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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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 Michael Van Gerwen has hit out at Peter Wright for “talking s***” after the Scot hailed the Dutch player’s next opponent, Callan Rydz, as the new favourite for the PDC World Darts Championship. Wright emerged victorious against Luke Humphries after a war of words in the build-up and the two-time world champion has provoked a reaction from rival Van Gerwen before his quarter-final. Nobody takes him seriously on the tour as well.” Wright, 54, produced a stunning upset of last year’s champion, and maintains he can still play at the highested level: “People think, ‘Oh, he should be retiring, he should be going to the old gits’ thing’. Peter Wright’s views have provoked a reaction from Michael van Gerwen “I believe I can win it again.

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Premier League Darts 2025 line-up revealed including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and more
2 days, 17 hours ago

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

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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, 8 hours ago

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

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✕ 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 sends warning to Michael Van Gerwen after revealing final lesson
5 days, 17 hours ago

Luke Littler sends warning to Michael Van Gerwen after revealing final lesson

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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 …

Semi-finals fizzle out but Luke Littler and Michael Van Gerwen set up fascinating World Darts Championship final
6 days, 11 hours ago

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

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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 …

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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Defending champion Luke Humphries stunned by emotional Peter Wright in major upset
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1 week, 3 days ago

Defending champion Luke Humphries stunned by emotional Peter Wright in major upset

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Dutch dart players disappoint at London championships
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Dutch dart players disappoint at London championships

Dutch News  

In a dramatically poor showing for the usually strong Dutch darts players, a further six out of 16 were eliminated over the weekend at the World Darts Championship in London’s iconic Alexandra Palace. Those who fell included five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Danny Noppert and Wessel Nijman. That leaves just four Dutch players, including youth world …

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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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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Even in defeat, Noa-Lynn van Leuven wins as World Darts Championship embraces first transgender player
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Even in defeat, Noa-Lynn van Leuven wins as World Darts Championship embraces first transgender player

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Michael van Gerwen explains why he can take down Luke Littler despite poor recent form
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Michael van Gerwen explains why he can take down Luke Littler despite poor recent form

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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 …

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, 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 …

Michael van Gerwen beats Luke Littler in first round at World Matchplay
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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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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
7 months, 3 weeks 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

Daily Mail  

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 …

Luke Humphries makes ‘unbeatable’ claim after thrashing Michael van Gerwen
9 months, 1 week ago

Luke Humphries makes ‘unbeatable’ claim after thrashing Michael van Gerwen

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Michael van Gerwen determined to keep run going after third Premier League win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael van Gerwen determined to keep run going after third Premier League win

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Michael van Gerwen highlights key to beating Luke Littler as new rivalry emerges ahead of Premier League
11 months, 1 week ago

Michael van Gerwen highlights key to beating Luke Littler as new rivalry emerges ahead of Premier League

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Luke Littler reveals how he REALLY feels about losing Dutch Darts Masters final to Michael van Gerwen - and admits he can't wait for next week's Premier League in Cardiff
11 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler reveals how he REALLY feels about losing Dutch Darts Masters final to Michael van Gerwen - and admits he can't wait for next week's Premier League in Cardiff

Daily Mail  

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has revealed how he feels about losing the Dutch Darts Masters final to Michael van Gerwen. However, he was beaten 8-6 by three-time world champion Van Gerwen, who had fallen to Littler in the final in Bahrain last weekend. Luke Littler has revealed how he feels about losing the Dutch Darts Masters final The 17-year-old …

Michael van Gerwen denies Luke Littler’s bid for successive World Series titles
11 months, 1 week ago

Michael van Gerwen denies Luke Littler’s bid for successive World Series titles

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Luke Littler loses EPIC Dutch Masters final against three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen as the 17-year-old darts sensation continues his meteoric form ahead of Premier League debut
11 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler loses EPIC Dutch Masters final against three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen as the 17-year-old darts sensation continues his meteoric form ahead of Premier League debut

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler's bid to win back-to-back World Series titles was dashed by Michael van Gerwen in the final of the Dutch Darts Masters in Den Bosch. With nothing to split the pair after the first 12 legs, Littler missed two darts at double eight to break van Gerwen's throw and leave him one leg from another title. Instead van Gerwen …

Darts legend Michael van Gerwen fires warning to teenage sensation Luke Littler... after the youngster beat the Dutchman to win his first senior title
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Darts legend Michael van Gerwen fires warning to teenage sensation Luke Littler... after the youngster beat the Dutchman to win his first senior title

Daily Mail  

Michael van Gerwen has fired a warning to Luke Littler after the teenage sensation beat him to win the Bahrain Masters. Littler showed no signs that his form at Ally Pally - where he lost to Luke Humphries in the final - was a one off, beating Van Gerwen 8-5 in an exciting final. Michael van Gerwen has fired a …

Luke Littler makes history and claims first PDC title in Bahrain Masters win over Michael van Gerwen
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler makes history and claims first PDC title in Bahrain Masters win over Michael van Gerwen

