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Trump eases past Fu in Sheffield

Judd Trump was eventually a comfortable 13-7 winner against Marco Fu and will face Shaun Murphy in the World Championship's last eight.

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Hawkins ends Selby title bid

Mark Selby staggered to a dismal Crucible defeat as his dream of completing snooker's 'triple crown' was ended by Barry Hawkins' fine comeback.

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Trump remains on top

Judd Trump rode his luck versus Marco Fu to take a two-frame lead into the final session of their second-round clash at the World Championship.

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Battling Carter stays in contention

Ronnie O'Sullivan threatened to race away from Ali Carter in their second-round Crucible clash but had to settle for a slender overnight lead.

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Rocket resumes title challenge

Ronnie O'Sullivan returns to the Crucible on Saturday after a week in which many pretenders to his crown have fallen at the first hurdle.

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Murphy avoids Dott shock

Shaun Murphy resisted an electrified fightback from Graeme Dott to win a Crucible thriller that crackled with tension.

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Poomjaeng promises Crucible return

Dechawat Poomjaeng toned down the comedy but to no avail as the eccentric Thai showman waved farewell to the World Championship.

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Evans wants crack at Crucible

Reanne Evans has won more world titles than Stephen Hendry and the queen of the women's game now wants a shot at Crucible glory.

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Dott draws level with Murphy

Graeme Dott gave an electrifying performance to level his heavyweight last-16 clash with Shaun Murphy at the Betfair World Championship.

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Joke is on Poomjaeng at Crucible

On a night of comedy and high farce at the Crucible, the joke was on Thailand's Dechawat Poomjaeng.

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Bingham too strong for Baird

Stuart Bingham powered into the last 16 of the Betfair World Championship with a 10-2 win over Sam Baird on Thursday.

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Ruthless Murphy shows his class

Shaun Murphy began his second-round clash with Graeme Dott in fearsome form to deal a fresh blow to fading Scottish hopes of Crucible glory.

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