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Headlines from BBC Sport, Sky Sports, The Guardian, SnookerHQ and the Express. Updated 16 Oct, 17:45 UK time.

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What Cue Does Barry Hawkins Use?
The Hawk has quietly won five ranking titles and reached a world final, but his cue has stayed out of the spotlight.…
What Cue Does Stuart Bingham Use?
The 2015 world champion changed his cue after the 2017 World Championship, and his name is linked with two cue makers, though…
What Cue Does Jimmy White Use?
The Whirlwind’s cue is linked to John Parris, and it famously survived the 2017 fire that destroyed most of his belongings, because…
What Cue Does Steve Davis Use?
When Steve Davis’s cue snapped mid-tournament in 1987, cue maker John Parris saved it with an extraordinary repair rather than replacing it.
What Cue Does Stephen Hendry Use?
The most successful player of the modern era won everything with a £40 machine-made cue, until airline baggage handlers broke it in…
What Cue Does Jack Lisowski Use?
Jack Lisowski is a rare top player who has openly switched cues, and his cue history is a useful lesson in what…

10 Snooker Practice Drills for Club Players
Ten drills that turn table time into real improvement, with a simple way to track your progress.
Snooker Safety Play Explained: When and How to Play Safe
Frames are won by the player who takes the right chances. Learn when to play safe and the safety shots every player…
How to Build a Break in Snooker (with Practice Routines)
Break-building is less about spectacular pots and more about simple position. These principles and routines will help you go from 20s to…

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