Can YOU guess the ages of these dart players? Meet the contenders who have taken the PDC World Championship by storm - including teenage sensation Luke Littler, a former rugby player and a Dutch fan f
1 week ago

Can YOU guess the ages of these dart players? Meet the contenders who have taken the PDC World Championship by storm - including teenage sensation Luke Littler, a former rugby player and a Dutch fan f

Daily Mail  

The PDC World Championship grand finale is now just a stone's throw away as talented darts competitors are gearing up for today's hotly anticipated quarter finals. Meanwhile teen darts sensation and last year's runner-up Luke Littler is also heavily tipped for success, while fan favourite Michael van Gerwen has also powered through to the latter stages. English darts player Stephen Bunting is nicknamed 'The Bullet' and he is ranked at a World No, 8 The Bullet will face Peter Wright for a place in the final four at Ally Pally. Scottish Peter Wright is known for his bright colourful looks and is nicknamed 'Snakebite' - which may not come as a surprise given he has the creature painted on his head Having shockingly defeated last year's world champion, Luke Humphries, on Sunday, The Snakebite is hoping to defeat Stephen Bunting who he will face later today. Nicknamed 'The Riot', Rydz is, like Chris Dobey, also from the town of Bedlington in Northumberland He has won three ranking PDC titles and is a two-time PDC World Championship quarter-finalist.

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Premier League Darts 2025 line-up revealed including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and more
2 days, 16 hours ago

Premier League Darts 2025 line-up revealed including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and more

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I confronted Luke Littler's dad over his treatment of his son when he was just 12, says darts rival Nathan Aspinall
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2 days, 20 hours ago

I confronted Luke Littler's dad over his treatment of his son when he was just 12, says darts rival Nathan Aspinall

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler may just be the most exciting talent darts has ever seen, but one of his rivals has revealed their surprise at his father's tough-love approach when The Nuke was just 12-years-old. Luke Littler's father Anthony helped shape the prodigious talent with tough love early in his career Littler was already facing some of the best in the game …

The Luke Littler era has officially begun – and it goes well beyond darts
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5 days, 1 hour ago

The Luke Littler era has officially begun – and it goes well beyond darts

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The Luke Littler era has officially begun – and it goes well beyond darts
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5 days, 7 hours ago

The Luke Littler era has officially begun – and it goes well beyond darts

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World Darts Championship final LIVE: Luke Littler demolishes Michael van Gerwen to win first world title
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5 days, 7 hours ago

World Darts Championship final LIVE: Luke Littler demolishes Michael van Gerwen to win first world title

The Independent  

✕ Close Luke Littler explains Didier Drogba inspiration behind World Darts Championship celebration Luke Littler became the youngest ever world champion of darts with a brilliant display in the final at Alexandra Palace, blowing away three-time winner Michael van Gerwen to win 7-3. Littler, 17, was beaten by world No 1 Luke Humphries in last year’s final, but he returned …

Luke Littler performance ‘mesmerising’ and ‘inspirational’ – Sir Keir Starmer
5 days, 9 hours ago

Luke Littler performance ‘mesmerising’ and ‘inspirational’ – Sir Keir Starmer

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Luke Littler becomes youngest-ever darts world champion at 17 after beating Michael van Gerwen
5 days, 9 hours ago

Luke Littler becomes youngest-ever darts world champion at 17 after beating Michael van Gerwen

ABC  

Luke Littler has become the youngest world champion in darts history at just 17 years old, defeating three-time champion Michael van Gerwen. It completes the remarkable rise of Littler, a prodigy from Warrington in north-west England who first threw a dart as an 18-month-old toddler, was junior world champion in 2023, and reached the world final last year — at …

Luke Littler becomes the youngest world darts champion at 17
5 days, 11 hours ago

Luke Littler becomes the youngest world darts champion at 17

Associated Press  

Luke Littler became the youngest world champion in darts history on Friday when the 17-year-old Englishman lived up to his billing as Britain’s latest sporting superstar. “I can’t believe it.” It completes the remarkable rise of Littler, a prodigy from Warrington in northwest England who first threw a dart as an 18-month-old toddler, was junior world champion in 2023 and …

Darts fever reaches new heights with viewing figures up 39 PER CENT
5 days, 16 hours ago

