in Glasgow, and fellow Scot Stephen Maguire also reaches last eight. Scottish Open: John Higgins to face Ronnie O'Sullivan in quarter-finals

Scottish Open: Neil Robertson & Marco Fu reach last 16

Neil Robertson thrashes Chris Totten and Marco Fu edges a final-frame decider to reach the fourth round of the Scottish Open. Scottish Open: Neil Robertson & Marco Fu reach last 16

Scottish Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Robert Milkins to reach third round

Ronnie O'Sullivan brings his century tally to the season to 45 in a 4-1 win over Robert Milkins at the Scottish Open. Scottish Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Robert Milkins to reach third round

'Sports Personality not my scene', says O'Sullivan after progressing at Scottish Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan wins his Scottish Open first-round match and says he's "over the moon" at never been nominated for Sports Personality of the Year. 'Sports Personality not my scene', says O'Sullivan after progressing at Scottish Open

Scottish Open: John Higgins hopes 'to go one better' in Glasgow

Four-time world champion John Higgins hopes "one last push" of form can help him land the Scottish Open title. Scottish Open: John Higgins hopes 'to go one better' in Glasgow

Scottish Open: John Higgins beats Jack Lisowski to reach second round

John Higgins eases into the second round of the Scottish Open with a 4-1 victory over Jack Lisowski in Glasgow. Scottish Open: John Higgins beats Jack Lisowski to reach second round

Ronnie O'Sullivan plays down matching Davis and Hendry records

Ronnie O'Sullivan plays down matching two great snooker records, saying performances rather than records make him feel proud. Ronnie O'Sullivan plays down matching Davis and Hendry records

UK Snooker Championship 2017: O'Sullivan: Davis & Parrott eulogise over 'genius' O'Sullivan

John Parrot likens Ronnie O'Sullivan to a 'genius of a juggernaut' after receiving his 18th major individual title, defeating Shaun Murphy 10-5 in the 2017 UK Snooker Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: O'Sullivan: Davis & Parrott eulogise over 'genius' O'Sullivan

'I'm old enough to be most players' dad' - O'Sullivan on sixth UK title

Ronnie O'Sullivan talks to Hazel Irvine after winning the UK Snooker Championship and equalling Steve Davis' record of six titles. 'I'm old enough to be most players' dad' - O'Sullivan on sixth UK title

'Magic' O'Sullivan too good for Murphy - five best shots

Ronnie O'Sullivan produces a scintillating display to beat Shaun Murphy 10-5 in the UK Snooker Championship final. 'Magic' O'Sullivan too good for Murphy - five best shots

UK Championship 2017: Murphy & O'Sullivan all square after first session

Shaun Murphy clears up with a break of 52 to draw level with Ronnie O'Sullivan at 4-4 at the end of the first session of the UK Championship final. UK Championship 2017: Murphy & O'Sullivan all square after first session

UK Championship 2017: No fly zone - Shaun Murphy sees off fly invader

Shaun Murphy shows who's boss as he escorts unwanted table guest to wrap up frame two against Ronnie O'Sullivan. UK Championship 2017: No fly zone - Shaun Murphy sees off fly invader

UK Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan & Shaun Murphy tied at 4-4 in final

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Shaun Murphy are tied at 4-4 after an enthralling first session in the UK Championship final in York. UK Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan & Shaun Murphy tied at 4-4 in final

O'Sullivan to start Masters defence v Fu

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Hong Kong's Marco Fu in the first round of the Masters in January. O'Sullivan to start Masters defence v Fu

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ryan Day seals Masters spot despite York loss

Ryan Day guarantees a place at the Masters to soften the blow of his UK Championship semi-final exit against Shaun Murphy. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ryan Day seals Masters spot despite York loss

UK Championship 2017: Murphy confident ahead of O’Sullivan showdown

Shaun Murphy says beating Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Champion of Champions tournament has given him confidence going into their meeting in Sunday's UK Championship final. UK Championship 2017: Murphy confident ahead of O’Sullivan showdown

UK Championship 2017: Best shots as Shaun Murphy eases into final

Watch five of the best shots as Shaun Murphy books his place in Sunday's final of the UK Championship after a 6-3 semi-final win over Ryan Day. UK Championship 2017: Best shots as Shaun Murphy eases into final

UK Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan holds off Stephen Maguire - five best shots

Watch five of the best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan holds off the challenge of Stephen Maguire to reach his seventh UK Championship final with a 6-4 victory. UK Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan holds off Stephen Maguire - five best shots

UK Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire 6-4 in first semi-final

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is through to a seventh UK Championship final with a 6-3 win over Stephen Maguire in York. UK Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire 6-4 in first semi-final

Steve Davis reluctantly gives crazy snooker a go with John Parrott

John Parrott tries to explain crazy snooker to fellow BBC snooker pundit Steve Davis, who reluctantly gives it a go. Steve Davis reluctantly gives crazy snooker a go with John Parrott

UK Snooker Championship: Murphy outclasses King - five best shots

2008 UK snooker champion Shaun Murphy showcased his class by beating Mark King 6-1 in his quarter-final. UK Snooker Championship: Murphy outclasses King - five best shots

UK Snooker Championship: Shaun Murphy & Mark King annoyed by fans

Shaun Murphy and Mark King criticise the behaviour of some of the crowd after their UK Championship quarter-final. UK Snooker Championship: Shaun Murphy & Mark King annoyed by fans

UK Snooker Championship: O'Sullivan beats Gould - five best shots

Five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan cruised through to the semi-finals of the UK Championship by beating Martin Gould 6-3 at the York Barbican. UK Snooker Championship: O'Sullivan beats Gould - five best shots

O'Sullivan sets up semi-final against Maguire

Five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan cruises through to the semi-finals of the UK Championship by beating Martin Gould 6-3. O'Sullivan sets up semi-final against Maguire

BBC extends World Snooker broadcast deal up to 2023-24 season

The BBC will continue to televise the World Championship, UK Championship and the Masters until the end of the 2023-24 season. BBC extends World Snooker broadcast deal up to 2023-24 season

Ronnie O'Sullivan survives scare v Sunny Akani - 5 best shots

Watch five of the best shots as five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is pushed all the way by Thailand's Sunny Akani in the fourth round of the UK Championship. Ronnie O'Sullivan survives scare v Sunny Akani - 5 best shots

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy says 'shocks don't shock him'

Shaun Murphy says being only one of two seeds left in the UK Championship is no surprise given the strength in depth on tour. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy says 'shocks don't shock him'

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy eases into quarter-finals over Ricky Walden

