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Mark Williams makes stunning clearance to beat Liam Highfield in final frame and book place in European Masters

Mark Williams demonstrated nerves of steel to knock in a superb clearance of 62 in the final frame to beat Liam Highfield in European Masters qualifying. The three-time world champion, who as his followers on social media will know has spent much of the summer playing pool, made a slow start and trailed 2-1 and 4-2. Ad/> But he is one of the strongest match players in the game and pegged Highfield back.

'The aim is a title' – Mark Selby hopes ended by Ben Woollaston in Championship League snooker upset

Ben Woollaston finished with breaks of 78 and 127 as he defeated four-time world champion Mark Selby 3-1 to reach the Championship League last 32. Selby made two half-century breaks against his fellow Leicester professional at the city's Morningside Arena, but world No. 42 Woollaston never trailed after opening with a fine run of 69 in their Group 3 decider.

Mark Selby hopes ended by Ben Woollaston in Championship League snooker upset

Ben Woollaston finished with breaks of 78 and 127 as he defeated four-time world champion Mark Selby 3-1 to reach the Championship League last 32. Selby made two half-century breaks against his fellow Leicester professional at the city's Morningside Arena, but world No. 42 Woollaston never trailed after opening with a fine run of 69 in their Group 3 decider.

Mark Selby set to return after rare trophyless campaign at Championship League snooker in Leicester

Mark Selby is set to make his return to competitive action at the Championship League after his 13-10 defeat to Yan Bingtao in the last 16 of the World Championship in April. The 20-time ranking event winner begins his campaign in his home city of Leicester when he faces James Cahill, Zhang Jiankang and Ben Woollaston in Group 3 at the Morningside Arena (12pm BST) on Thursday. Ad/> Selby admitted he was consulting medical help in his ongoing battle with depression last season as he failed to win a ranking event for the first time since the 2010/11 campaign.

Reanne Evans hopes World Mixed Doubles is the start of more team snooker

Reanne Evans is delighted to see the World Mixed Doubles added to the snooker calendar and hopes to see more team events brought in for all professionals to play in.

Llandudno to host Welsh Open LIVE on Eurosport as Joe Perry defends title

Joe Perry will defend his Welsh Open title LIVE on Eurosport at Venue Cymru in Llandudno next (13-19) February. 'The Gentleman' lifted his first ranking event with a 9-5 victory over Judd Trump in Newport in March, but the tournament will be staged at a seventh new home since it was first held at the Newport Centre in 1992.

Neil Robertson’s Crucible doubts make for wide open World Snooker Championships

A total of 32 men with cues turn up at the Crucible Theatre this year with the hope of becoming world snooker champion and, unusually, a significant number of them have a real chance of potting the top prize.

Stephen Maguire calls for World Snooker Championship move to Alexandra Palace

Stephen Maguire believes the World Snooker Championship should leave the Crucible for Alexandra Palace, saying the home of the Masters has become ‘our best venue by probably a good distance.’

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Mark Williams makes stunning clearance to beat Liam Highfield in final frame and book place in European Masters

'The aim is a title' – Mark Selby hopes ended by Ben Woollaston in Championship League snooker upset

Mark Selby hopes ended by Ben Woollaston in Championship League snooker upset

Mark Selby set to return after rare trophyless campaign at Championship League snooker in Leicester

Reanne Evans hopes World Mixed Doubles is the start of more team snooker

Llandudno to host Welsh Open LIVE on Eurosport as Joe Perry defends title

Neil Robertson’s Crucible doubts make for wide open World Snooker Championships

Stephen Maguire calls for World Snooker Championship move to Alexandra Palace