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Ken Doherty retirement plans on hold after World Snooker Tour offer
Ken Doherty
“Snooker is all I’ve ever known,” admitted the Dubliner, 54, who won the world championship way back in 1997
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Ken Doherty accepts tour card invitation - but Stephen Hendry turns it down
Ken Doherty
Doherty has dropped to 79 in the world rankings, but the tour card invitation will see him through to 36 years on the professional circuit
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Snooker ace Luca Brecel's WAG 'part of cocaine drug gang and faces prison sentence'
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Laura Vanoverberghe, who is dating snooker star Luca Brecel, is set to go on trial amid an investigation into alleged links to a drug gang prior to her relationship with the former world champion
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Barry Hearn hammers another nail in Crucible coffin with brutal World Snooker Championship verdict
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The World Snooker Championship will bring up 50 years at The Crucible in 2027, but questions have been asked about how much longer it will be held at the Sheffield venue
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Ronnie O'Sullivan plummets down world snooker rankings after Crucible KO
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Snooker sensation Ronnie O'Sullivan has lost his spot at the top of the world rankings as a result of his surprise defeat against Stuart Bingham at The Crucible earlier this month
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Hypnotherapy, salmon and family – How Kyren Wilson was fuelled to World Championship glory
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Kyren Wilson has finally got his hands on snooker's holy grail after beating Jak Jones in the World Championship final – here is what's behind his success at the Crucible
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Kyren Wilson wins first-ever World Snooker Championship by beating Jak Jones at the Crucible
Snooker World Championship
Kyren Wilson landed the World Snooker Championship for the first time as he saw off qualifier Jak Jones at the Crucible, completing the triumph 18-14 in the final session
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World Snooker Championship drama after fan throws up during tense Crucible final
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Kyren Wilson and Jak Jones were made to wait to continue their final at The Crucible as a fan was taken out of the auditorium after they threw up inside the venue
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World Snooker Championship final prize money: How much winner will get in Crucible showpiece
Snooker World Championship
Kyren Wilson and Jak Jones are going head-to-head for the World Snooker Championship title at the Crucible with the winner taking home a considerable amount of prize money
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'Like a lead balloon' - BBC pundits in awkward moment before World Snooker Championship final
Snooker World Championship
BBC pundit duo Steve Davis and John Parrott were involved in an awkward altercation during the World Championship final as they reviewed Jak Jones' start against Kyren Wilson
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Jak Jones slammed for snubbing 'no-brainer' after worst start to snooker final in 33 years
Snooker World Championship
Jak Jones was obliterated 7-1 by opponent Kyren Wilson in the opening session of the World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible, the worst start since Jimmy White in 1991
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Jak Jones slams 'pathetic' rivals after World Snooker Championship criticism
Snooker World Championship
Jak Jones has responded to the backlash received over his perceived 'negative' style of snooker, which has helped knock out the likes of Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham
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Ex-world snooker champion calls for immediate rule change after Crucible incident
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There were two similar moments during Friday's World Snooker Championship action, prompting questions over the current rules in place at the showpiece tournament
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Ronnie O'Sullivan threatens to quit tournaments in UK after shock Crucible exit
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Ronnie O'Sullivan will not add to his long list of Snooker World Championship titles this year after a surprise elimination at the hands of Stuart Bingham at the Crucible
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Ronnie O'Sullivan tells referee to 'chill' after claiming official 'has it in' for him
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Ronnie O'Sullivan crashed out of the World Snooker Championship to Stuart Bingham at the quarter-final stage as the Rocket had a number of run-ins with referee Desislava Bozhilova
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Ronnie O'Sullivan OUT of World Snooker Championship after ref row in quarter-final defeat
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Ronnie O'Sullivan's quest for an eighth World Snooker Championship crown came to an end as he was beaten by Stuart Bingham in the quarter-finals at the Crucible Theatre
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Ronnie O'Sullivan hailed for "greatest sportsmanship ever seen" during Crucible clash
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Ronnie O’Sullivan took on Stuart Bingham in their World Snooker Championship clash at the Crucible on Wednesday and earned praise from one of his rivals in commentary
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Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals strict diet that has 'energised him' at World Snooker Championship
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Ronnie O'Sullivan is chasing a record eighth title at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield - and he hopes a new diet will provide a point of difference at the Crucible
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Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals hidden move he hopes will lead to World Snooker Championship glory
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Ronnie O'Sullivan wrapped up a 13-7 win over Ryan Day to reach the quarter-finals of this year's World Snooker Championship, and the 48-year-old believes he's been 'energised' by his decision to fast intermittently
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BBC snooker pundit calls out Barry Hearn as "smelly" Crucible debate rolls on
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The Crucible theatre in Sheffield has received its fair share of criticism during the latest Snooker World Championships with even supremo Barry Hearn offering his view
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Ken Doherty warns snooker would be selling its soul by moving World Championship
Ken Doherty
Doherty appeared on Irish Radio and sent a warning to snooker decision-makers.
