Masters: Snooker's biggest invitational event to be played behind closed doors

Snooker's biggest invitational event, the Masters, will be played without fans due to tighter Covid-19 restrictions in London. Masters: Snooker's biggest invitational event to be played behind closed doors

World Grand Prix: Judd Trump beats Jack Lisowski to win sixth ranking title of 2020

World number one Judd Trump secures his sixth ranking win of the year with victory over fellow Englishman Jack Lisowski in the World Grand Prix final. World Grand Prix: Judd Trump beats Jack Lisowski to win sixth ranking title of 2020

Sports Personality: Ronnie O'Sullivan the bona fide genius

A host of characters from Ronnie O'Sullivan's life, including Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, give their thoughts on why the six-time world snooker champion is a 'genius'. Sports Personality: Ronnie O'Sullivan the bona fide genius

World Grand Prix: Jack Lisowski beats Mark Selby to set up final with Judd Trump

Jack Lisowski holds off a stirring fightback from Mark Selby to reach the final of the World Grand Prix. World Grand Prix: Jack Lisowski beats Mark Selby to set up final with Judd Trump

World Grand Prix: Judd Trump thrashes Ronnie O'Sullivan to reach final

Judd Trump thrashes world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-1 to move into the final of the World Grand Prix in Milton Keynes. World Grand Prix: Judd Trump thrashes Ronnie O'Sullivan to reach final

World Grand Prix: Ronnie O'Sullivan to face Judd Trump in semi-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan comes from 3-1 down to beat Kyren Wilson 5-3 and will play Judd Trump in the World Grand Prix semi-finals. World Grand Prix: Ronnie O'Sullivan to face Judd Trump in semi-finals

Scottish Open: Mark Selby retains title with 9-3 win over Ronnie O'Sullivan

Mark Selby retains the Scottish Open title with a commanding 9-3 win over world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in Milton Keynes. Scottish Open: Mark Selby retains title with 9-3 win over Ronnie O'Sullivan

Scottish Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Li Hang to reach final

Ronnie O'Sullivan is through to Sunday's Scottish Open final after recovering from a slow start to beat Li Hang. Scottish Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Li Hang to reach final

Scottish Open: Judd Trump in shock loss to 37th-ranked Li Hang

Judd Trump loses to 37th-ranked Li Hang in the Scottish Open as Welshman Jamie Jones also reaches the semi-finals after a shock win. Scottish Open: Judd Trump in shock loss to 37th-ranked Li Hang

Scottish Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Mark Selby reach last eight

Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Mark Selby all progress to the quarter-finals at the Scottish Open. Scottish Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Mark Selby reach last eight

John Higgins suffers surprise defeat at Scottish Open

John Higgins makes an early exit from the Scottish Open after losing his second-round contest with Noppon Saengkham. John Higgins suffers surprise defeat at Scottish Open

Scottish Open: Mark Allen advances to third round, Jordan Brown out

Mark Allen reaches the third round of the Scottish Open with a 4-2 win over Joe O'Connor, but Jordan Brown is out. Scottish Open: Mark Allen advances to third round, Jordan Brown out

Ronnie O'Sullivan & John Higgins survive early scares at Scottish Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins stage comeback wins to reach round two at the Scottish Open. Ronnie O'Sullivan & John Higgins survive early scares at Scottish Open

Scottish Open: Mark Allen makes three centuries to beat Jimmy White

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen compiles three centuries in beating Jimmy White 4-1 in the first round of the Scottish Open. Scottish Open: Mark Allen makes three centuries to beat Jimmy White

Scottish Open: Stephen Maguire a first-round casualty

Stephen Maguire said he knew he "shouldn't have come" after losing 4-1 to Englishman Zak Surety in the first round of the exiled Scottish Open. Scottish Open: Stephen Maguire a first-round casualty

UK Championship 2020: Neil Robertson beats Judd Trump in thrilling final frame

Neil Robertson capitalises on Judd Trump's final frame miss to win his third UK Championship. UK Championship 2020: Neil Robertson beats Judd Trump in thrilling final frame

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Best shots from Judd Trump and Neil Robertson final

Watch the best shots from an incredible UK Championship final in which Australian Neil Robertson beat world number one Judd Trump 10-9 after an hour-long deciding frame. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Best shots from Judd Trump and Neil Robertson final

UK Snooker Championship 2020: How referee Olivier Marteel joined frontline fight against Covid

Snooker referee Olivier Marteel shares his story about working as a nurse in the fight against Covid-19 in his native Belgium. UK Snooker Championship 2020: How referee Olivier Marteel joined frontline fight against Covid

UK Snooker Championship final 2020: Judd Trump level at 4-4 with Neil Robertson

World number one Judd Trump and Australia's Neil Robertson are finely poised at 4-4 after a fascinating first session of the UK Championship final. UK Snooker Championship final 2020: Judd Trump level at 4-4 with Neil Robertson

Masters 2021 draw: Stuart Bingham v Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, Ronnie O'Sullivan v Ding Junhui

Defending champion Stuart Bingham will face debutant Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the first round of the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace next month. Masters 2021 draw: Stuart Bingham v Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, Ronnie O'Sullivan v Ding Junhui

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump beats Lu Ning to set up Neil Robertson final

Watch the five best shots as world number one Judd Trump powers his way past China's Lu Ning with a 6-2 win and will play Australia's Neil Robertson in Sunday's UK Championship final. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump beats Lu Ning to set up Neil Robertson final

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Neil Robertson through to final

Australia's Neil Robertson coasts into the UK Championship final with a 6-2 win over China's Zhou Yuelong. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Neil Robertson through to final

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump beats Kyren Wilson in quarter-final - best shots

Watch Judd Trump's best shots as he turns on the style to beat Kyren Wilson 6-4 in their quarter-final a the UK Snooker Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump beats Kyren Wilson in quarter-final - best shots

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Neil Robertson beats Mark Selby in quarter-final - best shots

Watch the best shots from an entertaining quarter-final between Neil Robertson and Mark Selby at the UK Snooker Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Neil Robertson beats Mark Selby in quarter-final - best shots

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Neil Robertson beats Mark Selby to reach semi-finals

Neil Robertson outclasses Mark Selby 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the UK Championship in Milton Keynes. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Neil Robertson beats Mark Selby to reach semi-finals

UK Championship: Kyren Wilson plays 'unbelievable' double against Graeme Dott

Kyren Wilson plays an "unbelievable" double on his way to beating former world champion Graeme Dott to reach the quarter-finals of the UK Championship. UK Championship: Kyren Wilson plays 'unbelievable' double against Graeme Dott

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump through to quarter-finals

World number one Judd Trump holds off Ricky Walden's fightback to reach the quarter-finals of the UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump through to quarter-finals

World Snooker Tour: Ten more events announced for remainder of season

The World Snooker Tour has announced the second half of the season, with no events to take place in China due to travel restrictions and government quarantine rules. World Snooker Tour: Ten more events announced for remainder of season

Advent calendar: Day three - Stephen Maguire hits 'most amazing shot in history of snooker'

Day three of BBC Sport's 2020 advent calendar looks back on Stephen Maguire's double fluke against Neil Robertson at the Masters. Advent calendar: Day three - Stephen Maguire hits 'most amazing shot in history of snooker'

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Neil Robertson fights back to reach last eight, John Higgins out

Two-time former champion Neil Robertson fights back to win a compelling last-16 match against Anthony McGill at the UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Neil Robertson fights back to reach last eight, John Higgins out

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Mark Selby beats Iran's Hossein Vafaei to reach last 16

Two-time champion Mark Selby beats Iran's Hossein Vafaei 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Mark Selby beats Iran's Hossein Vafaei to reach last 16

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump reaches last 16

World number one Judd Trump makes light work of China's Liang Wenbo in a 6-1 victory to reach the last 16 of the UK Championship in Milton Keynes. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump reaches last 16

UK Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers shock defeat by world number 66 Alexander Ursenbacher

World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers a shock defeat at the UK Championship, losing 6-5 to world number 66 Alexander Ursenbacher. UK Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers shock defeat by world number 66 Alexander Ursenbacher

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers shock loss

World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers a shock loss against world number 66 Alexander Ursenbacher in the second round of the UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers shock loss

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Defending champion Ding Junhui suffers shock defeat

Defending champion Ding Junhui loses final-frame decider in a shock defeat to David Grace in the UK Championship second round. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Defending champion Ding Junhui suffers shock defeat

