Jason Black

Wu Yize Into World Final After Allen's Heartbreaking Black Ball Miss — The Bet Now Is Clear

Wu Yize produced a stunning three-frame comeback to beat Mark Allen 17-16 in a Crucible classic, after Allen missed a match-winning black off its spot. Wu now faces Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final — and the value bet is clear.

5 May 2026

Allen's Agony: The Black Ball Miss That Broke Every Snooker Fan's Heart

Mark Allen suffered one of the most heartbreaking Crucible exits in recent memory, missing a match-winning pot on the black to hand Wu Yize a World Championship semi-final victory.

4 May 2026

Marco Fu Survives Black-Ball Thriller to Keep Crucible Dream Alive

Marco Fu edged Liam Davies 10-9 in a gripping black-ball decider at the World Championship qualifiers, keeping alive the 48-year-old's dream of a Crucible return for the first time since 2018.

12 Apr 2026