Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams knocks out qualifier Robert Milkins - five best shots

Mark Williams is safely through to the quarter-finals of the World Championship at the Crucible after a routine 13-7 win over English qualifier Robert Milkins. Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams knocks out qualifier Robert Milkins - five best shots

World Snooker Championship 2018: Judd Trump 'fired up' for title quest after Ricky Walden win

Judd Trump credits a 'crazy' shot by Ricky Walden in his comeback victory for kickstarting a World Championship quest. World Snooker Championship 2018: Judd Trump 'fired up' for title quest after Ricky Walden win

Snooker World Championship: Trump into quarter-finals - best five shots

Judd Trump qualifies for the quarter-finals of the World Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield for the fifth time in his career with a 13-9 win over Ricky Walden. Snooker World Championship: Trump into quarter-finals - best five shots

Barry Hearn: Snooker to 'name & shame slow players'

World snooker boss Barry Hearn says the sport will "name & shame" players who have an average shot time over 30 seconds. Barry Hearn: Snooker to 'name & shame slow players'

Snooker World Championships: Ding Junhui dominates against Anthony McGill - best five shots

Watch the best five shots as China's Ding Junhui advances to the quarter-finals of the snooker World Championships after a comfortable 13-4 victory over Anthony McGill. Snooker World Championships: Ding Junhui dominates against Anthony McGill - best five shots

World Snooker Championship 2018: O'Sullivan-Carter clash 'virtually nothing'

World Snooker boss Barry Hearn says Ronnie O'Sullivan's 'barge' on Ali Carter at the Crucible was 'virtually nothing'. World Snooker Championship 2018: O'Sullivan-Carter clash 'virtually nothing'

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui beats Anthony McGill 13-4

Ding Junhui completes a 13-4 win over Anthony McGill to reach the World Championship quarter-finals. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui beats Anthony McGill 13-4

Snooker World Championship: Ricky Walden keeps match with Judd Trump in balance

Ricky Walden pots a stunning blue off the cushion to "steal" the 13th frame from Judd Trump, with the session ending 8-8. Snooker World Championship: Ricky Walden keeps match with Judd Trump in balance

Snooker World Championship: John Higgins storms past Jack Lisowski 13-1 to reach quarter-finals

Four-time world champion John Higgins eases his way into the quarter-finals of the Snooker World Championship beating Jack Lisowski 13-1 in Sheffield. Snooker World Championship: John Higgins storms past Jack Lisowski 13-1 to reach quarter-finals

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui leads Anthony McGill 8-0

Ding Junhui leads Anthony McGill 8-0 after the first session of their second-round match at the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui leads Anthony McGill 8-0

World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams pulls off another amazing fluke

Mark Williams pulls off another incredible fluke shot in his second-round match against Robert Milkins at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams pulls off another amazing fluke

Five best shots - Kyren Wilson through to quarter-finals after defeating Jamie Jones

Watch a selection of the best shots as Kyren Wilson beats Jamie Jones 13-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Championship in Sheffield. Five best shots - Kyren Wilson through to quarter-finals after defeating Jamie Jones

'I am not a limbo dancer' - O'Sullivan plays down Carter clash

Ronnie O'Sullivan says his World Championship clash with Ali Carter was "nothing" and blames the media for trying to make a story out of it. 'I am not a limbo dancer' - O'Sullivan plays down Carter clash

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan is out after 'careless' missed pots

Ronnie O'Sullivan is out of the 2018 World Championship after "carelessness" caused him to miss two crucial pots in his second-round defeat by Ali Carter. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan is out after 'careless' missed pots

Ronnie O'Sullivan & Ali Carter appear to collide at Snooker World Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter appear to collide with each other as tensions rise during their World Championship second-round match at the Crucible in Sheffield. Ronnie O'Sullivan & Ali Carter appear to collide at Snooker World Championship

Snooker World Championship: Barry Hawkins beats Lyu Haotian 13-10 to reach last eight

Watch a selection of the best shots as Barry Hawkins beats debutant Lyu Haotian 13-10 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Championship in Sheffield. Snooker World Championship: Barry Hawkins beats Lyu Haotian 13-10 to reach last eight

World Snooker Championship 2018: Barry Hawkins beats Lyu Haotian to reach last eight

Former runner-up Barry Hawkins beats Lyu Haotian to reach the last eight of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship 2018: Barry Hawkins beats Lyu Haotian to reach last eight

