To snooker for news from away from the table, which is where Stuart Bingham will be for the next six months. The 2015 world champion has been banned for six months for infringing betting rules over a 12-year period, according to a statement from the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association.

 

The 41-year-old Englishman was found guilty of breaking rules on betting on matches involving himself and other players following an investigation by the WPBSA. The governing body said he bet in his own name, used proxy accounts, and an account under his manager's name, wagering 35,771 pounds between 2003 and 2015. Bingham's ban is immediate with three months suspended for a year. The initial three month ban could be costly for him as he will miss the UK Championships and the Masters, but will be able to resume playing in January next year.