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Allen crashes out of World Open as Brown advances

World number three Mark Allen crashed out of the World Open at the first stage following a 5-3 loss to Welshman Daniel Wells.

Snooker • 18 Mar 24

Mark Allen exits at the semi-final stage

Mark Allen exits Saudi tournament at semi-final stage

Mark Allen was beaten in the semi-finals of Riyadh Season World Masters this afternoon, going down 4-2 to former world champion Luca Brecel.

Snooker • 06 Mar 24

Ronnie O'Sullivan plays Judd Trump in the semi-finals today

O'Sullivan shines in Riyadh, Allen comes from brink

There was final-frame drama as Mark Allen completed a remarkable come-from-behind victory over Mark Selby in the quarter-finals of the Riyadh Season World Masters.

Snooker • 06 Mar 24

Mark Allen won his 11th world ranking title with a 10-8 victory over Zhang Anda

Allen grinds down Zhang to land Players Championship

Mark Allen won a battle of attrition against Zhang Anda to claim the Players Championship for the second time.

Snooker • 26 Feb 24

Mark Allen is into the final of the Players Championship

Allen sees off Carter for spot in the Players final

Mark Allen booked his place in the final of the Players Championship, seeing off Ali Carter 6-3 in Telford.

Snooker • 23 Feb 24

Ali Carter is through to the Players Championship semi-finals

Carter holds off Trump fightback for semi-final spot

Ali Carter held his nerve to beat top seed Judd Trump 6-4 and book his place in the Players Championship semi-finals in Telford.

Snooker • 21 Feb 24

Allen rattled in three consecutive centuries to go 3-0 up

O'Sullivan into quarters as Allen beats Williams

Ronnie O'Sullivan reeled off five frames in succession to beat Zhou Yuelong 6-2 and reach the quarter-finals of the Players Championship, while Mark Allen made three consecutive centuries in an impressive 6-3 win over Mark Williams.

Snooker • 20 Feb 24

Hill bows out in Wales as Allen reaches quarter-finals

Aaron Hill bowed out of the Welsh Open after losing 4-1 to Fan Zhengyi in Llandudno.

Snooker • 15 Feb 24

Mark Allen is only the tenth player to record 600 career centuries

Allen reaches century landmark in Welsh Open win

Mark Allen racked up his 600th career century as he swept aside China's Ma Hailong 4-0 in the second round of the Welsh Open in Llandudno.

Snooker • 13 Feb 24

Mark Allen beat England's Joe O'Connor to go through

Higgins and Allen set up German Masters showdown

John Higgins will face Mark Allen in a last-16 clash at the German Masters after both players secured third-round wins at the Tempodrom in Berlin.

Snooker • 31 Jan 24

Allen holds his nerve in German Masters

Mark Allen held his nerve to summon a break of 100 in the final frame to squeeze past Thailand's Manasawin Phetmalaikul 5-4 in the German Masters.

Snooker • 30 Jan 24

Mark Allen will now face either Mark Selby or Robert Milkins in the quarter-finals

Allen pips Higgins in final frame to reach last eight

Mark Allen produced a break of 86 in the final-frame decider to oust John Higgins and advance to the quarter-finals of the Masters.

Snooker • 11 Jan 24

Mark Allen claimed his 10th ranking title

Mark Allen becomes first top-16 player to win Shoot Out

Mark Allen became the first player ranked in the world's top 16 to win the BetVictor Shoot Out as he beat China's Cao Yupeng to claim his 10th ranking title.

Snooker • 09 Dec 23

Mark Allen's title defence came to an early end against the man he defeated in last year's final

Dizzy Ding leaves Allen's head spinning in York

Ding Junhui clambered off his sickbed to sink defending champion Mark Allen in a final frame decider in a dramatic opening match of this year's UK Championship in York.

Snooker • 25 Nov 23

Mark Allen dedicated the win to his former coach Joe Shortt who passed away in July

Allen thumps Trump to lift Champion of Champions title

Mark Allen admitted he was delighted to "get one over" on Judd Trump after a commanding 10-3 victory in the Champion of Champions final.

Snooker • 19 Nov 23

Allen overcomes Higgins to reach Champions final

Mark Allen reached the Champion of Champions final after beating John Higgins 6-2.

Snooker • 18 Nov 23

Mark Allen booked his spot in the Champion of Champions semi-final

Allen beats Carter to reach semi-final in Bolton

Mark Allen beats Ali Carter to reach Champion of Champions semi-final

Snooker • 13 Nov 23

Mark Allen has 'unreservedly' withdrawn his comments

Allen apologises for criticism of World Snooker Tour

Mark Allen has apologised for his criticism of the World Snooker Tour after suggesting that the game was in "disarray" and that a player revolt may be necessary to drive change.

Snooker • 25 Oct 23

Judd Trump has won the last two events on the World Snooker Tour

Trump and Allen progress in Belfast

Judd Trump began his quest to win a third ranking on the spin with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Jenson Kendrick this afternoon.

Snooker • 23 Oct 23

Allen and Hill progress at Wuhan Open

Antrim's Mark Allen and Cork's Aaron Hill are through to the last eight of the Wuhan Open.

Snooker • 12 Oct 23

Ronnie O'Sullivan will remain world number one unless Mark Allen wins the tournament

O'Sullivan eases into third round at Wuhan Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan coasted past Mark Davis 5-1 to reach the third round of the Wuhan Open.

Snooker • 10 Oct 23

Mark Selby is through to the final of the World Snooker Championship

Selby leaves it late to overcome Allen at the Crucible

Four-time champion Mark Selby came through a late-night battle with Mark Allen to set up a World Snooker Championship final with Crucible history maker Luca Brecel.

Snooker • 30 Apr 23

Mark Allen rallies to boost World hopes against Selby

Mark Allen won three of the final four frames to stay within one of Mark Selby in their scrappy World Championship semi-final.

Snooker • 29 Apr 23

Ronnie O'Sullivan congratulates Luca Brecel after the Belgian fought back to beat him

Misfiring Rocket beaten by booze-loving Brecel

Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is out of the World Championship after losing 13-10 to Luca Brecel.

Snooker • 26 Apr 23

Ronnie O'Sullivan grimaces during his quarter-final against Luca Brecel

O'Sullivan forges clear at Worlds despite frustrations

Ronnie O'Sullivan repelled a fightback from Luca Brecel to move three frames away from a place in the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

Snooker • 25 Apr 23