Snooker World Championship: Mark Allen wins with century break

2018 Masters champion Mark Allen makes a century break to seal a "devastating" 13-8 win over Joe Perry after claiming all five frames of the final session. Snooker World Championship: Mark Allen wins with century break

Jamie Jones: Welshman says he got fed up of 'hoping' he would perform

Jamie Jones tells BBC Sport he got fed up of "hoping" he would play well and his 30th birthday was a wake-up call. Jamie Jones: Welshman says he got fed up of 'hoping' he would perform

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ali Carter leads Ronnie O'Sullivan in second round

Two-time World Championship runner-up Ali Carter builds a surprise 5-3 lead over Ronnie O'Sullivan their second-round meeting. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ali Carter leads Ronnie O'Sullivan in second round

Stephen Lee: Banned snooker player denies charge of working illegally in Hong Kong

Banned snooker player Stephen Lee must stay in Hong Kong until June to fight a charge of working illegally in the former British colony. Stephen Lee: Banned snooker player denies charge of working illegally in Hong Kong

World Snooker Championship 2018: Judd Trump 'relieved' to reach second round

Judd Trump says he will have to improve dramatically on his 10-9 first-round win over Chris Wakelin at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship 2018: Judd Trump 'relieved' to reach second round

World Snooker Championship 2018: Wakelin rues missed chance to upstage Trump

Crucible debutant Chris Wakelin say he "fell short" when the pressure ramped up in his narrow defeat against Judd Trump. World Snooker Championship 2018: Wakelin rues missed chance to upstage Trump

World Snooker Championship: Watch as Anthony McGill seals 'unbelievable' comeback against Ryan Day

Watch the dramatic finish as Anthony McGill seals an "unbelievable" comeback by winning five frames in a row to beat Ryan Day in the first round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship: Watch as Anthony McGill seals 'unbelievable' comeback against Ryan Day

World Snooker Championship 2018: Anthony McGill beats Ryan Day in round one

Anthony McGill wins five frames in a row, recovering from 8-5 down to beat Ryan Day in the World Championship first round. World Snooker Championship 2018: Anthony McGill beats Ryan Day in round one

World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Allen's fluke treble wins frame

Watch as Northern Ireland's Mark Allen flukes a treble taking the final frame of the session against Joe Perry in their second-round match World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Allen's fluke treble wins frame

World Snooker Championship 2018: John Higgins wary of Lisowski 'upgrade'

John Higgins describes Jack Lisowski as 'a special talent' as the pair prepare to meet in the World Championship second round. World Snooker Championship 2018: John Higgins wary of Lisowski 'upgrade'

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ryan Day hits 'absolutely perfect' 145 break

Ryan Day hits an "absolutely perfect" break of 145 in the final frame of the first session of his first round World Championship match against Anthony McGill to take a 6-3 lead. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ryan Day hits 'absolutely perfect' 145 break

World Snooker Championship 2018: Higgins sees off Un-Nooh

Watch five of the best shots as four-time champion John Higgins beats Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the first round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Higgins sees off Un-Nooh

World Snooker Championship 2018: Un-Nooh fails in 147 attempt

Watch Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh fail on the final red of a 147 attempt at the World Championship in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship 2018: Un-Nooh fails in 147 attempt

Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams shows class against Jimmy Robertson

Two-time champion Mark Williams booked his place in the second round of the Snooker World Championship beating Jimmy Robertson 10-5 at the Crucible in Sheffield. Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams shows class against Jimmy Robertson

Neil Robertson: 2010 world champion says cue tip problems affected him

Neil Robertson believes changing his tip halfway through his defeat by Robert Milkins affected his chances of victory. Neil Robertson: 2010 world champion says cue tip problems affected him

Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverage

This week's sport on the BBC includes the World Snooker Championship, Champions League semi-finals and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverage

Two-time champion Williams eases past Robertson

Mark Williams completes a 10-5 win over Jimmy Robertson as the two-time champion reaches round two of the World Championship. Two-time champion Williams eases past Robertson

I'm putting my cue down for a bit - Bingham

Stuart Bingham will take a break from snooker and refocus on next season after losing in round one of the World Championship. I'm putting my cue down for a bit - Bingham

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ricky Walden back in the groove in Sheffield

Chester's Ricky Walden admits to having had to adjust his game to deal with his ongoing back problems. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ricky Walden back in the groove in Sheffield

