Hawkins falls over the line at the Crucible Barry Hawkins repelled a spirited comeback by Matthew Selt to advance to the second round of the Betfred World Championship after a final-frame decider at the Crucible. Snooker • 21 Apr 15
Hawkins falls over the line at the Crucible Barry Hawkins repelled a spirited comeback by Matthew Selt to advance to the second round of the Betfred World Championship after a final-frame decider at the Crucible. Snooker • 21 Apr 15
Higgins and Dott star for Scotland at the Crucible Crucible thoroughbreds John Higgins and Graeme Dott led the Scottish charge on Sunday at the Betfred World Championship. Snooker • 20 Apr 15
Higgins and Dott star for Scotland at the Crucible Crucible thoroughbreds John Higgins and Graeme Dott led the Scottish charge on Sunday at the Betfred World Championship. Snooker • 20 Apr 15
Reanne Evans handed Crucible chance The women's world champion, Reanne Evans, has been given a place in the qualifying round's of this year's World Championship, World Snooker has announced. Snooker • 03 Mar 15
Reanne Evans handed Crucible chance The women's world champion, Reanne Evans, has been given a place in the qualifying round's of this year's World Championship, World Snooker has announced. Snooker • 03 Mar 15
World Championship to stay in Steel City Snooker's World Championship will remain at its Crucible Theatre home in Sheffield until at least 2017. Snooker • 18 Jan 15
World Championship to stay in Steel City Snooker's World Championship will remain at its Crucible Theatre home in Sheffield until at least 2017. Snooker • 18 Jan 15
O'Sullivan backs Selby for 'many more' titles Mark Selby has been backed to win multiple Crucible titles after stunning Ronnie O'Sullivan to land his maiden triumph at the Dafabet World Snooker Championship. Snooker • 06 May 14
O'Sullivan backs Selby for 'many more' titles Mark Selby has been backed to win multiple Crucible titles after stunning Ronnie O'Sullivan to land his maiden triumph at the Dafabet World Snooker Championship. Snooker • 06 May 14
O'Sullivan 'buzzing' to reach another final Ronnie O'Sullivan can enjoy a leisurely Saturday after booking the chance to defend his world title with a day to spare. Snooker • 03 May 14
O'Sullivan 'buzzing' to reach another final Ronnie O'Sullivan can enjoy a leisurely Saturday after booking the chance to defend his world title with a day to spare. Snooker • 03 May 14
O'Sullivan advances at Crucible as Doherty exits Ronnie O'Sullivan came from behind to defeat Joe Perry 13-11 in the second round of the Dafabet World Championship in Sheffield, while Ken Doherty was beaten 13-8 by Alan McManus. Snooker • 27 Apr 14
O'Sullivan advances at Crucible as Doherty exits Ronnie O'Sullivan came from behind to defeat Joe Perry 13-11 in the second round of the Dafabet World Championship in Sheffield, while Ken Doherty was beaten 13-8 by Alan McManus. Snooker • 27 Apr 14
O'Sullivan and Doherty trail at the Crucible Joe Perry leads Ronnie O'Sullivan by two, while Ken Doherty trails Alan McManus by one after their sessions at the Crucible Theatre today. Snooker • 25 Apr 14
O'Sullivan and Doherty trail at the Crucible Joe Perry leads Ronnie O'Sullivan by two, while Ken Doherty trails Alan McManus by one after their sessions at the Crucible Theatre today. Snooker • 25 Apr 14
Ronnie rattled by Perry at the Crucible Ronnie O'Sullivan was second best to Joe Perry in the opening session of their World Championship second round match at the Crucible. Snooker • 24 Apr 14
Ronnie rattled by Perry at the Crucible Ronnie O'Sullivan was second best to Joe Perry in the opening session of their World Championship second round match at the Crucible. Snooker • 24 Apr 14
Trump records laboured win over Ford at Crucible Judd Trump survived a test of nerve on a day his form deserted him to edge through to the second round of the Dafabet World Championship. Snooker • 23 Apr 14
Trump records laboured win over Ford at Crucible Judd Trump survived a test of nerve on a day his form deserted him to edge through to the second round of the Dafabet World Championship. Snooker • 23 Apr 14
Doherty to face McManus at World Championship Ireland’s Ken Doherty will face fellow veteran Alan McManus in the second round of the World Championship after the Scot overcame compatriot John Higgins on a 10-7 scoreline at the Crucible. Snooker • 22 Apr 14
Doherty to face McManus at World Championship Ireland’s Ken Doherty will face fellow veteran Alan McManus in the second round of the World Championship after the Scot overcame compatriot John Higgins on a 10-7 scoreline at the Crucible. Snooker • 22 Apr 14
Perry battles back to earn shot at O’Sullivan World number 15 Joe Perry overturned a 6-3 overnight deficit to beat Jamie Burnett 10-7 to set up a clash with Ronnie O'Sullivan in the second round of the Dafabet World Championship in Sheffield. Snooker • 21 Apr 14