Masters: Crowds to return for invitational snooker event in London

Snooker will welcome back spectators at the Masters in January, which is scheduled to take place at Alexandra Palace in London. Masters: Crowds to return for invitational snooker event in London

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Ding Junhui concerned about crowds return

China's Ding Junhui says it is "not safe yet" for the return of crowds to snooker events being played in a bio-secure bubble in Milton Keynes. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Ding Junhui concerned about crowds return

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Stuart Bingham makes maximum 147

Former world champion Stuart Bingham becomes the second player to make a maximum 147 break in the first round of this year's UK Championship. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Stuart Bingham makes maximum 147

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson makes maximum 147

World number four Kyren Wilson makes a maximum 147 break during his UK Championship first round match against fellow Englishman Ashley Hugill. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson makes maximum 147

UK Championship: Matthew Stevens out of event after positive Covid-19 test

Matthew Stevens is the third player ruled out of the UK Championship after testing positive for Covid-19. UK Championship: Matthew Stevens out of event after positive Covid-19 test

UK Championship: Mark Selby & John Higgins through to second round

Mark Selby beats Michael White 6-4 and another former champion John Higgins wins 6-1 against Fergal O'Brien at the UK Championship. UK Championship: Mark Selby & John Higgins through to second round

Anthony Hamilton and Ryan Day out of UK Championship after positive Covid-19 tests

Anthony Hamilton and Ryan Day are forced to withdraw from the UK Championship after testing positive for Covid-19. Anthony Hamilton and Ryan Day out of UK Championship after positive Covid-19 tests

UK Championship 2020: Ding Junhui says young Chinese players need to practise more

China's Ding Junhui says he cannot see many young players from his country matching his success any time soon because they are not dedicated enough. UK Championship 2020: Ding Junhui says young Chinese players need to practise more

Northern Ireland Open: Trump beats O'Sullivan in final for third straight year

Judd Trump overcomes Ronnie O'Sullivan 9-7 in the Northern Ireland Open final for the third year in a row. Northern Ireland Open: Trump beats O'Sullivan in final for third straight year

Jamie Clarke: Welshman says he has grown as a snooker player and a person

Welsh snooker player Jamie Clarke says he is feeling more at home at snooker's top level ahead of the UK Championship. Jamie Clarke: Welshman says he has grown as a snooker player and a person

Northern Ireland Open: O'Sullivan secures comeback win over Ali Carter to make final

Ronnie O'Sullivan recovers from a two-frame deficit to beat Ali Carter 6-3 and progress to a third successive Northern Ireland Open final. Northern Ireland Open: O'Sullivan secures comeback win over Ali Carter to make final

Northern Ireland Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Ding Junhui 5-2 to reach semi-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Ding Junhui 5-2 in the Northern Ireland Open quarter-finals as Judd Trump also reaches the semi-finals. Northern Ireland Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Ding Junhui 5-2 to reach semi-finals

UK Snooker Championship 2020: Watch live coverage across the BBC

Watch live coverage of the 2020 UK Snooker Championship at Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes across BBC TV and online. UK Snooker Championship 2020: Watch live coverage across the BBC

Northern Ireland Open: O'Sullivan & Trump on course for third final meeting

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump stay on course to meet in the final of the Northern Ireland Open for the third year in a row. Northern Ireland Open: O'Sullivan & Trump on course for third final meeting

Northern Ireland Open: Mark Allen knocked out as holder Judd Trump edges win

Mark Allen is beaten 4-1 by Scott Donaldson in the Northern Ireland Open while Judd Trump continues his defence of the title with a 4-3 victory over Luca Brecel. Northern Ireland Open: Mark Allen knocked out as holder Judd Trump edges win

'Near enough faultless' - defending champion Judd Trump delighted after making a 147 at NI Open

Defending champion Judd Trump says he played a "near-perfect game" after making a 147 during his second-round Northern Ireland Open victory over Gao Yang. 'Near enough faultless' - defending champion Judd Trump delighted after making a 147 at NI Open

Northern Ireland Open: Mark Allen beats Anthony Hamilton 4-0 first round match

Mark Allen defeats Anthony Hamilton 4-0 in his first-round match at the Northern Ireland Open in Milton Keynes. Northern Ireland Open: Mark Allen beats Anthony Hamilton 4-0 first round match

Mark Allen: Champion of Champions winner hopes to use victory as 'a stepping stone'

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen hopes to use his victory in the Champion of Champions tournament as "a stepping stone" to more success. Mark Allen: Champion of Champions winner hopes to use victory as 'a stepping stone'

Champion of Champions: Mark Allen beats Neil Robertson in Milton Keynes final

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen wins 10-6 against Neil Robertson of Australia in the Champion of Champions decider. Champion of Champions: Mark Allen beats Neil Robertson in Milton Keynes final

Champion of Champions: Mark Allen defeats Judd Trump to make decider

Mark Allen is through to the Champion of Champions final after easing to a 6-1 win over world number one Judd Trump in Milton Keynes. Champion of Champions: Mark Allen defeats Judd Trump to make decider

Champion of Champions: Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Allen to meet in group final

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Allen will meet in their group final at the Champion of Champions in Milton Keynes. Champion of Champions: Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Allen to meet in group final

UK Championship: Entire event to be played in Milton Keynes

The World Snooker Tour says the entire UK Championship will now be staged at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. UK Championship: Entire event to be played in Milton Keynes

Championship League: Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump to clinch title

Kyren Wilson claims his first title on English soil after defeating world number one Judd Trump 3-1 in the final of the Championship League in Milton Keynes. Championship League: Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump to clinch title

Mohammad Ikram - the snooker player who plays without arms

Watch as Mohammad Ikram, a snooker player from Pakistan, shows his talent at the game despite being born without arms. Mohammad Ikram - the snooker player who plays without arms

English Open: World number one Judd Trump clinches victory with century in final-frame decider

World number one Judd Trump makes a superb century break to win the English Open in a final-frame decider against Neil Robertson in Milton Keynes. English Open: World number one Judd Trump clinches victory with century in final-frame decider

English Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Brian Ochoiski in round one

Ronnie O'Sullivan wins four successive frames to see off world number 127 Brian Ochoiski in the first round of the English Open. English Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Brian Ochoiski in round one

English Open: Stuart Carrington and referee Andrew Barklam test positive for coronavirus

Stuart Carrington and referee Andrew Barklam test positive for coronavirus at the English Open, while Sam Craigie also withdraws. English Open: Stuart Carrington and referee Andrew Barklam test positive for coronavirus

UK Championship will be held in Milton Keynes and York

The qualifiers and first round of the UK Championship will be played in Milton Keynes with the second round onwards in York. UK Championship will be held in Milton Keynes and York

Championship League: Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws because of Covid-19 isolation rules

World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the Championship League because he does not want to stay in isolation at the event. Championship League: Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws because of Covid-19 isolation rules

Barry Hearn: World Snooker Tour chairman tests positive for coronavirus

World Snooker Tour and Professional Darts Corporation chairman Barry Hearn has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating. Barry Hearn: World Snooker Tour chairman tests positive for coronavirus

Covid-19: Daniel Wells will miss the Championship League after testing positive

Daniel Wells has withdrawn from the Championship League after another positive Covid-19 test. Covid-19: Daniel Wells will miss the Championship League after testing positive

European Masters: Mark Selby beats Martin Gould in final to win first title

Mark Selby claims his first European Masters title after beating fellow Englishman Martin Gould 9-8 on Sunday. European Masters: Mark Selby beats Martin Gould in final to win first title

European Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan beaten by teenage rookie Aaron Hill

World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the European Masters by Irish teenager Aaron Hill. European Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan beaten by teenage rookie Aaron Hill

European Masters: Rookie Peter Devlin beats three-time world champion Mark Williams

Peter Devlin says "it's amazing" to beat three-time world champion Mark Williams at the European Masters a month after turning professional. European Masters: Rookie Peter Devlin beats three-time world champion Mark Williams

European Masters: Mark Allen equals centuries record in 5-0 win over Ken Doherty

Mark Allen equals the record for the number of centuries in successive frames by reeling off four tons in a 5-0 win over Ken Doherty at The European Masters. European Masters: Mark Allen equals centuries record in 5-0 win over Ken Doherty

Covid-19: Daniel Wells and Gary Wilson test positive at European Masters

Daniel Wells and Gary Wilson withdraw from the European Masters after testing positive for Covid-19, with three other players also self-isolating. Covid-19: Daniel Wells and Gary Wilson test positive at European Masters

