World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby leads Stuart Bingham 9-7 at Crucible

Mark Selby opens up a slender 9-7 lead over Stuart Bingham by edging an entertaining second session of their Crucible semi-final. World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby leads Stuart Bingham 9-7 at Crucible

World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby and Stuart Bingham level after semi-final first session

Mark Selby and Stuart Bingham end a nip-and-tuck first session of their World Championship semi-final level at 4-4. World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby and Stuart Bingham level after semi-final first session

World Snooker Championship: Shaun Murphy considered quitting during 'very dark days'

Former world champion Shaun Murphy says he considered quitting snooker after suffering from some "very dark days." World Snooker Championship: Shaun Murphy considered quitting during 'very dark days'

World Championship Snooker: Kyren Wilson's five best shots against Neil Robertson

Watch Kyren Wilson's five best shots as he reels off five frames in a row in the final session to seal a 13-8 victory over Neil Robertson. World Championship Snooker: Kyren Wilson's five best shots against Neil Robertson

World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby and Kyren Wilson advance to semi-finals

Mark Selby and Kyren Wilson move into the semi-finals of the World Championship with commanding victories over Mark Williams and Neil Robertson. World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby and Kyren Wilson advance to semi-finals

World Snooker Championship: Stuart Bingham says he is 'free-rolling' as Crucible qualifier

Former champion Stuart Bingham says he is "free-rolling" as he bids to become the first qualifier to win a World title since 2005. World Snooker Championship: Stuart Bingham says he is 'free-rolling' as Crucible qualifier

World Snooker Championship: 'That's special' - did Bingham hit shot of championship?

Stuart Bingham produces a "special" trick shot in his quarter-final against Anthony McGill at the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: 'That's special' - did Bingham hit shot of championship?

World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump auctions off title-winning shoes for charity

Judd Trump auctions off the Louis Vuitton shoes he wore while winning the 2019 World Championship to raise money for charity. World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump auctions off title-winning shoes for charity

World Snooker Championship: Robertson leads Wilson as Bingham levels with McGill

Neil Robertson establishes a 5-3 lead over Kyren Wilson in the opening session of their World Championship quarter-final. World Snooker Championship: Robertson leads Wilson as Bingham levels with McGill

World Snooker: Barry Hearn's replacement Steve Dawson ponders filling big shoes and dealing with Judd Trump

Barry Hearn's replacement as World Snooker chairman, Steve Dawson, ponders filling big shoes and responding to Judd Trump criticism. World Snooker: Barry Hearn's replacement Steve Dawson ponders filling big shoes and dealing with Judd Trump

World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson says only something 'special' can stop his Crucible run

World number three Neil Robertson says it will take something "very special" to stop him winning a second Crucible title. World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson says only something 'special' can stop his Crucible run

World Snooker Championship: Mark Allen plans break to address off-table issues after Selby defeat

Mark Allen says he is set to miss upcoming tournaments to address personal issues following his World Championship exit against Mark Selby. World Snooker Championship: Mark Allen plans break to address off-table issues after Selby defeat

World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby beats Mark Allen, Shaun Murphy sees off Yan Bingtao

Three-time champion Mark Selby completes the Crucible quarter-final line-up with a 13-7 win over world number 13 Mark Allen. World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby beats Mark Allen, Shaun Murphy sees off Yan Bingtao

World Snooker Championship: Anthony McGill refocused after Ronnie O'Sullivan victory

Anthony McGill talks to BBC Sport about refreshing his walk-on tune, Neil Robertson's remarkable haircut and refocusing after Ronnie O'Sullivan. World Snooker Championship: Anthony McGill refocused after Ronnie O'Sullivan victory

World Championship: Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham stroll into Crucible quarter-finals

Tournament favourite Judd Trump and 2015 champion Stuart Bingham stroll into the World Championship quarter-finals. World Championship: Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham stroll into Crucible quarter-finals

World Snooker Championship: Crucible Theatre almost sold out for concluding session of final

The concluding session of the World Championship final at the Crucible is set to be played in front of a sell-out crowd World Snooker Championship: Crucible Theatre almost sold out for concluding session of final

World Snooker Championship: Jack Lisowski on track to be 'top player' after great season

Jack Lisowski says his performance in during the defeat against Neil Robertson at the Crucible proves he can be a "top player". World Snooker Championship: Jack Lisowski on track to be 'top player' after great season

World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump leads David Gilbert in second round at Crucible

World number one Judd Trump makes two centuries as he wins four frames in a row to lead David Gilbert 5-3 at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump leads David Gilbert in second round at Crucible

World Snooker Championship: Barry Hawkins says Crucible exit has not marred season

Barry Hawkins says his second-round World Championship loss to 2020 runner-up Kyren Wilson will not mar a good season. World Snooker Championship: Barry Hawkins says Crucible exit has not marred season

