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Luke Littler suffers first-round European Championship defeat

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luke Littler fell to another first-round TV tournament defeat as veteran Andrew Gilding produced an upset win at the European Championship in Dortmund. The 17-year-old Premier League champion crashed out of the World Matchplay and the World Grand Prix events at the first stage in recent months. Reigning champion Peter Wright was hammered 6-0 by Jermaine Wattimena, while world number one Luke Humphries showed his class in overcoming Nathan Aspinall 6-2. Newly-crowned World Grand Prix champion Mike De Decker cruised past sixth seed Josh Rock 6-1.

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Luke Littler reveals surprise source of motivation before thrashing James Wade in UK Open final

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Luke Littler ‘spurred on’ by Man Utd defeat as he claims UK Open title

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Luke Littler ‘spurred on’ by Man Utd defeat as he claims UK Open title

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Luke Littler claims UK Open title after thrashing James Wade in one-sided final

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Luke Littler rages at darts fan who ruins moment with his mum before world champion is beaten in Premier League Exeter final by Luke Humphries

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Luke Littler was left furious by a crowd disturbance involving his mum during his walk-on in Thursday night's Premier League contest in Exeter. Luke Littler gets involved in a crowd altercation during the walk-on for his quarter-final match The 18-year-old congratulates Luke Humphries after losing out in Thursday night's final It was a mixed night for Littler who played some …

1 month ago

Luke Littler hopes to reel in some luck for Warrington after poor Man Utd visit

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1 month, 1 week ago

Luke Littler beats world No 1 Luke Humphries to seal Premier League Darts triumph in Glasgow after incredible comeback from 5-1 down to beat Rob Cross in quarter-final

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Defending champion Luke Littler sealed his first nightly win of the Premier League season by beating world No 1 Luke Humphries in Glasgow on Thursday. Luke Littler beat Luke Humphries in a final-leg decider to win in Glasgow on Thursday night Littler admitted it was a 'weird final' but produced his best darts when it mattered most Littler beat Rob …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler dumped out of Winmau World Masters by Jonny Clayton

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Luke Littler crashes out of the World Masters after losing 4-2 to Jonny Clayton in the quarter-finals - despite the world champion averaging 108!

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler crashes out of the World Masters after losing 4-2 to Jonny Clayton in the quarter-finals - despite the world champion averaging 108!

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Luke Littler bowed out of the World Masters after falling to a 4-2 defeat by Jonny Clayton at the quarter-final stage in Milton Keynes. The world champion averaged over 108 but was stunned by his opponent's lethal finishing on the final day, denying him the £100,000 winner's jackpot. Clayton, whose 60 per cent success rate on the outer ring propelled …

2 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler stunned by sensational Gerwyn Price at Bahrain Masters

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2 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler survives scare to reach Bahrain quarter-finals

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2 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler WINS his first match since becoming world champion as he books his place in the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals

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Luke Littler started life as a world champion with a hard-fought win at the Bahrain Masters on Thursday night. Just 13 days after becoming the sport's youngest ever champion at the age of just 17, Littler was back in action as he took on Filipino star Lourence Ilagan. Luke Littler won his first match since becoming world champion on Thursday …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler had ‘visions’ of world title win after re-run of last year’s final

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler fulfils destiny to become youngest darts world champion on emotional night at Alexandra Palace

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler says watching re-run of last year’s final helped him clinch title

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler breaks down in tears after winning the World Darts Championship before teen sensation, 17, shares touching moment with Michael van Gerwen

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Luke Littler broke down in tears after sensationally winning the World Darts Championship and shared a touching moment with Michael van Gerwen. Van Gerwen was the previous youngest champion when he won his first world title in 2014 at the age of 24 but Littler, sport's newest phenomenon, shattered the record with ease to take the Sid Waddell Trophy and …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler vs Michael van Gerwen - World Darts Championship RECAP: Live score and leg-by-leg updates as teenage sensation wins his first-ever world title with an emphatic 7-3 victory to claim £500,0

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Van Gerwen has had a lot to say about Littler's run to the final. It was a strong showing from the Northern Irishman, but, as it goes with set play, he didn't win his legs at the right time and fell to a 4-2 defeat. Surprise package Jeffrey de Graaf was up next and no competition for Van Gerwen, who …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler closes in on history after easing into World Championship final

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tournament favourite Luke Littler aware all eyes are on him at Ally Pally

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

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler embraces ruthless streak in face of hostile Alexandra Palace crowd

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Luke Littler overcomes sticky start to beat Ian White and reach PDC World Championships last 16

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler overcomes sticky start to beat Ian White and reach PDC World Championships last 16

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Littler is a big deal

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Littler reacts during his second-round match against Ryan Meikle. REUTERS Steve Brown, chairman of the Junior Darts Corporation, told the BBC the Littler effect has seen the number of academies for children under the age of 16 double to 115 in the last year, and they can be found in places like Bulgaria and Mongolia. Plummer said the uptick in …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Littler is a big deal