World number six Shaun Murphy is in impressive form as he moves into the quarter-finals of the UK Championship with a convincing 6-1 win over Ricky Walden at the York Barbican. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy eases into quarter-finals over Ricky Walden

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy eases into quarter-finals

World number six Shaun Murphy eases past Ricky Walden in the fourth round of the UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy eases into quarter-finals

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark King embraces new Kojak nickname

Mark King considers sticking with his new "Kojak" nickname after beating four-time world champion John Higgins. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark King embraces new Kojak nickname

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Joe Perry beats Mark Allen - best shots

Watch five of the best shots as Joe Perry beats Mark Allen 6-4 in the fourth round of the UK Snooker Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Joe Perry beats Mark Allen - best shots

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Li Hang misses out on 147

Watch how Li Hang comes agonisingly close to claiming a maximum 147 break during his match against Ryan Day at the UK Snooker Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Li Hang misses out on 147

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark King comeback defeats John Higgins

Mark King wins four of the last five frames to beat three-time champion John Higgins 6-5 and reach the UK Championship quarter-finals in York. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark King comeback defeats John Higgins

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark King beats former winner John Higgins

Mark King wins four of the last five frames to beat John Higgins 6-5 and reach the UK Championship quarter-finals. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark King beats former winner John Higgins

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Jimmy Robertson feeling more consistent

Jimmy Robertson says he feels more relaxed on the "big stage" after his third-round exit at this season's UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Jimmy Robertson feeling more consistent

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Barry Hawkins 'in state of shock' after 6-0 loss

Barry Hawkins describes his 6-0 third-round UK Championship defeat by Sunny Akani was one of his "worst ever". UK Snooker Championship 2017: Barry Hawkins 'in state of shock' after 6-0 loss

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy recovers from slow start to beat Jimmy Robertson

Watch five of the best shots from Shaun Murphy's third-round victory over Jimmy Robertson, which saw him come back from two frames down to win 6-3. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Shaun Murphy recovers from slow start to beat Jimmy Robertson

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan eyes next year's 'I'm a Celebrity'

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he wants to appear on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here during an entertaining interview at the UK Snooker Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan eyes next year's 'I'm a Celebrity'

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan's quickfire 138 break against Michael White

Watch the best shots from Ronnie O'Sullivan's 138 clearance as he beats Michael White 6-1 in the third round at the UK Snooker Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan's quickfire 138 break against Michael White

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Michael White

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan celebrates his 42nd birthday with a 6-1 win over Michael White in the UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Michael White

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Joe Perry pleased with tournament form

Joe Perry says his form in the UK Championship has been a "vast improvement" on the rest of his season. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Joe Perry pleased with tournament form

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark Joyce says win over Neil Robertson 'one of his best'

Mark Joyce says his final-frame win over Neil Robertson at the UK Championship was one of the best of his career. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark Joyce says win over Neil Robertson 'one of his best'

UK Snooker Championships 2017: Five best shots as Allen beats Lines

Watch five of the best shots from Mark Allen's 6-4 win over Peter Lines in the third round of the 2017 UK Snooker Championships. UK Snooker Championships 2017: Five best shots as Allen beats Lines

UK Championship 2017: Martin Gould benefits from relaxed approach

World number 18 Martin Gould says adopting a more relaxed approach to his snooker is helping him find his best form. UK Championship 2017: Martin Gould benefits from relaxed approach

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ryan Day fights back to beat Mark Williams

Ryan Day fights back from 4-1 down to beat fellow Welshman Mark Williams 6-5 to reach the fourth round of the UK Championship in York. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ryan Day fights back to beat Mark Williams

Watch: The 'ultimate mistake' seals Trump's exit

Watch the error that seals world number two Judd Trump's shock 6-2 defeat by Graeme Dott at the UK Championships. Watch: The 'ultimate mistake' seals Trump's exit

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Graeme Dott knocks out Judd Trump

Scotland's Graeme Dott wins six frames in a row to knock world number two Judd Trump out of the UK Championship in round three. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Graeme Dott knocks out Judd Trump

UK Championship 2017: Michael White hopes to spoil Ronnie O'Sullivan's birthday

Welshman Michael White faces Ronnie O'Sullivan on the five-time world champion's birthday in the UK Championship third round. UK Championship 2017: Michael White hopes to spoil Ronnie O'Sullivan's birthday

UK Championship: Five best shots as John Higgins beats Cao Yupeng

Watch five of the best shots as three-time winner John Higgins is made to work hard for a 6-4 victory over China's Cao Yupeng in the second round of the UK Championship. UK Championship: Five best shots as John Higgins beats Cao Yupeng

O'Sullivan 'would do reality TV for the right price'

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he would now do a reality television show, having been "too busy" to play snooker. O'Sullivan 'would do reality TV for the right price'

UK Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Michael Georgiou to reach third round

Five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches the third round of the UK Championship by beat world number 73 Michael Georgiou 6-1. UK Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Michael Georgiou to reach third round

UK Championship: Mark Selby knocked out by world number 66 Donaldson

Defending champion Mark Selby is knocked out of the UK Championship following a shock 6-3 defeat by world number 66 Scott Donaldson. UK Championship: Mark Selby knocked out by world number 66 Donaldson

UK Championship: Mark Selby knocked out by Scott Donaldson in second round

Reigning champion Mark Selby is knocked out of the UK Championship by Scotland's world number 66 Scott Donaldson. UK Championship: Mark Selby knocked out by Scott Donaldson in second round

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Barry Hawkins says he is refocused on snooker

Barry Hawkins says his focus is back on snooker after dealing with personal issues which have affected his form. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Barry Hawkins says he is refocused on snooker

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Robert Milkins seeking elusive first ranking title

Robert Milkins says time is running out for him to win titles after making it through to the second round of the UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Robert Milkins seeking elusive first ranking title

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan says snooker is 'just a job'

Five-time UK Championship winner Ronnie O'Sullivan says he cannot see himself playing into his 50s like good friend Jimmy White. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan says snooker is 'just a job'

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Michael Holt unhappy with 'terrible' first-round display

Michael Holt concedes he played "terribly" in his first-round win over China's Nui Zhuang at the UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Michael Holt unhappy with 'terrible' first-round display

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Jimmy White beats world number 14 Ali Carter

Veteran Jimmy White earns a shock 6-2 victory over world number 14 Ali Carter in the first round of the UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Jimmy White beats world number 14 Ali Carter

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mitchell Mann relishes 'much-needed win'

Mitchell Mann says reaching the second round of the UK Championship for a second-straight season takes financial pressure off. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mitchell Mann relishes 'much-needed win'

Egyptian cueman 'under pressure' to find sponsor

World number 131 Basem Eltahhan says he hopes his performance against Mark Selby in the UK Championship will attract sponsors. Egyptian cueman 'under pressure' to find sponsor