World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams beats John Higgins in Crucible second round

Mark Williams completes a one-sided 13-7 second-round win over fellow multiple world champion John Higgins at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams beats John Higgins in Crucible second round

World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson beats Jack Lisowski as Mark Williams dominates John Higgins

Third seed Neil Robertson moves into the World Championship quarter-finals with a clinical 13-9 win over Jack Lisowski. World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson beats Jack Lisowski as Mark Williams dominates John Higgins

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he could play on for more than 10 years

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he may have up to 10 years to try to match or beat Stephen Hendry's Crucible record of seven world titles. Ronnie O'Sullivan says he could play on for more than 10 years

Ronnie O'Sullivan: Champion loses to Anthony McGill in World Snooker Championship thriller

Watch highlights of the deciding frame as champion Ronnie O'Sullivan's hopes of a record-equalling seventh world title end in round two as Anthony McGill triumphs 13-12. Ronnie O'Sullivan: Champion loses to Anthony McGill in World Snooker Championship thriller

World Snooker Championship 2021: Mark Williams controversial break-off shot

Steve Davis and Alan McManus analyse the controversial "roll up" break-off that Mark Williams has recently been using. World Snooker Championship 2021: Mark Williams controversial break-off shot

World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams fight back to lead John Higgins

Mark Williams scores two tons as he hits back to lead fellow multiple world champion John Higgins 5-3 in the second round at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams fight back to lead John Higgins

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan in trouble against Anthony McGill at Crucible

Ronnie O'Sullivan's quest for a seventh world title is in danger of ending in round two as Anthony McGill builds a 10-6 lead. World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan in trouble against Anthony McGill at Crucible

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes back-to-back centuries against Anthony McGill

Watch the best shots as reigning world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes consecutive centuries during his second-round match against Anthony McGill. World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes back-to-back centuries against Anthony McGill

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan level with Anthony McGill in Crucible second round

Anthony McGill reels in reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan to leave their World Championship second-round tie level at 4-4. World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan level with Anthony McGill in Crucible second round

World Snooker Championship: Anthony McGill not intimidated by Ronnie O'Sullivan

Anthony McGill insists he will not be intimidated by Ronnie O'Sullivan when he plays the six-time winner in the World Snooker Championship last 16. World Snooker Championship: Anthony McGill not intimidated by Ronnie O'Sullivan

World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump says even Ronnie O'Sullivan knows he is the best

Judd Trump says even defending world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan knows he is the "number one player in the world". World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump says even Ronnie O'Sullivan knows he is the best

World Snooker Championship: Shaun Murphy trails Mark Davis, while Mark Williams edges ahead of Sam Craigie

Former champion Shaun Murphy trails veteran Mark Davis 5-4 at the end of a tight opening session at the World Championship. World Snooker Championship: Shaun Murphy trails Mark Davis, while Mark Williams edges ahead of Sam Craigie

Barry Hearn wants legacy to be helping people 'change their lives'

Matchroom Sport founder Barry Hearn hopes his legacy as a sports promoter has been helping people "change their lives". Barry Hearn wants legacy to be helping people 'change their lives'

World Snooker Championship: Jack Lisowski knocks out Ali Carter in Crucible final-frame decider

Jack Lisowski survives a huge scare to win a gripping final-frame decider with Ali Carter in the first round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship: Jack Lisowski knocks out Ali Carter in Crucible final-frame decider

Barry Hearn replaced by son Eddie as chairman of Matchroom

Barry Hearn steps down as chairman of World Snooker and the Professional Darts Corporation, as well as the sports promotion company he founded 40 years ago. Barry Hearn replaced by son Eddie as chairman of Matchroom

World Snooker Championship: Mark Allen on modernising the game, wildcards and 'zero form' before Crucible opener

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen joins world number one Judd Trump in calling for World Snooker to look into ways to "move the game forward". World Snooker Championship: Mark Allen on modernising the game, wildcards and 'zero form' before Crucible opener

World Snooker Championship: Ding Junhui leads Stuart Bingham

A fluke on the final black of the session helps Ding Junhui take a 5-4 lead over Stuart Bingham at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Ding Junhui leads Stuart Bingham

World Snooker Championship: Kyren Wilson faces family pressure to repeat Crucible run

Kyren Wilson's young sons are putting pressure on him to repeat last year's "unbelievable" run to the World Championship final. World Snooker Championship: Kyren Wilson faces family pressure to repeat Crucible run

World Snooker Championship: Yan Bingtao sees off Martin Gould in first round at Crucible

Reigning Masters champion Yan Bingtao closes out an impressive 10-6 win over qualifier Martin Gould in the World Championship first round. World Snooker Championship: Yan Bingtao sees off Martin Gould in first round at Crucible

World Snooker Championship: Mark Joyce rues missed opportunity against Ronnie O'Sullivan

