Tributes paid to Australian darts player Kyle Anderson after his death aged 33
The Australian darts player Kyle Anderson has died at the age of 33, the Professional Darts Corporation has confirmed.
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Jimmy White bridges astonishing 47-year gap with 322nd century break in elite snooker
Jimmy 'Whirlwind' White made his 322nd century as a professional to qualify for the European Masters later this month as the six-time world finalist continues a remarkable 42-year career. In recovering from 3-0 behind to defeat Welshman Andrew Pagett 5-4, White compiled a vintage 133 break in the eighth frame to secure a last-64 meeting with Dominic Dale in the German city of Furth live on Eurosport (16-21 August). Ad/> At the age of 60, White's latest century comes 47 years after he first made a ton as a teenager in Tooting.
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Chelsea is on 'borrowed time' says Nadine Dorries MP
Mark Williams swaps snooker for table tennis as he takes on his coach with his cue case
Ma Long may not have much to worry about, but Mark Williams has demonstrated that he is quite handy at table tennis. Williams is locked in battle with Judd Trump for a place in the final of the World Championship, and he brought himself back into the contest with a stunning performance in the third session on Friday evening. Ad/> After such a superb session, the 47-year-old could have been forgiven for being drained and in need of a sit down.
John Higgins banned for six months but cleared of match-fixing
The world snooker No1 John Higgins will return to the sport in November after he was cleared of agreeing to fix matches but suspended and fined over two lesser charges.
'You're gonna need a bigger Crucible' – Barry Hearn keen to rebuild iconic venue for World Snooker Championship
The World Championship can safeguard its long-term future in Sheffield by building a bigger Crucible Theatre to host the event, according to former World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn. WST are halfway through a 10-year agreement to stage the sport's blue-chip event at the 980-seat venue and do not pay any rent to Sheffield City Council to hold the tournament over 17 days in April and May with all profit from tickets being ploughed back into the sport's main commercial organisation.
Barry Hearn reveals talks over new Crucible to host World Snooker Championship
World Snooker Tour president Barry Hearn says talks have begun over the possibility of building a new Crucible in Sheffield, creating a bigger and modern venue for the World Snooker Championship.
John Higgins blasts BBC as proud Scottish snooker legend labelled English by broadcasters
Proud Scot John Higgins has slammed the BBC for mistaking him for ENGLISH at the Betfred World Championship.