‘I just want to be pampered’: Ronnie O’Sullivan says he is open to offers
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World No 1 ups the ante amid rumours of a rival tourO’Sullivan cruises into last 16 and Higgins also throughRonnie O’Sullivan declared ­himself open to offers amid rumours of a rival snooker tour and warned he would walk away from the sport if he believed his talent was being undervalued.Leading players, including O’Sullivan, are understood to have been approached by Far East backers about the prospect of establishing a breakaway circuit from as early as next season. Continue reading

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