World Championship debutant Mark Joyce says his first-round defeat against Ronnie O'Sullivan is a missed opportunity. World Snooker Championship: Mark Joyce rues missed opportunity against Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie O'Sullivan 'harassed' by fan at World Snooker Championship before first-round win

Reigning world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "harassed" by a "boozed-up" fan while he was relaxing prior to his first-round win. Ronnie O'Sullivan 'harassed' by fan at World Snooker Championship before first-round win

World Snooker Championship: Watch Ronnie O'Sullivan 'scintillating' three centuries

Watch defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan finish off his first-round win over Mark Joyce with three consecutive centuries as fans returned to the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship: Watch Ronnie O'Sullivan 'scintillating' three centuries

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan leads as fans return to Crucible

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan leads Mark Joyce 6-3 in the first round of the World Championship as fans return to the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan leads as fans return to Crucible

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan says he wants 'protection' from fans at Crucible

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he wants "protection" from fans at the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan says he wants 'protection' from fans at Crucible

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan does not care about defending title

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he does not care about defending his World Snooker Championship title at the Crucible in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan does not care about defending title

Fan pilots: Crowds to return at FA Cup semi-final and World Snooker Championship this weekend

Crowds will return to sporting events this weekend at pilot events that could help define England's way out of lockdown. Fan pilots: Crowds to return at FA Cup semi-final and World Snooker Championship this weekend

Judd Trump: 'I miss the murmuring between the shots'

Judd Trump explains why he can't wait for the fans to return to snooker. Judd Trump: 'I miss the murmuring between the shots'

World Snooker Championship: Tournament schedule and draw

Tournament schedule for the 2021 World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship: Tournament schedule and draw

World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump says return of fans will bring out his best

World number one Judd Trump says the return of fans will help bring out his best at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump says return of fans will bring out his best

World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Joyce, Trump v Highfield

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will face debutant Mark Joyce in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Joyce, Trump v Highfield

Jamie Jones: Welshman books Crucible return after 'long road back' from ban

Jamie Jones beats China's Li Hang in the final round of World Championship qualifiers to cap an impressive return from a one-year suspension. Jamie Jones: Welshman books Crucible return after 'long road back' from ban

World Snooker Championship 2021: Louis Heathcote's snooker shot

Louis Heathcote pulls off an outrageous shot to pot the yellow despite being snookered by Ryan Day during their World Championship qualifier. World Snooker Championship 2021: Louis Heathcote's snooker shot

World Snooker Championship 2021: BBC coverage schedule

How to watch all of the action from the 2021 World Snooker Championship live on the BBC. World Snooker Championship 2021: BBC coverage schedule

Jimmy White given invitational tour card for the next two seasons on the World Snooker Tour

Jimmy White is given an invitational tour card for the next two seasons on the World Snooker Tour. Jimmy White given invitational tour card for the next two seasons on the World Snooker Tour

Alan McManus: Scot retires after 31-year playing career

Alan McManus retires from professional snooker after a 6-3 defeat to Chinese teenager Bai Langning in World Championship qualifying. Alan McManus: Scot retires after 31-year playing career

Stephen Hendry out of World Championship qualifying

Stephen Hendry's quest to reach the World Championship is over after a heavy defeat by Xu Si in the second qualifying round in Sheffield. Stephen Hendry out of World Championship qualifying

World Snooker Championship 2021: Crucible final to be held at full capacity

The final of the World Championship is set to be played in front of a capacity crowd at the Crucible Theatre in May. World Snooker Championship 2021: Crucible final to be held at full capacity

Stephen Hendry urges Jimmy White not to retire following qualifying defeat

Stephen Hendry urges old rival Jimmy White not to retire despite leaving him on the brink of losing his place on the professional tour. Stephen Hendry urges Jimmy White not to retire following qualifying defeat

Stephen Hendry beats Jimmy White in World Championship qualifying

Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry beats old rival Jimmy White in the first round of qualifying for this year's World Championship. Stephen Hendry beats Jimmy White in World Championship qualifying

Jimmy White 'needs' to beat old rival Stephen Hendry 'big time'

Jimmy White says he needs to beat Stephen Hendry "big time" when the two old rivals face off in Monday's World Championship qualifier. Jimmy White 'needs' to beat old rival Stephen Hendry 'big time'

World Championship qualifiers: Stephen Hendry keeping 'expectations down' on return

Stephen Hendry says he is keeping "expectations down" about his comeback and his only goal is to make the main draw of the World Championship. World Championship qualifiers: Stephen Hendry keeping 'expectations down' on return

Ng On-yee on bow ties, playing with Marco Fu and promoting snooker in Hong Kong

Ng On-yee is looking forward to making the most of her two-year tour card after being told she can turn professional. Ng On-yee on bow ties, playing with Marco Fu and promoting snooker in Hong Kong