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Shaun Murphy will not be happy with this and I can’t blame him. Locked at 8-8 in a tight and tense World Championship match and the light on the other table (where play has stopped) comes on when he’s on the shot. #Snooker

Shaun Murphy will not be happy with this and I can’t blame him. Locked at 8-8 in a tight and tense World Championship match and the light on the other table (where play has stopped) comes on when he’s on the shot. #Snooker

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‘I bet you went mad tonight.’ ‘Nah, I was pretty low key really. One more big game to play. It’s important not to peak too early.’

‘I bet you went mad tonight.’ ‘Nah, I was pretty low key really. One more big game to play. It’s important not to peak too early.’

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Mark Allen misses this black to reach the world snooker final. Allen's semi-final against Wu Yize goes to a deciding frame. Ludicrous sporting event. *Pictures from the BBC

Mark Allen misses this black to reach the world snooker final. Allen's semi-final against Wu Yize goes to a deciding frame. Ludicrous sporting event. *Pictures from the BBC

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This is the Judd Trump response to Shaun Murphy playing on with five snookers needed. This is sport, remember. Not It’s a Royal Knockout. Pictures from the BBC #Snooker

This is the Judd Trump response to Shaun Murphy playing on with five snookers needed. This is sport, remember. Not It’s a Royal Knockout. Pictures from the BBC #Snooker

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I think John Higgins might actually be the perfect player for this presentation. Ludicrous scenes. #Snooker

I think John Higgins might actually be the perfect player for this presentation. Ludicrous scenes. #Snooker

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I’m not even going to pretend it’s all going to be ok. The world is crumbling around us. The human condition is bleak and painful. This is a vale of tears. But… but… we still have Hazel Irvine saying hello to us and welcoming us to a week of great snooker.

I’m not even going to pretend it’s all going to be ok. The world is crumbling around us. The human condition is bleak and painful. This is a vale of tears. But… but… we still have Hazel Irvine saying hello to us and welcoming us to a week of great snooker.

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Unless you’re in the middle of a life altering crisis, stop what you’re doing. Stop your work. Stop your play. Stop Christmas. Stop everything and watch this snooker shot from Luca Brecel. The laughter and noises from the commentator make this even better. #Snooker

Unless you’re in the middle of a life altering crisis, stop what you’re doing. Stop your work. Stop your play. Stop Christmas. Stop everything and watch this snooker shot from Luca Brecel. The laughter and noises from the commentator make this even better. #Snooker

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‘Yeah but he talks a lot of rubbish Shaun. He reckons he’s had a nine darter as well.’ Selby on Murphy. I’ve known this lot to be so funny. They’ve taken a vow of comedy. #Snooker

‘Yeah but he talks a lot of rubbish Shaun. He reckons he’s had a nine darter as well.’ Selby on Murphy. I’ve known this lot to be so funny. They’ve taken a vow of comedy. #Snooker

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I’m sorry I’m a bit late with this but good comedy is good comedy at any time of the day. Great ‘I’ve arrived without my cue’ banter from Neil Robertson OAM here on Eurosport. #MastersSnooker

I’m sorry I’m a bit late with this but good comedy is good comedy at any time of the day. Great ‘I’ve arrived without my cue’ banter from Neil Robertson OAM here on Eurosport. #MastersSnooker

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The pockets are bang on the money at this World Championship for me. Players & pundits have often been critical of them for being too generous in recent times - Neil Robertson told me they were an ‘absolute joke’ at some events in China - but these look proper. Pictures from BBC

The pockets are bang on the money at this World Championship for me. Players & pundits have often been critical of them for being too generous in recent times - Neil Robertson told me they were an ‘absolute joke’ at some events in China - but these look proper. Pictures from BBC

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I’m in the office tonight, and I thank you for continuing to be my eyes and ears for the Shoot Out as it continues. Here, one fan shouts out ‘Egg Fried Rice’ after a shot from Wu Yize. Sorry, pretty much half my life has been a riotous rowdy party. But this isn’t on really.

I’m in the office tonight, and I thank you for continuing to be my eyes and ears for the Shoot Out as it continues. Here, one fan shouts out ‘Egg Fried Rice’ after a shot from Wu Yize. Sorry, pretty much half my life has been a riotous rowdy party. But this isn’t on really.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan is asked on Eurosport what he makes of Shaun Murphy bringing three cues to the Northern Ireland Open. Cheeky rascal. Look at that face. #Snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan is asked on Eurosport what he makes of Shaun Murphy bringing three cues to the Northern Ireland Open. Cheeky rascal. Look at that face. #Snooker

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Thank you for your comments on the Shoot Out crowd. Some say it’s not really different to usual, but plenty think it’s too much this time. A few of you gave me examples of fans crossing the line, including ‘there’s only one Gregg Wallace’ here with Elliot Slessor at the table.

