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Rob Cross secured his fifth World Series of Darts title with a commanding performance at the TOTO Dutch Darts Masters on Saturday, defeating Stephen Bunting 8-5 in the Den Bosch final. Bouncing back in style from his first-round exit in Bahrain the previous week, Cross delivered a series of outstanding displays at De Maaspoort to claim the Toon Greebe Trophy. After overcoming Richard Veenstra on Friday, Cross continued his strong form with a quarter-final victory over another Dutchman, Jermaine Wattimena, h...

Luke Littler delivered a stunning performance to defeat Michael van Gerwen 7-3 and capture the 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship title at London’s Alexandra Palace on Friday 3-1-2025. The teenage sensation fulfilled his darting destiny in a generational showdown, averaging 102 and hitting 56% of his doubles to etch his name into the history books. Having been narrowly beaten by Luke Humphries in a record-breaking final exactly a year ago, Littler vowed to bounce back—and he delivered in style with...

The darts world braces itself for another thrilling World Championship, starting on December 15th 2024 Reigning champion Luke Humphries will defend his title, facing a tough challenge from the likes of Price, Van Gerwen, and Van Barneveld. Rising stars like Littler and Van Veen are poised to make their mark, while legends like Anderson and Van Barneveld aim for one last glory. The tournament will pause for a festive break before returning on December 27th for the final stages. Opening Night: Humphries v...

Luke Littler, the 17-year-old sensation, has stormed to victory at the Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts, securing his first televised ranking title. Final Luke Littler 16-3 Martin Lukeman Record-Breaking Year: Littler has already claimed the Premier League and World Series of Darts Finals titles in 2024. Dominant Performance: He outclassed Martin Lukeman 16-3 in the final, delivering a stunning display of skill and precision. Thrilling Semi-Final: Littler overcame two-time World Champion Gary Anderson in a...

Quarter-Finals Cameron Menzies 10|9 James Wade Mickey Mansell 10|7 Danny Noppert Martin Lukeman 10|5 Ross Smith Rob Cross 10|4 Ritchie Edhouse Jermaine Wattimena -|- Dimitri Van den Bergh Luke Littler -|- Mike De Decker Gary Anderson -|- Stephen Bunting Gian van Veen -|- Ryan Joyce Source: PDC

Luke Humphries has claimed the 26th Players Championship title of the year. 'Cool Hand Luke' proved too strong for Stephen Bunting in the final in Wigan, winning 8-7. The 29-year-old Englishman seems to have hit his stride just in time to successfully defend his title at the World Grand Prix, which starts next Monday in Leicester. Notably, Humphries will face Bunting, his title defense opponent, right from the off in the first round. This was the reigning world champion’s first Players Championship title of...

Raymond van Barneveld has stormed into the quarterfinals of Players Championship 26 in Wigan. In a stunning display, he dismantled Luke Littler with a convincing 6-2 victory. The 57-year-old Dutchman produced a masterclass, averaging a remarkable 104.36 and converting 54% of his chances at a double. Van Barneveld quickly seized control of the match, winning the first three legs to put himself in a commanding position. Sadly, Raymond lost to Stephen Bunting in the semis. Source: PDC

Michael van Gerwen won the Players Championship 21 tournament by defeating Dave Chisnall with a score of 8-4. This victory marked van Gerwen's return to winning form after a period of losses. 2024 Players Championship 21 Robin Park Tennis Centre, Wigan Wednesday September 18 Last 16 Dave Chisnall 6-1 Jonny Clayton Stephen Bunting 6-5 Thibault Tricole Damon Heta 6-3 Gerwyn Price Ritchie Edhouse 6-3 Christian Kist Maik Kuivenhoven 6-3 Luke Littler Benjamin Reus 6-4 William O'Connor Ian White v Gian v...

Luke Littler, a first-time competitor in the Jack's World Series of Darts Finals, won the championship in Amsterdam on Sunday by defeating Michael Smith 11-4 in the final. It was a surprising victory for Littler. Luke Littler, a young professional, dominated the Jack's World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam. He won four titles in his first year, including stunning victories over Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith. Littler's consistent performance throughout the tournament, highlighted by his impressive aver...

Players qualify for certain televised ranking events based on their world ranking from the PDC Order of Merit, including: Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Top 32 at cut-off date BetfredWorld Matchplay - Top 16 at cut-off date BoyleSports World Grand Prix - Top 16 at cut-off date