Snooker

Get the latest Snooker news from BBC Sport and Sky Sports. The 2010 World Snooker Champioship 1st round draw has been made and throws up some interesting fixutres. The 2010 WSC starts on 17th April.

BBC Sports Snooker

Sky Sports Snooker News

  • Shanghai surprise from Ebdon
    Neil Robertson was dumped out of the Shanghai Masters in the opening round, the Australian suffering a 5-4 loss to Peter Ebdon.
  • Six-month ban for Higgins
    John Higgins has been handed a six-month ban and fined £75,000 after admitting breaching rules related to betting.
  • Hearn backing for Higgins
    World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn has backed John Higgins to recover from the "devastating blow to his career and reputation".
  • Williams battles through
    Mark Williams fought back from behind to defeat world number 21 Ricky Walden in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.
  • Higgins set for hearing
    John Higgins will appear before an independent tribunal on Tuesday over the allegations of frame-fixing made against him.
  • Magic start for Murphy
    Premier League champion Shaun Murphy started his title defence with two centuries during a 5-1 victory over Ding Junhui.
  • Ronnie skips Shanghai return
    Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has announced he will travel to try and retain his Roewe Shanghai Masters title next week.
  • O'Sullivan – Nothing to prove
    In an exclusive interview, Ronnie O'Sullivan tells Sky Sports News he feels he has nothing more to prove to the snooker world.
  • Scotsmen book Open spots
    A trio of Scotsmen booked their places in final stages of the World Open in Glasgow, joining three more who have had their qualifying matches held over for the venue.
  • Maguire eyes Glasgow glory
    Stephen Maguire rates winning the upcoming World Open on home soil as the next best thing to winning the World Championship at the Crucible.