Ryan Day: Welshman hits 147 break on opening day of season

Welshman Ryan Day begins the 2020-21 season with a maximum 147 break at the Championship League in Milton Keynes. Ryan Day: Welshman hits 147 break on opening day of season

Stephen Hendry: Seven-time world champion says Crucible return would be 'incredible'

Stephen Hendry says it would be "incredible" if he could achieve his goal of playing at the Crucible in a World Championship after announcing his return to professional snooker. Stephen Hendry: Seven-time world champion says Crucible return would be 'incredible'

World Snooker Tour: Stephen Hendry awarded invitational tour card for next two seasons

Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry will receive an invitational tour card for the World Snooker Tour for the next two seasons. World Snooker Tour: Stephen Hendry awarded invitational tour card for next two seasons

World Snooker: Milton Keynes to host first eight events of 2020-21 season

Milton Keynes will host the first eight snooker events of the 2020-21 season, including the English and Northern Irish Open. World Snooker: Milton Keynes to host first eight events of 2020-21 season

Ronnie O'Sullivan: Ray Reardon says Stephen Hendry's World Championship record is under threat

Snooker legend Ray Reardon says fellow six-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan can better Stephen Hendry's total of seven titles. Ronnie O'Sullivan: Ray Reardon says Stephen Hendry's World Championship record is under threat

Farakh Ajaib: Butcher wins two-year card for World Snooker Tour

Accrington butcher Farakh Ajaib is swapping his meat cleaver for a cue after winning a two-year card to play on the World Snooker Tour. Farakh Ajaib: Butcher wins two-year card for World Snooker Tour

World Seniors Snooker Championship 2020: BBC Coverage and schedule

BBC coverage details and schedule for the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2020. World Seniors Snooker Championship 2020: BBC Coverage and schedule

Shot of the World Snooker Championship

Watch the best shots from the 2020 World Snooker Championship, and find out which one has been chosen as the overall winner. Shot of the World Snooker Championship

World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan says seventh world title would be 'fantastic'

Ronnie O'Sullivan says winning a seventh world title to draw alongside Stephen Hendry would be "fantastic" but he has had "a wonderful career" even if he does not achieve the feat. World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan says seventh world title would be 'fantastic'

Ronnie' O Sullivan: Action and hairstyles from all six of The Rocket's world title wins - 2001-2020

Relive the winning moments and celebrations from all six of Ronnie O'Sullivan's snooker World Championship wins as he adds the 2020 title to his wins in 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2013. Ronnie' O Sullivan: Action and hairstyles from all six of The Rocket's world title wins - 2001-2020

Ronnie O'Sullivan: Highlights as 'The Rocket' won world title number six

Watch a recap of the best action and reactions from Ronnie O'Sullivan's 18-8 win over Kyren Wilson to seal his sixth World Championship title. Ronnie O'Sullivan: Highlights as 'The Rocket' won world title number six

World snooker: The moment Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Kyren Wilson to win his sixth world title at the Crucible

Ronnie O'Sullivan needs just one frame of the final session to wrap up a commanding 18-8 win over Kyren Wilson and win his sixth World Championship. World snooker: The moment Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Kyren Wilson to win his sixth world title at the Crucible

World snooker: Best shots from third session as Ronnie O’Sullivan extends his lead to 17-8 in Crucible final

Watch the best shots as Ronnie O’Sullivan extends his lead over Kyren Wilson to 17-8 after the third session of the World Championship final. O'Sullivan now just needs to take one more frame to win his sixth title. World snooker: Best shots from third session as Ronnie O’Sullivan extends his lead to 17-8 in Crucible final

World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan one frame from sixth title

Ronnie O'Sullivan needs one more frame for his sixth World Championship title after opening up a 17-8 lead over Kyren Wilson in the final at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan one frame from sixth title

World Snooker: 'We can't be listening to that!' - panic as disco music interrupts final

Kyren Wilson and Ronnie O'Sullivan have very different reactions as disco music is accidently piped into the Crucible arena in between frames of the World Snooker Championship final. World Snooker: 'We can't be listening to that!' - panic as disco music interrupts final

World snooker: 'The type of shot that doesn't make you sleep well' - Wilson miss lets O'Sullivan back in

Kyren Wilson misses a crucial red and the chance to move within one frame of Ronnie O'Sullivan in the world championship final, Wilson could have got the match back to 9-8 but instead O'Sullivan will take a 10-7 lead into Sunday's final two sessions. World snooker: 'The type of shot that doesn't make you sleep well' - Wilson miss lets O'Sullivan back in

World snooker: 'He's struggling out there' - Pundits on O'Sullivan's 'deteriorating' body language

BBC snooker pundits Steve Davis and Ken Doherty analyse Ronnie O'Sullivan's body language as the rocket loses four straight frames at the start of the second session of the World Championship final. World snooker: 'He's struggling out there' - Pundits on O'Sullivan's 'deteriorating' body language

World Snooker: Best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan leads Kyren Wilson in first session of final 6-2

Watch the best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan takes a 6-2 lead against Kyren Wilson at the World Snooker Championship final. World Snooker: Best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan leads Kyren Wilson in first session of final 6-2

World Snooker Championship 2020 final: Ronnie O'Sullivan leads Kyren Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up a 6-2 lead over Kyren Wilson after a turgid opening session of the World Championship final in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship 2020 final: Ronnie O'Sullivan leads Kyren Wilson

Anthony McGill 'didn't put a foot wrong' in World Championship semi loss

Anthony McGill insists he "didn't put a foot wrong" in his World Championship semi-final defeat by Kyren Wilson. Anthony McGill 'didn't put a foot wrong' in World Championship semi loss

John Higgins on the moment he won his fourth World Championship in 2011

John Higgins recalls the emotional moment he won his fourth World Championship in 2011. John Higgins on the moment he won his fourth World Championship in 2011

World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan was disrespectful - Mark Selby

Mark Selby says Ronnie O'Sullivan was disrespectful in the way he approached some of his shots during their semi-final at the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan was disrespectful - Mark Selby

World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan wins final frame to beat Mark Selby

Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches the final of the World Championship after winning a thrilling final frame to beat Mark Selby 17-16. World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan wins final frame to beat Mark Selby

World Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson & Anthony McGill play thrilling final frame

Watch Kyren Wilson and Anthony McGill play out one of the most extraordinary deciding frames in Crucible history as the Englishman reaches the World Championship final with a 17-16 win. World Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson & Anthony McGill play thrilling final frame

World Snooker Championship 2020: John Parrott and Steve Davis on Kyren Wilson v Anthony McGill final frame

BBC Sport's John Parrott and Steve Davis say they have never seen a frame like the incredible decider between Kyren Wilson and Anthony McGill which saw the Englishman reach the World Championship final. World Snooker Championship 2020: John Parrott and Steve Davis on Kyren Wilson v Anthony McGill final frame

World Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson beats Anthony McGill

Kyren Wilson beats qualifier Anthony McGill 17-16 after an unforgettable final frame to reach his first World Championship final. World Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson beats Anthony McGill

World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan fights back but still trails Mark Selby

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan trails Mark Selby 13-11 going into Friday's concluding session of their World Championship semi-final. World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan fights back but still trails Mark Selby

'He's exhausted after that' - The one with Anthony McGill and the really long snooker cue

Anthony McGill uses all the extensions available to him to help with a difficult shot but then decides not to use it in a tense semi-final with Kyren Wilson. 'He's exhausted after that' - The one with Anthony McGill and the really long snooker cue

World Snooker Championship 2020: Fans expected to be allowed in for final

Fans are expected to be allowed into the Crucible Theatre this weekend for the final of the World Snooker Championship, BBC Sport understands. World Snooker Championship 2020: Fans expected to be allowed in for final

Ronnie O'Sullivan punches table at World Snooker Championship in match against Mark Selby

Ronnie O'Sullivan punches the table after missing a tough pink at the World Snooker Championship in his semi-final match against Mark Selby. Ronnie O'Sullivan punches table at World Snooker Championship in match against Mark Selby

World Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson levels against Anthony McGill

Kyren Wilson levels his World Championship semi-final against Anthony McGill at 8-8 after the second session. World Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson levels against Anthony McGill

World Snooker Championship: Anthony McGill sinks 'absolutely fabulous' fluke

Anthony McGill profits from an "absolutely fabulous" bit of luck as he flukes a red into the top corner during his semi-final against Kyren Wilson. World Snooker Championship: Anthony McGill sinks 'absolutely fabulous' fluke