Darts fever reaches new heights with viewing figures up 39 PER CENT

Daily Mail  

Viewing figures for the the 2024-25 World Darts Championship have taken the sport to new heights, according to Sky Sports intel. Luke Littler takes on Michael van Gerwen in the World Darts Championship final The teenager beat Stephen Bunting 6-1 in Thursday's semi-final to reach the finale The winner of this year's tournament will not only lift the Sid Waddell …

Mighty Mike van Gerwen to meet Luke Littler in world darts final
6 days, 2 hours ago

Mighty Mike van Gerwen to meet Luke Littler in world darts final

Dutch News  

Dutch veteran dart player Michael van Gerwen will meet 17-year-old Luke Littler in the final of the world darts championships at Alexandra Palace in London on Friday evening. Van Gerwen, who has won the title three times before, beat Chris Dobey 6-1 to reach the final and the match for over €600,000 in prize money. “If I was to believe …

World Darts Championship: The sport set to break the US
6 days, 9 hours ago

World Darts Championship: The sport set to break the US

CNN  

CNN — Combining eye-watering accuracy, high drama and a raucous costume party, darts is quickly positioning itself as one of the most captivating sports on the planet. But while an estimated 17 million Americans currently play the sport, darts has yet to break through the already crowded US sports market, with many people still seeing it as a simple bar …

Semi-finals fizzle out but Luke Littler and Michael Van Gerwen set up fascinating World Darts Championship final
6 days, 10 hours ago

Semi-finals fizzle out but Luke Littler and Michael Van Gerwen set up fascinating World Darts Championship final

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Premier League Darts 2025: Schedule, tickets, venues and potential line-up including Luke Littler
6 days, 16 hours ago

Premier League Darts 2025: Schedule, tickets, venues and potential line-up including Luke Littler

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World Darts Championship LIVE: Littler vs Bunting and Van Gerwen vs Dobey semi-final updates
6 days, 16 hours ago

World Darts Championship LIVE: Littler vs Bunting and Van Gerwen vs Dobey semi-final updates

The Independent  

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World Darts Championship Semi-Finals Prediction, Best Bets & Odds
6 days, 21 hours ago

World Darts Championship Semi-Finals Prediction, Best Bets & Odds

The Independent  

World Darts Championships semi-final betting tips Over 28.5 180s in Dobey vs Van Gerwen - 19/10 BoyleSports Littler most 180s, highest checkout and to win vs Bunting - 11/10 BetVictor We’re down to the last four at the World Darts Championships with Michael van Gerwen taking on Chris Dobey before Luke Littler faces Stephen Bunting at Ally Pally tonight, where …

World Darts Championship 2025: Scores, schedule and results
6 days, 22 hours ago

World Darts Championship 2025: Scores, schedule and results

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When does Luke Littler play next at the World Darts Championship?
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6 days, 22 hours ago

When does Luke Littler play next at the World Darts Championship?

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Luke Littler cruises past Nathan Aspinall to set up World Championship semi-final clash with Stephen Bunting
1 week ago

Luke Littler cruises past Nathan Aspinall to set up World Championship semi-final clash with Stephen Bunting

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When does Luke Littler play next at the World Darts Championship?
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1 week, 1 day ago

When does Luke Littler play next at the World Darts Championship?

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Michael Van Gerwen hits out at Peter Wright for ‘nonsense’ World Darts Championship claim
1 week, 1 day ago

Michael Van Gerwen hits out at Peter Wright for ‘nonsense’ World Darts Championship claim

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Luke Littler holds nerve to edge out Ryan Joyce and book quarter-final spot
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1 week, 2 days ago

Luke Littler holds nerve to edge out Ryan Joyce and book quarter-final spot

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World Darts Championship 2025: Scores, schedule and results
1 week, 3 days ago

World Darts Championship 2025: Scores, schedule and results

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How the Luke Littler effect made darts the sport of 2024
1 week, 3 days ago

How the Luke Littler effect made darts the sport of 2024

The Independent  

In one of the all-time great pieces of nominative determinism, the man at the epicentre of the poker boom was called Chris Moneymaker. The PDC World Darts Championship final last January, which Littler lost to world No 1 Luke Humphries, drew 4.8 million viewers, Sky Sports’ highest ever non-football audience. The kid is doing nothing wrong.” It might get to …

When does Luke Littler play at the World Darts Championship?
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1 week, 3 days ago

When does Luke Littler play at the World Darts Championship?