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Michael van Gerwen crashes out of World Darts Championship as Scott Williams stuns the three-time champion... with 16-year-old Luke Littler now second favourite to win the tournament
1 year ago

Michael van Gerwen crashes out of World Darts Championship as Scott Williams stuns the three-time champion... with 16-year-old Luke Littler now second favourite to win the tournament

Daily Mail  

Michael van Gerwen's bid for a fourth PDC Darts World Championship title came to a stunning end with Scott Williams upsetting the Dutchman in the quarter-finals. Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen crashed out in the quarter-finals Scott Williams stunned the Dutchman by securing a 5-3 victory at Alexandra Palace Williams will now face either Luke Humphries or Dave Chisnall …

Teen darts sensation Luke Littler shares clip of himself imitating Raymond van Barneveld when he was just three - as he prepares to face Dutch legend in last 16 of World Championships
1 year ago

Teen darts sensation Luke Littler shares clip of himself imitating Raymond van Barneveld when he was just three - as he prepares to face Dutch legend in last 16 of World Championships

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler has posted a throwback video showing just how much it means to him to be facing Raymond van Barneveld at the World Darts Championship. Littler shared a video of when he was just three years old in which he imitated van Barneveld's success at the 2007 World Championship. Luke Littler posted a throwback video of himself imitating Raymond …

Luke Littler reveals advice given to him by darts icon Phil 'The Power' Taylor amid 16-year-old's fairytale run at World Championships
1 year ago

Luke Littler reveals advice given to him by darts icon Phil 'The Power' Taylor amid 16-year-old's fairytale run at World Championships

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler has revealed that darts legends Phil 'The Power' Taylor and Michael van Gerwen have given him advice during his remarkable run at the PDC World Championships. Taylor, who won a record 16 world championships, has told Littler to remain focused, with van Gerwen, who has won the trophy three times, offering similar advice. Luke Littler has revealed the …

Michael van Gerwen vs Gerwyn Price to face off in the PDC World Darts Championship final 9/1 while Luke Humphries to take on Gerwyn Price is 10/1
1 year ago

Michael van Gerwen vs Gerwyn Price to face off in the PDC World Darts Championship final 9/1 while Luke Humphries to take on Gerwyn Price is 10/1

Daily Mail  

We're officially into the last week of the PDC World Darts Championship, but there is still plenty of action to come from Alexandra Palace. Michael van Gerwen, the outright favourite to win the tournament, takes on Richard Veenstra in the third round on Wednesday, while Gerwyn Price is set to go head-to-head against Brendan Dolan on Thursday. Michael van Gerwen …

Raymond van Barneveld through as World Championship draw opens up
1 year ago

Raymond van Barneveld through as World Championship draw opens up

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Michael van Gerwen books place in the third-round of the World Darts Championship with win over Keane Barry... as Dutchman admits he was 'a little disappointed' with his scoring
1 year ago

Michael van Gerwen books place in the third-round of the World Darts Championship with win over Keane Barry... as Dutchman admits he was 'a little disappointed' with his scoring

Daily Mail  

Michael van Gerwen began his bid for a third World Championship title by easing into the third round. Michael van Gerwen began his bid for a third World Championship by easing into the third round The Dutchman opened his campaign with a 3-0 win over Keane Barry at Alexandra Palace 'You don't want to let yourself down, you have to …

How the World Darts Championship continues to produce magic after its greatest moment
1 year ago

How the World Darts Championship continues to produce magic after its greatest moment

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Gerwyn Price continues winning streak to claim European Darts Open crown
1 year, 9 months ago

Gerwyn Price continues winning streak to claim European Darts Open crown

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Raymond van Barneveld to bring ‘A-game’ after securing Michael van Gerwen clash
1 year, 9 months ago

Raymond van Barneveld to bring ‘A-game’ after securing Michael van Gerwen clash

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I can’t believe it – Andrew Gilding shocked after UK Open success
1 year, 10 months ago

I can’t believe it – Andrew Gilding shocked after UK Open success

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PDC World Darts Championship 2023 schedule
2 years ago

PDC World Darts Championship 2023 schedule

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Michael van Gerwen into World Championship quarter-finals as Rob Cross bows out
2 years ago

Michael van Gerwen into World Championship quarter-finals as Rob Cross bows out

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Reigning PDC world champion Peter Wright knocked out by Kim Huybrechts
2 years ago

Reigning PDC world champion Peter Wright knocked out by Kim Huybrechts

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Gerwyn Price continues Grand Slam of Darts dominance
3 years, 1 month ago

Gerwyn Price continues Grand Slam of Darts dominance

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Peter Wright eager to be introduced as new world champion after Alexandra Palace triumph
5 years ago

Peter Wright eager to be introduced as new world champion after Alexandra Palace triumph

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World Darts Championship: Gerwyn price hits out at Peter Wright after losing semi-final
5 years ago

World Darts Championship: Gerwyn price hits out at Peter Wright after losing semi-final

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