Jamie Jones eager for Tour redemption after serving ban

Jamie Jones is ready for a fresh start in professional snooker after serving a one-year ban for failing to report a corrupt approach. Jamie Jones eager for Tour redemption after serving ban

World Snooker Championship 2020: Anthony McGill on course for semi-final upset against Kyren Wilson

Scotland's Anthony McGill is on course to cause an upset in his first World Championship semi-final with a 6-2 lead over Kyren Wilson. World Snooker Championship 2020: Anthony McGill on course for semi-final upset against Kyren Wilson

World Championship 2020: O'Sullivan disrespect 'includes me' says Williams

Mark Williams says Ronnie O'Sullivan's criticism of snooker standards among the lower rankings is "disrespectful" to him as well as younger players. World Championship 2020: O'Sullivan disrespect 'includes me' says Williams

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Mark Williams to reach semi-final of Snooker World Championship

Watch the five best shots from Ronnie O'Sullivan's quarter-final win over Mark Williams as he reaches the semi-final of the Snooker World Championship. Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Mark Williams to reach semi-final of Snooker World Championship

World Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump - best shots

Watch a selection of the best shots as Kyren Wilson beats defending champion Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump - best shots

World Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump out after quarter-final defeat by Kyren Wilson

Defending champion Judd Trump is out of the World Championship after losing to Kyren Wilson in the quarter-finals. World Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump out after quarter-final defeat by Kyren Wilson

World Snooker Championship 2020: Mark Selby beats Neil Robertson in quarter-finals

Three-time champion Mark Selby reaches the World Championship semi-finals with an emphatic victory over Neil Robertson. World Snooker Championship 2020: Mark Selby beats Neil Robertson in quarter-finals

World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson make a series of basic errors

Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson make a series of basic errors in the closing stages of the 12th frame of their quarter-final match at the Snooker World Championship. World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson make a series of basic errors

World Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan trails Mark Williams 6-2 in a battle of the former champions

Ronnie O'Sullivan trails Mark Williams 6-2 at the end of their first quarter-final session at the World Championship. World Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan trails Mark Williams 6-2 in a battle of the former champions

World Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan remarks 'derogatory', says Ken Doherty

Ronnie O'Sullivan's comments about the standard of snooker are "derogatory" to the game's younger players, says former world champion Ken Doherty. World Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan remarks 'derogatory', says Ken Doherty

World Snooker Championship 2020: Jamie Clarke tweet 'childish', says Anthony McGill

Anthony McGill describes Jamie Clarke's tweet during his World Snooker Championship second-round win over the Welshman as "pretty childish". World Snooker Championship 2020: Jamie Clarke tweet 'childish', says Anthony McGill

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he could 'lose an arm' and still be in the top 50 during extraordinary interview

Watch Ronnie O'Sullivan's extraordinary interview after beating Ding Junhui in which he says young players coming into the game now are so bad that he would need to "lose an arm and a leg" to fall out of the top 50. Ronnie O'Sullivan says he could 'lose an arm' and still be in the top 50 during extraordinary interview

'Silky' Ronnie O'Sullivan hits superb century on way to beating Ding Junhui

Watch Ronnie O'Sullivan at the top of his game as he hits a superb break of 117 on his way to a 13-10 victory over Ding Junhui at the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield. 'Silky' Ronnie O'Sullivan hits superb century on way to beating Ding Junhui

World Snooker Championship 2020: Neil Robertson and Kyren Wilson through

World number two Neil Robertson battles to a 13-9 victory over Barry Hawkins to reach the World Championship quarter-finals at the Crucible Theatre. World Snooker Championship 2020: Neil Robertson and Kyren Wilson through

Jamie Jones: Welshman regains World Snooker Tour card after one-year ban

Jamie Jones will return to the World Snooker Tour next season after being banned from the sport for a year in February 2019 following a corruption inquiry. Jamie Jones: Welshman regains World Snooker Tour card after one-year ban

World Snooker Championships: Tempers flare in Anthony McGill v Jamie Clarke match

Tempers flare in the second round match between Anthony McGill and Jamie Clarke with match referee Jan Verhaas having to step in to calm the situation. World Snooker Championships: Tempers flare in Anthony McGill v Jamie Clarke match

World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson spills coffee

Neil Robertson's weekend gets off to a bad start when he spills his coffee before his second round match against Barry Hawkins at the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson spills coffee

World Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson & Neil Robertson take early leads

Kyren Wilson and Neil Robertson take 5-3 leads in the first session of their World Championship second round matches. World Snooker Championship 2020: Kyren Wilson & Neil Robertson take early leads

Snooker World Championship: 'Monster' pot sees Judd Trump through to quarters

Defending champion Judd Trump seals victory over Yan Bingtao with a break of 127 in the final frame to move into the quarter-finals of the World Championship. Snooker World Championship: 'Monster' pot sees Judd Trump through to quarters

Snooker World Championship: Mark Selby beats Noppon Saengkham with century break in deciding frame

Mark Selby makes a century break of 124 in the deciding frame as he beats Noppon Saengkham 13-12 to progress to the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship. Snooker World Championship: Mark Selby beats Noppon Saengkham with century break in deciding frame

Snooker World Championship: Mark Selby's 'banana shot' explained

Former Snooker world champion Steve Davis explains how Mark Selby produced a 'banana shot' in his match against Noppon Saengkham. Snooker World Championship: Mark Selby's 'banana shot' explained

World Snooker Championship 2020: Mark Williams beats Stuart Bingham at Crucible

Mark Williams produces a superb performance to reach the World Championship quarter-finals with a 13-11 victory over Stuart Bingham. World Snooker Championship 2020: Mark Williams beats Stuart Bingham at Crucible

World Snooker Championship without fans - surreal but still magical

Despite the absence of fans, the World Championship still retains its magic, with shock results and stunning breaks. World Snooker Championship without fans - surreal but still magical

World Snooker Championship: Kurt Maflin knocks out former champion John Higgins

Four-time champion John Higgins made a maximum 147 break but could not avoid a shock 13-11 defeat by Kurt Maflin in the World Championship second round. World Snooker Championship: Kurt Maflin knocks out former champion John Higgins

World Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump trails Yan Bingtao

An uncharacteristic display from defending champion Judd Trump sees him trail Yan Bingtao in the second round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2020: Judd Trump trails Yan Bingtao

Jamie Clarke wowed by 'theatre' of Crucible snooker

The lowest ranked player at the World Snooker Championships, Jamie Clarke, reflects on his Crucible debut and his first-round win over world number four Mark Allen. Jamie Clarke wowed by 'theatre' of Crucible snooker

World Snooker Championship: 'Sensational' John Higgins makes 147 maximum break

Watch as former champion John Higgins makes the first maximum 147 break at the World Championship since 2012. World Snooker Championship: 'Sensational' John Higgins makes 147 maximum break

World Snooker Championship 2020: John Higgins makes 147 break at Crucible

Former champion John Higgins makes the first maximum 147 break at the World Championship since 2012. World Snooker Championship 2020: John Higgins makes 147 break at Crucible

World Snooker Championship 2020: Martin Gould on discussing mental health

Martin Gould says men "find it more difficult" than women to discuss their mental health after revealing he was in a "dark place". World Snooker Championship 2020: Martin Gould on discussing mental health

Jimmy White and Stephen Hendry headline World Seniors Snooker Championship on BBC

Defending champion Jimmy White and Stephen Hendry will headline this year's World Seniors Snooker Championship, which takes place at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. Jimmy White and Stephen Hendry headline World Seniors Snooker Championship on BBC

World Snooker Championship 2020: Barry Hawkins beats Alexander Ursenbacher

World number 15 Barry Hawkins makes light work of Swiss debutant Alexander Ursenbacher with a 10-2 victory at the World Championship in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship 2020: Barry Hawkins beats Alexander Ursenbacher

World Snooker Championship: Debutant Jamie Clarke 'deserved to win' - Allen

Mark Allen says his opponent Jamie Clarke was a deserved winner of their World Championship first-round match. World Snooker Championship: Debutant Jamie Clarke 'deserved to win' - Allen

World Snooker Championship: Allen leads Clarke 5-4 after excellent opening session

Fourth seed Mark Allen leads Jamie Clarke 5-4 after an outstanding first session that included six century breaks at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Allen leads Clarke 5-4 after excellent opening session

World Snooker Championship 2020: Noppon Saengkham beats Shaun Murphy

Thailand's Noppon Saengkham causes the biggest upset of the World Championship so far by beating former winner Shaun Murphy 10-4 at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship 2020: Noppon Saengkham beats Shaun Murphy

