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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

Free Balls Explained: The Rule That Made O'Sullivan's 153 Possible

A free ball is awarded when a player is left snookered by an opponent's foul — and it was precisely this ruling that enabled Ronnie O'Sullivan to compile his world record break of 153 in March 2026.

17 Apr 2026