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HISTORICAL FACTS: 17 - Caught on Camera

Ronnie O’Sullivan slammed by Hossein Vafaei before grudge match: ‘He’s such a nice person when he’s sleeping’

War of words between rivals escalates before a box-office last-16 showdown at the World Snooker Championship

Evening Standard

Hossein Vafaei stokes Ronnie O'Sullivan row with "excuses" jibe before grudge match

Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to face Hossein Vafaei in the second round at this year's World Snooker Championship and the pair have engaged in a war of words

Daily Mirror

Ronnie O’Sullivan slammed by snooker rival: ‘He’s a nice person when he’s asleep’

Hossein Vafaei has hit out at O’Sullivan ahead of their World Snooker Championship second-round encounter

The Independent UK

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Hossein Vafaei steps up war of words with Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Crucible

The pair will meet in the last 16 on Friday.

The Independent UK

Hossein Vafaei storms past Ding Junhui to set up Ronnie O’Sullivan showdown

Vafaei made breaks of 117, 122, 68 and 57 on his way to an impressive win

The Independent UK

Inside Ronnie O'Sullivan documentary set for release as icon thanks "snooker gods"

Cameras followed snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan as he won his seventh World Championship last year, with the documentary scheduled for release later this summer

Daily Mirror

Ronnie O'Sullivan's ludicrous answer when naming most famous person in his phone book

Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan is arguably snooker's most famous star - but the seven-time world champion is nowhere near as well known as one of his phone contacts

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"Don't rattle my cage" - Ronnie O'Sullivan hits out at potential next Crucible opponent

Ronnie O'Sullivan eased into the second round of this year's Snooker World Championship, where he may face Hossein Vafaei, who called for The Rocket to retire last year

Daily Mirror

Being Mark Williams, the Welsh snooker star unlike any other elite level sportsman you'll ever meet

The Welshman is preparing for another World Championship - but won't be repeating his wild antics this time around

Wales Online

I am so tired – Ronnie O’Sullivan defies debilitating virus to reach next round

The 47-year-old revealed he would head straight home to bed after beating Chinese qualifier Pang Junxu in Sheffield.

The Independent UK

O’Sullivan survives Pang fightback to seal first-round win at the Crucible

Ronnie O’Sullivan is into the second round of the World Snooker Championship after beating China’s Pang Junxu 10-7 on the opening day

The Guardian - UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan pegged back by qualifier Pang Junxu in Sheffield

Pang won the last two frames of the session to reduce O’Sullivan’s lead to 6-3

The Independent UK

Noppon up against Lisowski at Crucible

Thailand's Noppon Saengkham will face 12th seed Jack Lisowski of England in the first round of the World Championship, which begins today at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Bangkok Post

Ronnie O'Sullivan explains bum-slapping tactic he has planned for World Championships

Ronnie O'Sullivan was fined last year after making an obscene gesture during the World Snooker Championship and the Rocket has revealed he plans to avoid similar controversy this year by "slapping my a***"

Daily Mirror

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The Guardian - UK

‘Never count me out’: O’Sullivan ready and relaxed for Crucible record tilt

Ronnie O’Sullivan begins his quest for an eighth world title on Saturday hoping age proves no barrier to success

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan aims to keep controversy away during latest Crucible title bid

O’Sullivan could move clear of Stephen Hendry as the only eight-time world title winner in the modern era.

The Independent UK

The Grand National, Premier League, World Snooker Championships and more: Complete TV guide to the weekend sport

A bumper weekend of sport awaits for armchair fans.

The Independent UK

Who will win the World Snooker Championship? Odds, favourites and five players to watch

Mark Allen will look to turn around his Crucible form but he faces Ronnie O’Sullivan chasing history

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The Independent UK

Snooker needs Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chaotic genius more than ever

Ronnie O’Sullivan can cement his legacy as the game’s greatest player with a record eighth World Championship title over the next two weeks – a story snooker badly needs right now

The Independent UK

World Snooker Championship set to begin under clouds of controversy and unrest

The action begins at the Crucible on Saturday

The Independent UK

Will a troubled year for snooker end with another Ronnie O’Sullivan world title?

An unprecedented match-fixing scandal threatens to overshadow the action in Sheffield.

Irish Mirror

Ken Doherty backs Antrim man with 'best chance' of World Snooker Championship title

Mark Allen is sitting pretty at world No.2 in the provisional ranking list having won THREE major titles this season

Daily Mirror

Ronnie O'Sullivan agrees with Raymond van Barneveld in age-old 147 vs 9-darter debate

Ronnie O'Sullivan was challenged by darts legend Raymond van Barneveld to judge how snooker's most impressive feat compares to one of darts' rarest achievements

Belfast Live

Mark Allen warned this could be his best ever chance to win world title

Dubliner Ken Doherty famously won the cherished Crucible crown in 1997 – and he’s been mightily impressed with Antrim ace Allen this season.

The Independent UK

Snooker needs Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chaotic genius more than ever

Ronnie O’Sullivan can cement his legacy as the game’s greatest player with a record eighth World Championship title over the next two weeks – a story snooker badly needs right now

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