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Snooker icon Jimmy White launches impassioned Crucible defence in plea to Barry Hearn
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Talk is ramping up about the World Snooker Championship potentially leaving the Crucible but Jimmy White is among those calling for bosses to remain in Sheffield
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Ronnie O'Sullivan hints he'd consider joining LIV-style breakaway tour in 'undervalued' claim
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Ronnie O’Sullivan has regularly praised Saudi Arabia for how accommodating they have been of snooker and could back calls for a breakaway league following criticism of the World Championships
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Ronnie O'Sullivan goes against Barry Hearn with message to stars over LIV-style breakaway
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World No.1 Ronnie O’Sullivan is signed to a multi-million pound three-year deal, directly with Saudi Arabia, to play World Snooker Tour events in the country and defended himself against criticism
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Ronaldo's girlfriend breaks silence after his tears at Euro 2024 in Germany
Cristiano Ronaldo burst into tears last night when he missed a penalty for Portugal, who were playing against Slovenia in the Euros in Germany in the last-16 clash
RTE pundits slam 'utterly embarrassing' Cristiano Ronaldo after breaking down in tears during Euro 2024 clash
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The Portugal forward missed a penalty in extra time during their Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia.
Ireland defender Shane Duffy receives driving ban and fine after pleading guilty to drink driving
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Norwich and Ireland defender Shane Duffy crashed his Range Rover in May, days before his club’s Championship promotion play-off.
Conor McGregor puts a mammoth bet on Argentina after losing huge sum on Cristiano Ronaldo
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Galway amateur Liam Nolan books Open ticket after brilliant qualifying performance
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GAA club rallies to raise tens of thousands for player seriously injured in taxi crash in the US
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Richard Bland shares what LIV Golf has done to his quality of play since joining
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Canadian tourist dies in hospital after fighting for life for nine days following Dublin assault
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Neno Dolmajian sadly passed away on Tuesday afternoon from injuries sustained following an assault in Dublin city centre nine days ago
Ireland weather: 'Siberia Beast' storm heading for Ireland in expert's brutal prediction
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A meteorologist has issued a warning about a major storm heading for Ireland, as Met Eireann issues an update ahead of the week
Warning for Irish tourists heading to European hotspots as temperatures to hit 40C as holiday season kicks off
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New weather maps show that the heatwave will take hold on Thursday in certain parts of Spain, with some areas of the country expected to reach over 40C
Leinster House usher 'suspended' following social media posts
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Sources say that the usher attended a meeting in Leinster House on Monday evening
The Open Championship
Galway amateur Liam Nolan books Open ticket after brilliant qualifying performance
Nolan booked the dream ticket thanks to rounds of 69 and 70 at Dundonald Links in Scotland to finish on five-under-par
Bloodstained woman found naked after fatally stabbing 76-year-old told garda 'I killed my mother'
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Moire Bergin (47), with an address at Seville Place in Dublin 1 has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of her elderly mother Mary Bergin in her home at First Avenue, Seville Place in Dublin 1 on April 13, 2022
Gavin James at Trinity College Dublin: Tickets, stage times, setlist, weather and transport info
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Singer-songwriter Gavin James is set to perform at Trinity College Dublin this Wednesday and we have all the info you need ahead of the gig
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris decision explained by F1 legend and Austrian GP steward
Formula One
Max Verstappen was handed a 10 second time penalty for his collision with Lando Norris at the Austrian GP, with the Red Bull star deemed to have caused the crash
GAA club rallies to raise tens of thousands for player seriously injured in taxi crash in the US
Meath
Shane Campbell, 22, from Kells, Co Meath, was a passenger in a taxi when the accident occurred on June 5 and remains in hospital in Cook County in the United States, where he faces a long road to recovery