‘It’s far too risky’ - Peter Ebdon forced to retire from snooker

He’s opted against having spinal surgery for neck, back, shoulder and arm pain

Jimmy White and Ken Doherty fall short in bid to return to the Crucible

Doherty was beaten by Scott Donaldson in the World Championship qualifiers

Risteárd Cooper: Harking back to when I was snooker loopy

Painted table tennis balls and paper cups on the dining room table created my Crucible

What do you mean you won’t be watching the snooker?

Donald Clarke: The greatest sporting event of the calendar is about to begin

Music can help you cheat at board games this Christmas

New research indicates rock bands may be an effective way of putting off your opponents

John Higgins makes 147 break at Northern Ireland Open

Scottish player claims eighth maximum of his career in Belfast

Crucible curse strikes again as Stuart Bingham loses in first round

Ali Carter claims 10-9 victory in classic opening day encounter

Ronnie O’Sullivan cruises into last 16 of UK Championship

New shoes help world champion seal 6-2 triumph over Ben Woollaston in the third round

Ken Doherty battles back to trail by one at World Championships

Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan wins opener at The Crucible

Seamus Heaney first editions, rare Belfast whisky, comic books and a famous snooker trophy for auction