John Higgins made a winning return following a six-month ban from snooker today as he claimed a 4-2 success against Joe Jogia at the European Players Tour Championship in Hamm, Germany.

World number four John Higgins is set to return from his six-month ban tomorrow when he competes in the Euro Players Tour Championship in Hamm, Germany.

Jimmy White faces an uphill battle to qualify for the final stages of the Royal London Grand Prix after losing his first two group matches in Prestatyn.

Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan returns to action today in his continued bid to win the Grand Prix in Preston for the second year running.

Ken Doherty will face Andy Hicks in the third round of the British Open after his 5-1 victory over Quinten Hann last night.

Stephen Hendry began his new snooker campaign with a fortuitous win in Preston tonight.