Wayne Mardle misses Sky Sports’ World Darts Championship coverage after wife’s death
Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle was absent from the opening night of the World Championship after his wife Donna died earlier this week.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan 'would love to see a LIV-style breakaway' launched
Ronnie O'Sullivan joked that he would "love to see" a LIV Golf-style breakaway in snooker if the pay was high enough, but was not interested in contributing to the noise around what a possible rival could mean for the World Snooker Tour.
Ronnie O'Sullivan dismisses Ryan Day to reach quarter-finals in Sheffield
Ronnie O'Sullivan’s bid to claim a record eighth Crucible crown remains firmly on track after he beat Ryan Day 13-7 to reach the World Championship quarter-finals.
Ronnie O’Sullivan leads Ryan Day as Stephen Maguire reaches Crucible quarters
Ronnie O’Sullivan showed signs of his best form as he took a 5-3 lead on Ryan Day at the World Championship.
Doherty urges Hearn to keep World Championship at the Crucible
Ken Doherty has urged snooker chiefs to think twice about tearing the World Championship away from the Crucible after the venue's current deal expires on its 50th anniversary in 2027.
Ronnie O'Sullivan left underwhelmed by talk of greatness
Ronnie O’Sullivan shrugged off suggestions of greatness on the eve of his bid to eclipse Stephen Hendry and become the first player to win eight world snooker titles in the modern era.
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'I don't know much about snooker'
Ronnie O'Sullivan has gone back to basics in his bid to eclipse Stephen Hendry and become the first eight-time world snooker champion in the modern era.
Luca Brecel finds form as World Championship title defence begins
Defending champion Luca Brecel looked set to defy expectations after building a 6-3 lead over qualifier David Gilbert in the opening session of World Championship first round match at the Crucible.