Tributes have been paid to 27-year-old snooker star Paul Hunter, who has died after losing his battle with cancer.

Graeme Dott took full revenge on Ronnie Sullivan to reach his second 888.com World Championship final and clinch a meeting with Peter Ebdon in a best of 35 frames showdown at the Crucible Theatre.

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s former coach Del Hill has leapt to the defence of The Rocket after his tip controversy rocked the 888.com World Championships and insisted: “He is no cheat.”

Australia's Quinten Hann leads John Parrott at the close of play in their match today at the Embassy World Championship, Sheffield:

Scotland’s Drew Henry admits his ambition is to go head-to-head with 110sport stablemate Stephen Hendry at the famous Crucible in Sheffield.