Snooker: Higgins to make return in Germany
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Former world champion John Higgins is set to launch his comeback at the Euro Players Tour Championship in Germany next month.
The Scot will take on Joe Jogia on 11 November in his first match since a surprise defeat to Steve Davis in round two at the Crucible in April.
Higgins, 35, was cleared of match-fixing but hit with a six-month ban and a fine of £75,000 in September for breaching rules around betting. The News of the World alleged he had agreed to throw frames in matches which he believed were set to be arranged for later in the year. The punishment was backdated to the start of Higgins' suspension at the start of May, meaning he can compete again from early next month.
Higgins, who won world titles in 1998, 2007 and 2009, has lost his No 1 status during the ban and is now third in the world rankings, behind Neil Robertson and Ali Carter.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments