2 w. ago Controversial snooker ace removed from role immediately as Mark Allen left unhappy

Matthew Selt has been removed from his position as vice-chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association with immediate effect - and Mark Allen isn't happy

Politics

2 w. ago Welsh snooker star won £147,000 at World Snooker Championship without qualifying for event

Jackson Page failed to make it past Joe O'Connor in the qualifiers for the World Snooker Championship last month, but he still walked away with more than semi-finalist Ronnie O'Sullivan

Economics

3 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan left Barry Hearn seething in protest over £10k

Ronnie O'Sullivan has long been at odds with the snooker authorities over several issues, but perhaps none more controversial than his decision to turn down a 147 break prize

Economics

3 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan left Barry Hearn furious with 'unacceptable' protest over £10k

As Ronnie O'Sullivan continues his quest for a record-breaking eighth world snooker championship, fans are reminded of his fallout with the sport's supremo, Barry Hearn

Economics

4 w. ago Impressive Chris Wakelin dumps maximum man Mark Allen out of World Championship

The Northern Irishman gave himself a chance of a second maximum during his eventual 13-6 defeat.

Politics

4 w. ago Mark Allen hits 147 then loses as Barry Hearn warns Crucible ‘not fit for purpose’

Allen makes history but loses 13-6 to Chris WakelinHearn: ‘We love the Crucible but it has to love us’Mark Allen wrote his name into Crucible history with a maximum 147 break at the World Snooker Championship – but fell to a 13-6 defeat in his second-round match against Chris Wakelin.Resuming 6-2 behind, Allen endured a nightmare first half of the morning session, losing all four frames to fall 10-2 down and at risk of going out with a session to spare. Wakelin hit breaks of 119, 71 and 75 as his opponent failed to pot a ball for three frames, immediately heading to the practice table at the interval. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Kyren Wilson had to give up huge sum of money after hitting World Snooker Championship 147

Mark Allen became the first player since 2023 to make a stunning 147 at the World Snooker Championship on Friday, two years after two players achieved the remarkable feat in the same tournament

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4 w. ago World Snooker Championship star was forced to give up half of prize money after 147

Kyren Wilson became only the 13th player in history to make a 147 break at the Crucible in 2023, but was left gutted when Mark Selby repeated the feat in the final

Politics

4 w. ago Mark Allen on verge of World Championship exit despite firing 147 at Crucible

Allen made 147 in the 13th frame but trails Chris Wakelin 12-4.

Sport

4 w. ago Mark Allen bags lucky snooker fan £25,000 with 'unbelievable' 147 break at the Crucible

No.8 seed Mark Allen made the 15th maximum 147-break in World Championship history in his match against Chris Wakelin - and his effort banked a lucky spectator a prize

Economics

4 w. ago Mark Allen makes history at World Snooker Championship as Stephen Hendry hails 'unbelievable' feat

It was a moment to cherish for The Pistol after a nightmare second round clash in Sheffield

Politics

4 w. ago Mark Allen hits Crucible 147 as Barry Hearn warns venue ‘not fit for purpose’

Allen makes history but trails Chris Wakelin 10-3Hearn: ‘We love the Crucible but it has to love us’Mark Allen has made a maximum 147 break at the World Snooker Championship, writing his name into Crucible history – but still faces an uphill battle to avoid elimination in his second-round match with Chris Wakelin.Resuming 6-2 behind, Allen endured a nightmare first half of the morning session, losing all four frames to fall 10-2 down, at risk of losing with a session to spare. Wakelin hit breaks of 119, 71 and 75 as Northern Ireland’s Allen failed to pot a ball for three frames, immediately heading to the practice table at the interval. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Mark Allen celebrates 147 at World Championship but trails against Chris Wakelin

Allen targeted a long black and rode his luck on the yellow to wrap up his first 147 at the famous venue.

Politics

4 w. ago Mark Allen hits 'unbelievable' 147 at World Snooker Championships

Mark Allen hit a maximum 147 break in the Snooker World Championship against Chris Wakelin to land a £40,000 bonus and one lucky fan £25,000

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