THE Champion of Champions begins TODAY – with some of the world’s best players competing in Bolton. Mark Allen begins the ...

Mark Selby shocked snooker ... but it was surprising to hear Selby talk the way he did after defeat, saying that he could hang up the cue in a matter of weeks unless his performance improves.

Mink Nutcharut is looking forward to a ‘dream’ match with Ronnie O’Sullivan on Sunday, but it is the Rocket’s old rival Mark Selby who she ... old hangs up his cue.

Snooker star ... against Mark Selby last year. Hendry - who is one of the greatest players of all time - said: "It was a very, very poor performance. He’s using a new cue. I hope he was paid ...

The Masters: Watch Mark ... cue ball in the world but it made it more exciting for the crowd and a bit more nerve-wracking for me but I am glad I have done it for the fans." Allen's moment of ...

Eeesh, seeking to escape a flked snooker behind the yellow ... but a decent safety on to the bailk rail to keep Mark thinking. Xiao is on one here, his cue-ball control again delightful.

Hendry was critical of Williams' performance last month after retiring from snooker for ... style against Mark Selby. The three-time world champion, who was trying out a new cue, seemed to have ...

Mark Allen made a superb 147 maximum break, then came from 4-1 down to beat Mark Selby 6-5 in the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. The Northern Irishman's effort follows Ding ...

Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button and online; live text coverage of the final on Sunday 14 January. Mark Allen made a superb 147 maximum break, then came from 4-1 down to ...