Former world champion Doherty announces retirement

BBC commentator quits sport with immediate effect after making admission

A former world champion has confirmed his retirement from professional snooker after more than three decades in the sport

BBC commentator announces retirement effective immediately in emotional update

Ken Doherty, who is a regular commentator for the BBC, has called time on his professional snooker career

Snooker legend Ken Doherty retires as he admits defeat over final goal

Former world champion Ken Doherty has retired from professional snooker at 56 years old, accepting that his final goal in the game is out of reach.

Ken Doherty retires from snooker's main tour

Doherty's ambition had been to play at the World Snooker Championship one more time but he now believes that is not possible. He will continue to play on the senior circuit.

Former world champion Doherty announces retirement

Former world snooker champion Ken Doherty has announced his retirement from the sport's main tour.

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The 'darling of Dublin' was the best in the world in 1997 but has finally admitted defeat and called time on his legendary snooker career