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We'll have live coverage of the World Snooker Championships – held in Sheffield from 31 July to 16 August – every day on BBC TV. Full details: * For all future snooker updates on Twitter, please follow @bbcsport .
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He's a man of his word... As promised, Mark Williams has arrived for his press conference as world champion - naked! 😳 #bbcsnooker
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All over!! Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Mark Allen 10-6 to win a record 7th UK Championship title. #bbcsnooker
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Incredible. Snooker's biggest ever shock? Amateur James Cahill beats world number one and five-time champ Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-8.
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WHAT A FINAL! Judd Trump wins his first World Championship by beating John Higgins 18-9. #bbcsnooker
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WHAT A PERFORMANCE! 🚀 Ronnie O'Sullivan claims a record-equalling sixth UK Championship title by beating Shaun Murphy 10-5 in York. #bbcsnooker
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A Crucible Classic 👏 Mark Williams holds off John Higgins' incredible fightback to win 18-16 and claim the World Championship title for a third time. #bbcsnooker
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WHAT A MATCH! 👏👏 Four-time champion John Higgins beats David Gilbert 17-16 in a thriller to reach his eighth World Championship final. #bbcsnooker
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O'Sullivan on Ding: "He’s got a heart of gold and his family have looked after me whenever I go to China. "I see him like a brother." #bbcsnooker
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What a magnificent final 👏👏 Mark Selby defends his World Championship title by beating John Higgins 18-15 at the Crucible. #bbcsnooker
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The boys are back in town #bbcsnooker
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Astonishing performance 👏👏 Judd Trump hammers Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-4 to win his first Masters title. #bbcsnooker
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A brilliant contest 👏👏 Ronnie O'Sullivan comes from 4-0 down to beat Stephen Maguire 10-7 and reach the second round of the World Championship. #bbcsnooker
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What a match!
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Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Judd Trump on the final black in a thrilling Tour Championship semi-final in Llandudno. More:
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Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Joe Perry 10-7 to claim the #Masters title for a record seventh time. #BBCSnooker
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Levels.
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The BBC will continue to broadcast all three of snooker’s Triple Crown tournaments - the World Championship, UK Championship and Masters - until the end of the 2023-24 season.
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Cancer survivor ✅ World Championship final referee ✅ Good luck to @LeoScullion who is officiating the Judd Trump v John Higgins showpiece at The Crucible. #bbcsnooker
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Ding is the king 👑 The man from China wins his third UK Championship title by beating Stephen Maguire 10-6 in York. #bbcsnooker
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He's done it!! Mark Selby beats Ding Junhui 18-14 to win the World Championship title for a second time #bbcsnooker
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The roarrrr!! 🙉🙉 #bbcsnooker
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See that lady in bits at the front? O'Sullivan just handed her his runner-up medal. A memento she will cherish forever. #BBCSnooker
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Ronnie O'Sullivan's 10-1 win also equalled the biggest-ever margin of victory in a Masters final! Stunning...
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WHAT A STORY, WHAT A PERFORMANCE! STUART BINGHAM WINS THE 2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP #bbcsnooker
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They served up a Crucible Classic 👏👏 Mark Williams beats Barry Hawkins 17-15 to reach the 2018 World Championship final where he will face John Higgins. #BBCSnooker
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Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches his 13th Masters final with a 6-3 victory over Ding Junhui. #bbcsnooker
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What a lovely moment this is...♥ #bbcsnooker
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What a remarkable story! Former taxi driver Gary Wilson beats Ali Carter 13-9 to reach his first World Championship semi-final. #bbcsnooker
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O'Sullivan pots one red and one black. Don't say it Don't say it Don't say it Don't say it Don't say it Don't say it Don't say it Me: "He's on a 147 here." Watch live on @BBCTwo and #bbcsnooker
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What a valiant effort 👏👏 Amateur James Cahill's challenge is over, beaten 13-12 by Stephen Maguire in a thrilling match. #BBCSnooker
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Can someone check on John Higgins please? #bbcsnooker
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What. A. Match. John Higgins wins an absolute Crucible classic 13-12 against Judd Trump, having trailed 7-3 and 11-9. The crowd loved it.
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13 reds and 13 blacks down, Shaun Murphy asked for the screen to be moved up. A mistake, or a good bit of fun?
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@thehuwdavies Shot of the tournament?
