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John Virgo remembered as ‘great mate’ who ‘transcended the sport’ of snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan, John Parrott and Sir Stephen Fry led tributes to Virgo following his death aged 79.

The Independent UK

John Virgo: The legendary commentator who ushered in snooker’s golden age

John Virgo passed away at the age of 79 in Spain after an illustrious career as a snooker player and commentator

The Independent UK

Apprentice candidate claims Lord Sugar's jokes are pre-written

Lord Sugar has previously said his jokes on BBC show are ‘spur of the moment’

Evening Standard

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Listen to John Virgo’s final BBC commentary as snooker great dies aged 79

Snooker great John Virgo delivered his final BBC commentary at this year's Masters final before his death aged 79.

The Independent UK

‘Do not travel’ alert lifted by UK’s biggest train franchise

Train operators Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express urged passengers not to travel on Wednesday morning.

Evening Standard

‘What a character’: Jim Davidson leads tributes after death of snooker icon John Virgo

Virgo, a legend in snooker circles for his playing career, commentary career and co-hosting hit snooker game show Big Break alongside Davidson, has died at the age of 79

The Independent UK

The Traitors stars Judy and Roxy Wilson back proposed rule changes to fostering

Judy said the ‘best thing’ she ever did was adopt Roxy.

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Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79

Virgo was one of the best snooker players in the world during his pomp before becoming a household name by co-presenting ‘Big Break’ and delivering iconic lines of snooker commentary

The Independent UK

John Virgo dead at 79: BBC's voice of snooker dies at home in Spain as tributes pour in

Snooker stars Mark Selby and Neil Robertson lead tributes to John Virgo

Evening Standard

John Virgo, former snooker player and broadcaster, dies aged 79

Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker Tour has announced

The Guardian - UK

Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79

He was an established part of the BBC’s snooker coverage as a commentator.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers session whitewash as Zhao Xintong lights up Crucible

A string of eye-opening mistakes was pounced upon in style by the amateur

Evening Standard

Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers session whitewash as Zhao Xintong lights up Crucible

Zhao moved 12-4 up with a string of frame-winning breaks including two centuries while O’Sullivan scored just 100 total points in the eight frames.

The Independent UK

Celtic star knows not to write off Saints' chances of great escape

Anthony Ralston knows not to write off St Johnstone's chances of a great escape.

The National (Scotland)

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Mary Earps and the benefits of actually having a personality

In today’s Football Daily: a good day for England’s characterful keeper

Daily Mirror

Ronnie O'Sullivan's opponent slammed after "embarrassing" revenge shot two years in the making

Robbie O'Sullivan and Hossein Vafaei had exchanged words in the build up to their World Championship showdown at the Crucible and the 'Prince of Persia's' premeditated break in the second frame saw their match off to an explosive start

Daily Mirror

Jimmy White in X-rated rant not realising he was on air at World Snooker Championship

Jimmy White has been commentating for Eurosport during the 2022 World Snooker Championship, but producers were left red faced after 'The Whirlwind' swore live on air

Manchester Evening News

Snooker icon John Virgo wants to revive Big Break - and bring back Jim Davidson

BBC classic show Big Break attracted 13.9million viewers in its peak, rivalling iconic ITV series Blind Date in the ratings – and now John Virgo wants to bring it back

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Daily Mirror

BBC to axe snooker commentary stalwarts John Virgo and Dennis Taylor next year

Veteran BBC snooker commentators John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are reportedly set to be dropped by the broadcaster next year

ABC News

Pigeon ruffles feathers at World Snooker championships in Sheffield

The World Snooker Championship welcomes an extraordinary guest as a pigeon swoops down, walks across the table and then leaves via the players' exit.

The Independent UK

Pigeon stops World Snooker Championship match after landing on table at the Crucible

The match between Mark Selby and Yan Bingtao was briefly halted

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