Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid ponder move for Van de Ven

Dec 29, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is of interest to Real Madrid, while Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is plotting big moves in January, with Martín Zubimendi and Bruno Guimarães among the players on his wish list. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip and rumors from … Read more

World Darts Championship: Luke Littler beats Ian White as Michael van Gerwen, Chris Dobey win at the Alexandra Palace | Darts News

Luke Littler is through to the fourth round of the World Darts Championship after overcoming another tough test to defeat Ian White 4-1 at the Alexandra Palace. The pre-tournament favourite came through a tight opening set but lost the second to White, who missed darts to win three of the first four sets and threaten … Read more

Michael van Gerwen can pounce on World Championship carnage to end world title drought and close on Raymond van Barneveld

Carnage has reigned at the World Darts Championship this year. And one man is uniquely placed to take advantage at Alexandra Palace as the big names have perished. 2 Michael van Gerwen could capitalise on a dramatic opening week of dartsCredit: Getty Michael van Gerwen has gone surprisingly under the radar in north London – … Read more

World Darts Championship: Luke Littler eyes breaking Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price’s PDC nine-dart record | Darts News

Luke Littler remains favourite to claim a maiden World Darts Championship title at the Alexandra Palace, although time is running out for him to set a record that is becoming a ‘frustration’. The teenage sensation and last year’s runner-up began his campaign with a 3-1 win over Ryan Meikle, where he recovered from a slow … Read more

Michael van Gerwen: Three-time darts world champion not retiring for at least another 10 years | Darts News

Michael van Gerwen plans to play darts for at least another 10 years and thinks he’s still a dangerous player for everyone else at the World Championship. Van Gerwen comfortably came through his first match at Alexandra Palace with a 3-0 win over James Hurrell and will play Brendan Dolan in the third round, live … Read more

‘It’s on again’ – Michael van Gerwen produced 17 perfect darts before falling agonisingly close from historic double nine-darter

Michael van Gerwen has fallen short of darting immortality in two of the most famous nine-dart finishes in Ally Pally history. ‘Mighty Mike’ is one of the game’s all-time greats but two agonising throws at the World Darts Championship still keep him up at night. 5 Van Gerwen is a three-time champion and one of … Read more

World Darts Championship: Noa-Lynn van Leuven beaten by Kevin Doets in historic Alexandra Palace debut | Darts News

Noa-Lynn van Leuven has set her sights on returning to the World Darts Championship again after being beaten in her historic debut at Alexandra Palace. Van Leuven – the first transgender player to play at the Worlds – fired an 87.06 average and six maximums against Kevin Doets, with the Dutchwoman raising hopes of a … Read more

Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld lead darts tributes following death of Wayne Mardle’s wife Donna | Darts News

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

Michael van Gerwen tiled Arsenal hero Dennis Bergkamp’s bathroom before becoming darts legend with fleet of cars and royal recognition

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

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