World Snooker: 'He's not going to get that' - Noppon Saengkham beats Sean Murphy

Thailand's Noppon Saengkham makes three stunning shots, including a sensational pink, on his way to beating former champion Shaun Murphy in their first round match at the Crucible. World Snooker: 'He's not going to get that' - Noppon Saengkham beats Sean Murphy

World Snooker Championship: Selby leads Brown 5-4 after first session

Three-time world champion Mark Selby leads Northern Ireland qualifier Jordan Brown 5-4 after the opening session of their first-round match. World Snooker Championship: Selby leads Brown 5-4 after first session

World Snooker Championship: Selby makes 119 clearance

Mark Selby finds his form to make a 119 clearance and go 4-3 ahead in his World Championship match against Jordan Brown at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Selby makes 119 clearance

World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes Prince William comparison

Ronnie O'Sullivan says the expectation from an early age of him being world champion was similar to that on Prince William becoming king. World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes Prince William comparison

World Snooker Championship 2020: Jamie Clarke happy despite no fans

Jamie Clarke says the lack of fans will not take the shine off his debut at the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2020: Jamie Clarke happy despite no fans

World Snooker Championship: Allen 'on guard' against upset at Crucible

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen is wary of a first-round upset in Tuesday's World Championship match against Jamie Clarke. World Snooker Championship: Allen 'on guard' against upset at Crucible

World Snooker Championship 2020: Martin Gould says 'lockdown saved me'

Qualifier Martin Gould says lockdown "saved" him after he was driven into a "dark place" by abuse on social media. World Snooker Championship 2020: Martin Gould says 'lockdown saved me'

Ronnie O'Sullivan completes 'comprehensive' win in record time

Watch the end of the match as Ronnie O'Sullivan needs just 108 minutes, a World Championship record, to beat Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 10-1 in the first round at the Crucible. Ronnie O'Sullivan completes 'comprehensive' win in record time

World Snooker Tour: No China events until 2021 in revised calendar

The World Snooker Tour announces a revised calendar after China said they would not host any international sporting events until 2021. World Snooker Tour: No China events until 2021 in revised calendar

World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan through to round two

Five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his World Championship campaign with a 10-1 demolition of Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship 2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan through to round two

World Snooker Championship: Kurt Maflin avoids conceding the frame with great pot

Qualifier Kurt Maflin hits "one of the best pots you'll ever see" under pressure to save the frame in his tightly-contested opening match against David Gilbert. World Snooker Championship: Kurt Maflin avoids conceding the frame with great pot

World Snooker Championship: 'I don't know where that noise came from' Loud bangs interrupt Robertson game

Neil Robertson and Liang Wenbo were interrupted during their evening session at the World Snooker Championship when two loud bangs filled the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: 'I don't know where that noise came from' Loud bangs interrupt Robertson game

World Snooker Championship: Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes blistering start to lead 8-1

Ronnie O'Sullivan cruises into an 8-1 lead in his first-round match against Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh at the World Championship at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes blistering start to lead 8-1

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes 'magnificent' second century break of 115

Ronnie O'Sullivan makes his second century break of 115 against Thepchaiya Un-Nooh at the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes 'magnificent' second century break of 115

World Snooker: 'Absolutely outstanding' Neil Robertson opens with stunning 140 break

Watch 2010 champion Neil Robertson win the opening the frame with a 140 break at the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker: 'Absolutely outstanding' Neil Robertson opens with stunning 140 break

World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams 'really considered packing in' the sport

Three-time world champion Mark Williams says he "really considered packing in" snooker until the UK's coronavirus lockdown gave him a fresh perspective. World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams 'really considered packing in' the sport

World Snooker Championship: Stuart Bingham beats Ashley Carty in first round

Stuart Bingham moves into the second round of the World Championship with a hard-fought win over fellow Englishman Ashley Carty in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship: Stuart Bingham beats Ashley Carty in first round

World Snooker: Stuart Bingham makes 'wonderful' 106 break at the Crucible

Former world champion Stuart Bingham extends his lead over Ashley Carty with a 106 break at the Crucible in Sheffield. World Snooker: Stuart Bingham makes 'wonderful' 106 break at the Crucible

World Snooker: Kurt Maflin takes early lead with 124 break

Kurt Maflin makes a brilliant 127 break and his first century at the Crucible during the World Snooker Championships. World Snooker: Kurt Maflin takes early lead with 124 break

Judd Trump becomes only the second player to make 100 century breaks in one season

World number one Judd Trump becomes only the second player to make 100 century breaks in one season during his win against Tom Ford at the World Snooker Championship. Judd Trump becomes only the second player to make 100 century breaks in one season

World Snooker Championship: Defending champion Judd Trump survives first-round scare

Defending world champion Judd Trump survives a first-round scare to edge past Tom Ford at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship: Defending champion Judd Trump survives first-round scare

Barry Hearn says 'the show must go on' after government restriction wreck snooker plans

Barry Hearn says "the show must go on" after changes in government pandemic restrictions mean that fans can no longer attend the Snooker World Championship at the Crucible. Barry Hearn says 'the show must go on' after government restriction wreck snooker plans

'Absolutely fabulous!' Ford stuns Trump with 140 break

Tom Ford makes a sensational 140 break against reigning World Champion Judd Trump at the Crucible in Sheffield. 'Absolutely fabulous!' Ford stuns Trump with 140 break

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says fans will not be allowed to attend sports pilot events

Fans will not be allowed to attend the pilot sports events scheduled for this weekend in England after a spike in coronavirus cases. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says fans will not be allowed to attend sports pilot events

World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump accuses Ronnie O'Sullivan of being selfish

Defending champion Judd Trump says Ronnie O'Sullivan should withdraw from this year's World Snooker Championship if he has genuine coronavirus concerns. World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump accuses Ronnie O'Sullivan of being selfish

World Snooker Championship: Anthony Hamilton withdraws over health concerns, says Barry Hearn

Anthony Hamilton pulls out of the World Championship in Sheffield because of health concerns, according to Barry Hearn. World Snooker Championship: Anthony Hamilton withdraws over health concerns, says Barry Hearn

World Snooker Championship 2020: Schedule, draw results

Tournament schedule for the 2020 World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship 2020: Schedule, draw results

World Snooker Championship: Crucible 'as safe as they can possibly make it' - Mark Williams

Former champion Mark Williams says World Snooker Championship organisers have made every effort to ensure safety at the Crucible Theatre. World Snooker Championship: Crucible 'as safe as they can possibly make it' - Mark Williams

Ronnie O'Sullivan: Snooker players treated like 'lab rats'

Snooker players are being treated like "lab rats" by allowing spectators into the Crucible Theatre for the World Championship, says Ronnie O'Sullivan. Ronnie O'Sullivan: Snooker players treated like 'lab rats'

World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump faces Ford, O'Sullivan v Un-Nooh

Defending champion Judd Trump will face Tom Ford in the first round of the World Championship in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump faces Ford, O'Sullivan v Un-Nooh

World Snooker Championship qualifiers: Anthony McGill through, Graeme Dott out

Anthony McGill qualifies for the World Championship having conceded just two frames after seeing off Sam Baird 10-1. World Snooker Championship qualifiers: Anthony McGill through, Graeme Dott out

World Snooker Championship qualifiers: Alan McManus progresses

Former Masters champion and BBC pundit Alan McManus has come through qualifying to seal his place at the World Championship in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship qualifiers: Alan McManus progresses

World Snooker Championship: John Higgins wary of 'surreal' Crucible

Covid-19 makes John Higgins more "apprehensive" than usual as he seeks his fifth world snooker title at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: John Higgins wary of 'surreal' Crucible

World Championship qualifiers: Jimmy White & Ali Carter knocked out

Former finalists Jimmy White and Ali Carter will not be at the Crucible this year after bowing out in the penultimate round of World Championship qualifying. World Championship qualifiers: Jimmy White & Ali Carter knocked out

World Snooker Championship 2020: How to watch on the BBC - times and channels

How to watch live coverage of the 2020 World Championship final on BBC TV, iPlayer, Red Button, online and BBC Sport app. World Snooker Championship 2020: How to watch on the BBC - times and channels

Fans are coming back to sport - but how will the pilots work?

Cricket, snooker, horse racing: fans are being allowed back to pilot events from this weekend - but how will they work? Fans are coming back to sport - but how will the pilots work?