World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Allen prepares to face 'class act' Joe Perry

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he expects an 'open' match against Joe Perry in the second round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Allen prepares to face 'class act' Joe Perry

Jack Lisowski: Stuart Bingham win shows how far 'my game has improved'

Jack Lisowski said his first-round World Championship win over Stuart Bingham shows just how far he has progressed in the last five years. Jack Lisowski: Stuart Bingham win shows how far 'my game has improved'

World Snooker Championship: Jack Lisowski knocks out Mark Bingham

Watch five of the best shots as Jack Lisowski pulls off a superb 10-7 win over Stuart Bingham, including the "shot of the tournament so far". World Snooker Championship: Jack Lisowski knocks out Mark Bingham

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ricky Walden quashes Luca Brecel's fightback

Watch five of the best shots as Ricky Walden quashes Luca Brecel's fightback to secure a 10-6 victory in the first round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ricky Walden quashes Luca Brecel's fightback

World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams' outstanding fluke

World number seven Mark Williams pulls off an outstanding fluke in his World Championship first round match against Jimmy Robertson at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams' outstanding fluke

Why has the Crucible banned football shirts?

After a relaxing of the rules in recent years, why has the Crucible banned the wearing of football shirts at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield? Why has the Crucible banned football shirts?

Ding Junhui beats countryman Xiao Guodong - five best shots

World number three Ding Junhui beats fellow countryman Xiao Guodong 10-3 to secure a place in the last 16 of the World Championship Snooker. Ding Junhui beats countryman Xiao Guodong - five best shots

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui beats Xiao Guodong 10-3

Ding Junhui takes less than a hour to wrap up a convincing victory over fellow Chinese player Xiao Guodong. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui beats Xiao Guodong 10-3

World Snooker Championship 2018: Barry Hawkins makes second round once again

Barry Hawkins says he is relieved to reach the second round in the World Championship for the eighth-straight season. World Snooker Championship 2018: Barry Hawkins makes second round once again

Watch the best shots as Hawkins overcomes Carrington

Barry Hawkins battles through to the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a hard-fought 10-7 win over Stuart Carrington. Watch the best shots as Hawkins overcomes Carrington

World Snooker Championship 2018: Shaun Murphy reflects on Jamie Jones defeat

Shaun Murphy is glad that the naivety of youth helped him win the world title 13 years ago after losing in this year's first round. World Snooker Championship 2018: Shaun Murphy reflects on Jamie Jones defeat

World Snooker Championship 2018: Jamie Jones stuns Shaun Murphy

Watch five of the best shots as qualifier Jamie Jones recovers from 8-5 down to knock out number eight seed Shaun Murphy 10-9 in the first round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Jamie Jones stuns Shaun Murphy

World Snooker Championship 2018: Liam Highfield grateful for Crucible debut after almost quitting

Liam Highfield almost quit snooker because of health issues but his decision to stay on is rewarded after his Crucible debut. World Snooker Championship 2018: Liam Highfield grateful for Crucible debut after almost quitting

Allen eases past Highfield into round two - day three report

Mark Allen secures a comfortable 10-5 win over qualifier Liam Highfield to move into the World Championship second round. Allen eases past Highfield into round two - day three report

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan wanted to refund spectators

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he wanted to "give spectators their money back" after making an awful start in his 10-7 victory over Stephen Maguire at the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan wanted to refund spectators

World Snooker Championship: O'Sullivan recovers to beat Maguire - five best shots

Watch the five best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan recovers to beat Stephen Maguire 10-7 and reach the second round of the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: O'Sullivan recovers to beat Maguire - five best shots

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire

Five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a brilliant comeback to beat Stephen Maguire 10-7 and reach the second round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire

World Snooker Championship 2018: Stuart Carrington feels sharp on Crucible return

Stuart Carrington hopes to benefit from previous visits as he looks to make it third time lucky at the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Stuart Carrington feels sharp on Crucible return

World Snooker Championship: Joe Perry knocks out Mark Selby - watch five best shots

Watch the five best shots as defending champion Mark Selby is knocked out in the first round of the World Championship after a shock 10-4 defeat by Joe Perry. World Snooker Championship: Joe Perry knocks out Mark Selby - watch five best shots

World Snooker Championships: Reigning champion Mark Selby 7-2 to down to Joe Perry

