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John Higgins

John Higgins

  1. Indoor title for Heffernan
    Independent.ie logo Independent.ie 1 day ago

    After 12 tournaments around Europe, the top 24 in the PTC Order of Merit have qualified for Galway.Ireland fought off stiff competition from cities in Thailand,

  2. General Sport: Welsh Open: Wizard John Higgins hopes to conjure up historic hat-trick in Newport
    The Daily Record logo The Daily Record 5 days ago

    Open: Wizard John Higgins hopes to conjure up historic hat-trick in Newport Feb 8 2012 By Neil Goulding john higgins Image 1 SCOTS snooker star John Higgins hopes to make history this month by landing his third successive Welsh Open crown. No player has...

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    Shaun Murphy of England plays a shot against John Higgins of Scotland during the semi-final match in the BGC Masters snooker tournament at Alexandra Palace in north London on January 21, 2012.

    Shaun Murphy of England plays a shot against John Higgins of Scotland during the semi-final match in the BGC Masters snooker tournament at Alexandra Palace in north London on January 21, 2012. View Photo »

  4. The workers are very annoyed
    – John Higgins SOURCE: Bakery and Snacks 4 weeks ago
  5. Bullied girl 'thought of suicide'
    BBC News logo BBC News 6 days ago
    Pupils at St Ignatius School in Ossett

    "I was thinking of ways I could do it, where I could do it, who'd miss me if I'm gone." Natalie set up her Facebook profile after suffering bullying at school. Continue reading the main story Children are meeting people online and they've no idea who...

  6. Snooker: Ronnie O’Sullivan back on song with impressive victory in Berlin
    The Scotsman logo The Scotsman 1 week ago

    O’Sullivan, who reached this final despite a bout of glandular fever, looked in good touch as he won the opening frame, his break of 111 a taster of the fine fare to come in this best-of-17 contest. However, Maguire, who whitewashed Shaun Murphy and...

  7. Ronnie O'Sullivan wins German Masters by beating Stephen Maguire
    Daily Mail - UK logo Daily Mail - UK 1 week ago
    Champ: Ronnie O'Sullivan won to bag his first ranking title since 2009

    O'Sullivan, who reached this final despite a bout of glandular fever, looked in good touch as he cantered to the opening frame, his break of 111 a taster of the superb fare to come in this best-of-17 contest. However, Maguire - who whitewashed Shaun...

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    John Higgins of Scotland (L) and Shaun Murphy of England shake hands during the semi-final match in the BGC Masters snooker tournament at Alexandra Palace in north London on January 21, 2012.

    John Higgins of Scotland (L) and Shaun Murphy of England shake hands during the semi-final match in the BGC Masters snooker tournament at Alexandra Palace in north London on January 21, 2012. View Photo »

  9. Euro zone banks tend to have significant dollar-denominated assets
    – John Higgins SOURCE: Globe and Mail 2 months ago
  10. John Higgins 109 vs Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2009 UK Championship
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 6 months ago
  11. O'Sullivan rules in Germany
    Sky Sports logo Sky Sports 1 week ago

    O'Sullivan, who reached this final despite a bout of glandular fever, looked in fine touch as he cantered to the opening frame, his break of 111 a taster of the superb fare to come in this best-of-17 contest. However, Maguire - who whitewashed Shaun...

  12. ROCKET FLIES AGAIN IN GERMANY
    Sporting Life logo Sporting Life 1 week ago

    O'Sullivan, who reached this final despite a bout of glandular fever, looked in good touch as he cantered to the opening frame, his break of 111 a taster of the superb fare to come in this best-of-17 contest. However, Maguire - who whitewashed Shaun...

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About John Higgins

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John Higgins MBE (born May 18, 1975, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire) is a Scottish professional snooker player. His World Championship victory in 2007 was his second world title, having also won in 1998. His achievements also include being the first teenager to win three ranking events in a season (1994/95), making 147s in successive matches (the... Full Article

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  1. John Higgins of Scotland (L) and Shaun Murphy of England shake hands during the semi-final match in the BGC Masters snooker tournament at Alexandra Palace in north London on January 21, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    John Higgins of Scotland (L) and Shaun Murphy of England shake hands during the semi-final match in the BGC Masters snooker tournament at Alexandra Palace in north London on January 21, 2012.

