John Higgins was visibly emotional and struggled to hold back tears on the BBC as he opened up about his father-in-law's heart attack following his winning start to snooker's World Championship.

Tearful four-time world champion John Higgins overcame immense emotions to beat Joe O'Connor 10-7 at the Crucible. The 49-year-old was out of sorts in losing the morning session 5-4 but returned ...

This year's Snooker World Championship has proven an emotional one for John Higgins and the four-time champion was reduced to tears once more on television on Easter Monday night. Higgins overcame ...

Scottish snooker legend John Higgins is one of the few pros who has consistently earned the respect of Ronnie O'Sullivan over the years. While 'The Rocket' isn't known for vocalising strong ...

John Higgins is one of snooker's most popular characters, having carved out a place for himself among the sport's legends since turning professional in 1992. Higgins has won a total of 31 ranking ...

Resurgent John Higgins has been on a mission to prove his doubters wrong since Mark Allen commented on his "sad" struggles on the table. Allen said as much after defeating 'The Wizard of Wishaw ...

John Higgins has cemented himself as one of snooker's icons in the time since turning professional in 1992. With a total of 31 ranking titles to his name, he sits behind only Ronnie O'Sullivan and ...

John Higgins was holding back tears after an epic battle with Mark Williams at the Crucible, but not because of the nerve-shredding defeat. The Scot lost 13-12 to his old rival, missing a ...

John Higgins' might not have the stamina to win a fifth world title, according to a former snooker star. The Wizard of Wishaw, who turns 50 later this year, couldn't hide emotions after his first ...

Once Mark Williams, Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins drop off the tour, it'll be a bit easier for him." Trump himself has often stressed he takes the same approach to every tournament.

MARK Williams has become the oldest Snooker World Championship semi-finalist for 40 years after winning a Crucible classic against John Higgins. This battle between two members of the Class of 92 ...