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Exclusive: Ronnie O’Sullivan on why he wants his kids to avoid snooker - 'You shut down emotions'

Ronnie O’Sullivan has repeated his claim that he does not want his children to pursue a career in snooker, saying “I just wouldn’t want my child to live that life”. O’Sullivan courted huge controversy after his comments last year – telling Eurosport he would insist his kids “don’t choose snooker” – with fellow Class of ’92 star John Higgins branding them “a disgrace”. Ad But speaking to promote his new two-hour Eurosport show Seventh Heaven, premiering on Saturday 15 October, the Rocket said that although he loved the sport, he believed the environment was not conducive to a happy life.

Dansby Swanson, Austin Riley made dueling incredible catches

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Brady, Clijsters latest big-name athletes to invest in pickleball

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Russians can compete at Australian Open, Djokovic would be welcome: Tournament director

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Exclusive: Ronnie O’Sullivan on why he wants his kids to avoid snooker - 'You shut down emotions'

Dansby Swanson, Austin Riley made dueling incredible catches

'I feel great and that's weird' - Iga Swiatek opens up on feeling 'even more fresh' ahead of San Diego Open

'Very special' - Andy Murray reflects on emotional Roger Federer send-off and tips Carlos Alcaraz for great career

Brady, Clijsters latest big-name athletes to invest in pickleball

Rafael Nadal 'the best role model' for Dominic Thiem, who also says Carlos Alcaraz has set a new standard

Russians can compete at Australian Open, Djokovic would be welcome: Tournament director

Tom Brady, Kim Clijsters latest to invest in pickleball team