Snooker news

John Higgins was "over the moon" after claiming his 21st ranking tournament by beating Ali Carter 9-4 to win the Welsh Open.

John Higgins defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-4 to set up a Welsh Open final against defending champion Ali Carter at the Newport Centre.

Defending champion Allister Carter defeated Australian Neil Robertson 5-2 to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Welsh Open.

Mark Selby defeated Stephen Maguire to set up a Masters final showdown against Ronnie O'Sullivan for the second successive year.

World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated old rival Peter Ebdon 6-3 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Masters.

Reigning world champion John Higgins is out of the Masters at Wembley after being beaten 6-3 by Mark Allen.

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he remains some way off his best despite his 6-4 Masters win over Neil Robertson.

Shaun Murphy said he was delighted to see off new fans' favourite Stephen Hendry to reach the 2010 Masters quarter-finals.

New snooker chief Barry Hearn has said he expects wildcard Jimmy White to create a "sizzling" atmosphere at the Masters in January.

New snooker chief Barry Hearn has said he hopes to bring an "innovative and creative" approach to the sport.

Ding Junhui admitted it has been a "crazy week" after beating John Higgins 10-8 to win the UK Championship in Telford.

John Higgins fought off a "frightening" comeback by Ronnie O'Sullivan to move into the final of the UK Championship on Sunday.

Ding Junhui beat world number two Stephen Maguire 9-5 to secure his place in Sunday's final of the UK Championship.

Ding Junhui and Stephen Maguire have both made it through to the semi-finals of the UK Championship in Telford.

UK Champion Shaun Murphy has failed to defend his title after losing 9-3 to China's Ding Junhui in the second round of the tournament.