Ben Mertens: Belgian 15-year-old creates World Snooker Championship history

Belgian 15-year-old Ben Mertens becomes the youngest player to win a qualifying match at the World Snooker Championship. Ben Mertens: Belgian 15-year-old creates World Snooker Championship history

World Championship qualifying: Reanne Evans loses to Andy Hicks in first round

England's Reanne Evans loses 6-3 to compatriot Andy Hicks in the first round of World Championship qualifying. World Championship qualifying: Reanne Evans loses to Andy Hicks in first round

Ronnie O'Sullivan says crowds at World Championship an 'unnecessary risk'

Ronnie O'Sullivan says accommodating crowds, even reduced ones, at the World Championship is an "unnecessary risk". Ronnie O'Sullivan says crowds at World Championship an 'unnecessary risk'

Sporting Nation: Stephen Hendry - the making of a winning machine

Stephen Hendry reflects on his journey from smoke-filled snooker halls to becoming the sport's dominant figure in the 1990s. Sporting Nation: Stephen Hendry - the making of a winning machine

World Championship 2020: Barry Hearn hopes to have spectators at Crucible

Barry Hearn is hopeful some fans will be able to attend the delayed World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. World Championship 2020: Barry Hearn hopes to have spectators at Crucible

World Snooker Championship: Ding Junhui to compete in Sheffield in July

Ding Junhui will play in the World Snooker Championship, meaning the top 16 players in the world will compete at the Sheffield event. World Snooker Championship: Ding Junhui to compete in Sheffield in July

World Snooker Championship: Tournament must be played despite withdrawals - Allen

Mark Allen says suggestions that this year's World Championship should be cancelled because of Covid-related withdrawals is "laughable". World Snooker Championship: Tournament must be played despite withdrawals - Allen

Tour Championship: Maguire defeats Allen in decider to win £250,000

Stephen Maguire wins £250,000 thanks to a 10-6 victory over Mark Allen in the Tour Championship final in Milton Keynes. Tour Championship: Maguire defeats Allen in decider to win £250,000

Tour Championship: Mark Allen beats Mark Selby 9-2 to reach final

Mark Allen beats Mark Selby 9-2 to reach the final of The Tour Championship at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes. Tour Championship: Mark Allen beats Mark Selby 9-2 to reach final

Tour Championship: Stephen Maguire beats world number one Judd Trump to reach final

Stephen Maguire beats world number one Judd Trump 9-6 to reach the final of the Tour Championship in Milton Keynes. Tour Championship: Stephen Maguire beats world number one Judd Trump to reach final

Tour Championship: Shaun Murphy loses 9-8 in quarter-final to Mark Allen despite six centuries

Shaun Murphy loses 9-8 to Mark Allen in the quarter-finals of The Tour Championship despite scoring six centuries. Tour Championship: Shaun Murphy loses 9-8 in quarter-final to Mark Allen despite six centuries

Tour Championship: World champion Judd Trump eases past John Higgins to reach semi-finals

World champion Judd Trump eases into the semi-finals of the Tour Championship with a 9-4 victory over John Higgins in Milton Keynes. Tour Championship: World champion Judd Trump eases past John Higgins to reach semi-finals

Tour Championship: Stephen Maguire hits six tons to beat Neil Robertson 9-5

Stephen Maguire says he played his best ever snooker in beating Neil Robertson 9-5 to reach the semi-finals of the Tour Championship. Tour Championship: Stephen Maguire hits six tons to beat Neil Robertson 9-5

World Snooker Championship: Marco Fu pulls out 'feeling unsafe to travel to UK'

Hong Kong's Marco Fu will not enter this year's World Championship as he feels it is "unsafe to travel to the UK". World Snooker Championship: Marco Fu pulls out 'feeling unsafe to travel to UK'

Archive interview: I'd much rather play the attractive game - Willie Thorne

Speaking on BBC Midland's Straight Talk programme in 1986, snooker player Willie Thorne talks about his approach to the game, making maximum breaks and his unusual fan club. Archive interview: I'd much rather play the attractive game - Willie Thorne

Willie Thorne: From Mr Maximum to Snooker Loopy - remembering one of the game's great characters

Remembering Willie Thorne, part of the Matchroom Mob during snooker's boom and one of the sport's most popular characters. Willie Thorne: From Mr Maximum to Snooker Loopy - remembering one of the game's great characters

Willie Thorne: Snooker favourite dies aged 66

Tributes are paid to former snooker player and BBC commentator Willie Thorne, who has died at the age of 66. Willie Thorne: Snooker favourite dies aged 66

Willie Thorne: Former snooker star placed into induced coma in Spain

Former snooker star Willie Thorne is placed into an induced coma in hospital in Spain after suffering respiratory failure. Willie Thorne: Former snooker star placed into induced coma in Spain

World Snooker Championship: Sheffield's English Institute of Sport to host qualifiers

The English Institute of Sport in Sheffield will host the qualifying rounds for the 2020 World Championship from 21 July. World Snooker Championship: Sheffield's English Institute of Sport to host qualifiers

Championship League: How snooker's return to action was a 'total success'

With big names in action, impressive viewing figures and safety to the fore, snooker's return has been a "total success". Championship League: How snooker's return to action was a 'total success'

Ding Junhui pulls out of Tour Championship as 'safety precaution'

Ding Junhui withdraws from the Tour Championship as a "safety precaution" and to "avoid extensive travel" from China. Ding Junhui pulls out of Tour Championship as 'safety precaution'

Ryan Day makes final round after 'monumental effort' is made for snooker's return

Ryan Day reaches the final round of the Champions League, which took a "monumental effort" to stage amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ryan Day makes final round after 'monumental effort' is made for snooker's return

Ronnie O'Sullivan says lockdown has been 'best three months of my life'

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he has "had the best three months" of his life during the coronavirus lockdown. Ronnie O'Sullivan says lockdown has been 'best three months of my life'

Mark Allen: Northern Irishman not looking forward to prospect of empty Crucible

Mark Allen dreads the prospect of walking out at an empty World Championships in July after his experience at the Snooker Championship League. Mark Allen: Northern Irishman not looking forward to prospect of empty Crucible

George Floyd death: Hammad Miah on being called a 'shoebomber'

The death of George Floyd in America has touched many people, including snooker player Hammad Miah, who was subjected to racism while growing up. George Floyd death: Hammad Miah on being called a 'shoebomber'

Ronnie O'Sullivan has 'struggled' in 'bubble' of Championship League

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he has "struggled" in the "bubble" of the Championship League, which is being played behind closed doors. Ronnie O'Sullivan has 'struggled' in 'bubble' of Championship League

Coronavirus: Snooker becomes the first sport to return to live TV action in Britain

It has been more than two months since sport took place in the UK - BBC Sport gets an insight into how snooker will be the first live sport to be shown on TV. Coronavirus: Snooker becomes the first sport to return to live TV action in Britain

Michael Georgiou: Cypriot on facing O'Sullivan behind closed doors and enjoying 'slower pace' in NI

Antrim-based Cypriot snooker professional Michael Georgiou is looking forward to facing Ronnie O'Sullivan in this week's Championship League tournament. Michael Georgiou: Cypriot on facing O'Sullivan behind closed doors and enjoying 'slower pace' in NI

Championship League: Snooker to return from 1 June

Snooker will resume in the UK on 1 June with its first tournament since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Championship League: Snooker to return from 1 June

World Snooker Championship: Pick your snooker World Championship shot of the last decade

BBC Sport have dug out 10 great shots from the last decade of action at the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: Pick your snooker World Championship shot of the last decade

World Snooker Championship: Watch & vote for your shot of the decade

The World Championship has seen some stunning shots - here's your chance to vote for your favourite since 2010. World Snooker Championship: Watch & vote for your shot of the decade

World Snooker Championship: Vote for your shot of the decade

Check out the contenders for the best World Snooker Championship shot of the last 10 years - and vote for your favourite! World Snooker Championship: Vote for your shot of the decade

Dennis Taylor v Steve Davis 1985 World Snooker Championship final to be shown on BBC Two

Highlights of the 1985 black-ball World Snooker Championship final between Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor will be shown on BBC Two on Sunday 3 May. Dennis Taylor v Steve Davis 1985 World Snooker Championship final to be shown on BBC Two

Peter Ebdon: Former world champion retires because of neck injury

Former world champion Peter Ebdon announces his retirement from snooker because of a chronic neck injury. Peter Ebdon: Former world champion retires because of neck injury

World Championship 147s quiz: How much do you know about the maximum players?

How much do you know about the maximum 147s made at the Crucible? Watch all 10 147s and then see if you can clear up. World Championship 147s quiz: How much do you know about the maximum players?

