Ronnie returns with routine victory
Stiffer tests lie ahead but Ronnie O'Sullivan returned to snooker today with a victory and a performance that suggests he will take some stopping in the Betfair World Championship.
Stiffer tests lie ahead but Ronnie O'Sullivan returned to snooker today with a victory and a performance that suggests he will take some stopping in the Betfair World Championship.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed the warmth of his relationship with artist Damien Hirst was a major factor behind his decision to return to snooker after almost a year out.
Shaun Murphy believes snooker has to take the rough with the smooth where Ronnie O'Sullivan is concerned.
Ronnie O'Sullivan will begin the defence of his World Championship title against Scotland's Marcus Campbell.
Ireland's former world champion Ken Doherty and six-time runner-up Jimmy White tonight suffered heartbreaking defeats in the final round of qualifying for the Betfair World Championship at the Crucible.
Ireland's Fergal O'Brien fell at the final hurdle in his bid to qualify for the Betfair World Championship tonight.
Neil Robertson took charge in the Bank of Beijing China Open final after opening up a 6-1 lead over Mark Selby in a drawn-out first session.
Mark Selby built on his return to number one in the world rankings by hammering Shaun Murphy 6-2 to reach the final of the Bank of Beijing China Open.
World number two Mark Selby will take on Shaun Murphy for a place in the final of the Beijing China Open after both men enjoyed contrasting victories in the last eight.
Mark Selby made light work of Ricky Walden to claim a place in the last eight of the China Open.