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark Williams may pull out to be with sick wife

Two-time champion Mark Williams says he may pull out of the UK Championship because his wife Jo is unwell in hospital. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark Williams may pull out to be with sick wife

Teenager Page 'ecstatic' to play 'idol' O'Sullivan

Welsh 16-year-old Jackson Page faces the biggest match of his life on Thursday when he plays Ronnie O'Sullivan in the first round of the UK Championship. Teenager Page 'ecstatic' to play 'idol' O'Sullivan

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Judd Trump feeling 'sharp' after big opening win

World number three Judd Trump says he is "due a good run" at the UK Championship after coasting through the first round. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Judd Trump feeling 'sharp' after big opening win

'I'll go for shots and take the damage' - Murphy's attacking mindset

World number six Shaun Murphy says he is seeing the benefit of adopting a much more attacking style. 'I'll go for shots and take the damage' - Murphy's attacking mindset

UK Snooker Championship: Why we can't keep our eyes off Ronnie O'Sullivan

Twenty-five after Ronnie O'Sullivan turned professional, BBC Sport takes a look at why we still can't get enough of 'The Rocket'. UK Snooker Championship: Why we can't keep our eyes off Ronnie O'Sullivan

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ricky Walden happy to be playing without pain

Ricky Walden says he is happy to be playing without pain at the UK Snooker Championship 2017 following a tough period. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ricky Walden happy to be playing without pain

'Genius' O'Sullivan's 25 years at the top - plus vote on who is the best player

Five world titles and a record 906 century breaks - BBC Sport looks back on Ronnie O'Sullivan's 25 years at the top of snooker. 'Genius' O'Sullivan's 25 years at the top - plus vote on who is the best player

Anthony Hamilton reveals Sheriff of Pottingham origin

Nottingham snooker player Anthony Hamilton reveals how he was given his Sheriff of Pottingham nickname. Anthony Hamilton reveals Sheriff of Pottingham origin

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Luca Brecel and Anthony McGill progress

Belgium's Luca Brecel and Scotland's Anthony McGill both make it through to round two of the UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Luca Brecel and Anthony McGill progress

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Kyren Wilson searching for Triple Crown title

Kyren Wilson says his form so far this season gives him every reason to believe he can win his first Triple Crown event. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Kyren Wilson searching for Triple Crown title

UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ding Junhui loses to world number 130 Leo Fernandez

Two-time champion and world number three Ding Junhui loses 6-5 to world number 130 Leo Fernandez in round one at the UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2017: Ding Junhui loses to world number 130 Leo Fernandez

World number 131 all smiles before Selby clash

Basem Eltahhan - the only African player on the World Snooker tour - is all smiles prior to facing Mark Selby at the UK Championship. World number 131 all smiles before Selby clash

UK Snooker Championship: Day confident going into Jamie Curtis-Barrett tie

Welshman Ryan Day is confident of reaching the UK Snooker Championship second round by beating England's Jamie Curtis-Barrett in his opener. UK Snooker Championship: Day confident going into Jamie Curtis-Barrett tie

UK Championship: Mark Selby thrilled to prove he can mix style with substance

World number one Mark Selby begins his UK title defence delighted to have shown he can mix style with substance. UK Championship: Mark Selby thrilled to prove he can mix style with substance

Mark Williams: Welsh snooker player delighted to end six-year ranking title wait

Mark Williams is thrilled to end his six-year wait for a ranking title by winning the Northern Ireland Open on the final frame in Belfast. Mark Williams: Welsh snooker player delighted to end six-year ranking title wait

Williams edges Yan to win Northern Ireland Open

Mark Williams wins his first ranking tournament in six years, beating teenager Yan Bingtao 9-8 in the Northern Ireland Open final. Williams edges Yan to win Northern Ireland Open

Mark Williams going ahead with Northern Ireland Open final

Mark Williams will play in Sunday's Northern Ireland Open final as planned after a nervous night when his wife was taken ill. Mark Williams going ahead with Northern Ireland Open final

Northern Ireland Open: Mark Williams to meet Yan Bingtao in final

Two-time world champion Mark Williams will face Chinese teenager Yan Bingtao in the final of the Northern Ireland Open. Northern Ireland Open: Mark Williams to meet Yan Bingtao in final

Northern Ireland Open: Williams to face O'Sullivan conquer Slessor in semi-final

Mark Williams will play Ronnie O'Sullivan's conqueror Elliot Slessor in one of the Northern Ireland Open semi-finals on Saturday. Northern Ireland Open: Williams to face O'Sullivan conquer Slessor in semi-final

'Numpties' sparked Robertson's anger at NI Open snooker event

Ronnie O'Sullivan believes Neil Robertson's criticism of the NI Open snooker event was sparked by "numpties". 'Numpties' sparked Robertson's anger at NI Open snooker event

Ronnie O'Sullivan: Star's hopes of £1m home nations bonus ended by Belfast loss

Ronnie O'Sullivan's chances of winning snooker's first £1m jackpot are dashed as he exits at the Northern Ireland Open. Ronnie O'Sullivan: Star's hopes of £1m home nations bonus ended by Belfast loss

In-form O'Sullivan outclasses Jones in Belfast

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Duane Jones 4-0 to progress to the last 32 of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast. In-form O'Sullivan outclasses Jones in Belfast

UK Snooker Championship 2017: schedule & results & highest break

Schedule, results and highest break for the 2017 UK Snooker Championship at the Barbican Centre in York. UK Snooker Championship 2017: schedule & results & highest break

Trump faces fine for losing temper in Belfast defeat

Judd Trump loses his temper as he crashes out 4-2 to Stuart Carrington in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast. Trump faces fine for losing temper in Belfast defeat

Northern Ireland Open: Mark Allen into round two but Shaun Murphy exits

Home hope Mark Allen progresses to the second round of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast but Shaun Murphy exits. Northern Ireland Open: Mark Allen into round two but Shaun Murphy exits

UK Snooker Championship 2017: BBC coverage times & schedule

BBC coverage times and schedule for 2017 UK Snooker Championship UK Snooker Championship 2017: BBC coverage times & schedule

O'Sullivan hammers Trump in Shanghai final

Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Judd Trump 10-3 to win the Shanghai Masters and claim the £150,000 prize money. O'Sullivan hammers Trump in Shanghai final

Shanghai Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan to face Judd Trump in China final

Ronnie O'Sullivan will meet Judd Trump in Saturday's Shanghai Masters final after both players enjoy comfortable semi-final victories. Shanghai Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan to face Judd Trump in China final

