John Higgins

Andrew Higginson from Widnes, a former welsh open finalist has won his first ever professional title by beating current world champion John Higgins 4-1 in the Players Tour Championship Event 5 (PTC5) at the World Snooker Academy, Sheffield.

A few days ago at the Pink Ribbon tournament at the South West Snooker Academy I got the chance to interview the four-times and current world champion, UK Champion and Welsh Open champion, the Wizard of Wishaw; John Higgins! He gives his opinions on Scottish snooker, the best way to improve your game and much more.

World Snooker hosted it's inaugural awards ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel, London today in support of the killing cancer charity. Many awards were given out on the night but the big one; the World Snooker player of the year went to the UK, Welsh and World Champion; John Higgins!

John Higgins came from 10-7 behind to beat Judd Trump 18-15 in the final of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship 2011 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. This is John's fourth world title and his third ranking title of the season.

Barry Hearn has warned players that they risk life bans if caught gambling on this year's World Championships. Last year's event was marred by claims that former champion John Higgins had agreed to lose frames for cash. He was cleared but served a disrepute ban.

Here is the collection of videos and photos from the Wyldecrest Parks Welsh Open 2011. Highlights include Stephen Hendry's magical 147, the players entering for the quarter finals and John Higgins winning his third Welsh Open title!

Wizard of Wishaw John Higgins has successfully defended his Welsh Open title at the Newport Centre, Newport. By beating Stephen Maguire 9-6 in a high class, all Scottish final. He dedicated the victory to his father.

The results from tonights semi-final matches of the Wyldecrest Parks Welsh Open 2011. Defending champion John Higgins faced Ali Carter in a repeat of last year's final and Mark Selby was up against Stephen Maguire.

It's the end of the year and the end of professional competition for a few weeks until the Masters in January, so it's time to give out some awards to some players that have achieved the most on the baize over the last 12 months. Who will win the coveted Maximum Snooker Player of the Year title?

It's the final day of action at the 12BET.com UK Championship in Telford and it has come down to the final match which went all the way to the final frame and brown ball. The winner was the resurgent John Higgins who beat Mark Williams in what was one of the best matches I have ever seen.