'Rocket' running out of fuel

Ronnie O’Sullivan bowed out of the williamhill.com UK Championship in York today and claimed he needs to end his career if he is to have a life away from snooker.

On the table, O’Sullivan’s two-year wait for a ranking event title was forced to continue as he was beaten 6-5 in the second round by Judd Trump, but the Essex cueman, who turned 36 yesterday, was keen to discuss matters away from the baize.