One of the worst things about seeing Rodri in agony on the pitch against Arsenal in September – and the subsequent news that he had ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament – was that in the buildup to the injury he had criticised the workload being put on players. It was as if he knew something … Read more
The year 2024 was remarkable for sports, with significant milestones achieved in various fields, including cricket, Olympics, and chess, among others. India celebrated its victory at the ICC T-20 World Cup 2024, 18-year-old D. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess champion, and the country showcased impressive performances at the Paris Olympics. However, alongside these successes, … Read more
It’s been the year of the underdog in darts. While Luke Littler’s spectacular run to the World Championship final last year surprised many, The Nuke and world no. 1 Luke Humphries have dominated on the circuit in 2024. 3 Luke Littler announced himself to the world at the 2023/23 World Darts ChampionshipCredit: Getty But opportunity … Read more
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
Dave Chisnall crashed out of the World Darts Championship after suffering a dramatic final-leg loss to Ricky Evans, while former world champion Rob Cross was also dumped out in a remarkable session at Alexandra Palace. Chisnall won the opening set of a topsy-turvy contest but needed to recover from going 2-1 down to extend their … Read more
Luke Littler opened up on his surprise emotional reaction at the PDC World Darts Championship. Littler sealed a spot in the third round of the tournament thanks to a 3-1 victory over Ryan Meikle. 3 Littler sealed a spot in the third round of the World Darts ChampionshipCredit: PDC However, the scoreline did not quite … Read more
Last Updated:December 23, 2024, 13:49 IST India Women’s Under-19 captain Niki Prasad opens up on her cricket journey, learning the ropes of captaincy, competing against Samit – the son of legendary India batter Rahul Dravid – and more. India U19 women’s cricket team captain Niki Prasad. (Picture Credit: Instagram/@nikiprasad19) India women Under-19 captain Niki Prasad … Read more
Last Updated:December 23, 2024, 12:36 IST Tournaments like WAVES Esports Championships, rise of Made-In-India games, more government-backed initiatives and the growth of PC Gaming also set to shape the industry in the coming year. 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on August 26. (Photo by GOH Chai Hin / AFP) The Indian video gaming and esports … Read more
Two-time world champion Gary Anderson crashed out of the World Darts Championship after a shock second-round loss to Jeffrey de Graaf at Alexandra Palace. Anderson struggled throughout a one-sided contest against his unseeded opponent, winning only two legs and converting just three out of 20 attempts at double on his way to a straight-sets defeat … Read more
Legend John Part says teenager Luke Littler has to live with “ridiculous” levels of pressure as he bids to win his maiden World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Littler came within millimetres of a nine-dart finish as he beat Ryan Meikle in record-breaking fashion on Saturday night. The 17-year-old was back on the big stage … Read more