The PDC’s dancers are helping make the World Darts Championship a spectacle that might even change Raymond van Barneveld’s thinking. The five-time champion was among the 48,000 signatures that supported a petition opposing the removal of walk-on girls in 2018. 11 Van Barneveld is back at Ally Pally after his defeat to Luke Littler last … Read more
Luke Woodhouse did the ‘right thing’ by not listening to the crowd and winning his match with a 170 checkout. That’s the verdict of two-time World Darts Championship semi-finalist Chris Mason, as Woodhouse breezed past Lourence Ilagan in his first round encounter. 5 Woodhouse is into the second round but not without denying the fans … Read more
Michael Smith wants no distractions on his return to Alexandra Palace – after one fan’s costume became the funniest thing he’s ever seen. The former world champion has left no stone unturned in his bid to replicate his 2023 win that made Toni Kroos one of his supporters. 6 Smith is on the hunt to … Read more
The 2024/25 PDC World Championship is up and running as the best players in the world take to the Alexandra Palace stage to compete for the Sid Waddell Trophy. It’s an event not only loved by darts fans but one that has become a key highlight of the sporting calendar. 5 Luke Humphries is the … Read more
It was THE iconic sports moment of 2023 – that incredible leg in the PDC World Championship final between Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen. If by some miracle you have not seen that viral clip, then let’s set the scene for you as we prepare for the 2024/25 tournament. 2 Smith won January’s blockbuster … Read more
Former world champions Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld have led the tributes to Wayne Mardle’s family, following the death of his wife Donna ahead of the World Darts Championship. Donna Mardle died aged 52 earlier this week, following a short illness, with Sky Sports Darts announcing her passing during coverage of the opening day … Read more
There’s few who can contend with Michael van Gerwen when it comes to placing darts, and it turns out the same can be said for bathroom tiles. The Dutchman has become one of dart’s undisputed all-time greats during a career at the top of the game, winning three PDC World Championship titles. 4 Van Gerwen … Read more
Ross Smith has revealed he was mocked by darts rivals for his fitness kick where he lost weight while on the PDC tour. Smith embarked on a dramatic weight-loss journey during the Coronavirus pandemic, while competing on the PDC darts tour and swiftly moving up the rankings. 3 Smith embarked on a fitness journey while … Read more
Michael Smith wants no distractions on his return to Alexandra Palace – after one fan’s costume became the funniest thing he’s ever seen. The former world champion has left no stone unturned in his bid to replicate his 2023 win that made Toni Kroos one of his supporters. 6 Smith is on the hunt to … Read more
Twelve months ago, there were whispers about an up-and-coming teenage talent named Luke Littler who could impress at the World Darts Championship. And impress he certainly did. A month or so out from Alexandra Palace in 2023, Littler went into the World Youth Championship final against favourite Gian van Veen and picked up a 6-4 … Read more