O'Sullivan to face Gilbert in Crucible opener while defending champion Selby gets Jones
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been drawn to face Dave Gilbert in the first round of this year's Betfred World Snooker Championships after this morning's draw.
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David Gilbert sees off Anthony Hamilton to book Crucible spot
Anthony Hamilton's absence from the Crucible will continue after he was comfortably beaten in the final round of World Championship qualifying.
It was ridiculous – opponent Mick Price recalls Ronnie O’Sullivan’s rapid 147
Mick Price achieved snooker immortality by spending precisely five minutes and eight seconds sitting in his chair.
Jordan Brown's Crucible dream ended by amateur Michael White
Michael White has become only the second amateur to reach the Crucible after beating Jordan Brown in the final round of World Championship qualifying.
Maximum man Dott progresses in crucible qualifiers
Graeme Dott compiled the second maximum break of his career as he brushed aside Pang Junxu to advance to the final round of World Championship qualifying in Sheffield.
Fluke of the century? Snooker player David Gilbert stuns commentators
Snooker player David Gilbert stunned commentators by producing what’s been described as ‘fluke of the century’ during his World Championship qualifying match against Rory McLeod.
Ken Doherty: Crucible must ignore pressure to change format
Twenty-five years after he lifted his first and only world snooker crown, Ken Doherty is adamant the Crucible's weighty traditions must not be allowed to wither amid unprecedented pressure to change.
Can anyone upset the big five at this year’s World Snooker Championship?
Snooker’s biggest names will pack plenty of question-marks into their luggage as they converge on the Crucible for the start of this year’s World Snooker Championship on Saturday.