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Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Ryan Day 6-3 to reach his 14th Masters semi-final. Faces Ding Junhui or Luca Brecel next. #bbcsnooker
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Caption this... #bbcsnooker
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That's a record! We have now seen a century of centuries at the 2019 World Championship. #bbcsnooker
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Ronnie paid tribute to Ding: "It was emotional. Ding is a special lad, a beautiful guy. He doesn't have a bad bone in his body."
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John Higgins: "That last break from Williams was one of the best I have ever seen under pressure." #bbcsnooker
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Ronnie's relief. How did he manage to rescue that? O'Sullivan wins a phenomenal match 6-5 against Thailand's Sunny Akani. #bbcsnooker
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One of the best matches in Crucible history 👏 Champion Mark Selby beats Ding Junhui 17-15 to reach World Championship final. #bbcsnooker
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Judd Trump beats Neil Robertson 6-4 to reach his maiden Masters final. Up next? A certain Ronnie O'Sullivan. What a match that will be. #bbcsnooker
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Genius. Incredible from Ronnie. Tournament high break with total clearance of 146.
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The wait is almost over 🙌 The World Snooker Championship starts today! Watch the action from 10:00 on @BBCTwo and @BBCRedButton
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Here he is! Ronnie O'Sullivan, the 2016 Masters champion #bbcsnooker
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WHAT A MATCH! 👏 Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan edges past Ken Doherty 6-5 to reach third round of UK Championship. #bbcsnooker
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Four-time winner John Higgins reaches his seventh World Championship final with a hard-fought 17-13 win over Kyren Wilson. #bbcsnooker
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Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Shaun Murphy 13-7 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Championship #bbcsnooker
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John Higgins beats Neil Robertson 13-10 to reach World Championship semi-final. Faces David Gilbert next. #bbcsnooker
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Back here once again. Feels like it comes round quicker and quicker each year 🤗 #bbcsnooker
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HE HAS DONE IT! Mark Selby beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7 in a thrilling final to win UK Championship title for the 2nd time. #bbcsnooker
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An emotional Mark Allen celebrates his Masters win. #bbcsnooker
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A standing ovation for both men as they congratulate each other in the centre of the York Barbican. Wow. #bbcsnooker http://t.co/41EBGPbGBi
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James Cahill wins. The 126th seed stuns world number one Mark Selby in the UK Championship first round. True bottle from the 22-year-old, who closes out a 6-3 win with a magnificent long pink.
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Top 16 looking sharp 👌 #bbcsnooker
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We've all been there 😬 #bbcsnooker
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Ronnie O’Sullivan holds off Stephen Maguire’s spirited fightback to reach his seventh UK Championship final with a 6-4 victory. #bbcsnooker
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The defending champion is OUT! Mark Selby suffers a shock 10-4 defeat by Joe Perry in the first round of the World Championship. #bbcsnooker
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Class is permanent. The legendary Jimmy White wins five frames in a row to beat world number 14 Ali Carter in the UK Championship first round. #bbcsnooker
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A third Triple Crown tournament winner from Northern Ireland.... But surely @pistol147 is the first to wear his country's football shirt to the news conference.😀 Allen: "I feel like I am one of the top players & have never proved it. Maybe this can be the start." #bbcsnooker
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One of the best snooker trick shots... ever?
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World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn announces the World Championship will stay in Sheffield for the next 10 years #bbcsnooker
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Squad goals 🤙 #bbcsnooker
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What a class act 💯👏 Ding Junhui levels at 12-12 v Mark Selby in World Championship semi-final. Play to a conclusion Saturday, 14:30 BST.
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When you wake up and realise it's time for the 2018 World Snooker Championships! 🎉 📅 Today! ⏰ 10:00 BST 📺 @BBCTwo and @BBCRedButton 📲
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Here is the draw for the Masters in January: Mark Allen v Luca Brecel Barry Hawkins v Kyren Wilson Mark Selby v Mark Williams John Higgins v Anthony McGill Ding Junhui v Ryan Day Shaun Murphy v Ali Carter Judd Trump v Liang Wenbo Ronnie O'Sullivan v Marco Fu #bbcsnooker
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Well that was dramatic 😳😳😳 Mark Allen beats Stuart Bingham 6-5 in a thrilling decider to reach UK Championship final. Ronnie O'Sullivan awaits. #bbcsnooker
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A man in demand in the Sheffiled sunshine, @nr147 could be some time trying to make his way out of the Crucible. The ever-accommodating Australian is stopping for every picture request😀
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What a win for Matthew Stevens. He wins a 46-minute decider against Mark Selby to progress into the final eight of the UK Championship.
