Ronnie Sullivan was embroiled in more controversy as his 888.com World Championship semi-final with Graeme Dott heads for a thrilling climax.

SNOOKER’S governing body is set to investigate allegations that Quinten Hann agreed to throw a match for money.

Quinten Hann today strenuously denied newspaper allegations that he agreed to throw a match for money.

Ronnie O’Sullivan is tipping one of snooker’s young guns to lift the Embassy World Championship trophy in Sheffield - if he cannot do so himself.

Ronnie O’Sullivan produced a typical rapid-fire performance to race into the second round of the Embassy World Championship in Sheffield today.