Williams and Selby reach quarter-finalspublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 7 August 2020
Wales' Mark Williams and England's Mark Selby book their places in the World Championship quarter-finals.
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Second round, best of 25 frames
Result: Judd Trump (Eng) 12-11 Yan Bingtao (Chn)
End of session: Ronnie O'Sullivan (Eng) 4-4 Ding Junhui (Chn)
Earlier: Mark Williams (Wal) 13-11 Stuart Bingham (Eng)
Result: Mark Selby (Eng) 13-12 Noppon Saengkham (Tha)
Williams and Selby reach quarter-finalspublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 7 August 2020
'Magical' Maflin shocks former champion Higginspublished at 10:01 British Summer Time 7 August 2020
Four-time champion John Higgins made a maximum 147 break but could not avoid a shock 13-11 defeat by Kurt Maflin in the World Championship second round.
Read MoreHiggins eliminated despite sublime 147published at 22:28 British Summer Time 6 August 2020
Media caption, World Snooker Championship: 'Sensational' John Higgins makes 147 maximum break
Four-time champion John Higgins was knocked out in the second round despite hitting the first 147 break at The Crucible since 2012.
Higgins lost 13-11 in a dramatic match against Norway's Kurt Maflin, becoming the third player to lose at the World Championship despite making a maximum break.
Maflin, who won three consecutive frames to seal his victory, will now face either Anthony McGill or debutant Jamie Clarke in the quarter-finals.
Read the full report from that match here.
Last time outpublished at 21:19 British Summer Time 6 August 2020
Media caption, World Snooker Championship final: Record-breaking snooker and epic shots
Last year’s final saw Judd Trump dismantle John Higgins 18-9 to claim his maiden World Championship title in one of the most breathtaking Crucible finals ever witnessed.
In a classic contest, the two shared a record 11 centuries and brought up the 100th ton of the tournament.
Trump took total control at 12-5 after the first day in Sheffield, helped by a run of winning eight straight frames.
Both missed chances of maximum breaks as Trump went 16-9 up, a lead he did not relinquish in the final session.
Read the full report here.
How can I watch the World Snooker Championship?published at 21:18 British Summer Time 6 August 2020
All times are BST and subject to change.
Full BBC TV and online listings for day eight of the World Snooker Championship.
Friday, 7 August
10:00-12:00 & 13:00-18:00 - BBC Two
10:00-14:00, 14:30-18:00, 19:00-23:00 - BBC Red Button
10:00-14:00, 14:30-18:00, 19:00-23:00 - Table 1 & 2, BBC Sport online, BBC iPlayer & Connected TV
19:00-21:00 - BBC Four
23:20-00:10 - Highlights, BBC Two
00:10-02:10 - World Championship Extra, BBC Two
What is it?published at 21:17 British Summer Time 6 August 2020
The World Championship is snooker's biggest event and has been staged since 1927. It has been hosted in its modern form by Sheffield's Crucible Theatre since 1977.
It is one part of snooker's 'Triple Crown' events alongside the UK Championship and the Masters.
The event has seen some of the biggest names in snooker throughout the decades win the trophy, including Stephen Hendry (seven titles) and Ronnie O'Sullivan (five titles).
This is the first time the event will be held in August due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Image source, Getty ImagesHow to get into snookerpublished at 21:17 British Summer Time 6 August 2020
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