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Ronnie O'Sullivan on verge of semi-final spot; Mark Williams unable to shake off Yan Bingtao

Class of '92 all closing in on World Championships semi-finals, with Ronnie O'Sullivan in particularly sparkling form.

    • Planet Sport writer
    • Planet Sport writer

    World Snooker Championships news: Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams impress during quarter-finals

    English duo Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams both stormed into commanding leads in their respective quarter-finals, while Judd Trump also started brightly.

      • Michael Graham
      • Michael Graham

      Every player to score a Crucible 147 as Neil Robertson joins exclusive list of snooker greats

      Crucible 147s don't happen often, so the list of those to score a maximum at the World Snooker Championship is certainly an exclusive one.

        • Mark Ashenden
        • Mark Ashenden

        World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson makes 147 but loses to Jack Lisowski, Judd Trump wins

        Neil Robertson's 147 maximum was not enough to prevent him from losing a final-frame thriller to Jack Lisowski at the Snooker World Championship, while Judd Trump squeezed through.

          • Seb Sternik
          • Seb Sternik

          John Higgins, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Williams not only in peak form but could play on until 60s

          Snooker’s infamous Class of 1992 have not only withstood the test of time, but are beginning to produce some of their best performances yet, according to John Higgins.

            • Seb Sternik
            • Seb Sternik

            World Snooker Championship: Victorious John Higgins on collision course with Robertson or Lisowski

            John Higgins progressed to his 16th career world championship quarter-final following an impressive victory over Noppon Saengkham.

              • Sean Fisher
              • Sean Fisher

              World Snooker Championship news: Judd Trump leads but Neil Robertson trails ahead of Monday session

              Neil Robertson, the favourite to win this year's World Championship, is trailing in the second round to Jack Lisowski. Meanwhile, Trump opened up a dominant lead ahead of Monday's conclusion.

                • Planet Sport writer
                • Planet Sport writer

                World Snooker Championship news: Ronnie O'Sullivan through - Mark Selby out

                Ronnie O’Sullivan set his sights on a seventh World Snooker Championship triumph after booking his place in the quarter-finals - but defending champion Mark Selby crashed out.

                  • Planet Sport writer
                  • Planet Sport writer

                  Stephen Maguire books World Championship quarter-final spot after holding off Zhao Xintong comeback

                  After taking an early lead, Stephen Maguire had to control his nerves in a dramatic final session to beat Zhao Xintong and book a spot in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.

                    • Planet Sport writer
                    • Planet Sport writer

                    Judd Trump warns his best is yet to come after easing into World Championships second round

                    Former champion unhappy with opening round performance but confident things will change.

                      • Planet Sport writer
                      • Planet Sport writer

                      World Snooker Championship news: Wins for Jack Lisowski and John Higgins

                      Jack Lisowski overcame a late wobble to squeeze past Matthew Stevens 10-8 at the World Snooker Championship but admitted he must "play freely" to progress in Sheffield.

                        • Nick Krige
                        • Nick Krige

                        World Snooker Championship news: Judd Trump looking to rekindle love for snooker

                        Judd Trump thinks the game in the UK has taken a step backwards compared to the Chinese scene.

                          • Planet Sport writer
                          • Planet Sport writer

                          Ronnie O'Sullivan facing disciplinary action due to alleged lewd gesture at World Championships

                          World Snooker Tour refer O'Sullivan to disciplinary committee at the Crucible.

                            • Sean Fisher
                            • Sean Fisher

                            'That's what gladiators do', Ronnie O'Sullivan digs deep to reach World Championship second round

                            Ronnie O'Sullivan was forced to battle from 3-0 down to reach the second round of the Snooker World Championship on Sunday evening.

                              • Nick Krige
                              • Nick Krige

                              World Snooker Championship news: Ronnie O'Sullivan sets up lead, Mark Selby progresses

                              Ronnie O'Sullivan recovered from a strong start by David Gilbert at the World Darts Championship while Mark Selby secured his spot in the next round.

                                • Seb Sternik
                                • Seb Sternik

                                2022 World Snooker Championship: Everything you need to know about the BBC-televised event

                                The world’s best 32 players will descend on the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield for the biggest cue sport extravaganza of the year - the 2022 World Snooker Championship.

                                  • Planet Sport writer
                                  • Planet Sport writer

                                  Graeme Dott closes in on Crucible return after hitting 147 break in qualifier

                                  The former world champion hit the second maximum of his career and is now one game away from competing at the World Championship.

                                    • Planet Sport writer
                                    • Planet Sport writer

                                    World Championship news: 15-year-old Liam Davies makes it to third round of qualifying

                                    Days after becoming the youngest winner of a World Championship match, Wales' Liam Davies now finds himself in the third round of qualifying.

                                      • Planet Sport writer
                                      • Planet Sport writer

                                      Returning Marco Fu shows flashes of magic but fails to secure Crucible comeback

                                      Marco Fu revealed he’s open to playing in more tournaments despite marking his return to snooker with a defeat in the first round of the world championship qualifiers.

                                        • Planet Sport writer
                                        • Planet Sport writer

                                        ‘Haunted’ Andy Hicks targets Crucible redemption as qualifying campaign begins

                                        It’s been 27 years since Andy Hicks produced one of the biggest shocks in the history of the world championship. This week, the former semi-finalist will be looking to seal his long-awaited return.

                                          • Planet Sport writer
                                          • Planet Sport writer

                                          'I dug deep' - Neil Robertson produces stunning comeback to deny John Higgins Tour Championship

                                          Neil Robertson paid tribute to John Higgins after beating him in a thrilling final.

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