Thank you for your comments on the Shoot Out crowd. Some say it’s not really different to usual, but plenty think it’s too much this time. A few of you gave me examples of fans crossing the line, including ‘there’s only one Gregg Wallace’ here with Elliot Slessor at the table.

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‘I should be teaching this afternoon. Year 11. Textiles.’ This is your proper sport right here. Katherine Rednall misses an afternoon of teaching and instead wins the world matchplay title at Potters. #Bowls

‘I should be teaching this afternoon. Year 11. Textiles.’ This is your proper sport right here. Katherine Rednall misses an afternoon of teaching and instead wins the world matchplay title at Potters. #Bowls

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‘I’m only 21’ Even all those decades ago, Stephen Hendry could come up with a killer line. Absurdly premature delivery of the famous red book from Aspel here.

‘I’m only 21’ Even all those decades ago, Stephen Hendry could come up with a killer line. Absurdly premature delivery of the famous red book from Aspel here.

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This has just happened at the Crucible. #Snooker

This has just happened at the Crucible. #Snooker

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Tadej Pogacar crashes at the Tour de France. *Pictures from TNT Sports*

Tadej Pogacar crashes at the Tour de France. Pictures from TNT Sports

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I can’t watch snowboard cross without thinking of this amazing Winter Olympics moment. ‘This is a lap of honour… OHHH… drama, Jacobellis is down… FRIEDEN… FRIEDEN !’ This was 20 years ago. Thankfully, Lindsey Jacobellis did eventually win Olympic gold, at Beijing 2022.

I can’t watch snowboard cross without thinking of this amazing Winter Olympics moment. ‘This is a lap of honour… OHHH… drama, Jacobellis is down… FRIEDEN… FRIEDEN !’ This was 20 years ago. Thankfully, Lindsey Jacobellis did eventually win Olympic gold, at Beijing 2022.

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Ludicrous scenes. Bryson DeChambeau is running at a hundred miles an hour around Pinehurst, giving every fan present a chance to touch the US Open trophy. This is why major championship golf is one of the few things I love as much now as when I was a boy. Pure folklore.

Ludicrous scenes. Bryson DeChambeau is running at a hundred miles an hour around Pinehurst, giving every fan present a chance to touch the US Open trophy. This is why major championship golf is one of the few things I love as much now as when I was a boy. Pure folklore.

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Superb city Bilbao, but it was slightly farcical here in the early hours of this morning. I don’t think I realised how many fans really were without beds. Nothing open at all. Fans couldn’t even get water. Organisers are lucky the mood didn’t turn. It could easily have done.

Superb city Bilbao, but it was slightly farcical here in the early hours of this morning. I don’t think I realised how many fans really were without beds. Nothing open at all. Fans couldn’t even get water. Organisers are lucky the mood didn’t turn. It could easily have done.

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Robert Paxton wins the men's world bowls title with the most dramatic of final deliveries against Paul Foster. Great drama from the BBC…

Robert Paxton wins the men's world bowls title with the most dramatic of final deliveries against Paul Foster. Great drama from the BBC…

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Wow, here’s Neil Kinnock on George Galloway after hearing Galloway lost his Rochdale seat to Labour. #GeneralElection2024

Wow, here’s Neil Kinnock on George Galloway after hearing Galloway lost his Rochdale seat to Labour. #GeneralElection2024

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Understated goodbye from one of the great broadcasters. Some emotion too from Steve Rider at the end, and well there might be. Half a century on the screen, guiding the nation through so many sporting moments that we’ll never forget. Pictures from ITV

Understated goodbye from one of the great broadcasters. Some emotion too from Steve Rider at the end, and well there might be. Half a century on the screen, guiding the nation through so many sporting moments that we’ll never forget. Pictures from ITV

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I think snooker people the world over will know what I mean when I say I was gutted to be asked to go on BBC News this afternoon. I hope I did a tiny bit of justice to one of snooker's most beloved characters, the irreplaceable John Virgo.

I think snooker people the world over will know what I mean when I say I was gutted to be asked to go on BBC News this afternoon. I hope I did a tiny bit of justice to one of snooker's most beloved characters, the irreplaceable John Virgo.