Reigning champion Mark Selby trails Joe Perry 7-2 after the opening session of their first-round match at the 2018 World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championships: Reigning champion Mark Selby 7-2 to down to Joe Perry

World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Selby trails 7-2 against Joe Perry

Defending champion Mark Selby needs a big recovery against Joe Perry in the opening match of the 2018 World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Selby trails 7-2 against Joe Perry

World Snooker Championship 2018: Frame scores, complete results & highest break

Frame scores, complete results and highest break for the 2018 World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship 2018: Frame scores, complete results & highest break

World Championship preview: O'Sullivan avoids Hendry comparisons

On the eve of the 2018 World Championship, Ronnie O'Sullivan says it would be "difficult" to compare his record to that of Stephen Hendry. World Championship preview: O'Sullivan avoids Hendry comparisons

World Snooker Championship 2018: Crucible quest continues for qualifying survivors

The delivery driver chasing Crucible glory and the not-so-new faces who survived the trauma of World Championship qualifying. World Snooker Championship 2018: Crucible quest continues for qualifying survivors

2018 World Championship: What makes the perfect snooker player?

Who has the best technique? Who is the top break-builder? Snooker's finest on what makes the perfect player. 2018 World Championship: What makes the perfect snooker player?

World Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan praises Mark Selby's temperament

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says three-time winner Mark Selby is the "king of temperament". World Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan praises Mark Selby's temperament

Champion Selby & O'Sullivan learn opponents at Worlds

Mark Selby will face Joe Perry in the first round of the World Championship, while Ronnie O'Sullivan plays Stephen Maguire. Champion Selby & O'Sullivan learn opponents at Worlds

World Championship: Ken Doherty out in qualifying, Graeme Dott through

Former champion Ken Doherty loses in the final round of qualifying for the World Championship, while 2006 winner Graeme Dott goes through. World Championship: Ken Doherty out in qualifying, Graeme Dott through

Allen hails stepson after 13-year-old's 147

Robbie McGuigan took just five minutes to hit the maximum break at a club in Antrim. Allen hails stepson after 13-year-old's 147

World Snooker Championship: How to watch on the BBC

Watch live coverage of the 2018 World Championship on BBC TV, Red Button, Connected TV, online and BBC Sport app. World Snooker Championship: How to watch on the BBC

Liang makes 147 - then misses easy final black on 140

China's Liang Wenbo misses the final black for an unprecedented second 147 break in his first-round match in World Championship qualifying. Liang makes 147 - then misses easy final black on 140

Women's world champion On Yee knocked out in qualifying

Women's world champion Ng On Yee is knocked out by Matthew Selt in the first round of qualifying for the World Championships. Women's world champion On Yee knocked out in qualifying

World Championship qualifiers: Ng On Yee and Reanne Evans in the draw

World women's champion Ng On Yee will face Matthew Selt in the first round of qualifying for the World Championship. World Championship qualifiers: Ng On Yee and Reanne Evans in the draw

Selby beats Hawkins to retain China Open title

World number one Mark Selby retains the China Open title by thrashing Barry Hawkins 11-3 in the final in Beijing. Selby beats Hawkins to retain China Open title

China Open 2018: Defending champion Mark Selby through to final against Barry Hawkins

Defending champion Mark Selby will face Barry Hawkins in the final of the China Open after beating Kyren Wilson. China Open 2018: Defending champion Mark Selby through to final against Barry Hawkins

China Open: Mark Selby & Neil Robertson reach semi-finals

World number one Mark Selby reaches the semi-finals of the China Open with a 6-2 victory over Mark Williams in Beijing. China Open: Mark Selby & Neil Robertson reach semi-finals

Allen facing Crucible wait after defeat at China Open

Masters champion Mark Allen is in danger of missing out on automatic qualification for the World Championship after losing to Mark Williams at the China Open. Allen facing Crucible wait after defeat at China Open

Bingham follows O'Sullivan in making 147 at China Open

Former world champion Stuart Bingham becomes the second player to make a maximum 147 break at the China Open in Beijing this week. Bingham follows O'Sullivan in making 147 at China Open

O'Sullivan knocked out despite 147 break

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out in the first round of the China Open by Elliot Slessor despite making a maximum 147 break. O'Sullivan knocked out despite 147 break

China Open: Mark Allen boosts World Championship hopes with first-round win

Mark Allen boosts his chances of regain a top-16 place for the World Championship by winning his first-round match at the China Open. China Open: Mark Allen boosts World Championship hopes with first-round win