Alex Higgins pictured in 1970
On This Day: Snooker great Alex Higgins dies aged 61
The 'Hurricane' thrilled fans and brought a new audience to snooker with his rapid play.
Jul 24, 07:34
 Stephen Hendry pictured in 1997
Stephen Hendry preparing to make snooker comeback at Gibraltar Open
The 52-year-old prepares to launch his comeback against his good friend Matthew Selt at the Gibraltar Open on Tuesday evening.
Mar 1, 12:52
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Five snooker greats who followed Joe Davis as the player to beat
Davis won the first 15 consecutive World Championships from 1927 to 1946.
Apr 15, 08:06
 Alex Higgins pictured in 1970
Alex Higgins birthday: A look at the Hurricane's greatest breaks
From dramatic match-winners against Jimmy White and Steve Davis to a tournament win over Stephen Hendry, the Hurricane at his best.
Mar 18, 08:51
 Alex Higgins pictured in 1970
Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins rocketed snooker into popular TV age
Alex Higgins would have celebrated his 71st birthday on Wednesday.
Mar 18, 08:46
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole singles out three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight this weekend.
May 1, 11:49
 Generic image of a locker room
Son of snooker legend Alex Higgins jailed for robbery
The son of snooker great Alex Higgins is sentenced to 18 months in prison for robbing a newsagents last January.
Nov 14, 12:13
 Ronnie O'Sullivan celebrates with the trophy after beating Barry Hawkins in the World Championship final on May 6, 2013
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'Snooker needs more characters'
Ronnie O'Sullivan believes that snooker is currently short of characters that make the game more entertaining to the sport's casual fans.
May 8, 01:59
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