Allen admits to snooker's struggles
Mark Allen claims snooker faces a long and difficult battle to win back shell-shocked fans after the double blow of Stephen Hendry's retirement and Ronnie O'Sullivan's decision to put his career on hold.
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Hendry: Move to China is inevitable
Stephen Hendry thinks it is inevitable the world championship will be played in China at some point in the future.
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White on Hendry
Jimmy White gives his reaction to the retirement of Stephen Hendry.
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Hendry quits snooker
Stephen Hendry explains the reasons behind his decision to retire
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O'Sullivan sees off Robertson
Ronnie O'Sullivan tonight claimed Stephen Hendry could be the first in a line of players to quit snooker as he complained about "relentless" demands on players.
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Davis is saddened by Hendry retirement
Steve Davis arrived at the Crucible this morning on "a sad day" for snooker after seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry announced his retirement.
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Hendry facing exit at the Crucible
Stephen Hendry looked to be heading out of the Betfred.com World Championship after a dismal performance against fellow Scot Stephen Maguire.
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Hendry hangs up his cue
Snooker great Stephen Hendry tonight announced his retirement after losing in the quarter-finals of the World Championship.
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Hendry can dream of eighth success
Stephen Hendry insisted he was not too old to be the Crucible's best man again on a day when love was in the air at the Betfred.com World Championship.
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Hendry racks up huge lead over Higgins
Stephen Hendry tonight swept to the brink of a stunning victory over John Higgins in the Betfred.com World Championship as the reigning champion's defence of his Crucible title looked to have run its course.
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Hendry hits 147 as Doherty struggles
Stephen Hendry fired in a thrilling 147 maximum break on day one of the Betfred.com World Championship as Ken Doherty struggled in his match with Neil Robertson.
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Higgins survives scare at The Crucible
John Higgins survived a major fright at the Crucible tonight as he set up what seems certain to be a battle of Scotland against Stephen Hendry in the second round.
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Brecel becomes youngest ever Crucible contender
Belgian teenager Luca Brecel today shattered Stephen Hendry's record to become the youngest player to earn a place at the Betfred.com World Championship.
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Hendry vows to carry on
Stephen Hendry has abandoned retirement plans and revealed he will play on next season.
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Hendry ponders retirement after heavy loss
Mark Selby today wrapped up a record-breaking victory over Stephen Hendry at the Crucible which could send the Scot into retirement, while John Higgins also secured a place in the next round.
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Six centuries for sparkling Selby
Mark Selby left Stephen Hendry facing near-certain defeat in their Betfred.com World Championship clash, after potting six century breaks - so far.
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Round-up of Saturday's Crucible action
Graeme Dott, Mark Allen and Judd Trump were all winners on Saturday in the World Snooker Championship, while Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Selby established strong leads.
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Doubtful Hendry into round two
Seven-time winner Stephen Hendry, who defeated Joe Perry in the first round, might quit snooker this year after revealing he will weigh up his future in the summer - even if he carries off another world title.
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Ding delights fans in Beijing
Ding Junhui delighted his home crowd by brushing aside Stephen Hendry to reach the China Open quarter-finals.
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Hendry exits Welsh Open after making maximum
Stephen Hendry's record-equalling 10th maximum break of his career could not prevent his exit from the Wyldecrest Park Homes Welsh Open against Stephen Maguire in Newport on Thursday night.