Perry battles back to earn shot at O’Sullivan World number 15 Joe Perry overturned a 6-3 overnight deficit to beat Jamie Burnett 10-7 to set up a clash with Ronnie O'Sullivan in the second round of the Dafabet World Championship in Sheffield. Snooker • 21 Apr 14
Doherty to face Bingham in World Championship Ken Doherty will take on Stuart Bingham in the first round of the Snooker World Championship on Saturday Snooker • 17 Apr 14
Doherty to face Bingham in World Championship Ken Doherty will take on Stuart Bingham in the first round of the Snooker World Championship on Saturday Snooker • 17 Apr 14
Doherty books World Championship spot Ken Doherty will be back on the game's biggest stage after winning his World Championship final-qualifying-round tie against Thailand's Dechawat Poomjaeng. Snooker • 16 Apr 14
Doherty books World Championship spot Ken Doherty will be back on the game's biggest stage after winning his World Championship final-qualifying-round tie against Thailand's Dechawat Poomjaeng. Snooker • 16 Apr 14
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
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
Deignan out of Worlds with fractured collarbone Cycling Ireland has confirmed that Philip Deignan will miss the World Road Race championships with a fractured collarbone. Cycling • 18 Sep 13
Deignan out of Worlds with fractured collarbone Cycling Ireland has confirmed that Philip Deignan will miss the World Road Race championships with a fractured collarbone. Cycling • 18 Sep 13
‘Rocket’ reveals plans for another retirement Ronnie O'Sullivan has asserted that he only returned to snooker because he needed the money and that his comeback will be short-lived. Snooker • 01 May 13
‘Rocket’ reveals plans for another retirement Ronnie O'Sullivan has asserted that he only returned to snooker because he needed the money and that his comeback will be short-lived. Snooker • 01 May 13
Hearn unmoved by failing stars Barry Hearn has warned some of snooker's biggest names that blaming "burnout" for their failure at the Betfair World Championship was out of order. Snooker • 29 Apr 13
Hearn unmoved by failing stars Barry Hearn has warned some of snooker's biggest names that blaming "burnout" for their failure at the Betfair World Championship was out of order. Snooker • 29 Apr 13
Milkins shocks Robertson at the Crucible Robert Milkins tonight revealed how he has climbed out of life's gutter after causing a stunning upset by knocking Neil Robertson out of the Betfair World Championship. Snooker • 25 Apr 13
Milkins shocks Robertson at the Crucible Robert Milkins tonight revealed how he has climbed out of life's gutter after causing a stunning upset by knocking Neil Robertson out of the Betfair World Championship. Snooker • 25 Apr 13
Carter faces ‘Rocket’ after first-round win Ali Carter believes his big opportunity to topple Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible may have arrived. Snooker • 23 Apr 13
Carter faces ‘Rocket’ after first-round win Ali Carter believes his big opportunity to topple Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible may have arrived. Snooker • 23 Apr 13
Poomjaeng claims Maguire scalp in Sheffield Stephen Maguire is in danger of crashing out of the Betfair World Championship as rank outsider Dechawat Poomjaeng charmed the Crucible crowd but left the Scot in a huff. Snooker • 23 Apr 13
Poomjaeng claims Maguire scalp in Sheffield Stephen Maguire is in danger of crashing out of the Betfair World Championship as rank outsider Dechawat Poomjaeng charmed the Crucible crowd but left the Scot in a huff. Snooker • 23 Apr 13
Doherty and White miss out on Crucible spots 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. Snooker • 14 Apr 13
Doherty and White miss out on Crucible spots 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. Snooker • 14 Apr 13
Rocket ecstatic after Steel City win Ronnie O'Sullivan celebrated a fourth Crucible title with his young son in his arms and said: "It was the best feeling I've ever had." Snooker • 08 May 12
Rocket ecstatic after Steel City win Ronnie O'Sullivan celebrated a fourth Crucible title with his young son in his arms and said: "It was the best feeling I've ever had." Snooker • 08 May 12
Carter returns to Crucible final Ali Carter completed his journey from the brink of retirement to a place in the Betfred.com World Championship final as he inflicted a painful defeat on Stephen Maguire. Snooker • 05 May 12
Carter returns to Crucible final Ali Carter completed his journey from the brink of retirement to a place in the Betfred.com World Championship final as he inflicted a painful defeat on Stephen Maguire. Snooker • 05 May 12
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. Snooker • 02 May 12
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. Snooker • 02 May 12
