Oh man this is sad. The goat commentator. Won’t be the same without him.Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79
Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79.
Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the UK Championship and reaching the semi-finals of the World Championship in 1979.
He is perhaps best known for his post-playing career, presenting popular snooker TV show Big Break alongside comedian Jim Davidson from 1991 to 2002.
Following his retirement from playing in 1994, Virgo became a BBC commentator.
His last commentary for the BBC came 17 days ago when Kyren Wilson beat John Higgins in the Masters final.
John Virgo dies aged 79
John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and was a popular BBC commentator for decades, has died.www.bbc.com
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Xiao 'sorry' for beating idol O'Sullivan in Hong Kong
Xiao Guodong feels "sorry" for his idol Ronnie O'Sullivan after beating the seven-time world champion 5-3 in the second round of the World Grand Prix.
O'Sullivan, who was searching for a record-extending 42nd ranking title, is the latest big name to suffer an early exit in Hong Kong, with defending champion Neil Robertson and world number one Judd Trump among those to fall in the first round.
Guodong, who beat 2024 world champion Kyren Wilson on Tuesday, produced a tournament-leading 144-break in the opening frame before winning the second.
O'Sullivan fought back to level the match and the pair exchanged frames before Xiao built breaks of 58 and 66 to advance to the quarter-finals.
"It's hard to say something. I'm happy I win the round and also, he is my idol. I want him going to the final, win the championship, and I want him doing well," Xiao told the World Snooker Tour.
"But it's sport. When I play anyone, I don't want to lose. I feel sorry for Ronnie but we are still very good friends."
Xiao will face Pang Junxu, who beat Si Jiahui 5-3, in the last eight.
Barry Hawkins, the 2017 champion, was also defeated in the second round, losing 5-3 to Zhang Anda.
Although Hawkins levelled at 3-3 after being 3-1 down, Zhang responded with breaks of 82 and 97 to complete the win.
Source: BBC
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