Northern Ireland Open: Mark Allen welcomes choice of Waterfront Hall as venue

Mark Allen welcomes the choice of Belfast's Waterfront Hall as the venue for next week's Northern Ireland Open. Northern Ireland Open: Mark Allen welcomes choice of Waterfront Hall as venue

Murphy wins Champion of Champions final after O'Sullivan fightback

Shaun Murphy sees off a comeback from Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the Champion of Champions final in Coventry. Murphy wins Champion of Champions final after O'Sullivan fightback

Champion of Champions: Ronnie O'Sullivan and Shaun Murphy to meet in final

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Shaun Murphy will meet in Sunday's Champion of Champions final at Coventry's Ricoh Arena. Champion of Champions: Ronnie O'Sullivan and Shaun Murphy to meet in final

Anthony Hamilton: Snooker star's relaxed approach paying off

Anthony Hamilton is revelling in his return to the snooker limelight and says a relaxed approach to his form is paying off. Anthony Hamilton: Snooker star's relaxed approach paying off

Test your knowledge of the autumn Tests

Fancy yourself as a bit of a rugby union trivia star? Take our quiz to see what you know about past autumn Tests. Test your knowledge of the autumn Tests

Selby retains International Championship title by beating Allen

Mark Selby retains his International Championship title by beating Mark Allen 10-7 in Sunday's final in China. Selby retains International Championship title by beating Allen

International Championship: Mark Allen beats Yan Bingtao 9-2 in semi-finals

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen beats teenager Yan Bingtao 9-2 in the semi-finals of the International Championship in China. International Championship: Mark Allen beats Yan Bingtao 9-2 in semi-finals

International Championship: Mark Allen beats Judd Trump 6-5 to make semi-finals

Mark Allen wins a last-frame decider against Judd Trump to make the semi-finals of the International Championship in China. International Championship: Mark Allen beats Judd Trump 6-5 to make semi-finals

Stuart Bingham: Former world champion apologises for betting breaches

Former world snooker champion Stuart Bingham apologises for betting breaches but denies placing bets on his own matches. Stuart Bingham: Former world champion apologises for betting breaches

Teenager Bingtao thrashes O'Sullivan in China

Ronnie O'Sullivan is thrashed by Yan Bingtao at the International Open in China after failing to pot a ball in the final four frames. Teenager Bingtao thrashes O'Sullivan in China

Barry Hearn: Stuart Bingham case reflects well on World Snooker, says chairman

World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn says Stuart Bingham's six-month ban over betting reflects well on the governing body. Barry Hearn: Stuart Bingham case reflects well on World Snooker, says chairman

Bingham banned for six months over betting

Former world snooker champion Stuart Bingham is given a six-month ban for betting breaches. Bingham banned for six months over betting

English Open 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Kyren Wilson 9-2 to claim title

Ronnie O'Sullivan produces a clinical performance to beat fellow Englishman Kyren Wilson 9-2 and win the English Open in Barnsley. English Open 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Kyren Wilson 9-2 to claim title

World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan to play Kyren Wilson in final

Ronnie O'Sullivan will face fellow Englishman Kyren Wilson in the final of the English Open in Barnsley on Sunday. World Championship 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan to play Kyren Wilson in final

English Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Jack Lisowski to make semi-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan eases into the English Open semi-finals with a 5-2 win over Jack Lisowski in Barnsley. English Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Jack Lisowski to make semi-finals

O'Sullivan lets spectator take shot after she runs around table

Ronnie O'Sullivan lets a spectator who evaded security and ran around the table take his last shot as he won at the English Open. O'Sullivan lets spectator take shot after she runs around table

English Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes injury and progresses in Barnsley

Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes an ankle injury and moves into the third round of the English Open by beating Mark Davis 4-1. English Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes injury and progresses in Barnsley

O'Sullivan allowed to wear trainers in English Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been given permission to wear trainers in his second-round match at the English Open. O'Sullivan allowed to wear trainers in English Open

English Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan could 'pull out' of tournament

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan complains of a sprained ankle and could "pull out" of the English Open. English Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan could 'pull out' of tournament

Snooker: Billy Joe Castle makes impression in first year as professional

Snooker player Billy Joe Castle talks about his switch from landscape gardening to the professional game. Snooker: Billy Joe Castle makes impression in first year as professional

Billy Joe Castle: Snooker player making impression in first professional year

Billy Joe Castle is happy to have swapped plant pots for long pots in his first year as a professional snooker player. Billy Joe Castle: Snooker player making impression in first professional year

Judd Trump beats Stuart Bingham 9-7 to retain European Masters title

Judd Trump beats Stuart Bingham 9-7 to retain the European Masters title in Belgium. Judd Trump beats Stuart Bingham 9-7 to retain European Masters title

World Open: Ding Junhui beats Kyren Wilson 10-3 in China

China's Ding Junhui beats England's Kyren Wilson 10-3 to win the Yushan World Open and £150,000 in prize money. World Open: Ding Junhui beats Kyren Wilson 10-3 in China

Mark Selby: World number one loses to Lee Walker at Yushan World Open

World Champion Mark Selby is knocked out in the first round of the Yushan World Open by Welshman Lee Walker. Mark Selby: World number one loses to Lee Walker at Yushan World Open

Indian Open: John Higgins beats Anthony McGill to take title

John Higgins wins his 29th ranking title with a 5-1 victory over defending champion Anthony McGill at the Indian Open. Indian Open: John Higgins beats Anthony McGill to take title

'I've had absolutely horrific abuse about my weight'

Shaun Murphy, world snooker champion in 2005, speaks to 5 live Daily about the abuse he has faced about his weight. 'I've had absolutely horrific abuse about my weight'

Paul Hunter Classic 2017: Michael White beats Shaun Murphy in final

Wales' Michael White wins his second ranking tournament after defeating Shaun Murphy 4-2 in the final of the Paul Hunter Classic. Paul Hunter Classic 2017: Michael White beats Shaun Murphy in final

China Championship: Luca Brecel beats Shaun Murphy for first ranking title

Belgium's Luca Brecel wins his first ranking tournament as he beats England's Shaun Murphy 10-5 in the final of the China Championship in Guangzhou. China Championship: Luca Brecel beats Shaun Murphy for first ranking title

China Championship: Shaun Murphy beats Ali Carter to reach Guangzhou final

Shaun Murphy comes from behind to beat fellow Englishman Ali Carter and reach the final of the China Championship. China Championship: Shaun Murphy beats Ali Carter to reach Guangzhou final

China Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan beaten by Luca Brecel in quarter-finals

Luca Brecel comes back from 4-1 down to beat five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-4 and reach the China Championship semi-finals. China Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan beaten by Luca Brecel in quarter-finals