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Happy birthday to the one and only @SHendry775 - SEVEN-time World Snooker Champion! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 The greatest ever? #bbcsnooker
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Doctors are confidant it’s not anything to do with my heart🙏. Awaiting more tests at 10 o clock . #cantwaitformebed
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What a comeback. Jamie Jones stuns world number eight Shaun Murphy, battling back from 8-5 and 9-8 down for a 10-9 win at the Crucible.
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HUGE SHOCK! Three-time champion Mark Selby suffers 13-10 second round defeat against Gary Wilson at the World Championship. #bbcsnooker
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Judd Trump beats world number one Mark Selby 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Masters #bbcsnooker
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You big tease. Ronnie O'Sullivan had 15 reds and 14 blacks in frame three and played for the pink. Mischievous. But he missed the pink when clearing the colours so ended on 133. Ronnie leads Ross Bulman 4-0. His average shot time is under 13 seconds. Scary.
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A massive shock. Judd Trump is out. Nigel Bond pulls off a stunning 6-3 win over world number one at the UK Championship.
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WHAT A COMEBACK! Joe Perry wins four frames in a row to beat Barry Hawkins 6-5 and reach #Masters final.
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Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up a 6-2 lead over Mark Allen in the UK Championship final. The best-of-19 resumes at 19:00 GMT. #bbcsnooker
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MAGNIFICENT! John Higgins make a 146 break in second round of World Championship. The £10,000 highest break prize is currently going his way. #bbcsnooker
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Where's the cue ball gone?! 🤣 Mark Williams had a bit of fun with the referee. #bbcsnooker
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Mark Williams leads John Higgins 10-7 after a fascinating first day in the World Championship final. They resume at 14:00 BST on Monday. #bbcsnooker
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He started and finished with a century 👏💯 Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan comfortably beats Martin O'Donnell 6-1 to reach UK Championship semi-finals. #BBCSnooker
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What a way! Ryan Day beats John Higgins 6-5 with a break of 128 to wrap it up! #bbcsnooker
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WHAT. A. TURNAROUND. Kyren Wilson comes from 5-2 down to beat Judd Trump 6-5 and reach the Masters final! 👏 He's talking us through it right now here: #bbcsnooker
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"The most amazing shot in the history of snooker." Neil Robertson's face says it all! Watch: #bbcsnooker
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: "I was lucky to get through. It is nice to still be in the tournament." #bbcsnooker
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Wow. Incredible stuff from James Cahill. He leads tournament favourite and five-time Crucible champ Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-4 after the first session of their first-round match.
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Fu through. Marco pots a tough black to win a thrilling frame and see off Neil Robertson 13-11. He's in the Crucible quarter-finals.
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4:18pm: Ronnie O'Sullivan 0-4 Stephen Maguire. 4:35pm: Ronnie O'Sullivan 3-4 Stephen Maguire. Back-to-back 💯 for the 🚀 Watch live on @BBCOne & #bbcsnooker
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The run continues. Nigel Bond, at 54, becomes the oldest UK Championship semi-finalist since 1980 as he fights back to beat Gary Wilson 6-5.
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BREAKING: Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of next month's Masters because of personal reasons. Ali Carter will take his place instead. #bbcsnooker
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"One of the best flukes I've ever seen!" 😂 #bbcsnooker
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Gary Wilson wins the longest ever frame in Crucible history. A mammoth 79 minutes and 31 seconds and he has beaten Luca Brecel 10-9.
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WHAT A MATCH! Ronnie O'Sullivan wins last 2 frames to beat Marco Fu 6-5 and set up UK Championship final against Mark Selby. #bbcsnooker
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Ronnie O’Sullivan does he doesn’t care if Barry Hearn bans him for comments about the snooker tour. O’Sullivan says he is unhappy and unless changes are made to the schedule then he will look to play elsewhere.
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Reanne Evans accepts invitation to face the men in qualifying for World Snooker Championship http://t.co/rOtuKrpJVz http://t.co/Cb6vTC7zuj
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Mark Williams is through. The two-time Crucible champ beats Ali Carter 13-8.
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Let's hug it out. Chinese superstar Ding beats O'Sullivan 13-10 in the World Championship.
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"There hasn't been a situation where one player is more bigger than the sport but Ronnie comes close" - Steve Davis
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Stuart Bingham looked like he was mounting a comeback but he gave Ronnie O'Sullivan an opening and that's all he needed. Ronnie O'Sullivan wins 6-2 and is into the quarter-finals. @BBCTwo #bbcsnooker
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