Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott accused of sexually abusing children
The 47-year-old is facing charges of historic sex abuse against a boy and a girl Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been charged with child sex offences. The 47-year-old, who won the world title in 2006, is facing historical charges relating to two children who are believed to have been around ten years old […]
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Longford teenager becomes youngest Irishman on World Snooker Tour
“I’m buzzing to get over and get playing with the professional players.” Longford teenager Joe Shannon is set to become the youngest Irish player to compete on the World Snooker Tour on Wednesday. The 14-year-old is due to face world number 23 Robert Milkins at 1.40 pm at the Snooker Shoot Out in Leicester. The […]
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Snooker star gets hit with five-year ban for match-fixing and must pay over €81,000 in costs
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association chairman said he was left “deeply saddened to read the finding in this case.” British snooker player Mark King has been hit with a five-year ban from the sport for match-fixing and providing inside information. King’s suspension was handed down due to a match he played at the […]
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Ken Doherty issues message to fans and shares photo from hospital bed after emergency surgery
The former World Snooker Champion was admitted to hospital earlier this week after complaining of being in ‘unbearable pain’. Irish snooker legend Ken Doherty has opened up on the illness that forced him to undergo emergency surgery earlier this week and revealed the three things he needs to avoid during recovery. The Ranelagh native disclosed […]
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Ronnie O’Sullivan threatens to quit snooker following ‘shock’ loss
The seven-time world champion described himself as “absolutely useless” after the poor performance. Ronnie O’Sullivan has indicated that me may be about to retire from snooker after he crashed out of the English Open in a 4-2 loss to 64th-seed He Guoqiang. Despite being ranked number four in the world, the 48-year-old didn’t even make it […]
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Snooker legend Ray Reardon dies aged 91
The Welshman was widely regarded as one of the greatest snooker players ever. Welsh snooker legend Ray Reardon has passed away aged 91. The Monmouthshire-born sportsman won the World Snooker Championship six times and is widely regarded as one of the greats of the game. Some sad news to bring you. Six-time world snooker champion […]
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