O'Sullivan thrashes Dott to reach last eight in China

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches the China Championship quarter-finals with a 5-0 defeat of Graeme Dott. O'Sullivan thrashes Dott to reach last eight in China

China Championship: Selby, Higgins, Trump, Ding, Fu, Hawkins all out

The world's top six players are all knocked out in a remarkable second round at the China Championship. China Championship: Selby, Higgins, Trump, Ding, Fu, Hawkins all out

Joe Perry gets three-month suspended ban over betting rule breaches

Joe Perry is given a three-month ban - suspended until May 2018 - for betting on matches. Joe Perry gets three-month suspended ban over betting rule breaches

Hong Kong Masters 2017: Neil Robertson beats O'Sullivan in final

Neil Robertson beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-3 in the final of the Hong Kong Masters to seal a first title in 13 months. Hong Kong Masters 2017: Neil Robertson beats O'Sullivan in final

Mark Selby: World champion close to return from broken toe

World champion Mark Selby expects to return to action this month after missing the start of the season with a broken toe. Mark Selby: World champion close to return from broken toe

Snooker World Cup: China A beat England to win

Hosts China A come from behind to beat England 4-3 in the final of the Snooker World Cup in Wuxi. Snooker World Cup: China A beat England to win

Snooker World Cup: England to face holders China B, Wales knocked out

England held off a Northern Ireland fight back to reach the semi-finals of the Snooker World Cup in China. Snooker World Cup: England to face holders China B, Wales knocked out

England face Northern Ireland in World Cup

England will face Northern Ireland in Saturday's quarter-finals of the Snooker World Cup in Wuxi, China. England face Northern Ireland in World Cup

New venue for Northern Ireland Open

This year's Northern Ireland Open snooker tournament will take place at the new venue of Belfast's Waterfront Hall in November. New venue for Northern Ireland Open

Ronnie O’Sullivan: I was in hospital after breakdown

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was in hospital for four days while at the 2016 Snooker World Championships. Ronnie O’Sullivan: I was in hospital after breakdown

Riga Masters: Ryan Day beats Williams to reach final

Ryan Day beats fellow Welshman Mark Williams to meet Scotland's Stephen Maguire in Sunday night's Riga Masters final (18:30 BST). Riga Masters: Ryan Day beats Williams to reach final

John Higgins: Question & answer session with four-time world champion

John Higgins answers questions on a number of topics including his favourite tournament, toughest opponent and most embarrassing moment. John Higgins: Question & answer session with four-time world champion

Stevens has cue stolen from car

Double World Championship finalist Matthew Stevens promises a reward for the safe return of his cue. Stevens has cue stolen from car

Mark Selby: World champion named Player of the Year at snooker awards

World Champion Mark Selby claims three accolades at the annual snooker awards, including Player of the Year. Mark Selby: World champion named Player of the Year at snooker awards

Mark Selby: Crucible champion set for Leicester mural?

Leicester had a mural to mark their Premier League title win - now the city's mayor wants one for world champion Mark Selby. Mark Selby: Crucible champion set for Leicester mural?

John Higgins: World Snooker Championship runner-up targets more titles

Beaten finalist John Higgins insists he has not squandered his last chance to win a fifth World Championship. John Higgins: World Snooker Championship runner-up targets more titles

World champion Mark Selby delighted to match Davis, Hendry and O'Sullivan

Mark Selby cannot believe he has joined snooker's greats by claiming back-to-back World Championship titles. World champion Mark Selby delighted to match Davis, Hendry and O'Sullivan

World Championship: How Mark Selby roared back to win third world title

Watch highlights as Mark Selby beats John Higgins 18-15 to claim his third World Championship title at the Crucible. World Championship: How Mark Selby roared back to win third world title

World Championship: Watch the moment Mark Selby clinched third world title

Watch the moment Mark Selby secures his third World Championship title with an 18-15 victory against John Higgins as the Crucible. World Championship: Watch the moment Mark Selby clinched third world title

World Championship: Mark Selby 'blanked out' black ball controversy

Mark Selby says he "blanked out" a contentious refereeing decision in the 31st frame of his World Snooker Championship final to beat John Higgins 18-15 at the Crucible. World Championship: Mark Selby 'blanked out' black ball controversy

World Championship: Black-ball mystery costs Mark Selby frame v John Higgins

Did Mark Selby hit the black ball? Watch the controversial moment from the World Championship final and judge for yourself. World Championship: Black-ball mystery costs Mark Selby frame v John Higgins

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

Mark Selby dominates John Higgins to take a 13-11 lead heading into the last session of the World Championship final. World Championship 2017: Mark Selby leads John Higgins in Crucible final

Black-ball final voted your best Crucible moment

The 1985 black-ball final between Dennis Taylor and Steve Davis wins your most memorable Crucible moment vote. Black-ball final voted your best Crucible moment

World Snooker Championship: Watch John Higgins' incredible triple foul

Watch as John Higgins tries to play an escape shot but fails three times in the exact same manner, before succeeding on the fourth attempt. World Snooker Championship: Watch John Higgins' incredible triple foul

World Snooker: Shot of the Championship

Watch the best shots from the 2017 World Championship and vote for your favourite. World Snooker: Shot of the Championship

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

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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

Chine Open snooker: Judd Trump loses to Iranian world number 76 Hossein Vafaei

Defending champion Judd Trump is out of the China Open after losing to Iranian world number 76 Hossein Vafaei in the quarter-finals. Chine Open snooker: Judd Trump loses to Iranian world number 76 Hossein Vafaei

Judd Trump makes maximum 147 break in China Open last-16 victory

Defending champion Judd Trump makes a 147 break as he beats Tian Pengfei 5-3 to reach the China Open quarter-finals. Judd Trump makes maximum 147 break in China Open last-16 victory

China Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan knocked out in the second round

Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the China Open in the second round after losing to world number 51 Mark Joyce. China Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan knocked out in the second round

China Open: Mark Selby & Ronnie O'Sullivan impress but Jimmy White is beaten

Mark Selby and Ronnie O'Sullivan win comfortably at the China Open, but veteran Jimmy White is beaten. China Open: Mark Selby & Ronnie O'Sullivan impress but Jimmy White is beaten

Mark Selby: World number one reaches second round in China

World number one Mark Selby reaches the second round of the China Open after a poor start in Beijing on Monday. Mark Selby: World number one reaches second round in China

Stephen Hendry beaten as Peter Lines wins World Seniors event

Peter Lines wins the World Seniors Championship with a 4-0 final win over John Parrott after beating Stephen Hendry in the semi. Stephen Hendry beaten as Peter Lines wins World Seniors event

