Brilliant Brecel level with Trump in quarter-final

Luca Brecel produces a sensational potting display to draw level at 8-8 with world number one Judd Trump heading into the final session of their World Championship quarter-final on Wednesday evening. Brilliant Brecel level with Trump in quarter-final

Williams beats Higgins in final-frame thriller

Three-time winner Mark Williams holds off a John Higgins fightback to win a World Championship classic 13-12 on the final black and reach the semi-finals. Williams beats Higgins in final-frame thriller

Higgins holds quarter-final lead over Williams

John Higgins takes advantage of some mistakes from Mark Williams to move into a 5-3 lead in the first session of their World Championship quarter-final. Higgins holds quarter-final lead over Williams

'Class of 92' graduates aim for more Crucible glory

Snooker's legendary 'Class of 92' - John Higgins, Mark Williams and Ronnie O'Sullivan - have won 14 world titles between them and are all in contention in 2025. 'Class of 92' graduates aim for more Crucible glory

Trump beats Murphy in epic last-16 tie at Crucible

World number one Judd Trump holds off Shaun Murphy's fightback to move into the World Championship quarter-finals. Trump beats Murphy in epic last-16 tie at Crucible

Snooker to review transgender policy

Snooker's governing body will review its transgender inclusion policy after the UK Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. Snooker to review transgender policy

Trump makes 'superb' 100th century break of season

Watch as Judd Trump knocks in his 100th century break of the 2024-25 season. Trump makes 'superb' 100th century break of season

Trump pockets £100,000 prize for 100 centuries

World number one Judd Trump pockets a £100,000 bonus after he reaches the 100-century mark this season during his World Championship last-16 tie with Shaun Murphy. Trump pockets £100,000 prize for 100 centuries

Trump ahead but still two tons from £100,000 prize

Judd Trump takes a 5-3 lead in his World Championship last-16 tie with Shaun Murphy, but narrowly misses a chance to move closer to winning a £100,000 bonus. Trump ahead but still two tons from £100,000 prize

Higgins and Xiao set for late finish to last-16 tie

The World Championship last-16 tie between John Higgins and Xiao Guodong is set for a dramatic late-night finish with the Scot needing one more frame to reach the quarter-finals. Higgins and Xiao set for late finish to last-16 tie

'O'Sullivan definitely a contender'

Stephen Hendry believes Ronnie O'Sullivan has already shown enough form to banish any doubts about his World Championship title credentials this year. 'O'Sullivan definitely a contender'

Malgorzata Kanieska: 'I was told not to fall down the stairs'

The Polish referee on making her Crucible debut at the 2025 World Championship. Malgorzata Kanieska: 'I was told not to fall down the stairs'

Quiz: What happened in round one at the Crucible?

How much do you remember from the first round of the 2025 World Snooker Championship, which concluded on Thursday? Quiz: What happened in round one at the Crucible?

'National hero' - China's pursuit of an elusive world title

Players from eight countries have won snooker's most prestigious title and become world champion – but China is still waiting for its first success. 'National hero' - China's pursuit of an elusive world title

Hearn ready for snooker to leave Crucible after 2027

Barry Hearn says the World Snooker Championship will leave the Crucible after the 2027 tournament unless a new venue or a major expansion is agreed upon. Hearn ready for snooker to leave Crucible after 2027

White and Fu awarded invitational tour cards

Jimmy White and Marco Fu are awarded invitational tour cards to play on the World Snooker Tour for the next two seasons. White and Fu awarded invitational tour cards

Brecel fights back to beat Day at World Championship

Former world champion Luca Brecel fights back from 5-1 down to beat Ryan Day 10-7 and move into the last 16 of the 2025 World Championship at the Crucible. Brecel fights back to beat Day at World Championship

Returning O'Sullivan feared Crucible 'meltdown'

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "worried" about returning to snooker, fearing he would "implode" and "have a meltdown" in his first competitive match since January. Returning O'Sullivan feared Crucible 'meltdown'

'I loved being out there!' O'Sullivan charges into last 16

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he "loved" being at the Crucible after previously losing the "buzz" from snooker following his 10-4 win over Ali Carter that sends him through to the last 16 at the World Snooker Championship. 'I loved being out there!' O'Sullivan charges into last 16

Murphy moves into World Championship last 16

Reigning Masters champion Shaun Murphy moves into the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship with victory in a high-quality match with Crucible debutant Daniel Wells. Murphy moves into World Championship last 16

Murphy establishes commanding lead over debutant Wells

Former world champion Shaun Murphy moves into a commanding 7-2 lead in his first-round tie against Crucible debutant Daniel Wells. Murphy establishes commanding lead over debutant Wells

Why is snooker played in silence?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team investigate why snooker is played in almost complete silence. Why is snooker played in silence?

Emotional Higgins hugged by BBC presenter after match

An emotional John Higgins says he "was in tears" on the morning of his first-round match at the World Snooker Championship. Higgins' father-in-law suffered a heart attack last week and BBC Snooker presenter Seema Jaswal consoled the player after his 10-7 win against Joe O'Connor. Emotional Higgins hugged by BBC presenter after match

O'Sullivan's return headlines day four at Crucible

Ronnie O'Sullivan's return after three months away from competitive action is the headline attraction on the fourth day at the World Championship. O'Sullivan's return headlines day four at Crucible

Page makes history with two 147s in one match

Jackson Page becomes the first player to score a maximum 147 break twice in one match as he bids to reach the World Snooker Championship. Page makes history with two 147s in one match

Wilson to face Lei, O'Sullivan v Carter at World Championship

Defending champion Kyren Wilson will play Lei Peifan with Ronnie O'Sullivan set to face Ali Carter in the first round of the World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era. Wilson to face Lei, O'Sullivan v Carter at World Championship

