Noa-Lynn Van Leuven on media pressure, World Darts Championship nerves, and backing herself: ‘I just want to play darts’ | Darts News

“I don’t know anyone who would transition to just be better in the sport.” While the world focuses on her as the first transgender darts player to play against men in the PDC World Darts Championship, for Noa-Lynn van Leuven her story is simply about finding joy in playing the game she loves. Her accomplishment … Read more

Darts jargon explained: Nine-darter, bullseye, Big Fish, champagne finish and more! | Darts News

Think you know your 180s from a bullseye? Your Big Fish from a Shanghai? The difference between a bogey and going bust? Ahead of the World Darts Championship, here’s all the darts jargon explained in one handy guide! Nine-darter Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Luke Littler came agonisingly close to … Read more

PDC World Darts Championship 2024/25 LIVE: Full schedule, start times, draw and talkSPORT commentary for iconic event

The 2024/25 PDC World Championship will get up and running this weekend as the best darts players in the world head to the Alexandra Palace to compete for the Sid Waddell Trophy. It is an event not only loved by darts fans but one that has become a key highlight of the sporting calendar. 5 … Read more

When is the PDC World Darts Championship final? Date, start time and talkSPORT commentary

The 2024/25 PDC World Darts Championship is fast approaching, which means the best are set fight it out for glory at the Alexandra Palace. This event is not only the biggest in darts but is starting to become one of the most popular on the British sporting calendar. 4 Luke Humprhies is the reigning champion … Read more

I was a 400m runner who replaced Laura Woods as new face of darts after chance meeting with WWE icon

Emma Paton is the perfect fit for the larger-than-life characters seen at the darts – having being helped to breakthrough by a WWE icon. The presenter will be front and centre on UK television for the PDC World Darts Championship’s return to Ally Pally but she hit the big screens long ago. 8 Emma Paton … Read more

Luke Littler: Darts player searched on Google more than Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and King Charles in the UK this year | Darts News

Luke Littler has been named as the third most searched person on Google in the UK, ahead of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and King Charles. Littler, who is preparing for the World Darts Championship which begins this Sunday at 6.30pm live on Sky Sports, was only behind the Princess of Wales, searched as Kate … Read more

World Darts Championship ‘open to all’ after Beau Greaves calls for separate PDC women’s event | Darts News

The PDC has insisted that the World Darts Championship is “open to all players” after WDF winner Beau Greaves called for a separate PDC women’s event to be introduced. The 20-year-old, nicknamed ‘Beau ‘n’ Arrow’ won her third consecutive WDF women’s world title on Sunday night after sweeping aside Sophie McKinlay 4-1 in the final. … Read more

World Darts Championship: Power prices and best odds with Paddy Power

The 2025 PDC World Darts Championship gets underway on Sunday night, and 17-year-old Luke Littler is the bookies’ favourite for the title. Paddy Power are offering new and existing customers a range of Power Prices and offers, some of which can be added straight into your betslip using the links below. PDC World Darts Championship: … Read more

Michael Smith ready to defend his ranking at World Darts Championship: My only target is winning | Darts News

Former world champion Michael Smith heads to Alexandra Palace defending a lot of ranking money but insists his only focus is winning the whole thing. Smith has been inconsistent ever since he won his maiden world title in January 2023, admitting to spending a year celebrating completing his dream, the St Helens man hitting a … Read more

Phil Taylor nearly came to blows with fellow darts legend as handshake after match caused furious exchange

Things nearly turned ugly after a thrilling World Championship match between Phil Taylor and Raymond Van Barneveld. Taylor and Van Barneveld are responsible for some of the most iconic moments in darts history, particularly on stage during the hallmark World Championship during its eras at Circus Tavern and most recently Alexandra Palace. 3 Taylor and … Read more