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Littler is a big deal
1 week, 6 days ago

Littler is a big deal

China Daily  

Luke Littler in action against Luke Humphries during the 2024 Premier League playoffs final match on May 23. That Littler is a 17-year-old darts player who still lives at home with his parents in northwest England making his rise to fame and increasing fortune all the more remarkable. It was around this time 12 months ago, with Christmas approaching, when …

Luke Littler reveals why is he growing 'frustrated' at the World Darts Championship as the 17-year-old prepares for third round game in bid to win the title
2 weeks ago

Luke Littler reveals why is he growing 'frustrated' at the World Darts Championship as the 17-year-old prepares for third round game in bid to win the title

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler has revealed why he has grown 'frustrated' at the World Darts Championship this winter. He beat Ryan Meikle 3-1 in his second round game on Saturday night, and will be back in action this Saturday when he takes on Ian White, who beat Ritchie Edhouse in round two. Luke Littler has revealed why he is growing 'frustrated' at …

Inside the whirlwind year of Luke Littler: Not many 17-year-olds can upgrade their parents' two-bed semi to a mansion with a pool!
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Inside the whirlwind year of Luke Littler: Not many 17-year-olds can upgrade their parents' two-bed semi to a mansion with a pool!

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler broke down in tears on Saturday night moments after nearly hitting a nine-darter in his opening match at the World Championship at Alexandra Palace. Luke Littler broke down in tears after almost hitting a nine-darter against Ryan Meikle Darts sensation Littler, still only 17, has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the past 12 months The Man United super-fan …

Darts fans get into the festive spirit at PDC World Championships as their hero Luke Littler goes into action again
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Darts fans get into the festive spirit at PDC World Championships as their hero Luke Littler goes into action again

Daily Mail  

Thousands of darts fans have descended on Alexandra Palace for day seven of the World Darts Championship sporting their finest dress. The festivities are well underway as Luke Littler, who lost out on the championship last year, begins his hunt for glory tonight. As Christmas draws near, darts fans have brought the festive cheer to the seventh day of the …

Michael van Gerwen makes admission after opening match of World Darts Championship
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Michael van Gerwen makes admission after opening match of World Darts Championship

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Luke Littler finally gets his wish after calling out David Beckham with cheeky comment at BBC SPOTY
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Luke Littler finally gets his wish after calling out David Beckham with cheeky comment at BBC SPOTY

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler has been given a boost ahead of his first match of the World Darts Championship on Saturday night. It will mark the end of a busy week for Littler, who finished second in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Tuesday evening after being named the Young Sports Personality of the year. Beckham had texted Littler a …

Random darts fan wins £60,000 after Christian Kist throws nine-darter at World Championship
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3 weeks ago

Random darts fan wins £60,000 after Christian Kist throws nine-darter at World Championship

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Ryan Meikle denies Fallon Sherrock chance of Luke Littler clash
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ryan Meikle denies Fallon Sherrock chance of Luke Littler clash

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Luke Littler vs Luke Humphries is the rivalry with a difference driving darts’ boom
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Luke Littler vs Luke Humphries is the rivalry with a difference driving darts’ boom

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Luke Littler was an unknown a year ago. Now he’s making millions and taking darts into mainstream
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Luke Littler was an unknown a year ago. Now he’s making millions and taking darts into mainstream

Associated Press  

Luke Littler was virtually unknown a year ago. “I can’t lie, I was nervous on my world championship debut,” said Littler, who threw his first dart — onto a magnetic board — at 18 months old. “He has opened doors to all the places darts has never been before,” said Garry Plummer, chairman of Target Darts, which has Experts say …

Luke Littler knows darts has got ‘even bigger’ since his stunning breakthrough
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Luke Littler knows darts has got ‘even bigger’ since his stunning breakthrough

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2025 World Darts Championship Prediction
3 weeks, 6 days ago

2025 World Darts Championship Prediction

The Independent  

2025 World Darts Championship betting tips Luke Littler to win the World Darts Championship - 2/1 William Hill Gary Anderson to win the World Darts Championship - 10/1 each-way Betfred Over 1.5 nine dart finishes - 13/8 Bet365 You know it’s nearly Christmas when the World Darts Championships get underway, so here is your reminder to get those presents in …