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Talk about putting things in perspective. The remarkable John Hunt commentating on the climax of the Cheltenham Gold Cup and victory for Inothewayurthinkin on BBC Radio.

Talk about putting things in perspective. The remarkable John Hunt commentating on the climax of the Cheltenham Gold Cup and victory for Inothewayurthinkin on BBC Radio.

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Jimmy White, ladies and gentlemen. Jimmy White. Pictures from TNT Sports

Jimmy White, ladies and gentlemen. Jimmy White. Pictures from TNT Sports

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Matthew Selt shouts in pure frustration as Artemijs Zizins flukes match ball in a German Masters qualifier. Snooker is a tough business and I’m just sitting in the arm chair. But Selt needs to be better than this. He turns 40 in March and he’s playing an 18-year-old. #Snooker

Matthew Selt shouts in pure frustration as Artemijs Zizins flukes match ball in a German Masters qualifier. Snooker is a tough business and I’m just sitting in the arm chair. But Selt needs to be better than this. He turns 40 in March and he’s playing an 18-year-old. #Snooker

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John Virgo acknowledges the change of main camera angle on the BBC Masters coverage and tells viewers ‘there was a little bit of a problem’ with how it was before. #MastersSnooker

John Virgo acknowledges the change of main camera angle on the BBC Masters coverage and tells viewers ‘there was a little bit of a problem’ with how it was before. #MastersSnooker

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Ken Doherty asks WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson on the BBC whether Zhao Xintong will keep his ranking points for next season. Ferguson: ‘He retains his ranking points as the player is deemed a professional player and joins the professional tour by retaining that top 64 position.’

Ken Doherty asks WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson on the BBC whether Zhao Xintong will keep his ranking points for next season. Ferguson: ‘He retains his ranking points as the player is deemed a professional player and joins the professional tour by retaining that top 64 position.’

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When they get shows about the working class right, it’s often a triumph. That’s how it was with Early Doors. Yes they bickered with each other and teased each other. They sometimes fell out. But deep down there was warmth and heart and goodness. There was solace. #EarlyDoors

When they get shows about the working class right, it’s often a triumph. That’s how it was with Early Doors. Yes they bickered with each other and teased each other. They sometimes fell out. But deep down there was warmth and heart and goodness. There was solace. #EarlyDoors

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There’s something about racing commentators that stays with you. For generations, Peter Bromley was the voice of racing on BBC Radio. For two decades it’s been John Hunt and for me he’s one of the great voices. Here is his brilliant calling of today’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

There’s something about racing commentators that stays with you. For generations, Peter Bromley was the voice of racing on BBC Radio. For two decades it’s been John Hunt and for me he’s one of the great voices. Here is his brilliant calling of today’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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The Match of the Day titles has its own special Gary Lineker branding as the former football superstar turns TV presenter fronts the iconic BBC show for the final time. Pictures from BBC One #MOTD #Lineker

The Match of the Day titles has its own special Gary Lineker branding as the former football superstar turns TV presenter fronts the iconic BBC show for the final time. Pictures from BBC One #MOTD #Lineker

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Goodbye to Eurosport in the UK. God I spent some happy days, months and years watching sport on that service. I first remember seeing it at an uncle’s house during Italia 90 - Italy v USA as I recall. Wonderfully quirky channels that never lost their endearing warmth. #Eurosport

Goodbye to Eurosport in the UK. God I spent some happy days, months and years watching sport on that service. I first remember seeing it at an uncle’s house during Italia 90 - Italy v USA as I recall. Wonderfully quirky channels that never lost their endearing warmth. #Eurosport

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This just popped up on my computer. When we talk about Crucible moments that perhaps should be more talked about, what about this? Tony Knowles two balls from victory and a place in the 1983 world final. Misses the pink. Cliff Thorburn recovers to win 16-15. #Snooker

This just popped up on my computer. When we talk about Crucible moments that perhaps should be more talked about, what about this? Tony Knowles two balls from victory and a place in the 1983 world final. Misses the pink. Cliff Thorburn recovers to win 16-15. #Snooker

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Polished start for the BBC, with a new company now producing their snooker coverage. Plenty of people praising the titles. I must admit, I wasn’t expecting it to look quite this retro.

Polished start for the BBC, with a new company now producing their snooker coverage. Plenty of people praising the titles. I must admit, I wasn’t expecting it to look quite this retro.

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