Alex Higgins
On This Day: Snooker great Alex Higgins dies aged 61
The 'Hurricane' thrilled fans and brought a new audience to snooker with his rapid play.
Jul 24, 08:34
Five snooker greats who followed Joe Davis as the player to beat
Davis won the first 15 consecutive World Championships from 1927 to 1946.
Apr 15, 09:06
Alex Higgins birthday: A look at the Hurricane's greatest breaks
From dramatic match-winners against Jimmy White and Steve Davis to a tournament win over Stephen Hendry, the Hurricane at his best.
Mar 18, 08:51
Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins rocketed snooker into popular TV age
Alex Higgins would have celebrated his 71st birthday on Wednesday.
Mar 18, 08:46
Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole singles out three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight this weekend.
May 1, 12:49
Son of snooker legend Alex Higgins jailed for robbery
The son of snooker great Alex Higgins is sentenced to 18 months in prison for robbing a newsagents last January.
Nov 14, 12:13
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'Snooker needs more characters'
Ronnie O'Sullivan believes that snooker is currently short of characters that make the game more entertaining to the sport's casual fans.
May 8, 02:59
