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BBC snooker's John Virgo saw home repossessed as he battled addiction and two failed marriages
John Virgo is one of the most recognisable voices in snooker and has been part of the BBC's coverage of the sport for over 30 ...
Judd Trump urges snooker bosses to stamp out ‘darts atmosphere’ at top events
King Charles broke his silence on the subject of his younger son Prince Harry’s security arrangements, following judgement in ...
‘I was very upset’ – Snooker legend was banned for punch before apology letter sold for thousands
An early World Snooker Championship defeat caused Alex Higgins to unleash his anger by punching a press officer. The late ...
World Snooker Championship: The Crucible is sporting theatre that needs to be seen to be believed
Why watching the Snooker World Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield is like an intimate Paul McCartney acoustic gig ...
World Snooker Championship 2025 prize money: How much does the winner get?
The first edition of the World Championship at the Crucible in 1977 saw John Spencer land a winner’s prize of £6,000. The ...
Snooker-O'Sullivan's eighth title dream ends in defeat to Zhao
Ronnie O'Sullivan's dream of a record eighth world snooker title ended on Friday with a 17-7 semi-final defeat to China's ...
Jimmy White makes decision on retiring from snooker after TNT World Championship gig
Jimmy White just turned 63 and has been on punditry duty at this year's World Snooker Championship rather than on the table.
'I’m a world snooker champion – I know who the greatest five players of all-time are'
Kyren Wilson is the reigning World Snooker Champion, but he has named Ronnie O'Sullivan as the best world champion he's ever ...