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John Higgins Rallies from 9-4 Down to Beat O'Sullivan
SportsApr 27

John Higgins Rallies from 9-4 Down to Beat O'Sullivan

Four-time champion John Higgins pulled off one of snooker's greatest comebacks at the World Championship, recovering from a five-frame deficit to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a thrilling final-frame finish. The dramatic victory at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre sends Higgins to the quarter-finals and proves that champions never quit.

BBC Sport2 min read
Two 50-Year-Olds Deliver Snooker's Greatest Comeback
SportsApr 27

Two 50-Year-Olds Deliver Snooker's Greatest Comeback

John Higgins fought back from a five-frame deficit to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in what fans are calling one of the greatest matches in World Championship history. Both players, at 50 years old, received a standing ovation for proving age is just a number when it comes to excellence.

BBC Sport2 min read
Teen Beats Snooker Legend in His 2,000th Career Match
SportsMar 17

Teen Beats Snooker Legend in His 2,000th Career Match

A 19-year-old snooker player just defeated four-time world champion John Higgins in a stunning upset that marks a generational changing of the guard. Even better? The veteran showed true sportsmanship in the milestone match.

BBC Sport2 min read
Kyren Wilson Wins First Masters Snooker Title at 33
SportsJan 19

Kyren Wilson Wins First Masters Snooker Title at 33

Kyren Wilson claimed his first Masters trophy after defeating four-time champion John Higgins in a thrilling final. The 33-year-old's long-awaited breakthrough at snooker's prestigious invitational tournament marks a career-defining moment.

BBC Sport2 min read
50-Year-Old Snooker Star Stages Epic Comeback at Masters
SportsJan 18

50-Year-Old Snooker Star Stages Epic Comeback at Masters

John Higgins, 50, stunned world number one Judd Trump by rallying from a 5-3 deficit to win 6-5 and reach his first Masters final in five years. The Scottish legend becomes the oldest player ever to reach a Triple Crown final, proving age is just a number in professional snooker.

BBC Sport2 min read