Snooker star Allen says he is doing his best and hopes to be in a "better place" mentally by the UK Championship. He thanked fans for their support while acknowledging his ongoing mental health struggles.
Allen has previously suggested his career could be over after being in a "bad place." The Sky Sports Champions League coverage highlights his efforts to recover and return to form.
Other snooker news includes O'Sullivan suffering one of the most embarrassing defeats of his career, being knocked out of the Wuhan Open semi-finals, and exiting the Shenzhen Open. A viral O'Sullivan "zombie-like" mural in Sheffield is seeing scaffolding return to its site.
Separately, ex-snooker champion Dott intends to appeal his conviction and jail sentence after being jailed for seven years for child sex abuse. Pool pioneer Fisher is retiring after being diagnosed with Parkinson's.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing