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World Championship

# world-championship - Tuesday 7 May, 2013

Opinion: ‘The Happy Gilmore effect’ and why Ronnie O’Sullivan is snooker’s greatest asset

The five-time World Championship winner’s behaviour is not damaging to the sport, writes Paul Fennessy.

# world-championship - Monday 6 May, 2013

Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor cheers on Rocket’s world championship win

The 16-time world darts champion was in Sheffield to cheer on Ronnie O’Sullivan as he won his fifth Crucible championship.

Masterful Ronnie O’Sullivan wins 5th World Championship, not retiring… yet

Underdog Barry Hawkins mounted a comeback late in the piece but O’Sullivan held his nerve to claim victory.

# world-championship - Saturday 4 May, 2013

Ronnie O’Sullivan in fresh row as he eyes final

He finished Friday’s play leading Judd Trump 14-10 in their best of 33-frame semi-final

# world-championship - Tuesday 26 February, 2013

Don’t call it a comeback: O’Sullivan will defend world title in April

The Englishman will be the top seed at the upcoming event, having previously grown disenchanted with snooker.

# world-championship - Sunday 30 December, 2012

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VIDEO: Michael van Gerwen hits a nine-darter at the World Championship semis

The Dutchman has been in impressive form this evening.

# world-championship - Friday 9 November, 2012

Breen nears World Rally Championship crown after establishing huge lead in Spain

The Waterford native could clinch the S2000 title this weekend after a good start at Rally de Espana

# world-championship - Friday 8 June, 2012

Unlucky Ireland U20s endure late England loss

A penalty try in the dying minutes of the game ensured Mike Ruddock’s side could not repeat their recent heroics.

# world-championship - Thursday 24 May, 2012

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YouTube Top 10: because Paul McShane can’t be that bad, can he?

Plus, Katie Taylor wins the World Championship, Leinster fans dance embarrassingly and one Roy Keane’s most infamous interviews is revisited.

# world-championship - Monday 7 May, 2012

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Class is permanent: O’Sullivan wins fourth World Championship

The legendary player won the Wold Championship for the fourth time this evening.

O’Sullivan stretches lead to 15-10 in World Championship final

The Rocket needs only three more frames if he is to claim his fourth title at the Crucible in Sheffield.

# world-championship - Friday 4 May, 2012

Snooker wrap: O’Sullivan on course for final, as Carter leads Maguire

The legendary snooker player produced a vintage display earlier today.

# world-championship - Thursday 3 May, 2012

Snooker wrap: O’Sullivan and Carter in control of semis

There is still plenty to play for, as the World Snooker Championship approaches its climax.

# world-championship - Wednesday 2 May, 2012

Snooker round-up: O’Sullivan through to the semis

Three of the final four spots have been decided following today’s action at the Crucible.

# world-championship - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

Snooker wrap: Slow start for O’Sullivan, as Maguire crushes Hendry dream

It’s been a dramatic day at the Crucible. Here’s everything you need to know about the quarter-final action so far.

# world-championship - Sunday 29 April, 2012

Back to his best: O’Sullivan puts together stunning run to near quarter-final

‘Rocket’ Ronnie is two frames away from clinching a place in the last eight as he sports his haircut tribute to Jedward.

# world-championship - Wednesday 25 April, 2012

Mark Allen apologises to Cao Yupeng, and snooker authorities, over remarks

The Northern Irishman realises he ‘overstepped the line’ in remarks he made after exiting the World Championship.

# world-championship - Sunday 1 April, 2012

Olympic success predicted for new Ireland Women’s Sevens team

New Irish coach appointed as IRFU and OCI dream of medals at Rio 2016

# world-championship - Tuesday 10 January, 2012

Burying hatchets: Barry Hearn and Mark Allen resolve differences

Snooker’s big cheese has suggested the Northern Irishman now sees sense after their falling out.

# world-championship - Sunday 11 December, 2011

Donald secures US and European double, as McIlroy misses out

It has been confirmed that the Englishman will finish the year as world number one.

# world-championship - Wednesday 1 June, 2011

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Reintroducing… Ayrton Senna

“Many commentators argue that drivers such as Michael Schumacher would have been nowhere near as successful, if Senna had not died at such a young age.”