Snooker

¤ Jimmy White has changed his name by deed poll - to Jimmy Brown. He also plans to ditch his usual black tuxedo for a brown outfit during the Masters tournament which starts on Sunday. The change of name is down to HP Sauce, which has become the...

¤ Jimmy White has changed his name by deed poll - to Jimmy Brown. He also plans to ditch his usual black tuxedo for a brown outfit during the Masters tournament which starts on Sunday. The change of name is down to HP Sauce, which has become the official sponsor of the brown ball for the Masters and other snooker events. White said: "The HP sponsorship really puts the fun back into snooker. With a bit of luck, Jimmy Brown will be engraved on the Masters trophy."

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