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BBC star John Virgo had house repossessed amid addiction struggle and two failed marriages
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The legendary snooker commentator has overcome personal struggles to become a fan favourite on the BBC
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World Snooker Champs final ref was forced to bang on commentary box window after disturbance
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Desislava Bozhilova is set to become only the second woman to referee a World Snooker Championship final, just three years after she was forced to hush the BBC commentary team
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BBC snooker presenter Seema Jaswal fell into a coma with health condition as parents left 'petrified'
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The host is fronting the BBC's coverage of the snooker World Championships
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John Parrott’s huge net worth, private wife and BBC Question of Sport exit
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Former snooker star John Parrott has been a BBC mainstay since transitioning into punditry after hanging up his cue, and he’s earned a tidy sum for his troubles
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Ronnie O’Sullivan’s ‘irritating’ tactic which riles players has been called out by Stephen Hendry
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Ronnie O'Sullivan has been using old chalk at the 2025 World Snooker Championship, and former rival Stephen Hendry has explained why it is causing problems for his opponents
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'It’s a bombardment' – Steve Davis makes admission about BBC job after sudden change
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Snooker legend Steve Davis has opened up on his renewed passion for the game - and his role at the BBC - after admitting his enthusiasm had waned in recent years
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Stephen Hendry thinks Mark Williams' claim about Ronnie O'Sullivan is 'nonsense'
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Former snooker star Stephen Hendry will once again be left feeling Mark Williams is talking "nonsense" after the Welshman claimed he wasn't as talented as Ronnie O'Sullivan or John Higgins
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Snooker players currently banned includes former world champion and match-fixers
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Every snooker player currently banned from competing, including an ex-world champion and half of those involved in the match-fixing scandal that rocked the sport to its core
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Sir Bradley Wiggins looks completely different after ditching skinny look for body transformation
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Sir Bradley Wiggins, whose life is looking up again after his well-documented personal problems, is sporting a new muscular physique, leaving fans pleasantly surprised
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'Legend of the game' – Judd Trump’s comments about Mark Williams say it all
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Crucible king Judd Trump will face Mark 'The Welsh Potting Machine' Williams in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Snooker Championship - and he has revealed precisely what he thinks of his foe
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Referee leaves snooker viewers stunned with noise in middle of Ronnie O’Sullivan match
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The moment was caught on camera and with live microphones inside the Crucible
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Zhao Xintong’s ban, Ronnie O’Sullivan comments, Stephen Hendry claim at Snooker Champs
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Zhao Xintong is currently taking on Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals, having made a remarkable return to the sport after a 20-month ban
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'Spit it out' – Mark Williams reacts to Rob Walker interview after John Higgins win
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Mark Williams was in a playful mood after he scraped past John Higgins to seal a place in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals, with broadcaster Rob Walker taking the brunt
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Mark Williams accused Ronnie O'Sullivan of disrespect and said he's 'nothing' like rival
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Mark Williams and Ronnie O'Sullivan, who could meet in the World Snooker Championship final, have great respect for each other despite the occasional disagreement
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Controversial Ronnie O'Sullivan opponent bags £100k after activating little-known clause
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Zhao Xintong takes on Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Championship semi-finals
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Ronnie O'Sullivan fears World Championship star would punish him in harsh admission
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Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Judd Trump or Mark Williams in the final of the World Snooker Championship if he can beat Zhao Xintong in the semis
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'I'll hate it' – Stephen Hendry lets Steve Davis know what he thinks about Ronnie O'Sullivan
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Ronnie O'Sullivan is closing in on a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title, but it's fair to say he won't have the full support of Stephen Hendry
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Mark Williams' ‘sick of it’ comments about Ronnie O’Sullivan shows what he truly thinks
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Mark Williams will face either Lucas Brecel or Judd Trump in the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship, as he opened up on his comparisons to Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins
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'Nightmare' – Ronnie O'Sullivan infuriates rivals with decision at World Snooker Championship
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Ronnie O'Sullivan and Luca Brecel are the only two players to continue using Triangle chalk at the World Snooker Championship, much to the annoyance of their rivals
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Ronnie O’Sullivan answered Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate in style - ‘End of story’
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Snooker superstar Ronnie O'Sullivan previously waded into the debate about who is the better footballer between two of the games true icons, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
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Steve Davis dubbed Ronnie O'Sullivan 'weird' and said he can't understand him – 'Stupid'
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Ronnie O'Sullivan is targeting an eighth Crucible crown as he continues to progress at the World Snooker Championships, but fellow icon Steve Davis has made some striking comments on him in the past
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Mark Williams leaves BBC studio in stitches with first three words after epic win over John Higgins
Mark Williams (snooker)
The Welshman beat John Higgins 13-12 in a huge quarter-final clash
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World Snooker Championship referee who officiated Welsh star also works for airline company
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Malgorzata Kanieska has been calling games at the World Snooker Championships and other major tournaments, yet the Polish referee juggles the role with another demanding job.
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Match fixing scandal sees former World Darts Championship semi-finalist slapped with 11-year ban
Darts
Yet another darts player has been found guilty of match-fixing allegations, a statement from the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has confirmed
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