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Match-fixing would be 'breathtaking stupidity' - Davis

Snooker great Steve Davis has described the ongoing investigation into alleged match-fixing as "embarrassing" for the sport, and says any player found guilty of the offence will have shown a "breathtaking level of stupidity".

Snooker • 08 Jan 23

Davis will remain in charge 'into the World Cup break and new year', according to the club

Updated Wolves stick with Davis after Beale turns them down

Caretaker boss Steve Davis will stay in charge at Wolves until the new year.

Soccer • 20 Oct 22

Snooker's path to Crucible drama and beyond

Ahead of this year's World Championship, we chart snooker's history from its origins in India to the many characters who have illuminated the game since.

Snooker • 16 Apr 21

Challenging Times: Davis-Taylor the 'black ball' final

The latest edition in our quiz series focuses on Dennis Taylor's dramatic victory at the 1985 World Snooker Championship.

Snooker • 25 Apr 20

Judd Trump is now six frames away from claiming a belated World title

Trump turns on the power to take charge of World final

Judd Trump delivered a "controlled annihilation" of John Higgins as he won eight frames in a row to wrest control of their World Championship final at The Crucible.

Snooker • 05 May 19

Ronnie O'Sullivan collected his sixth UK title in York

Hendry: 'Ronnie does care - he has the record in mind'

Ronnie O'Sullivan drew level in the snooker record books with Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry on a night to savour in York and the latter expects the 'Rocket' to push on and create his own records.

Snooker • 11 Dec 17

Steve Davis retires from snooker

Six-time world snooker champion Steve Davis has announced his retirement.

Snooker • 17 Apr 16

Steve Davis: 'If me or Jimmy qualify for the Crucible, it's arguably as big a win as we've ever had'

Steve Davis plays down chances of Crucible return

Steve Davis would love to see Jimmy White and Reanne Evans light up the Crucible stage but admits his own swan song hopes look forlorn.

Snooker • 09 Apr 15

Stephen Hendry won a record seven world titles

Hendry and Davis given unique pass

Stephen Hendry is set to come out of retirement and Steve Davis has received a career lifeline after World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn handed the old-stagers a unique route back onto the professional tour.

Snooker • 23 Apr 14

Steve Davis is a six-time world champion

Davis may be offered tour wild card

Steve Davis could be spared relegation from snooker's professional tour after Barry Hearn revealed Davis, and Jimmy White, may be offered tour wild cards.

Snooker • 18 Apr 14

Steve Davis has been an ever-present at the World Championship in Sheffield for the last 35 years

Davis exits World Championship qualifiers

Steve Davis failed in his mission to qualify for the Dafabet World Championship on Thursday night as he suffered a defeat that means he stands to lose his tour card for next season.

Snooker • 11 Apr 14

Steve Davis is not impressed by Ronnie O'Sullivan's latest statement

O'Sullivan lacks respect says Davis

Steve Davis believes Ronnie O'Sullivan's latest retirement warning and admission that he returned to snooker just for the money could be considered "disrespectful".

Snooker • 02 May 13

Snooker body to investigate Davis win

Snooker's governing body have launched an investigation into Steve Davis' 4-0 win over Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh due to concerns over betting patterns.

Snooker • 18 Sep 12