Stephen Bunting says ‘megastar’ Luke Littler has taken darts to ‘another level’
1 month ago

Stephen Bunting says ‘megastar’ Luke Littler has taken darts to ‘another level’

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Game of Throws gives darts fans the chance to go behind the curtain with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries stealing the show in new Sky docuseries that will excite viewers ahead of Ally Pally return
1 month, 1 week ago

Game of Throws gives darts fans the chance to go behind the curtain with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries stealing the show in new Sky docuseries that will excite viewers ahead of Ally Pally return

Daily Mail  

Viewers are introduced to the stars' home and personal lives throughout the series Littler took on Luke Humphries in the final on debut, with both stars featuring often The Sky series follows the journeys of a number of players during the tournament Amazon have tasted success with a number of high-profile sports docuseries, from Manchester City, to Arsenal, to some …

Michael van Gerwen drops a hint over when he could RETIRE - as darts icon rues missed opportunities ahead of December's World Darts Championship
1 month, 1 week ago

Michael van Gerwen drops a hint over when he could RETIRE - as darts icon rues missed opportunities ahead of December's World Darts Championship

Daily Mail  

Darting legend Michael van Gerwen has revealed when he might call time on his career and vowed to improve his form ahead of next month's World Championships. Michael van Gerwen has revealed he has no plans to retire until he wins more world titles MVG last won the World Championships in 2019 and has been on a poor run of …

Luke Littler puts on masterclass to win Grand Slam of Darts: ‘Just different gravy’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler puts on masterclass to win Grand Slam of Darts: ‘Just different gravy’

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Three-time champion Gerwyn Price fails to qualify for Grand Slam of Darts
2 months, 1 week ago

Three-time champion Gerwyn Price fails to qualify for Grand Slam of Darts

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Michael van Gerwen jokingly strangles Luke Littler after record-breaking defeat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael van Gerwen jokingly strangles Luke Littler after record-breaking defeat

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Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler on way to claiming Czech Darts Open title
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler on way to claiming Czech Darts Open title

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Luke Littler responds to fans' theories about why he pulled out of the Hungary Darts Trophy 24 hours before the event with cryptic three-word reply
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler responds to fans' theories about why he pulled out of the Hungary Darts Trophy 24 hours before the event with cryptic three-word reply

Daily Mail  

Littler reponded to an Instagram post as he added fuel to the fire on social media The teenage indulged conspiracies on social media with his own cyptic response Fans think they've work out the reason why Littler won't be playing in Bucharest Luke Littler has teased fans on social media as to why he withdrew from the Hungary Darts Trophy …

Luke Littler beats Michael Smith to win World Series of Darts Finals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler beats Michael Smith to win World Series of Darts Finals

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Luke Littler, 17, tastes victory in £20 entry local darts tournament to bounce back from early World Matchplay exit and recent break-up with 21-year-old girlfriend
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler, 17, tastes victory in £20 entry local darts tournament to bounce back from early World Matchplay exit and recent break-up with 21-year-old girlfriend

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler has bounced back from an early exit at the World Matchplay and his recent break-up with girlfriend Eloise Milburn by winning his local darts tournament. Luke Littler won his local darts tournament It comes after Littler split from his girlfriend Eloise Milburn Milburn was a constant presence at Littler's side during his rise to the top of the …

Luke Littler sends message to ‘doubters’ after Premier League Darts win
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler sends message to ‘doubters’ after Premier League Darts win

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How nine darts from the gods carried Luke Littler to Premier League glory
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How nine darts from the gods carried Luke Littler to Premier League glory

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Premier League Darts LIVE: Result as Luke Littler throws nine-darter to claim biggest title of career
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League Darts LIVE: Result as Luke Littler throws nine-darter to claim biggest title of career

The Independent  

Luke Littler is through to the Premier League final Luke Littler stormed to an enthralling 11-7 win in the Premier League Darts final to capture the biggest title of his career in front of 40,000 fans at the O2 Arena. The 17-year-old easily overcame his semi-final opponent Michael Smith, winning 10-5 and showcasing his impressive talent to an already excited …

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