Murphy surges into third final

– England’s Shaun Murphy reached the final of snooker’s World Championship for the third time in his career at The Crucible in Sheffield on Saturday, seeing off Barry Hawkins in double-quick time.

Leading 16-8 overnight, Murphy lost the first frame when the tie resumed, but he grabbed the one extra frame he needed shortly afterwards.

Hawkins missed an early black and Murphy fired in an 83, clearing the table to seal a 17-9 win and a shot at Stuart Bingham, who edged Judd Trump. –

London