World Snooker Championship: Relive Cliff Thorburn's historic Crucible 147

Watch as Cliff Thorburn makes World Snooker Championship history by scoring the first maximum 147 break at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Relive Cliff Thorburn's historic Crucible 147

World Snooker Championship: Relive Ronnie O'Sullivan's rapid 147 break from 1997

Watch as Ronnie O'Sullivan completes a rapid 147 break at the 1997 World Snooker Championship, regarded as probably the greatest maximum break in the sport's history. World Snooker Championship: Relive Ronnie O'Sullivan's rapid 147 break from 1997

World Snooker Championship rescheduled to start on 31 July

The World Snooker Championship is rescheduled to run for 17 days, starting on 31 July, and will be broadcast in full on the BBC. World Snooker Championship rescheduled to start on 31 July

Quiz: Irish players at the World Snooker Championship - how much do you know?

With the World Snooker Championship postponed, test your knowledge about Irish players who have played in the sport's biggest showpiece event. Quiz: Irish players at the World Snooker Championship - how much do you know?

Barry Hearn: Darts & snooker boss praises NHS after recovery from heart attack

Darts and snooker boss Barry Hearn praises the NHS and says he is "firing on all cylinders" after recovering from a heart attack. Barry Hearn: Darts & snooker boss praises NHS after recovery from heart attack

World Snooker Championship: Stephen Hendry & Steve Davis relive Crucible classics

Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis relive their memories of classic World Championship matches to be shown on BBC Two. World Snooker Championship: Stephen Hendry & Steve Davis relive Crucible classics

World Snooker Championship: BBC to show classic Crucible matches

The 1985 black-ball final between Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor will be one of 17 classic World Championship matches to be shown on BBC Two. World Snooker Championship: BBC to show classic Crucible matches

Barry Hearn 'in good spirits' after suffering 'minor heart attack'

World Snooker Tour and Professional Darts Corporation chairman Barry Hearn is "up and well" after suffering a heart attack on Sunday. Barry Hearn 'in good spirits' after suffering 'minor heart attack'

Coronavirus: Dave Gilbert says players need World Championship on

World number 11 Dave Gilbert says snooker players need the World Championship to go ahead, even if it is in September. Coronavirus: Dave Gilbert says players need World Championship on

World Snooker Championship: Players 'unemployed for months' in wake of coronavirus postponements, says Scott Donaldson

Snooker world number 23 Scott Donaldson says players with "families to feed" are going to be hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, with the World Snooker Championship postponed until July or August. World Snooker Championship: Players 'unemployed for months' in wake of coronavirus postponements, says Scott Donaldson

World Championship postponed because of coronavirus

The World Snooker Championship, due to start at the Crucible on 18 April, is postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. World Championship postponed because of coronavirus

Willie Thorne to undergo chemotherapy treatment for leukaemia

Willie Thorne, one of snooker's most popular figures, is to undergo chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with leukaemia. Willie Thorne to undergo chemotherapy treatment for leukaemia

Coronavirus: Tour Championship behind closed doors in Llandudno

Snooker's Tour Championship in Llandudno is to be played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus outbreak. Coronavirus: Tour Championship behind closed doors in Llandudno

Trump wins record sixth ranking title of season

Judd Trump becomes the first player to win six ranking titles in a single season by taking the Gibraltar Open. Trump wins record sixth ranking title of season

Trump beats Yan Bingtao to win Players Championship

Judd Trump beats China's Yan Bingtao 10-4 in the final of the Players Championship in Southport for his fifth ranking event success of the season. Trump beats Yan Bingtao to win Players Championship

Michael Holt: Snooker Shoot Out champion savours maiden ranking event success

Michael Holt says not having time to over-think in the rapid-fire snooker Shoot Out helped him win the first ranking event of his 24-year pro career. Michael Holt: Snooker Shoot Out champion savours maiden ranking event success

Michael Holt wins Shoot Out for first ranking title after 24 years

Michael Holt wins his first ranking title after 24 years as a professional as he claims the Shoot Out in Watford. Michael Holt wins Shoot Out for first ranking title after 24 years

Welsh Open: Shaun Murphy wins Welsh Open with 9-1 win over Kyren Wilson

Shaun Murphy has won his first Welsh Open after beating Kyren Wilson 9-1 at the Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. Welsh Open: Shaun Murphy wins Welsh Open with 9-1 win over Kyren Wilson

Welsh Open: Kyren Wilson beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-5 in first semi-final

Kyren Wilson beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-5 to book his places in Sunday's Welsh Open final in Cardiff. Welsh Open: Kyren Wilson beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-5 in first semi-final

Welsh Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan eases into semi-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan books his place in the semi-finals of the Welsh Open in Cardiff with a 5-1 win over Mark Selby. Welsh Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan eases into semi-finals

O'Sullivan eases into quarter-finals at Welsh Open

Four-time Welsh Open champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is through to the quarter-finals after victory over Soheil Vahedi. O'Sullivan eases into quarter-finals at Welsh Open

Williams out of Welsh Open as O'Sullivan goes through

Wales' Mark Williams bows out of the Welsh Open following a 4-1 defeat by Scotland's Anthony McGill in the third round. Williams out of Welsh Open as O'Sullivan goes through

Welsh Open: Mark Williams, Judd Trump and Mark Selby into third round

Mark Williams is safely through to the Welsh Open third round with a 4-2 win against Jordan Brown. Welsh Open: Mark Williams, Judd Trump and Mark Selby into third round

Welsh Open: Wales' Mark Williams beats Oliver Lines to reach second round

Mark Williams is through to the second round of the Welsh Open after a 4-1 win against Oliver Lines. Welsh Open: Wales' Mark Williams beats Oliver Lines to reach second round

World Grand Prix: Neil Robertson beats Graeme Dott 10-8 in final

Neil Robertson beats Graeme Dott 10-8 to win the World Grand Prix in Cheltenham for his 18th ranking title. World Grand Prix: Neil Robertson beats Graeme Dott 10-8 in final

World Grand Prix: Neil Robertson through to face Graeme Dott in final

Neil Robertson beats Kyren Wilson 6-4 to reach the final of the World Grand Prix against Graeme Dott. World Grand Prix: Neil Robertson through to face Graeme Dott in final

Graeme Dott beats Tom Ford to reach World Grand Prix final

Graeme Dott beats Tom Ford 6-4 to reach the World Grand Prix final against either Neil Robertson or Kyren Wilson. Graeme Dott beats Tom Ford to reach World Grand Prix final

Reanne Evans and Ronnie O'Sullivan among Snooker Shoot Out hopefuls

Reanne Evans and Nutcharut Wongharuthai are given wildcards while Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to play in the Snooker Shoot Out for the first time since 2015. Reanne Evans and Ronnie O'Sullivan among Snooker Shoot Out hopefuls

Judd Trump loses 4-3 to Kyren Wilson at World Grand Prix

Kyren Wilson beats defending champion and world number one Judd Trump to reach the quarter-finals of the World Grand Prix in Cheltenham. Judd Trump loses 4-3 to Kyren Wilson at World Grand Prix

Mark Williams defies gout to beat Barry Hawkins at World Grand Prix

Mark Williams defies a bout of gout to beat Barry Hawkins 4-2 in the first round of snooker's World Grand Prix. Mark Williams defies gout to beat Barry Hawkins at World Grand Prix

Liang beats Allen to set up O'Sullivan Grand Prix clash

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen exits the World Grand Prix in the first round after a 4-2 defeat by China's Liang Wenbo. Liang beats Allen to set up O'Sullivan Grand Prix clash

Trump beats Robertson to win German Masters

World champion Judd Trump has beaten world number two Neil Robertson to win the German Masters in Berlin. Trump beats Robertson to win German Masters

Liang to donate prize money to help efforts to fight coronavirus

China's Liang Wenbo is to donate his prize money from next week's Cheltenham World Grand Prix to the Huizhou Red Cross to help efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Liang to donate prize money to help efforts to fight coronavirus

Coronavirus: China Open in Beijing postponed

Snooker's lucrative China Open in Beijing is postponed by organisers over fears around the coronavirus outbreak. Coronavirus: China Open in Beijing postponed

Robertson beats Zhou 9-0 in European Masters final

Neil Robertson wins the European Masters in Austria with a 9-0 win over China's Zhou Yuelong. Robertson beats Zhou 9-0 in European Masters final