World Football

Four-time snooker world champion Mark Selby opens up on his passion for Leicester City. World Football

O'Sullivan still contender for eighth World Championship crown

Ronnie O'Sullivan remains a leading contender to win a record eighth World Championship title despite having not played a competitive match since January. O'Sullivan still contender for eighth World Championship crown

Dott in court over alleged child sex offences

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott had his bail extended during the appearance at the High Court in Glasgow. Dott in court over alleged child sex offences

White fails in Crucible bid with qualifying defeat

Jimmy White's wait for another appearance at the Crucible stretches to two decades after defeat by Ashley Carty in World Championship qualifying. White fails in Crucible bid with qualifying defeat

Wilson to face Lei, O'Sullivan v Carter at World Championship

Defending champion Kyren Wilson will play Lei Peifan with Ronnie O'Sullivan set to face Ali Carter in the first round of the World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era. Wilson to face Lei, O'Sullivan v Carter at World Championship

Two-time finalist Carter overcomes neck issue to reach Crucible

Two-time Crucible finalist Ali Carter overcomes a neck injury to book his place in the first round of the World Championship with a 10-5 victory over China's He Guoqiang in qualifying. Two-time finalist Carter overcomes neck issue to reach Crucible

O'Sullivan still contender for eighth World Championship crown

Ronnie O'Sullivan remains a leading contender to win a record eighth World Championship title despite having not played a competitive match since January. O'Sullivan still contender for eighth World Championship crown

Dott in court over alleged child sex offences

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott had his bail extended during the appearance at the High Court in Glasgow. Dott in court over alleged child sex offences

Wells stuns Wilson to earn Crucible debut

Daniel Wells triumphs 10-9 in a final-frame decider to shock Gary Wilson as he reaches the televised stage of the World Championship for the first time. Wells stuns Wilson to earn Crucible debut

World Championship guide: Draw, seeds & coverage

Draw details, seeds, prize money and BBC TV coverage times for the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield. World Championship guide: Draw, seeds & coverage

Spaceman's travels over as Dale ends pro career

BBC Sport Wales charts the career of Dominic Dale as he announced his retirement from professional snooker. Spaceman's travels over as Dale ends pro career

Page makes history with second 147 in same match

Jackson Page becomes the first player to score a maximum 147 break twice in one match as he bids to reach the World Snooker Championship. Page makes history with second 147 in same match

Page makes first 147 in World Championship qualifier

Welshman Jackson Page makes the first 147 maximum break of his career as he bids to qualify for the World Snooker Championship. Page makes first 147 in World Championship qualifier

White fails in Crucible bid with qualifying defeat

Jimmy White's wait for another appearance at the Crucible stretches to two decades after defeat by Ashley Carty in World Championship qualifying. White fails in Crucible bid with qualifying defeat

Framed: The Snooker Podcast

Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to the Stoke player about his return to the tour while battling Chron's Disease. Framed: The Snooker Podcast

Perry wants Crucible farewell before retirement

Former Welsh Open winner and Masters runner-up Joe Perry says he will retire at the end of the World Championship in Sheffield. Perry wants Crucible farewell before retirement

Ex-world champion Dott charged with child sex offences

The 47-year-old faces historical charges relating to two children who were understood to be around 10 years old at the time. Ex-world champion Dott charged with child sex offences

Szubarczyk, 14, beaten in World Championship qualifiers

Fourteen-year-old Michal Szubarczyk is narrowly defeated in the first round of World Championship qualifying in Sheffield. Szubarczyk, 14, beaten in World Championship qualifiers

No imminent decision to be made on Crucible future

Sheffield Council and World Snooker say they are holding talks about the future of the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre. No imminent decision to be made on Crucible future

Twelve-time champion Evans loses in World qualifiers

Twelve-time women's world champion Reanne Evans is beaten 10-4 by Poland's Antoni Kowalski in World Championship qualifying in Sheffield. Twelve-time champion Evans loses in World qualifiers

The 14-year-old gunning for O'Sullivan's Crucible record

Michal Szubarczyk is hoping to become the youngest player to qualify for the World Championships at the Crucible. The 14-year-old gunning for O'Sullivan's Crucible record

'My best ever win' - vintage Higgins beats Selby in Tour Championship final

John Higgins comes from 8-5 behind to beat Mark Selby 10-8 in a gripping Tour Championship final in Manchester. 'My best ever win' - vintage Higgins beats Selby in Tour Championship final

Selby thrashes Ding to set up final against Higgins

Mark Selby cruises to a 10-2 win over China's Ding Junhui to reach the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester. Selby thrashes Ding to set up final against Higgins

Higgins beats Hawkins to reach Tour Championship final

John Higgins books his place in the final of the Tour Championship with a 10-7 victory over Barry Hawkins in Manchester. Higgins beats Hawkins to reach Tour Championship final

Wilson blames exhaustion for nosebleed delay in Ding defeat

World champion Kyren Wilson requires medical attention in his 10-5 defeat to Ding Junhui in the quarter-finals of the Tour Championship in Manchester. Wilson blames exhaustion for nosebleed delay in Ding defeat

O'Sullivan to make late decision on competing at World Championship

Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan will give himself "as much time as possible" to decide whether to compete at the World Snooker Championship. O'Sullivan to make late decision on competing at World Championship

Hawkins knocks Trump out of Tour Championship quarters

World number one Judd Trump goes out of the Tour Championship at the quarter-final stage in Manchester following a 10-5 defeat by Barry Hawkins. Hawkins knocks Trump out of Tour Championship quarters