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Littler of England arrives for the quarterfinal match against Brendan Dolan of Northern Ireland at the 2024 World Darts Championship in London in January. "Luke Littler was forged into a winner, not just a great dart-thrower," John Part, a three-time world champion from Canada who is calling matches at the world championship for Sky Sports, told reporters. Littler said he'll …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Littler is a big deal

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Littler is a big deal

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3 months ago

Emotional Luke Littler breaks down in tears after record-breaking win at World Darts Championship

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4 months ago

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler ease into last eight

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4 months, 1 week ago

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

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4 months, 1 week ago

I can’t believe I won – Luke Littler storms back to stun Gary Anderson

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4 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler storms into Grand Slam of Darts semi-finals with thumping win

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5 months ago

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

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler stunningly crashes out of World Grand Prix in first round

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler accused of 'giving up' during 6-3 loss to world champion Luke Humphries in Swiss Darts Trophy while others blame his new arrows

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Luke Littler's bid for glory in the Swiss Darts Trophy ended in the third round on Sunday when he lost 6-3 to world champion Luke Humphries. Luke Humphries books his spot in the quarter-finals, as the world number one beats Luke Littler 6-3 in our second game of the afternoon. 🔜 Stephen Bunting v Martin Schindler 📺 https://t.co/YyBPPwoMK8 | #ET12 …

6 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler continues rise as he wins the Players Championship 20 with a thrilling 8-7 victory over Stephen Bunting in Wigan

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Teenage sensation Luke Littler celebrated his second title in the space of 48 hours by claiming the Players Championship 20 crown in Wigan. The 17-year-old, who on Sunday won his maiden World Series of Darts Finals title in Amsterdam, defied a brilliant fightback from Stephen Bunting to triumph 8-7 in Tuesday's final following a thrilling last-leg decider. Glory for Littler …

6 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler lands another title with Players Championship victory in Wigan

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6 months, 1 week ago

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

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8 months 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

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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 …

8 months, 1 week ago

Michael van Gerwen beats Luke Littler in first round at World Matchplay

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8 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler crashes OUT in the first round of the World Matchplay after 10-6 defeat by three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen

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Luke Littler has been soundly beaten by Michael van Gerwen 10-6, in a much-hyped first-round clash of World Matchplay, in Blackpool. It appeared 17-year-old Littler failed to find his rhythm, however, leaving van Gerwen to capitalise on mistakes an book his place in the second round, where he'll face Joe Cullen. Luke Littler crashes out of the opening round of …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen to lock horns in World Matchplay first round

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10 months ago

Luke Littler insists he is not best in world despite historic Premier League win

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10 months ago

Luke Littler’s new nemesis stands in his way on Premier League Darts finals night at the O2 Arena

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10 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler leaves Peter Wright STUNNED as the teenage darts sensation produces outrageous 120 checkout on his way to confirming top spot in Premier League table

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Luke Littler produced an outrageous performance to brush past two-time world champion Peter Wright on Thursday evening, hitting an incredible triple double 20 to seal a 6-4 victory. Luke Littler sends the crowd absolutely wild here in Sheffield, producing an extraordinary 120 checkout which leaves Peter Wright stunned! What a talent 👏 📺 https://t.co/gbUt9q25Jh#PLDarts | QF1 pic.twitter.com/WFfopYXVYF — PDC Darts …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler responds to hostile Aberdeen crowd at Premier League with shushing gesture

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler continues his red-hot form as he wins the Austrian Open title after beating Joe Cullen - with Premier League leader lifting his second PDC European Tour trophy in debut year

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Luke Littler maintained his blistering form with victory over Joe Cullen to win the Austrian Open title in Graz. The 17-year-old Premier League leader produced another top-drawer display as he swept past 'The Rockstar' 8-4 in the final, hitting four 180s with a match average of just over 102. Luke Littler won his second PDC European Tour title after lifting …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler coasts into second round of Austrian Darts Open

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

After Luke Littler was jeered in Liverpool for being a Man United fan… what clubs do your favourite sports stars support? Super fans, fierce sibling rivalries and a dramatic change of allegiances!

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He's just 17 years old, but Luke Littler isn't one to shy away from the big stage. Man United fan Luke Littler mocked Liverpool's 2-0 defeat against Everton after being jeered Man United fan Luke Littler mocked Liverpool's 2-0 defeat against Everton after being jeered The 17-year-old threw a 180 to beat Maguire and Eriksen's nine-dart scores with ease Rory …

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Alexander Zverev loses to Tallon Griekspoor in Indian Wells second round

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IML 2025: Sachin Tendulkar’s blistering fifty in vain as Australia Masters beats India Masters by 95 runs

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