It was with no huge surprise on Wednesday morning that I woke up to see the news that Discovery and Sky had come to an agreement over their 12-channel dispute.
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PRIDE AND £40,000 AT STAKE FOR PALS PERRY AND HAWKINS
We’ve all played our best mate for a few quid – but perhaps not for the £40,000 that will be at stake when Barry Hawkins takes on Joe Perry on Saturday night in a Masters semi-final.
Read MoreWILLIAMS: SELBY PROVING HE WOULD SHINE IN ANY ERA
Mark Selby is challenging a prevailing wisdom that crops up more than any other single viewpoint about the relative standard of today’s game, according to Mark Williams.
Read MoreCOULD LIANG ADVICE BACKFIRE ON THE ROCKET?
Ronnie O’Sullivan starts the defence of his Masters crown hoping some advice to opponent Liang Wenbo does not backfire on him on Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreMURPHY 'KICKS' CLAIMS CHALLENGED BY FERGUSON
Shaun Murphy has suggested that snooker’s governing bodies may be skimping when it comes to trying to eliminate kicks and bad bounces, and improving playing conditions.
Read MoreMARK KING: MY HUGE DEBT TO GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS
If there was an award for sporting acceptance speech of the year, then the trophy would already be handed over to Mark King.
Read MoreHEARN: RONNIE CAR BOOT JIBE MAKES MY JOB HARDER
World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn believes that Ronnie O’Sullivan may be pressing the self-destruct button with his 'car boot' comment
Read MoreA 'SPECIAL' FOURTH RANKING TITLE FOR CARTER
There had been wins at the invitational General Cup and also the Paul Hunter Classic for Ali Carter since treatment for cancer, but Sunday’s World Open success was at a different level.
Read MoreMURPHY'S 'CHUBBY' DEAL LOOKS TO BE A GAME-CHANGER
It may not have made too many big headlines, but Inside Snooker was interested to see the link-up between Shaun Murphy and the ISM global sports management company.
Read MoreWILLIAMS BATTLES WITH 'DELHI BELLY' IN INDIA
The importance of staying well as a professional, especially on long trips overseas to the Far East and elsewhere, was once again highlighted in Hyderabad this week.
Read MoreSNOOKER FAN WILLETT READY TO GO AGAIN AT SAWGRASS
Danny Willett will not be resting on his Masters laurels as he returns to action this week – as he told Inside Snooker at the Crucible last month.
Read MoreMcMANUS: KIDS MUST REALISE - NO SUBSTITUTE FOR GRAFT
Alan McManus has admitted to concerns over participation levels among youngsters, and also dedication levels among even those that do play.
Read MoreMcMANUS ENJOYING CRUCIBLE INDIAN SUMMER
Alan McManus is carrying a flag for not only Scotland at the Betfred World Championship, but also snooker’s elder statesmen.
Read MoreSTEVE DAVIS OBE - AN APPRECIATION
When it came, it was an emotional occasion for all concerned and the tributes were fitting and so fully deserved as Steve Davis finally called time on a glittering 38-year career.
Read MoreMANN FOR ALL SEASONS HITS THE CRUCIBLE
Mitchell Mann has made it to the Crucible, a debut that will make up for seeing some early football dreams of playingat Wembley dashed.
Read MoreARTIST DANIELA IS ALWAYS IN THE FRAME
Always fancied a portrait of your favourite player, or something for the club walls beyond a bog-standard photo? Then salvation may be at hand in the form of Austrian artist Daniela Reich.
Read MoreO'SULLIVAN CRUSHES RIVAL ROBERTSON IN CARDIFF
Ronnie O’Sullivan rattled off a magnificent seven frames in a row to claim a record-equalling fourth BetVictor Welsh Open title on Sunday night.
Read MoreO'SULLIVAN v ROBERTSON - A WELSH OPEN FINAL TO SAVOUR
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Neil Robertson have provided the BetVictor Welsh Open with a final to savour on Sunday – and the showpiece many neutrals wanted to see.
Read MoreCRITICISED O'SULLIVAN SHOWS OFF HIS PUBLICITY POWER
So is it possible to pull all this into one piece? Let’s have a go, because yet again Ronnie O’Sullivan has propelled snooker way, way beyond its own traditional interest base.
Read MoreGOULD: 'I WAS PLAYING JUST WORRYING ABOUT BILLS'
Martin Gould used to be potless – but has finally got the breaks that make worrying about paying bills a thing of the past.
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