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O'Sullivan expects more involvement next season

Ronnie O'Sullivan has indicated he plans to compete in more tournaments next season after securing the world title.

Rocket coy on snooker future

Ronnie O'Sullivan says it's a case of wait and see on whether he will feature in another World Championship, having just won the title.

O'Sullivan enjoying spotlight

Ronnie O'Sullivan has admitted he loves drawing in the crowds as he looks to secure his fifth World Snooker Championship title.

Hawkins - I have nothing to lose

Barry Hawkins has admitted he now has "nothing to lose" after making it through to the last four of the World Snooker Championships.

Early exit for Selby

World number one Mark Selby made a shock early exit from the World Championships last night after losing to Barry Hawkins.

Carter exited by O'Sullivan clash

Ali Carter has admitted he is looking forward to going head-to-head with Ronnie O'Sullivan again at the World Snooker Championships.

Dott wants slow play punished

Graeme Dott has called for the introduction of a "shot clock" in snooker to punish slow play that he says is "killing the game".

Murphy impressed with O'Sullivan start

Shaun Murphy feels Ronnie O'Sullivan has made an "ominous" start to the defence of his world title at the Crucible Theatre.

O'Sullivan sees off Campbell threat

Ronnie O'Sullivan raced through to the second round of the World Championship but suggested he was concerned about a lack of sharpness.

Ebdon praises "hot favourite" O'Sullivan

Peter Ebdon believes Ronnie O'Sullivan is the "hot favourite" to retain his world title at the Crucible.

Selby admits career concerns

Mark Selby admits it will be a major disappointment if he fails to land the World Snooker Championship during his career.

Campbell paired with reigning champ Ronnie

Reigning World Snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has been drawn against Marcus Campbell in the first round of this year's event.

Allen fears player exit

Mark Allen says changes to the way snooker tournaments are organised and prize money distributed could spark a mass exodus of players.

Whirlwind tips the Rocket for glory

Jimmy White believes Ronnie O'Sullivan will be the man to beat at the upcoming World Championship, despite his lack of match action.

Robertson defeats Selby to take China crown

Australian Neil Robertson defeated world number one Mark Selby 10-6 to secure the China Open title in Beijing.

Three out of China Open

Defending champion Peter Ebdon, Judd Trump and John Higgins have all tumbled out of the China Open in the first round.

Hearn cautious on Rocket return

World Snooker chief Barry Hearn has played down Ronnie O'Sullivan's chances of successfully defending his World Championship crown.

O'Sullivan sets comeback date

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will be ending his hiatus from snooker sooner than expected in order to play in the World Championships.

Maguire ends trophy drought with Welsh win

Stephen Maguire secured the Welsh Open title on Sunday with a 9-8 win over Stuart Bingham, after nearly five years without a trophy.

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