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Barry hearn (R) applauds Ronnie O'Sullivan's Masters victory in 2014

Barry Hearn to quit snooker and darts chairman roles

Barry Hearn has announced he is to step down as chairman of World Snooker and the Professional Darts Corporation.

'I want the lockdown to go on for another five years if it can!'

O'Sullivan: Lockdown was 'best three months of my life'

Ronnie O'Sullivan was eliminated from the Championship League on a day where he admitted to enjoying his time away from the limelight, saying: "I've had the best three months of my life."

Snooker • 09 Jun 20

Shaun Murphy is swapping the green baize for the green of a golf course

Snooker player Murphy set for Open qualifier in Louth

Former world snooker champion Shaun Murphy will try to qualify for next month's Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush.

Snooker • 12 Jun 19

Ken Doherty has defended Barry Hearn, who is in charge of the tour

Doherty 'This is not a tour for Ronnie O'Sullivan'

Ken Doherty has said the World Snooker tour has never been in a better place in the wake of Ronnie O'Sullivan's criticism and threat to leave for a breakaway format.

Snooker • 05 Dec 18

Ronnie O'Sullivan: "If someone offered me the opportunity to play on another platform, I would be gone tomorrow."

Rocket beats Doherty then vows to form a breakaway tour

Ronnie O'Sullivan survived an unexpected scare from Ken Doherty before continuing the defence of his UK Championship title in York.

Snooker • 02 Dec 18

Jamie Jones has been suspended with immediate effect for facilitating the outcome of a match

Jamie Jones suspended amid allegations of match-fixing

Jamie Jones has been suspended from the World Snooker tour with immediate effect over allegations he was involved in match-fixing.

Snooker • 11 Oct 18

Mark Williams is champion at the age of 43

Williams the victor after epic Crucible battle

Mark Williams claimed his third World Snooker title after edging out John Higgins 18-16 in a compelling final at the Crucible Theatre.

Snooker • 07 May 18

Mark Selby makes shock first round exit at World Open

World number one Mark Selby crashed out of the World Open at the first round stage in Yushan.

Snooker • 19 Sep 17

Trump refuses media duties after shock Crucible exit

Judd Trump faces disciplinary action from snooker's authorities after snubbing the press following his shock first-round exit to qualifier Rory McLeod at the Betfred World Championship.

Snooker • 20 Apr 17

O'Brien and Swail progress at Scottish Open

Fergal O'Brien and Joe Swail are through to the second round of the Scottish Open.

Snooker • 14 Dec 16

First round upset for Bingham at Scottish Open

World number two Stuart Bingham was the big casualty on the opening day of the Scottish Open that also saw Ken Doherty bow out of the competition.

Snooker • 12 Dec 16

Selby in control against battling Ding

Mark Selby was pushing for the winning line in the Betfred World Championship final as Ding Junhui remained three frames off the pace.

Snooker • 02 May 16

Mark Selby is aiming to win a second title in three years

Selby holds his nerve to reach third world final

Mark Selby came through a 17-15 winner against Hong Kong's Marco Fu to set up a date with Ding Junhui in the Betfred World Snooker Championship final.

Snooker • 01 May 16

Shaun Murphy takes a shot as Stuart Bingham watches on, with the World Championship trophy in the backround

Brilliant Bingham closing in on Championship glory

Stuart Bingham was producing the best snooker of his life in the biggest match of his career and almost made a maximum break as he moved within sight of the Betfred World Championship title.

Snooker • 04 May 15

2013 finalist Barry Hawkins progresses at the Crucible

Flourish from Hawkins knocks out Allen

Mark Allen's interest in this year's World Snooker Championships is over after he was beaten 13-11 by Barry Hawkins in the second round at the Crucible Theatre.

Snooker • 25 Apr 15

Ken Doherty commiserates with Reanne Evans after their match

Doherty calls for Evans to get wild card for 2016

Ken Doherty has called on World Snooker to give 10-time women’s champion Reanne Evans a wild card entry to every event next year.

Snooker • 10 Apr 15

Judd Trump will be back in action at the weekend as he strives to reach another World final

Trump completes easy win over Dale

Judd Trump has dismissed suggestions there is a wide open field at the Betfair World Championship this year and insists no more than three players can rival him for the title.

Snooker • 24 Apr 13

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