snooker

• It's why we refer to a cricketer scoring a century after hitting 100 runs, or a snooker player reaching a century break.So, how many legionaries did a Roman centurion command in his century?Not 100.Apparently, a century came to comprise just 80 soldiers.Six centuries made a cohort (480 legionaries +six centurions), and there were ten cohorts in each legion.
• The building is presently classified as a snooker hall but is being used as a mosque, which would continue if the new plans went ahead. —  The Asian News - RSS feed
• Golf, snooker, changes in the captaincy of the Leinster rugby team (!) - they're all covered. —  Irish Blogs
• The City of Sheffield has a long term affinity with the sport of snooker, the Academy facility represents a firm commitment from Yorkshire Forward to showcase the region's ability to host such world class events.
• Further encouragement for disabled and ladies snooker will be undertaken by inviting some events to be held at the Academy.

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