Stuart Bingham faces disciplinary hearing over betting on matches

Former world champion Stuart Bingham is found to have "a case to answer" in relation to betting on snooker. Stuart Bingham faces disciplinary hearing over betting on matches

Barry Hearn: 'We've created another major in the Welsh Open'

Barry Hearn says the Welsh Open snooker event has become "another major" but wants more help promoting it from the Welsh government. Barry Hearn: 'We've created another major in the Welsh Open'

O'Sullivan interviews are breaking no rules - Hearn

Ronnie O'Sullivan is "not doing himself any favours" with his unorthodox interviews but is breaking no rules, says snooker boss Barry Hearn. O'Sullivan interviews are breaking no rules - Hearn

Players Championship: Marco Fu leads Judd Trump in final

Marco Fu leads Judd Trump 5-4 after the afternoon session in the final of the Players Championship in Llandudno. Players Championship: Marco Fu leads Judd Trump in final

Jackson Page: Welsh teenager loses in European Under-21 final

Ebbw Vale schoolboy Jackson Page loses to Alexander Ursenbacher in the final of the under-21 event at snooker's European Championships. Jackson Page: Welsh teenager loses in European Under-21 final

Players Championship: Judd Trump beats Ali Carter to reach final

Judd Trump secures place in his fourth ranking final of the season as he beat Ali Carter in the Players Championship semi-final. Players Championship: Judd Trump beats Ali Carter to reach final

Players Championship: Mark Selby knocked out by Marco Fu in quarter-final

World snooker champion and world number one Mark Selby is knocked out of Players Championship quarter-final by Marco Fu. Players Championship: Mark Selby knocked out by Marco Fu in quarter-final

Snooker Shoot Out: Players vote to keep ranking event

Snooker players have voted 72% in favour of keeping the one-frame Shoot Out as a ranking event. Snooker Shoot Out: Players vote to keep ranking event

Players Championship Ronnie O'Sullivan signs Oasis' Wonderwall in interview

Five-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan breaks into a rendition of Oasis’ hit Wonderwall during an interview after his quarter-final defeat by Judd Trump in the Players Championship in Llandudno. Players Championship Ronnie O'Sullivan signs Oasis' Wonderwall in interview

Welsh teenager Page wins European Under-18 title

Fifteen-year-old Jackson Page of Wales beats Israel's Amir Nardeia 5-3 in Cyprus to win the European Under-18 snooker title. Welsh teenager Page wins European Under-18 title

Players Championship: Ding Junhui comeback secures last eight spot

Ding Junhui fights back from 4-0 down to beat John Higgins and secure his place in the quarter-finals of the Players Championship. Players Championship: Ding Junhui comeback secures last eight spot

Players Championship: Wales' Ryan Day to face Mark Selby in Llandudno

Ryan Day will face World champion Mark Selby in the first round of the Players Championship in Llandudno. Players Championship: Wales' Ryan Day to face Mark Selby in Llandudno

Sport on the BBC: The best of this week's action

This week's sport on the BBC includes the return of the Six Nations, FA Cup Quarter Final action and the final match of England's ODI series with West Indies Sport on the BBC: The best of this week's action

Players Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan set for Llandudno

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Welsh Open champion Stuart Bingham will be among 16 players chasing a £125,000 top prize at the Players Championship in Llandudno. Players Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan set for Llandudno

Shoot Out review after Gilbert controversy

Snooker's governing body will consider changes to its one-frame Shoot Out after controversy on the final day of this year's tournament. Shoot Out review after Gilbert controversy

'No way this should be a ranking event': McGill wins Shoot Out tournament

Anthony McGill wins the Shoot Out title in Watford in the first year that the one-frame format has been counted as a ranking event. 'No way this should be a ranking event': McGill wins Shoot Out tournament

Welsh Open 2017: Stuart Bingham leads Judd Trump 5-3 in final

Stuart Bingham takes charge in the opening session of the Welsh Open final to lead Judd Trump 5-3 in the best-of-17 contest in Cardiff. Welsh Open 2017: Stuart Bingham leads Judd Trump 5-3 in final

Welsh Open 2017: Judd Trump beats Scott Donaldson to reach final

Judd Trump beats Scott Donaldson 6-3 to reach the final of the Welsh Open in Cardiff. Welsh Open 2017: Judd Trump beats Scott Donaldson to reach final

Welsh Open 2017: Judd Trump beats Barry Hawkins in final frame to reach semi-final

World number four Judd Trump edges past Barry Hawkins to reach the quarter-finals of the Welsh Open in Cardiff. Welsh Open 2017: Judd Trump beats Barry Hawkins in final frame to reach semi-final

Jackson Page: 15-year-old snooker prodigy's pro hopes & parents' pride

Fifteen-year-old snooker prodigy Jackson Page talks about his remarkable run at the Welsh Open - and how he might spend his prize money. Jackson Page: 15-year-old snooker prodigy's pro hopes & parents' pride

Jackson Page: 15-year-old interviews himself at Welsh Open

Fifteen-year-old Jackson Page interviews himself during his remarkable run at the Welsh Open where the wildcard entrant reached the third round of the tournament in Cardiff. Jackson Page: 15-year-old interviews himself at Welsh Open

Trump beats teenager Page in Cardiff

Welsh 15-year-old Jackson Page's remarkable run at the Welsh Open is over as he loses to Judd Trump in the third round. Trump beats teenager Page in Cardiff

Welsh Open 2017: Neil Robertson knocked out by Lee Walker in second round

Wales' Lee Walker comes from 3-1 down to pull off a shock win against Neil Robertson in the Welsh Open second round. Welsh Open 2017: Neil Robertson knocked out by Lee Walker in second round

Jackson Page: 15-year old schoolboy has progressed to third round of Welsh Open

A 15-year-old Welsh schoolboy is into the third round of the Welsh Open snooker after knocking out a player ranked number 78 in the world. Jackson Page: 15-year old schoolboy has progressed to third round of Welsh Open

Welsh Open 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Selby make second round

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and world number one Mark Selby progress to the second round of the Welsh Open. Welsh Open 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Selby make second round

Wales Open Snooker: Jackson Page and Tyler Rees to play as wildcards

BBC Wales Sport catches up with world Under-18 champion Jackson Page and European Under-18 champion Tyler Rees Wales Open Snooker: Jackson Page and Tyler Rees to play as wildcards

Welsh Open 2017: 15-year-old Jackson Page beats Jason Weston

Welsh snooker player Jackson Page put his nerves behind him as he beat Jason Weston 4-3 in the Welsh Open first round. Welsh Open 2017: 15-year-old Jackson Page beats Jason Weston

