3 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan holds narrow lead over Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan leads 5-4 on his return to competitionBoth players compile centuries in tight opening sessionRonnie O’Sullivan had to settle for a single-frame overnight advantage as the opening session of his World Snooker Championship first-round clash against his old foe Ali Carter failed to live up to its pre-match hype.The seven-time champion, returning to the tour for the first time since dumping his cue after losing a Championship League match in January, looked to have scrapped out a 6-3 lead to take into Wednesday afternoon’s scheduled conclusion. However, Carter dug deep after O’Sullivan missed a long red to the top corner in the final frame of the day, gradually reeling in a 51-point deficit and nervelessly clearing the colours to cut his overnight deficit to 5-4. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan holds narrow lead over rival Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship opener

Ali Carter made an impressive recovery to close the gap on Tuesday afternoon

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3 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan leads rival Ali Carter on snooker return at the Crucible

The pair’s much-hyped first-round clash failed to produce fireworks on or off the table.

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4 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan makes feelings clear on Ali Carter feud with gesture at the Crucible

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan takes on rival Ali Carter in the opening round at the Crucible and offered a surprising gesture to his opponent before play started

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7 h. ago Snooker news as Jimmy White taken back by player 'like Tiger Woods' and Kyren Wilson gives honest truth

News and views from day four of the World Snooker Championship as Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for an eighth Crucible crown against bitter rival Ali Carter

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7 h. ago Snooker news with Mark Williams to undergo surgery as Steve Davis issues warning on BBC

The latest news and views from the World Snooker Championship as Ronnie O'Sullivan prepares to make his long-awaited return to action against bitter rival Ali Carter

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9 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan rival Ali Carter almost gave up snooker to become commercial pilot

Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to make his long-awaited return to snooker at the World Championship on Tuesday, where he will face Ali Carter in the first round

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9 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Ali Carter LIVE: The Rocket returns at World Championship after break from snooker

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan hasn’t played a match since January as he battles mental health issues but returns at the Crucible Theatre to face bitter rival Ali Carter

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31 h. ago Disgraced snooker star sets eyes on Crucible history after return from 20

Zhao Xintong, 28, had been out of action for 20 months after his involvement in a betting scandal, during which time he underwent laser surgery on his eyes and is now among the favourites for the World Snooker Championship

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52 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan predicted to suffer World Snooker Championship disaster as rival makes brutal call

The Rocket kept fans waiting, but will be back in action as he takes on arch-rival Ali Carter in Sheffield

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4 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan delivers snub as World Championship opponent admits he almost withdrew

News and views from the World Snooker Championship as Ronnie O'Sullivan prepares to return to action against bitter rival Ali Carter, who has been recovering from a bizarre injury

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4 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan faces worst enemy he told to 'sort his life out' after 'snotted' claim

Ronnie O'Sullivan has confirmed he will be playing at the World Championship - and he's set for a mouth-watering clash with bitter rival Ali Carter

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5 d. ago O’Sullivan confirms he will play in World Snooker Championship after Carter draw

O’Sullivan returns to face grudge match in first roundKyren Wilson begins title defence against debutantSeven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has been drawn to face long-term rival Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. The 49-year-old, who is seeded fifth, defeated Carter in the 2008 and 2012 finals at the Crucible.O’Sullivan has not played competitively since snapping his cue after withdrawing from the Championship League in January. He pulled out of five of the last six World Snooker Tour events on medical grounds but confirmed on Thursday that he will play in this year’s tournament. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago O’Sullivan drawn to face Carter grudge match at World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan is yet to confirm whether he will take partKyren Wilson begins title defence against debutantSeven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has been drawn to face long-term rival Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. The 49-year-old, who is seeded fifth, defeated Carter in the 2008 and 2012 finals at the Crucible.O’Sullivan has not played competitively since snapping his cue after withdrawing from the Championship League in January. He pulled out of five of the last six World Snooker Tour events on medical grounds and has yet to confirm if he will play in this year’s tournament. Continue reading...

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