Ebdon edges classic final

Marathon man Peter Ebdon claimed his first Embassy World Championship crown as he overcame Stephen Hendry 18-17 in one of the classic finals at the Crucible Theatre.

Ten years after first gracing snooker’s greatest stage when sporting a pony tail, Ebdon finally picked up the coveted prize and a cheque for £260,000 (€416,000) - as he refused to buckle against the seven-times champion.