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Man City chief executive future “in doubt” - 29th January 2010

Garry Cook’s position as chief executive of Manchester City is being “seriously considered” by the Premier League club’s Abu Dhabi owners, according to UK press reports.

KNOWLES ELECTED TO WPBSA BOARD - 14th December 2004

Tony Knowles has been elected to the board of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) after snooker's Annual General Meeting in Preston yesterday.

GOVERNING BODIES UNITE - 13th December 2004

The International Billiards & Snooker Federation (IBSF), World Snooker and the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) have agreed a new cooperative policy for the promotion and development of cue sports at all levels.

WPBSA to appeal court ruling - 16th December 2003

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association will appeal against the High Court action that could threaten its future.

WPBA pots retail deal - 17th November 2003

The Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) has signed a merchandise deal.

WSE's legal threat to WPBSA - 8th August 2003

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) is set for a messy legal battle after World Snooker Enterprises hit back over allegations it was ditched as the sport's commercial partner because of failure to meet 'contractual obligations'.

Snooker screws back on WSE - 7th August 2003

The latest twist in snooker's chequered commercial history has seen the sport's governing body ditch its commercial arm - World Snooker Enterprises - claiming it has failed to hit 'specific performance targets'.

Virus hits Asian snooker event - 3rd April 2003

The Asian Snooker Championship is the latest event to be cancelled as a result of the growing spread of the deadly SARS virus in the region.

Games headquarters stays put - 4th March 2003

The central rights-holding organisation for the Commonwealth Games has dismissed claims it could move its headquarters out of London and into Australia.

WSE finally clears up - 18th October 2002

World Snooker Enterprises (WSE) has finally won the lengthy battle to manage the commercial rights to professional snooker.