More Crucible misery for Allen

WORLD Open winner Mark Allen is out of the World Championship after suffering an early exit for a second year running. History repeated itself for Allen after Mark King stunned the world number six with a brilliant comeback victory which secured him a place in the second round. A year ago Allen was surprisingly knocked…

Higgins suffers surprise early exit

FOUR-TIMES world champion John Higgins crashed out of this year’s World Championship in the first round after suffering defeat to Mark Davis. Following on from his 6-3 overnight advantage, Davis stood firm to win 10-6 and secure a place in the second round for just the third time in his 20-year career as a professional.…