John Parrot announces snooker retirement as he and Stephen Hendry crash out of seniors
The 1991 champion was easily beaten by Nigel Bond in the last 16 on Friday and immediately announced the end of his career afterwards.
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John Parrott retires as Jimmy White reaches quarter-finals at World Seniors Snooker Championship
Jimmy White completed a 3-0 win over Wael Talaat of Egypt to reach the quarter-finals of the World Seniors Championship in Sheffield. White rolled in breaks of 67 and 79 to secure a meeting with 1986 world champion Joe Johnson or Rory McLeod on Saturday evening. Ad/> The 'Whirlwind' is chasing a fourth title at the event after losing last year's final 5-3 to David Lilley.
Stephen Hendry dumped out of World Seniors Snooker Championship as Lee Walker secures Ken Doherty quarter-final clash
Stephen Hendry made a losing return to competitive action as he suffered a 3-0 defeat to Welshman Lee Walker in the last 16 of the World Seniors Championship in Sheffield. The seven-time world champion – who has been handed a wildcard to play on the main tour next season – had not played since a 6-1 defeat to Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the first round of the UK Championship last November. Ad/> World No.
On this day in 2013: Ronnie O’Sullivan lifts World Championship for fifth time
Ronnie O’Sullivan lifted the World Championship trophy for a fifth time on this day in 2013 after banishing his demons to secure Crucible glory.
Different Class: Doherty's Crucible glory 25 years on
It's 25 years to the day since Ken Doherty won his first and only World Snooker Championship title after beating defending champion Stephen Hendry 18-12 in the final at the Crucible.
Seniors Snooker World Championship: Lee Walker and Philip Williams win on opening night
With round one of the event hosting best-of-five matches, 46-year-old Lee Walker was the first in action, and he raced to a 3-0 win over two-time ranking event winner Tony Knowles.
Ronnie O'Sullivan documentary: Rocket shares exciting new details after unprecedented access
Ronnie O’Sullivan is hoping for his fly-on-the-wall documentary will be received by fans in a similar fashion to the widely praised ‘Last Dance’ of Michael Jordan.
Ronnie O'Sullivan dismisses SPOTY chances despite being favourite to win
At 46, O'Sullivan became the oldest snooker player to win the competition and he is now ahead of Tyson Fury to win the prize.