O’Sullivan and Trump no-shows spoil mood before World Snooker Championship

Neither former world champion was at obligatory event as two British prospects look forward to moment in spotlight If there were any doubt remaining that Ronnie O’Sullivan retains a gravitational pull on the world of snooker, few moments hammered home the point better than Friday’s launch of this year’s World Snooker Championship when the seven-time champion became the story without even being there. The first ball will not be potted in Sheffield until Saturday morning and the first headline ha…