Stuart Bingham: Masters champion 'will always have haters' despite victory

Stuart Bingham says he "will always have haters" after becoming the oldest winner of the Masters and claiming his second Triple Crown event title. Stuart Bingham: Masters champion 'will always have haters' despite victory

Masters 2020: Bingham wins thrilling Masters final - best shots

Watch some of the best shots from the 2020 Masters final as Stuart Bingham becomes the oldest Masters winner by defeating Ali Carter 10-8 in a thrilling match at Alexandra Palace. Masters 2020: Bingham wins thrilling Masters final - best shots

Masters final 2020: Stuart Bingham leads Ali Carter after first session

Former world champion Stuart Bingham takes a 5-3 lead over Ali Carter into the final session of the Masters final. Masters final 2020: Stuart Bingham leads Ali Carter after first session

Masters: Whoopee cushion stops play between Stuart Bingham and Ali Carter

Somebody using a whoopee cushion brings play in the Masters final between Stuart Bingham and Ali Carter to a halt. Masters: Whoopee cushion stops play between Stuart Bingham and Ali Carter

Best shots: Stuart Bingham beats David Gilbert to reach Masters final

Watch some of the best shots as Stuart Bingham beats debutant David Gilbert 6-2 to reach the Masters final at Alexandra Palace where he will take on Ali Carter. Best shots: Stuart Bingham beats David Gilbert to reach Masters final

Masters 2020: Ali Carter beats Shaun Murphy to reach Masters final - best shots

Ali Carter makes the most of his fortunate entrance into the Masters and beats Shaun Murphy 6-3 to reach Sunday's final at Alexandra Palace. Masters 2020: Ali Carter beats Shaun Murphy to reach Masters final - best shots

Carter beats Murphy to reach Masters final

Ali Carter makes the most of his fortunate entrance into the Masters by beating Shaun Murphy 6-3 to reach Sunday's final at Alexandra Palace. Carter beats Murphy to reach Masters final

Masters 2020: Stuart Bingham's comeback against Kyren Wilson to reach semi-finals - best shots

Watch the best shots as Stuart Bingham produces a stunning, late-night comeback from 4-1 down to beat Kyren Wilson 6-4 and reach the Masters semi-final. Masters 2020: Stuart Bingham's comeback against Kyren Wilson to reach semi-finals - best shots

David Gilbert dominates Stephen Maguire to reach semi-finals - best shots

Debutant David Gilbert put in a dominant performance to beat Stephen Maguire 6-2 to reach the Masters semi-finals at Alexandra Palace. David Gilbert dominates Stephen Maguire to reach semi-finals - best shots

Gilbert hits 144 in making Masters semi-final

Debutant David Gilbert makes a tournament-high 144 break in a dominant 6-2 victory over Stephen Maguire to reach the Masters semi-finals. Gilbert hits 144 in making Masters semi-final

Snooker: Ali Carter overturns referees decision on yellow - but was he right?

Ali Carter appears to miss an attempted safety on the yellow, but then overturns the referee's call of a foul - but was Carter right? Snooker: Ali Carter overturns referees decision on yellow - but was he right?

Masters 2020: Ali Carter beats John Higgins to reach semis - best shots

Ali Carter scrapes to a late-night 6-3 win over two-time champion John Higgins to reach the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Masters 2020: Ali Carter beats John Higgins to reach semis - best shots

Masters 2020: Shaun Murphy beats Joe Perry in quarter-final at Alexandra Palace

Former Masters champion Shaun Murphy reaches the semi-finals for the first time in five years with a comfortable 6-3 win over Joe Perry. Masters 2020: Shaun Murphy beats Joe Perry in quarter-final at Alexandra Palace

Don't Tell Me The Score: Stephen Hendry on dominating snooker, retirement and 'the greatest' debate

On Don't Tell Me The Score, Stephen Hendry talks of dominating snooker and the mental struggles that led to retirement. Don't Tell Me The Score: Stephen Hendry on dominating snooker, retirement and 'the greatest' debate

Mark Williams: Three-time world snooker champion says career 'at a crossroads'

Three-time world snooker champion Mark Williams says his career is at a "crossroads" after his first-round exit at the Masters. Mark Williams: Three-time world snooker champion says career 'at a crossroads'

Masters 2020: Kyren Wilson beats Jack Lisowski 6-2 after fightback

Kyren Wilson fights back from 2-0 down to beat Jack Lisowski 6-2 in the opening round of the Masters. Masters 2020: Kyren Wilson beats Jack Lisowski 6-2 after fightback

Masters 2020: 'He got me!' - Wasp stings referee Ben Williams

After annoying Kyren Wilson during his first-round match against Jack Lisowski, referee Ben Williams manages to remove the wasp but gets stung on his hand for his troubles. Masters 2020: 'He got me!' - Wasp stings referee Ben Williams

Masters 2020: Shaun Murphy beats Judd Trump - best shots

Watch some of the best shots as Shaun Murphy beats defending champion Judd Trump 6-3 in the opening round of the 2020 Masters. Masters 2020: Shaun Murphy beats Judd Trump - best shots

Masters 2020: Judd Trump knocked out by Shaun Murphy

Defending champion Judd Trump has been knocked out in the opening round of the Masters with a 6-3 defeat by Shaun Murphy. Masters 2020: Judd Trump knocked out by Shaun Murphy

Masters 2020: Allen 'wasn't mentally strong enough' in 6-1 defeat by Gilbert

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he was "really struggling to focus" in his 6-1 defeat by David Gilbert in the first round of the Masters. Masters 2020: Allen 'wasn't mentally strong enough' in 6-1 defeat by Gilbert

Best shots as Gilbert thumps Allen on Masters debut

See the best shots as Masters debutant David Gilbert beats 2018 champion Mark Allen 6-1 in the opening round. Best shots as Gilbert thumps Allen on Masters debut

Masters 2020: Best shots as Maguire beats Robertson in comeback win

Watch the best shots as Stephen Maguire pulls off a stunning comeback to beat Neil Robertson in the opening round of the Masters. Masters 2020: Best shots as Maguire beats Robertson in comeback win

Masters 2020: Stephen Maguire beats Neil Robertson in opening round

Stephen Maguire fights back from 5-1 behind to beat Neil Robertson 6-5 in the opening round of the Masters. Masters 2020: Stephen Maguire beats Neil Robertson in opening round

Masters 2020: Stephen Maguire hits 'most amazing shot in history of snooker'

Watch Stephen Maguire's double fluke against Neil Robertson at the Masters, described by Steve Davis as: "The most amazing shot in the history of snooker." Masters 2020: Stephen Maguire hits 'most amazing shot in history of snooker'

Masters 2020: Judd Trump relishes special Alexandra Palace atmosphere

Defending champion Judd Trump says he thrives in the "special" atmosphere at the Masters and is confident it will bring out his best. Masters 2020: Judd Trump relishes special Alexandra Palace atmosphere

Masters 2020: Best shots as Carter halts Selby comeback

Watch some of the best moments as Ali Carter sees off the challenge of three-time Masters winner Mark Selby to progress to the quarter-finals Masters 2020: Best shots as Carter halts Selby comeback

Masters 2020: Best shots as Joe Perry ends Ding's Masters chances

Watch some of the best moments as Joe Perry beats Ding Junjui 6-3 in the opening match of the 2020 the Masters in London. Masters 2020: Best shots as Joe Perry ends Ding's Masters chances

Masters 2020: Ding Junhui suffers shock loss to Joe Perry

UK Champion Ding Junhui is beaten 6-3 by Joe Perry in the first round of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Masters 2020: Ding Junhui suffers shock loss to Joe Perry

Masters 2020: Ding Junhui relaxed and ready for Alexandra Palace challenge

Chinese superstar Ding Junhui says a carefree approach to his snooker is behind his impressive return to form. Masters 2020: Ding Junhui relaxed and ready for Alexandra Palace challenge

'Mistake' for O'Sullivan to miss Masters, says Hearn

Ronnie O'Sullivan may come to view his decision to pull out of the Masters as a career mistake, says Barry Hearn. 'Mistake' for O'Sullivan to miss Masters, says Hearn

Snooker stars can 'go or pass' on new Saudi Arabia event - Hearn

Snooker's controversial venture into Saudi Arabia can be "a conduit for change", insists World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn. Snooker stars can 'go or pass' on new Saudi Arabia event - Hearn

Masters 2020 live BBC coverage times & match schedule

Follow the 2020 Masters live on BBC TV - check out the full BBC coverage details, daily schedule and results. Masters 2020 live BBC coverage times & match schedule