Anthony Hamilton: German Masters champion on first ranking event win

Underpants, clean shirts and sweet-tasting tea - 'The Sheriff of Pottingham' Anthony Hamilton's long road to title glory. Anthony Hamilton: German Masters champion on first ranking event win

World Grand Prix: Barry Hawkins beats Ryan Day to win title in Preston

Barry Hawkins wins the World Grand Prix title after withstanding a comeback from Ryan Day to triumph 10-7 in Preston. World Grand Prix: Barry Hawkins beats Ryan Day to win title in Preston

Welsh Open 2017: BBC coverage details

BBC coverage details for this year's Welsh Open, live on BBC Two Wales, BBC Red Button and online. Welsh Open 2017: BBC coverage details

Welsh Open 2017: Schedule of play

Find out who plays when at this year's Welsh Open, featuring defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and world number one Mark Selby. Welsh Open 2017: Schedule of play

World Grand Prix: Jason Day beats Marco Fu to set up Barry Hawkins final

Ryan Day will face Barry Hawkins in the World Grand Prix final on Sunday, after beating Marco Fu 6-4 in Preston. World Grand Prix: Jason Day beats Marco Fu to set up Barry Hawkins final

Barry Hawkins reaches World Grand Prix final in Preston

Barry Hawkins scores two centuries in a 6-1 semi-final victory over China's Liang Wenbo at the World Grand Prix in Preston. Barry Hawkins reaches World Grand Prix final in Preston

Ronnie O'Sullivan beaten by Neil Robertson at World Grand Prix in Preston

Ronnie O'Sullivan loses 4-1 to Neil Robertson in the second round of the World Grand Prix, while Judd Trump is also knocked out. Ronnie O'Sullivan beaten by Neil Robertson at World Grand Prix in Preston

World Grand Prix: Mark Selby loses to Martin Gould in Preston

World champion Mark Selby suffers a shock first-round defeat by world number 18 Martin Gould at the World Grand Prix in Preston. World Grand Prix: Mark Selby loses to Martin Gould in Preston

Ronnie O'Sullivan's 'robot' voice protest interview

Ronnie O'Sullivan uses a 'robot' voice during an interview in response to World Snooker's decision to discipline him over comments he made at January's Masters tournament. Ronnie O'Sullivan's 'robot' voice protest interview

World Grand Prix Snooker: Guild Hall could return to snooker circuit

World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn says Preston's Guild Hall could become a permanent venue for the snooker tour once again. World Grand Prix Snooker: Guild Hall could return to snooker circuit

Snooker: Welsh Open wildcards for teenagers Page and Rees

Welsh teenagers Jackson Page and Tyler Rees are wildcard entries to the Welsh Snooker Open in Cardiff. Snooker: Welsh Open wildcards for teenagers Page and Rees

German Masters: Anthony Hamilton beats Ali Carter to win first title

Anthony Hamilton wins the German Masters final 9-6 against Ali Carter to secure the first ranking title of his career. German Masters: Anthony Hamilton beats Ali Carter to win first title

German Masters: Anthony Hamilton reaches first final since 2002

Anthony Hamilton reaches his first ranking event final in 15 years after clinching a place in the German Masters final. German Masters: Anthony Hamilton reaches first final since 2002

German Masters: Mark Selby loses to Anthony Hamilton in Berlin

World number one Mark Selby suffers a shock 5-2 loss to Anthony Hamilton in the last 16 of the German Masters in Berlin. German Masters: Mark Selby loses to Anthony Hamilton in Berlin

Ronnie O'Sullivan knocked out of German Masters, Tom Ford makes 147

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White are knocked out in the first round of the German Masters, while Tom Ford makes a 147 in his victory. Ronnie O'Sullivan knocked out of German Masters, Tom Ford makes 147

Ronnie O'Sullivan: Masters champion 'felt so vulnerable' in final

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he felt "under the most extreme pressure" before fighting back to win a record seventh Masters title. Ronnie O'Sullivan: Masters champion 'felt so vulnerable' in final

Masters 2017: The moment Ronnie O'Sullivan won his seventh title

Watch the moment Ronnie O'Sullivan wins his seventh Masters title with a 10-7 victory over Joe Perry at Alexandra Palace in London. Masters 2017: The moment Ronnie O'Sullivan won his seventh title

Paul Hunter: Three-time Masters champion remembered

BBC Sport remembers the life of Paul Hunter, the three-time Masters winner who died aged 27 in 2006. Paul Hunter: Three-time Masters champion remembered

The Masters: Memorable moments from over the years

A host of snooker players look back at memorable moments from the Masters, including the dramatic climax to the 1998 final plus Ken Doherty's agonising miss on the black during his 147 attempt in 2000. The Masters: Memorable moments from over the years

Masters Final 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan fights back against Joe Perry in the first session

Ronnie O'Sullivan fights back from 3 frames down to draw level with Joe Perry in the 2017 Masters final. Masters Final 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan fights back against Joe Perry in the first session

Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan's three cushion escape

Ronnie O'Sullivan with a three cushion escape in the Masters final. Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan's three cushion escape

Ronnie O'Sullivan fights back against Joe Perry in Masters final

Ronnie O'Sullivan wins three frames in a row to tie the first session of the Masters final 4-4 against Joe Perry. Ronnie O'Sullivan fights back against Joe Perry in Masters final

Masters 2017: What is your shot of the tournament?

Take a look back at some of the best shots of the 2017 Masters, including Ronnie O'Sullivan's incredible positional shot and Joe Perry's amazing escape from a snooker. Masters 2017: What is your shot of the tournament?

Masters 2017: Five great shots as Joe Perry stuns Barry Hawkins

Watch five great shots as Joe Perry produces a stunning comeback from 5-2 down to beat Barry Hawkins 6-5 and reach Sunday's Masters final, where he will face defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan. Masters 2017: Five great shots as Joe Perry stuns Barry Hawkins

Masters 2017: Joe Perry's amazing escape 'better than 147'!

Joe Perry makes an amazing snooker escape in his Masters semi-final match with Barry Hawking that got a "bigger ovation than a 147!" Masters 2017: Joe Perry's amazing escape 'better than 147'!

