John Virgo obituary: Snooker, Big Break and BBC commentary – the Salford sage leaves his stage
That was the biggest title of his career, though Virgo was seen by some to have squandered a big chance…
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Hugh Morris obituary: Cricketer and former ECB chief leaves stellar legacy
Despite his standing in the game, Morris was a friendly and unassuming presence around Glamorgan’s home ground in Cardiff, always…
John Robertson obituary: Nottingham Forest great was ‘the Picasso of football’
Robertson had played for Scotland at schoolboy and youth level before joining Forest as a teenager in 1970. He had…
Robin Smith obituary: ‘The Judge’ was a fearless hero for England
Having learned to bat on hard, bouncy tracks in South Africa, a quirk of the calendar meant Smith was 36…
Obituary: James Watson
Getty Images In February 1953, two men walked into a pub in Cambridge and announced they had found “the secret…
Dickie Bird obituary: Without playing for England, son of Barnsley became one of cricket’s most famous figures
An image of Bird remaining in the middle, sitting on the covers and surrounded by spectators, not only foreshadowed some…
Ricky Hatton dead: Obituary of Manchester’s former world champion boxer
If there were any early concerns about Hatton’s ability to reach the top, it was a weakness around his eyes.…
Obituary: Norman Tebbit
Getty Images Norman Tebbit, who has died at the age of 94, was at the heart of Margaret Thatcher’s political…
’16 & Pregnant’ Star Whitney Purvis Left Comment on Victim’s Obituary
’16 & Pregnant’ Star Whitney Purvis Left Heartfelt Message on Victim’s Obituary Published July 7, 2025 9:59 AM PDT “16…
Diogo Jota obituary: Liverpool forward was natural goalscorer
He had a lengthy spell on the sidelines last season after picking up a rib injury against Chelsea early in…