Steve Davis continued his magnificent run at the Travis Perkins UK Championship by storming to an amazing 7-1 lead in his emotionally-charged semi-final against Stephen Hendry today.

Steve Davis has lifted the lid on the change of technique that has carried him through to a dream semi-final against Stephen Hendry at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

The countdown is on to the snooker match many thought they would never again see: Steve Davis versus Stephen Hendry in the semi-finals of a major ranking event.

Stephen Hendry showed no mercy to his close friend Mark Williams by knocking him out of the Travis Perkins UK Championship with a 9-3 drubbing in York today.

John Higgins believes there remain “six or seven” potential winners of the Travis Perkins UK Championship – and the Scot is just disappointed he is not among them.

John Higgins, installed as favourite for the Travis Perkins UK Championship after Ronnie O’Sullivan’s exit, was knocked out by a rejuvenated Ken Doherty in York.

Paul Hunter’s dream of success in the Travis Perkins UK Championship was quickly ended today but the 27-year-old, who is battling against cancer, insisted he had plenty to look forward to.

Reigning champion Stephen Maguire began his defence of the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York with a polished win over Joe Swail.

Defending champion Stephen Maguire made an impressive start to the defence of his Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

SHAUN MURPHY today embarks on his first major challenge to prove his stunning World Championship success was not a flash in the pan.

World number four Matthew Stevens became the highest-ranked casualty of the Travis Perkins UK Championship so far when trounced 9-3 by Stuart Bingham in York today.

There were contrasting fortunes for two of snooker’s elder statesmen today, as Jimmy White and Steve Davis both kicked off their Travis Perkins UK Championship campaigns in York.

Paul Hunter, who has been battling against cancer, returned to action at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York today as the big names entered the fray.

World number 30 Barry Hawkins is relishing the opportunity of another head-to-head with Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

Chinese rising star Ding Junhui showed he is ready to become a major contender for snooker’s top prizes by cruising into the second round of the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

Ali Carter feels the time has come for him to fulfil his abundant potential, and that winning the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York would be the ideal way to start.

World number 18 Barry Pinches was in danger of a shock first-round exit as the Travis Perkins UK Championship got under way in York today.

Stephen Lee set up one of the most fascinating clashes of the Embassy World Championship second round when he completed a 10-5 victory over Malta’s Tony Drago in Sheffield today.

Teenage prodigy Ding Jun Hui claimed another top scalp by stunning former world champion Peter Ebdon 5-0 to reach the third round of the China Open in Beijing today.

Stephen Maguire claimed a two-frame lead over Mark King in their semi-final showdown at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York today.

Stephen Maguire showed why he is the bookmakers’ hot favourite for the Travis Perkins UK Championship by taking firm control of his quarter-final against Stephen Lee in York today.

Former world champion John Parrott faces Mark King in the quarter final of the Travis Perkins UK Championship today while top remaining seed Stephen Lee faces Stephen Maguire.

David Gray, who made a maximum 147 break at the Travis Perkins UK Championship last week, was on course to continue his memorable tournament by reaching the semi-finals tonight.

Stephen Lee ensured that none of the top eight seeds will reach the quarter-finals of an extraordinary Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

Mark Williams produced an abject display as he became the latest big name to exit the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York today, trounced 9-3 by Mark King.

Ronnie O’Sullivan enters the fray when the televised stages of the Travis Perkins UK Championship begin in York tomorrow – against the player he claims is currently the world’s best.

Ricky Walden has another big name in his sights after dumping out John Higgins for the second time in three tournaments at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

Ken Doherty’s shock defeat to Andy Hicks rounded off a dramatic day at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York capped by a maximum 147 break from David Gray.

David Gray recorded the 50th competitive maximum 147 break in his second-round match against Mark Selby at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York today.

Illness has forced Jimmy White to retire from his second-round match at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York today when trailing 7-0 to Ali Carter.

Illness forced Jimmy White to retire from his second-round match at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York today when trailing 7-0 to Ali Carter.

Stephen Hendry built a commanding lead against Ronnie O’Sullivan in their Travis Perkins UK Championship semi-final at York today.

Jimmy White’s final match of the year will not be the final of the Travis Perkins UK Championship on Sunday.

If Matthew Stevens fails to reach his third final at the Travis Perkins UK Championship then he will reflect on a candidate for miss of the season.

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Stephen Hendry will go head-to-head in the second semi-final of the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York after both players breezed through their quarter-finals tonight.

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Stephen Hendry were in defiant mood this afternoon as they powered their way into commanding 6-2 leads in their best-of-17 frame quarter-final matches at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

Jimmy White wasted little time in dispensing with Nigel Bond tonight as he secured his first world ranking semi-final place for nearly three years at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

Stephen Hendry’s bogeyman Ali Carter threatens to haunt the fives-time champion at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York tonight.

Barry Pinches ended a 14-year wait by reaching his first ever ranking tournament quarter-final today, with a 9-6 win over Stephen Lee at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

Ronnie O’Sullivan showed no hangover from his recent British Open final defeat against Stephen Hendry by crushing Ian McCulloch 9-3 in his opening match at the Travis Perkins UK Championship today.

Jimmy White and Steve Davis are still involved in the Travis Perkins UK Championship but only the Whirlwind will be picking up his cue for another tilt at the title.

Golden oldies Steve Davis and Jimmy White suffered mixed fortunes on day three of the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York today.

Ken Doherty, a runner-up for the past two seasons, was struggling to win his opening match in this year’s Travis Perkins UK Championship.

Northern Ireland’s Gerard Greene continued his impressive form to race into a healthy 6-2 lead over countryman Joe Swail in the opening round of the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York today.