Masters 2017: Best five shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches final

Watch five great shots as defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches his 12th Masters final with a 6-4 win over Marco Fu at Alexandra Palace in London. Masters 2017: Best five shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches final

Ronnie O'Sullivan in 12th Masters final with win over Marco Fu

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes a split cue tip to reach the Masters final with a 6-4 win over Marco Fu. Ronnie O'Sullivan in 12th Masters final with win over Marco Fu

Masters 2017: Marco Fu fires in a 141 break against Ronnie O'Sullivan

Marco Fu scores the highest break of the tournament so far with a 141 against Ronnie O'Sullivan in their Masters semi-final at Alexandra Palace in London. Masters 2017: Marco Fu fires in a 141 break against Ronnie O'Sullivan

Masters 2017: Joe Perry thrashes Ding Junhui

Joe Perry reaches his first Masters semi-final at the age of 42 with a 6-1 win over China's Ding Junhui at Alexandra Palace where he will play Barry Hawkins on Saturday. Masters 2017: Joe Perry thrashes Ding Junhui

Masters 2017: Barry Hawkins ends Mark Selby bid

Barry Hawkins wins his quarter-final 6-3 to end world number one Mark Selby's bid to win snooker's Triple Crown - the World Championship, the UK Championship and the Masters - at Alexandra Palace. Masters 2017: Barry Hawkins ends Mark Selby bid

Masters 2017: Barry Hawkins knocks out world number one Mark Selby to reach semis

England's Barry Hawkins beats world number one Mark Selby 6-3 to reach his second consecutive Masters semi-final. Masters 2017: Barry Hawkins knocks out world number one Mark Selby to reach semis

Masters 2017: Marco Fu beats Mark Allen in quarter-finals

Marco Fu beats Mark Allen in their Masters 2017 quarter-final at Alexandra Palace to set up a clash with defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan. Masters 2017: Marco Fu beats Mark Allen in quarter-finals

Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Neil Robertson

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Australia's Neil Robertson 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the Masters 2017 at Alexandra Palace. Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Neil Robertson

Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan hopes for three more years

Defending Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is "dragging them down to my level" after beating Neil Robertson 6-3 in a quarter-final in which both players missed a number of simple pots. Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan hopes for three more years

Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Neil Robertson to reach semis

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Neil Robertson 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Neil Robertson to reach semis

Masters 2017: Barry Hawkins thrashes Shaun Murphy to make quarter-final

2016 runner-up Barry Hawkins thrashes Shaun Murphy 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Masters 2017: Barry Hawkins thrashes Shaun Murphy to make quarter-final

Williams 'sick' to lose Selby after kick in deciding frame

Mark Williams says he felt "sick" to lose his deciding frame against Mark Selby in the first round of the Masters. Williams 'sick' to lose Selby after kick in deciding frame

Masters 2017: Mark Selby wins decider against Mark Williams

World number one Mark Selby overcomes a scare in his bid to win snooker's 'Triple Crown'. Masters 2017: Mark Selby wins decider against Mark Williams

Masters 2017: Mark Selby beats Mark Williams in final frame

World and UK champion Mark Selby begins his Masters campaign with a thrilling final-frame 6-5 win over Mark Williams. Masters 2017: Mark Selby beats Mark Williams in final frame

Stephen Hendry: World Seniors Championship return for seven-time world champion

Stephen Hendry, the seven-time world champion, will return to snooker at the World Seniors Championship after retiring five years ago Stephen Hendry: World Seniors Championship return for seven-time world champion

Masters 2017: Neil Robertson beats Carter to reach quarter finals

Neil Robertson beats Ali Carter for the sixth successive time to set up a 2017 Snooker Masters quarter-final with Ronnie O'Sullivan. Masters 2017: Neil Robertson beats Carter to reach quarter finals

Masters 2017: Marco Fu beats Judd Trump in final-frame decider

Marco Fu beats Judd Trump 6-5 in a thrilling final-frame decider to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters. Masters 2017: Marco Fu beats Judd Trump in final-frame decider

Masters 2017: Marco Fu beats Judd Trump in final-frame decider

Marco Fu beats Judd Trump 6-5 in a thrilling final-frame decider to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters. Masters 2017: Marco Fu beats Judd Trump in final-frame decider

Masters 2017: Joe Perry upsets Stuart Bingham 6-1

Joe Perry thrashed former world champion Stuart Bingham 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters. Masters 2017: Joe Perry upsets Stuart Bingham 6-1

Masters 2017: Mark Allen beats John Higgins in deciding frame

Watch the five best shots as Mark Allen knocks John Higgins out of the UK Masters in the deciding frame, claiming the match 6-5. Masters 2017: Mark Allen beats John Higgins in deciding frame

Masters 2017: Mark Allen defeats John Higgins in dramatic Masters encounter

Mark Allen beats John Higgins 6-5 in a dramatic first-round Masters match at Alexandra Palace. Masters 2017: Mark Allen defeats John Higgins in dramatic Masters encounter

Masters snooker: Ding Junhui misses out on another 147

Ding Junhui pots 15 reds and 15 blacks but fails on the yellow as he misses out on scoring a maximum 147 break at the 2017 Masters at Alexandra Palace. Masters snooker: Ding Junhui misses out on another 147

Watch: O'Sullivan's great escape against Liang

Watch the decisive moments from the final two frames as Ronnie O'Sullivan narrowly avoids bowing out to Liang Wenbo in the first round of the Masters. Watch: O'Sullivan's great escape against Liang

O'Sullivan survives big first-round scare at Masters

Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches the Masters quarter-finals with a 6-5 win over Liang Wenbo, after coming perilously close to a shock defeat. O'Sullivan survives big first-round scare at Masters

Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan wants to win 'like Lionel Messi'

Defending Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he wants to win competitions in style, like other stars such as Lionel Messi and Roger Federer. Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan wants to win 'like Lionel Messi'

Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan wants to win with the style of Lionel Messi

Reigning Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says entertaining fans is more important than titles and he wants to be the Lionel Messi of snooker. Masters 2017: Ronnie O'Sullivan wants to win with the style of Lionel Messi

Masters 2017: Kyren Wilson relishing Alexandra Palace debut

Kyren Wilson hopes mixing with legends and an extended festive break will help bring him success on his Masters debut. Masters 2017: Kyren Wilson relishing Alexandra Palace debut

Stuart Bingham: Ex-world champion could miss Masters with daughter due

Former world champion Stuart Bingham says he may pull out of the Masters if his wife goes into labour with their third child. Stuart Bingham: Ex-world champion could miss Masters with daughter due

Is this the best snooker trick shot?

More than one million people have watched a snooker trick shot set up across a bar in Bristol, after it was shared on social media. Is this the best snooker trick shot?

Masters 2017: Schedule - who plays when

Schedule for the 2017 Masters from 15-22 January at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters 2017: Schedule - who plays when

Burden given suspended ban for betting on matches

Snooker player Alfie Burden is given a six-month ban - suspended for a year - for placing bets totalling £25,000 on matches including his own. Burden given suspended ban for betting on matches