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Stephen Maguire and Shaun Murphy still disagree over infamous chalk incident

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Stephen Maguire and Shaun Murphy clash again at the Crucible (Pictures: Getty)

Thursday, Apr 25

19

Jimmy White pleads for the Crucible to remain World Snooker Championship venue

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'There is no other venue that I have played in, which is as good as this.'

Ronnie O’Sullivan speaks out on breakaway tour and Saudi Arabia deal

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'We should be looking at ourselves seriously, I don’t think we have the right to criticise anyone.'

18

Stephen Hendry sends World Snooker Championship ‘procession’ warning

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Stephen Hendry feels this year’s World Championship could prove to be very predictable (Picture: Getty Images)

17

Jackson Page on facing Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘It’s just a nightmare’

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Jackson Page really struggled to perform against Ronnie O’Sullivan (Picture: Getty Images)

Ronnie O’Sullivan conducting snooker experiment: ‘I’m probably the only player that’s able to do that’

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Ronnie O’Sullivan is still taking his game to new limits (Picture: Getty Images)

15

Ronnie O’Sullivan demolishes Jackson Page in World Snooker Championship opener

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Ronnie O’Sullivan breezed past Jackson Page in round one (Picture: Getty Images)

Ding Junhui backs plan to move World Snooker Championship around the globe

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'Let's see what happens because it has never happened before.'

Wednesday, Apr 24

20

Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘not at his best’ despite dominating Jackson Page

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Ronnie O’Sullivan built a big lead in second gear (Picture: Getty Images)

Barry Hearn dismisses threat of breakaway tour but sends message to players

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Barry Hearn seems unfazed by a possible breakaway tour (Picture: Getty Images)

Crucible’s World Snooker Championship days numbered as Barry Hearn says: ‘It’s all about money’

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The Crucible’s days are numbered as the home of the World Championship (Picture: Getty Images)

14

Mark Williams reveals advice to Jackson Page for Ronnie O’Sullivan showdown

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'He’s the last player you want in the draw, let’s make no mistake about it.'

09

Mark Williams evasive on future after World Snooker Championship exit

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Mark Williams was non-committal on his snooker future (Picture: Getty Images)

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s immense success ‘an anti-climax’ but he’s working hard for more

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Ronnie O’Sullivan is looking for yet more snooker history in Sheffield this year (Picture: Getty Images)

Tuesday, Apr 23

20

Barry Hawkins finally backing himself: ‘I’d be horrified to say that years ago’

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'In the past I would never have thought I'd say anything like that.'

19

Mark Williams falls at first Crucible hurdle to 21-year-old sensation

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Mark Williams has been beaten in the opening round in Sheffield (Picture: Getty Images)

18

Neil Robertson defends Hossein Vafaei after ‘really disappointing’ reaction to Crucible comments

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Has Hossein Vafaei been unfairly criticised for his Crucible comments? (Picture: Getty Images)

15

Mark Allen primed for Crucible test: ‘There’s no one stronger mentally than me’

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Mark Allen feels ready for the mental challenge in Sheffield (Picture: Getty Images)

11

Kyren Wilson on ‘mad’ season, Dominic Dale resurgence and Sheffield love

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Kyren Wilson has fond memories of the Crucible (Picture: Getty Images)

Jimmy White and Alan McManus blast ‘pathetic’ Hossein Vafaei Crucible criticism

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'Go out and win some tournaments and then start talking like that.'

09

Mark Selby still considering retirement as ‘mental block’ makes snooker miserable

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'I know the shot I'm playing but I can't physically let myself do it.'

Monday, Apr 22

20

Rob Milkins battling apathy after hitting heights: ‘I’m better when I’m skint’

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Rob Millins is looking to end a disappointing season on a high (Picture: Getty Images)

19

Mark Selby beaten by debutant in World Snooker Championship first round

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Mark Selby has fallen at the first hurdle (Picture: Getty Images)

16

‘Don’t come back!’ – Shaun Murphy slams Hossein Vafaei over Crucible ‘sacrilege’

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'He said he doesn't want to come back…don't come back. He doesn't have to.'

13

Shaun Murphy sets up clash with old rival after dominant opening Crucible win

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Shaun Murphy and Stephen Maguire have booked a high profile clash (Picture: Getty Images)

12

Steve Davis can’t understand ‘weird people’ Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Williams

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'You can't understand Ronnie O'Sullivan and you can't understand Mark Williams.'

01

Ali Carter and Ricky Walden give brutally honest assessments as they crash out of Crucible

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Ali Carter suffered Crucible disappointment in the opening round (Picture: Getty Images)

Judd Trump fired up and fancying his World Snooker Championship chances

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Judd Trump is feeling good in Sheffield (Picture: Getty Images)

Sunday, Apr 21

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Mark Selby ‘behind the eight ball’ as he faces prospect of Crucible nadir

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Mark Selby had a nightmare opening session on Sunday against Joe O’Connor (Picture: Getty Images)

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Hossein Vafaei goes on fiery Crucible rant: ‘It’s just really bad’

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Hossein Vafaei is no fan of the Crucible (Picture: Getty Images)