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Ronnie OSullivan will face disciplinary action for failing to fulfil media duties after his World Championship win over David Gilbert on Monday. The five-time champion skipped the obligatory post-match press conference after his 10-7 first-round victory, breaching part of the contract all tour players are required to sign.OSullivan could be fined if he is found guilty by a World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) disciplinary panel. The 40-year-old is due to next play on Saturday where he will face Englands Barry Hawkins or Chinas Zhang Anda.World Snooker issued a statement regarding OSullivans non-appearance in front of the media, confirming he will face disciplinary procedures.It read: All players have a responsibility to the sport, and in particular to their fans. This includes fulfilling media obligations at events. Any players found to be in breach of these rules will be referred to the disciplinary process. Nugget hangs up cue Six-time world champion Steve Davis retires from snooker OSullivans decision, which was relayed to the waiting media by a WPBSA official, came as a surprise given the relatively serene nature of his progress into the last 16.Although he never quite hit top form against his gutsy opponent, he hit breaks of 101 and 72 as he transformed a 6-3 overnight lead into his three-frame victory.Gilbert paid tribute to his opponent, saying: That is probably the best Ill ever play without winning a game of snooker.It was an honour to play the legend that is Ronnie OSullivan. I know he wasnt quite on top of his game but I feel like I learned a lot and Ive got nothing to be disgraced about.Theres not a lot you can worry about when you play against Ronnie because you just expect to get punished every time something doesnt go your way.Also in the morning session, John Higgins set a blistering pace against qualifier Ryan Day, hitting three centuries on his way to establishing a 7-2 lead with their match due to resume on Tuesday afternoon. Also See: Photos Bet ￡5 Get ￡20 free Get Sky Sports Byron Scott Lakers Jersey . A knee to the thigh might have stung him the most, but his sixth straight double-double made up for the brief burst of pain. JaVale McGee Jersey . LOUIS -- Valtteri Filppula assisted on three of Tampa Bays four goals, and the Lightning beat the St. http://www.lakersteamofficial.com/James-Worthy-Lakers-Jersey/ . Artturi Lehkonen, Joni Nikko and Ville Leskinen had the other goals for Finland (1-0) while Juuse Saros stopped 28 shots. Tim Robin Johnsgard had the lone goal for Norway (0-2). Anthony Davis Lakers Jersey . Halifax beat the Saint John Sea Dogs 7-5 on the strength of two goals apiece from Nikolaj Ehlers, Matt Murphy and Brent Andrews. Jonathan Drouin also scored and had three assists while Zachary Fucale made 17 saves for the Mooseheads (16-8-0), who led 6-1 after two periods. Tyson Chandler Jersey . -- Matt Ryan needed one of the best games of his career to lead the Falcons and their depleted offence out of their three-game losing streak last week. Captain Leana de Bruin led from the front as the Magic battled their way to a 56-55 trans-Tasman netball league win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds in Hamilton on Sunday.The 104-Test Silver Fern had proven a game-long menace in the Thunderbirds shooting circle, picking up a series of deflections and intercepts in tandem with ever-improving goal keeper Kristiana Manua.But she saved her best until last, snaffling the vital turnover with just 30 seconds left on the clock to send the Magic into next weeks New Zealand conference playoffs on a high note.It was a win which appeared unlikely at the end of the first quarter at Claudelands Arena, as the visitors powered out to a 17-9 lead as the Magic midcourt struggled to find their timing in the attack third.At the other end of the court for Adelaide, Kristina Brice (37 from 42) and Erin Bell (18/22) matched accuracy with slick circle work in missingg only two of their 19 shots on goal.ddddddddddddMagic coach Julie Fitzgerald pushed Jo Harten (40/44) back to goal shoot at the first break, replacing Paula Griffin (3/3) with Ellen Halpenny at goal attack, and the home team never looked back.With Halpenny (13/17) and Harten converting the turnover ball generated by a more combative midcourt defence, the Magic took the second quarter 17-10 to cut back Adelaides lead to 27-26.The Thunderbirds bossed the early stages of the third quarter to extend their lead out to five, but the Magic finished the spell with a roar in sinking four goals on end to hit the front 43-41 with 15 minutes remaining.The two teams matched each other goal for goal right until de Bruin snared the key intercept with just 30 seconds remaining. ' ' '