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  2. LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Shaun Murphy of England chalks his cue during his Semi Final match with John Higgins of Scotland during day 7 of The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 21, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Shaun Murphy of England chalks his cue during his Semi Final match with John Higgins of Scotland during day 7 of The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 21, 2012 in London, England.

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  3. LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Referee, Jan Verhaas of the Netherlands watches Graeme Dott of Scotland in action during his Quater Final match with John Higgins of Scotland during day five of The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 19, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Referee, Jan Verhaas of the Netherlands watches Graeme Dott of Scotland in action during his Quater Final match with John Higgins of Scotland during day five of The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 19, 2012 in London, England.

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  4. LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: John Higgins of Scotland walks out to play his Quater Final match with Graeme Dott of Scotland during day five of The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 19, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: John Higgins of Scotland walks out to play his Quater Final match with Graeme Dott of Scotland during day five of The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 19, 2012 in London, England.

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  5. LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: John Higgins of Scotland in action during his Quater Final match with Graeme Dott of Scotland during day five of The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 19, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: John Higgins of Scotland in action during his Quater Final match with Graeme Dott of Scotland during day five of The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 19, 2012 in London, England.

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  6. LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: John Higgins in action during his match with Matthew Stevens during day three of the The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 17, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: John Higgins in action during his match with Matthew Stevens during day three of the The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 17, 2012 in London, England.

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  7. West Virginia coach Bob Huggins disagrees with referee John Higgins, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall defeated West Virginia 67-48. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    West Virginia coach Bob Huggins disagrees with referee John Higgins, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall defeated West Virginia 67-48.

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  8. MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 22: John Higgins and his wife Denise Higgins attend the awards ceremony for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2011 at Media City UK on December 22, 2011 in Manchester, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 22: John Higgins and his wife Denise Higgins attend the awards ceremony for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2011 at Media City UK on December 22, 2011 in Manchester, England.

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  9. LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Shaun Murphy of England looks to play a shot during his Semi Final match with John Higgins of Scotland during day 7 of The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 21, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Shaun Murphy of England looks to play a shot during his Semi Final match with John Higgins of Scotland during day 7 of The Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 21, 2012 in London, England.

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  10. Iowa coach Fran McCaffery, right, is ejected from the NCAA college basketball game by official John Higgins during the second half against Northern Iowa, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Northern Iowa won 80-60. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Iowa coach Fran McCaffery, right, is ejected from the NCAA college basketball game by official John Higgins during the second half against Northern Iowa, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Northern Iowa won 80-60.

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  11. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 02: John Higgins of Scotland breaks down in tears after beating Judd Trump of England to win the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on May 2, 2011 in Sheffield, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 02: John Higgins of Scotland breaks down in tears after beating Judd Trump of England to win the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on May 2, 2011 in Sheffield, England.

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  12. John Higgins of Scotland kisses his mother Josephine after winning the final of the World Championship Snooker tournament against Judd Trump of Britain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on May 2, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    John Higgins of Scotland kisses his mother Josephine after winning the final of the World Championship Snooker tournament against Judd Trump of Britain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on May 2, 2011.

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  13. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 02: John Higgins of Scotland poses with the trophy after beating Judd Trump of England to win the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on May 2, 2011 in Sheffield, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 02: John Higgins of Scotland poses with the trophy after beating Judd Trump of England to win the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on May 2, 2011 in Sheffield, England.

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  14. John Higgins of Scotland starts to cry after winning the final of the World Championship Snooker tournament against Judd Trump of Britain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on May 2, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    John Higgins of Scotland starts to cry after winning the final of the World Championship Snooker tournament against Judd Trump of Britain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on May 2, 2011.

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  15. John Higgins of Scotland poses with his family after winning the final of the World Championship Snooker tournament against Judd Trump of Britain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on May 2, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    John Higgins of Scotland poses with his family after winning the final of the World Championship Snooker tournament against Judd Trump of Britain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on May 2, 2011.

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  16. John Higgins of Scotland holds the trophy aloft after winning the final of the World Championship Snooker tournament against Judd Trump of Britain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on May 2, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    John Higgins of Scotland holds the trophy aloft after winning the final of the World Championship Snooker tournament against Judd Trump of Britain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on May 2, 2011.

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  17. John Higgins of Scotland reacts during the final of the World Championship Snooker tournament against Judd Trump of Britain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on May 2, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    John Higgins of Scotland reacts during the final of the World Championship Snooker tournament against Judd Trump of Britain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on May 2, 2011.

