John Higgins
Born: February 11, 1996 (age 27)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Nationality: 
Scottish
ScottishPosition: Defender
Sports Mole has 91 articles about John Higgins. Articles 1 to 40:
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 30-21
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 30 to 21.
Dec 31, 07:35
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 40-31
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 40 to 31.
Dec 31, 07:30
Ronnie O'Sullivan outlasts Luca Brecel to win Shanghai Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan marks his first appearance of the 2023-24 season by recording an 11-9 victory over Luca Brecel in the Shanghai Masters final.
Sep 17, 16:40
Luca Brecel stuns Ronnie O'Sullivan to reach World Championship semi-finals
Belgium's Luca Brecel remarkably reels off seven straight frames to record a 13-10 victory over seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Championship quarter-finals.
Apr 26, 16:36
Ronnie O'Sullivan builds lead over Luca Brecel in World Championship quarter-finals
Ronnie O'Sullivan is closing in on a place in another World Championship semi-final after building a 10-6 lead over Luca Brecel.
Apr 25, 22:24
John Higgins blitzes Kyren Wilson to reach World Snooker Championship quarter-finals
Four-time winner John Higgins reaches the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals with a 13-2 victory over Kyren Wilson.
Apr 23, 22:20
Ronnie O'Sullivan to begin world title defence versus Pang Junxu
Ronnie O'Sullivan will begin his bid for an eighth world title with a first-round tie against China's Pang Junxu.
Apr 13, 09:38
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers whitewash defeat in Welsh Open quarter-finals
China's Tian Pengfei causes one of the biggest surprises of the 2022-23 season by whitewashing Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Welsh Open quarter-finals.
Feb 17, 18:24
Ronnie O'Sullivan breezes through to Masters quarter-finals
Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan breezes through to the Masters quarter-finals with a 6-1 victory over Luca Brecel.
Jan 9, 15:41
Yan Bingtao suspended from World Snooker Tour
Former Masters champion Yan Bingtao is suspended from the World Snooker Tour after allegations of match-fixing.
Dec 12, 14:59
Ronnie O'Sullivan to face Judd Trump in World Snooker Championship final
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump will meet in the World Snooker Championship final after coming through their respective semi-final ties on Saturday.
Apr 30, 20:42
John Higgins sets up Ronnie O'Sullivan tie with battling win
John Higgins wins a final-frame decider with Jack Lisowski to reach the World Snooker Championship semi-finals at the Crucible.
Apr 27, 23:21
Ronnie O'Sullivan seals place in World Snooker Championship semi-finals
Six-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan books his place in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals with a comfortable win over Stephen Maguire.
Apr 27, 11:02
Neil Robertson out of World Snooker Championship despite 147 break
2010 champion Neil Robertson hits a 147 break at the World Snooker Championship, but loses his second-round encounter to Jack Lisowski.
Apr 25, 22:37
Neil Robertson edges out Ronnie O'Sullivan in Masters quarter-finals
Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is out of the Masters at the quarter-finals stage after succumbing to Neil Robertson.
Jan 13, 16:36
A closer look at Mark Selby's rise to the summit
Mark Selby won his fourth world title with victory over Shaun Murphy at the Crucible.
May 4, 14:45
A closer look at the multiple winners of the snooker World Championship
Mark Selby beat Shaun Murphy 18-15 in the Crucible final.
May 3, 22:41
Mark Williams plays down World Championship title chances
The 46-year-old Welshman made short work of old foe John Higgins on Saturday night, booking his place in the last eight with half a session to spare.
Apr 24, 22:45
Mark Williams fumes at attempts to ban his break-off technique
The Welshman nudges the cue-ball into the back of the reds off the bottom cushion.
Apr 21, 22:33
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'Winning the World Championship is anti-climactic'
Ronnie O'Sullivan is more excited by Sheffield's running routes and his new shop at Meadowhall.
Apr 16, 17:40
A closer look at the impending battle between Neil Robertson and O'Sullivan
The Australian has managed just one semi-final appearance in Sheffield since winning his first world title in 2010.
Apr 12, 12:24
Five players to watch at the 2021 World Championships
Ronnie O'Sullivan held his sixth crown aloft in front of a socially distanced crowd last August.
Apr 12, 12:22
John Higgins beats Ronnie O'Sullivan to win Players' Championship title
John Higgins wrapped up his win with a 127 clearance to black in the final frame.
Feb 28, 21:30
Ronnie O'Sullivan to meet John Higgins in Players Championship final
With O'Sullivan already progressing into a record-equalling 57th ranking event final, John Higgins joined him with a comfortable 6-1 win over Wilson.
Feb 27, 23:50
Ronnie O'Sullivan advances to record-equalling 57th ranking event final
The world champion recovered from 3-0 down to beat Barry Hawkins 6-4 and reach the final of the Players Championship.
Feb 26, 23:11
Five things you may not know about Welsh Open winner Jordan Brown
The Northern Irishman's victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan has earned him a place in this week's Players Championship.
Feb 22, 12:42
Jason Ferguson backs Yan Bingtao to become a national hero
WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson says Yan has the necessary 'staying-power' to be a contender for more trophies.
Jan 18, 17:44
Five of Yan Bingtao's potential successors as China's dominance takes shape
No fewer than 19 Chinese players currently inhabit the world's top 100.
Jan 18, 17:42
John Higgins to face Yan Bingtao in Masters final
The 20-year-old Chinese player has his sights set on a maiden major title after beating the defending champion in the last four in Milton Keynes.
Jan 17, 00:00
Snooker roundup: Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes Ding Junhui at Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan looked to be heading out of the tournament when he trailed 5-3.
Jan 13, 23:38
Mark Selby and John Higgins advance to second round at Milton Keynes
John Higgins also wins on opening day at Milton Keynes.
Nov 23, 22:14
Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump to win first title on English soil
The 28-year-old defeated the world number one 3-1 in the Championship League final.
Oct 30, 23:22
Judd Trump books spot in English Open final
Judd Trump saw off John Higgins in his semi-final while Neil Robertson edged past Mark Selby.
Oct 17, 22:53
World Championship: Five memorable moments from 2020 tournament
John Higgins claimed the first maximum of his Crucible career.
Aug 16, 20:51
Veterans Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Williams to meet again in quarter-finals
Ronnie O'Sullivan insisted the next generation of players are "not that good" after Sunday's win.
Aug 10, 11:25
Judd Trump edges past Yan Bingtao as he chases history
No first-time Crucible champion has defended their title.
Aug 7, 23:33
John Higgins dumped out of World Championship by Kurt Maflin
John Higgins has been runner-up in each of the last three years.
Aug 6, 22:50
A look at the previous Crucible maximums after John Higgins joins list
The Scot became the seventh man to make a maximum in Sheffield.
Aug 6, 14:40
John Higgins vows to put "heart and soul" into quest for fifth world title
The Scot begins his campaign against fellow veteran Matthew Stevens on Saturday.
Jul 31, 23:09
Five contenders to win the World Snooker Championship
Judd Trump, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Neil Robertson, Mark Allen and John Higgins are among the favourites at the Crucible.
Jul 30, 16:30
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