Tributes after Australia's Kyle Anderson dies aged 33 Australian Kyle Anderson has died at the age of 33, the Professional Darts Corporation has confirmed. Darts • 24 Aug 21
Mark Allen follows Crucible win with Hearn tribute Mark Allen may have proved one of Barry Hearn's most vociferous critics but he paid a rich tribute to the outgoing World Snooker Tour chairman … Snooker • 20 Apr 21
Barry Hearn to quit snooker and darts chairman roles Barry Hearn has announced he is to step down as chairman of World Snooker and the Professional Darts Corporation. Snooker • 20 Apr 21
Crucible welcome for fans at 'greatest show on earth' Spectators returned to sport on Saturday morning as Ronnie O'Sullivan started the defence of his World Championship crown at the Crucible. Snooker • 17 Apr 21
World Snooker grants White new invitational tour card Jimmy White has been given an invitational card for the next two seasons on the World Snooker Tour. Snooker • 11 Apr 21
Barry Hearn tests positive for Covid-19 Barry Hearn, the sports promoter who is chairman of Matchroom, the World Snooker Tour and the Professional Darts Corporation, has tested positive for coronavirus. Barry Hearn • 04 Oct 20
Eric's idle years proved perfect preparation for pros Eric Donovan was pushing 34 when he landed the Irish title; now a year on, the Kildare native is back on the fast track, eyeing … Boxing • 02 Jul 20
Barry Hearn on mend after minor heart attack Professional Darts Corporation and World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn has undergone surgery after suffering a minor heart attack over the weekend. Darts • 08 Apr 20
Hearn defends taking snooker to Saudi Arabia World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn has rejected criticism of the decision to stage a tournament in Saudi Arabia for the first time next year. Snooker • 09 Jan 20
Premier League Contenders likely to stay, says Hearn Premier League darts is set to keep its 'Contenders' for 2020, according to PDC chairman Barry Hearn. Darts • 28 Dec 19
Judd Trump: Ronnie is living on a different planet Ronnie O'Sullivan is "living on a different planet" as he talks of launching a breakaway snooker tour, according to Judd Trump. Snooker • 03 Dec 18
Darts: The Next Generation A look at the work going on at grass routes to produce a new breed of darts champions. Darts • 18 Oct 18
Indian Open postponed due to devastating floods Snooker's Indian Open has been postponed following flooding in the south of the country which has claimed hundreds of lives. Snooker • 21 Aug 18
O'Sullivan vows to focus on conquering world Ronnie O'Sullivan has attempted to shift the focus from the controversy surrounding him at the Betfred World Championship. Snooker • 19 Apr 17
Hearn denies 'unfounded, inaccurate' Rocket comments World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn has denied Ronnie O'Sullivan's claims of bullying and intimidation, insisting comments from the five-times world champion are "unfounded" and "inaccurate". Snooker • 17 Apr 17
Hearn tells 'embarrassing' O'Sullivan to grow up Ronnie O'Sullivan has been told to "grow up" by World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn as he prepares to head to the Crucible. Snooker • 10 Apr 17
Hearn warns stars against having 'a Ronnie moment' Snooker chief Barry Hearn has warned players they risk losing their "get out of jail card" next season in the wake of Ronnie O'Sullivan avoiding … Snooker • 20 Apr 16
Belfast to host Irish Open snooker in 2016 Snooker’s biggest stars will play for a £1 million bonus bounty in the Irish Open in Belfast next year. Snooker • 29 Apr 15
Doherty calls for Evans to get wild card for 2016 Ken Doherty has called on World Snooker to give 10-time women’s champion Reanne Evans a wild card entry to every event next year. Snooker • 10 Apr 15
Hendry and Davis given unique pass Stephen Hendry is set to come out of retirement and Steve Davis has received a career lifeline after World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn handed the … Snooker • 23 Apr 14
O'Sullivan rewinds fixing comments World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has backtracked on his claim that match-fixing could be rife in snooker. Snooker • 19 Sep 13
Hearn: Ronnie has retired more times than Sinatra Barry Hearn is unmoved by Ronnie O'Sullivan's latest threat to quit snooker - insisting the four-time world champion can walk away whenever he likes. Snooker • 03 May 13
Hearn unmoved by failing stars Barry Hearn has warned some of snooker's biggest names that blaming "burnout" for their failure at the Betfair World Championship was out of order. Snooker • 29 Apr 13
Hearn would facilitate 'Rocket' return World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn believes Ronnie O'Sullivan could still defend his World Championship title at the Crucible next year. Snooker • 05 Dec 12