Barry Hearn

Michael Stewart was a recent winner on the PGA EuroPro Tour in the Eagle Orchid Scottish Masters at Leven. Picture: Matt Lynch

Why loss of PGA EuroPro Tour after 20 years could curb careers

Willie Thorne competing in the Masters at Wembley Conference Centre in 1986. Photo by Trevor Jones/Getty Images

Tributes paid to snooker great Willie Thorne who has died aged 66

Willie Thorne competing at the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in 1988.

Willie Thorne: Former snooker star dies at age of 66

Peter Wright seals it with a kiss after winning his first PDC World Championship title on an emotional night for the Scot at Alexandra Palace. Picture: Getty.

Peter Wright avenges 2014 final defeat to land world darts crown for first time

Ronnie O'Sullivan has floated the idea of breakaway. Picture: Tim Goode/PA Wire

Hearn hits out at '˜cranky' O'Sullivan plan

Darts legend Eric Bristow has died at the age of 60. Picture: PA

Obituary: Eric Bristow '˜The Crafty Cockney', five-time world darts champion

Eric Bristwo. Picture: David Jones/PA Wire.

Former darts world champion Eric Bristow dies at 60

Anthony Joshua celebrates after his 11th-round victory over Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday. Picture: Rex/Shutterstock.

Anthony Joshua can be Tiger Woods of the ring says Barry Hearn

Barry Hearn speaking at the Scottish FA convention in 2014. Picture: SNS

Barry Hearn: Scots football can't focus solely on Old Firm

Snooker great Steve Davis has announced his retirement at the age of 58. Picture: PA

Snooker great Steve Davis retires from sport aged 58

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Tour event returns to Haggs Castle after 30-year gap

Barry Hearn gave Scottish football a wake up call - but then we all went back to sleep. Picture: SNS

Scottish football learned nothing from Barry Hearn

Stuart Bringham with the world trophy on Monday night. Picture: PA

The jibe that spurred Bingham to snooker crown

Steve Davis is game for the tabloid photographer's stunt the morning after his first World Championship win

Interview: Interesting twist on boring Steve Davis

PGA chief executive Sandy Jones. Picture: Getty

PGA chief: ‘Unofficial’ Tours are road to nowhere

Scottish Justice secretary Michael Matheson. Picture: HeMedia

Scottish football alcohol call dismissed

Hearts owner Ann Budge and head coach Robbie Neilson. Picture: Greg Macvean

Robbie Neilson: No need for hostile Tynecastle

Celtic fans in Dublin in 2011 were able to enjoy a drink in the ground. Picture: SNS

Scottish football alcohol ban ‘set to be lifted’

Ronny Deila has been impressed by the atmosphere and style of play he has seen in Scotland. Picture: SNS

Deila talks up Scottish game after Hearn remarks

Barry Hearn made the comments at the 2014 Scottish FA Convention. Picture: SNS

Hearn stuns SFA with attack on Scottish football

Judd Trump contemplates a tricky shot during his 108 firstround win over qualifier Tom Ford. Picture: Getty

Snooker: Hendry and Davis set for Crucible return

Joe Calzaghe described his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as amazing. Picture: Getty

Boxing Hall of Fame: Calzaghe and De La Hoya in

Ronnie OSullivan: Retraction. Picture: PA

Ronnie O’Sullivan tries to clear up match-fix tweet

World Snooker will demand an explanation from Ronnie OSullivan, who claims Stephen Lee, right, is not alone in fixing. Picture: Getty

Snooker fixing: O’Sullivan ordered to ‘name names’

Stephen Lee. Picture: PA

Snooker: Stephen Lee match-fixing case begins

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Cancer-battling Ali Carter humbled by support

Ronnie OSullivan celebrates after his victory over Barry Hawkins at The Crucible last night. Picture: Getty

Ronnie O’Sullivan wins fifth snooker world title

Despite his lengthy absence from the game Ronnie O'Sullivan was able to build a lead over the talented Judd Trump last night. Picture: Getty

Barry Hearn still has hold on Ronnie O’Sullivan

Ronnie OSullivan: Turn off. Picture: Getty

Snooker: BBC pulls plug to show Frank Spencer repeat

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Ronnie O’Sullivan not snooker’s saviour, says Hearn

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Football news: West Ham | Southampton | Hull City

Ronnie O’Sullivan returns to table fit and focused

West Ham to get Olympic Stadium as home ground

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Hearn rates O’Sullivan’s hopes as slim

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Hill hoping O’Sullivan will return to the table

Snooker: Williams feels fury of crowd after Crucible Twitter tirade

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‘Idiot’ Allen may face ban, says Hearn

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Snooker: Ronnie O’Sullivan v Peter Ebdon in Crucible opener

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Out-of-practice Higgins fears early exit

The Rumour Mill: Monday’s news and gossip

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Mark Allen bounces back to set up final showdown with Judd Trump

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Hearn will speak with lawyers over Allen attack
World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn has said he will seek legal advice following Mark Allen’s comments about his running of the sport.

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Snooker: Hearn ready to respond after Allen accuses him of ruining snooker

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Allen takes a swipe at Hearns after UK win

Higgins joins attack on PTC events

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No ‘frame fix’ charges for Maguire and Burnett

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No 'frame fix' charges for Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett

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Amir Khan sets sights on belt unification and foreign shores after chaotic win

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Glasgow success puts Crucible in spotlight

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I'm happy to quit, says Ronnie O'Sullivan

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Ronnie O'Sullivan claims 147 row made him consider his future in snooker

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Barry Hearn vows clampdown on snooker corruption

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Ronnie O'Sullivan only completes 147 after referee's 'guilt trip'

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Tragic figure 'Hurricane Higgins' remained an inspiration

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Players back Hearn to take over snooker

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Barry Hearn takeover bid could face snooker

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