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  18. John Higgins of Scotland looks on during the World Championship Snooker tournament final against Judd Trump of Britain, at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, on May 2, 2011. English qualifier Judd Trump led three-time champion John Higgins 10-7 after the first day of the world... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    John Higgins of Scotland looks on during the World Championship Snooker tournament final against Judd Trump of Britain, at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, on May 2, 2011. English qualifier Judd Trump led three-time champion John Higgins 10-7 after the first day of the world...

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  19. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 01: John Higgins of Scotland in action against Judd Trump of England in the final of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on May 1, 2011 in Sheffield, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 01: John Higgins of Scotland in action against Judd Trump of England in the final of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on May 1, 2011 in Sheffield, England.

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  20. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 01: John Higgins of Scotland and Judd Trump of England pose for a picture ahead of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship Final at the Crucible Theatre on May 1, 2011 in Sheffield, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 01: John Higgins of Scotland and Judd Trump of England pose for a picture ahead of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship Final at the Crucible Theatre on May 1, 2011 in Sheffield, England.

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  21. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: John Higgins of Scotland speaks with TV after beating Mark Williams of Wales in the semi final of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on April 30, 2011 in Sheffield, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: John Higgins of Scotland speaks with TV after beating Mark Williams of Wales in the semi final of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on April 30, 2011 in Sheffield, England.

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  22. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: John Higgins of Scotland in action against Mark Williams of Wales in the semi final of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on April 30, 2011 in Sheffield, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: John Higgins of Scotland in action against Mark Williams of Wales in the semi final of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on April 30, 2011 in Sheffield, England.

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  23. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Mark Williams of Wales eyes a shot as John Higgins of Scotland looks on during their semi-final match in the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on April 30, 2011 in Sheffield, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Mark Williams of Wales eyes a shot as John Higgins of Scotland looks on during their semi-final match in the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on April 30, 2011 in Sheffield, England.

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  24. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: John Higgins of Scotland plays a shot during his semi-final match against Mark Williams of Wales during day thirteen of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on April 28, 2011 in Sheffield, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: John Higgins of Scotland plays a shot during his semi-final match against Mark Williams of Wales during day thirteen of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on April 28, 2011 in Sheffield, England.

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  25. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: John Higgins of Scotland plays a shot in his quater-final match against Ronnie O'Sullivan of England during day twelve of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on April 27, 2011 in Sheffield, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: John Higgins of Scotland plays a shot in his quater-final match against Ronnie O'Sullivan of England during day twelve of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on April 27, 2011 in Sheffield, England.

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John Higgins of Scotland (L) and Shaun Murphy of England shake hands during the semi-final match in the BGC Masters snooker tournament at Alexandra Palace in north London on January 21, 2012.

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  1. The workers are very annoyed
    – John Higgins SOURCE: Bakery and Snacks 4 weeks ago
  2. Euro zone banks tend to have significant dollar-denominated assets
    – John Higgins SOURCE: Globe and Mail 2 months ago
  3. A lot of the younger kids are having problems paying their expenses
    – John Higgins SOURCE: ESPN STAR Sports 2 months ago
  4. They've certainly got a point
    – John Higgins SOURCE: ESPN STAR Sports 2 months ago
  5. They seem set to focus on long-term governance and sanctions to prevent this situation from arising again instead of giving troubled governments immediate relief
    – John Higgins SOURCE: The Washington Post 2 months ago
  6. Germany is caught between a rock and a hard place – if she rides to the rescue of her neighbours, she will undermine her own credit standing
    – John Higgins SOURCE: Globe and Mail 2 months ago
  7. The cost to run our school last year was $1,327,000, and we’ve been told we run lean
    – John Higgins SOURCE: National Catholic Register 2 months ago
  8. I don't think I moved more than a couple of miles in two and a half hours ... I reached the Brodheadsville exit at about 11 a.m. and got off there.
    – John Higgins SOURCE: Pocono Record 2 months ago
  9. Investors are increasingly concerned that policymakers will not be able to contain the crisis and perhaps even keep the euro-zone together at all
    – John Higgins SOURCE: MSNBC 2 months ago
  10. With the accelerating growth in the cloud and PaaS markets, it's an exciting time to be joining AppFog ... AppFog's approach of delivering the best user experience and most comprehensive platform possible makes them standout in the industry and I look forward to working with the team to ensure we contin...
    – John Higgins SOURCE: Freshnews.com 2 months ago
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