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World Matchplay Darts: Luke Humphries joins the greats after beating Michael van Gerwen to claim title in Blackpool | Darts News
Luke Humphries became just the fourth man to win the World Championship and World Matchplay in the same year after a dramatic triumph over Michael van Gerwen in Blackpool. The world No 1, who won at Alexandra Palace in January, cemented his position at the summit of the sport with a stunning 18-15 win over…
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World Matchplay Darts: Luke Humphries defeats Dimitri Van den Bergh as James Wade plots remarkable story | Darts News
A lethal Luke Humphries made it through to the semi-finals of the World Matchplay on Thursday after dispatching Dimitri Van den Bergh to set up a meeting with James Wade. The world champion averaged 101.21, including a spectacular 164 on his way to a 16-10 victory over ‘The Dream Maker’. He next faces 2007 champion…
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Super League: Luke Robinson to discuss permanent Huddersfield Giants head coach role | Rugby League News
Luke Robinson will hold talks with Huddersfield Giants over the possibility of becoming permanent head coach. Robinson is currently interim coach of the Giants after Ian Watson’s exit last week and is keen to turn the club’s form around. Huddersfield have lost nine of their last 10 games in all competitions and face Salford Red…
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World Matchplay Darts: Luke Littler was too ‘unfocused’ against Michael van Gerwen, says Wayne Mardle | Darts News
Sky Sports Darts‘ Wayne Mardle believes Luke Littler was “unfocused” during his defeat to Michael van Gerwen in the first round of the World Matchplay. Littler was making his debut at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool and went into the match as slight favourite due to Van Gerwen’s inconsistent form this year. Both players averaged…
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World Matchplay Darts: Michael van Gerwen knocks Luke Littler out as Michael Smith beats Gary Anderson | Darts News
Michael van Gerwen beat Luke Littler 10-6 in their eagerly-anticipated first-round clash at the World Matchplay on Monday. In the 10th meeting between the pair, Van Gerwen proved his critics wrong after a run of disappointing form this year and denied Littler a first win on debut at the Winter Gardens. Van Gerwen was visibly…
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Players Championship 14: Jonny Clayton beats Wesley Plaisier in final while Luke Littler makes early exit | Darts News
Jonny Clayton returned to winning ways with an outstanding 8-5 success against Wesley Plaisier in Wednesday’s Players Championship 14 final in Milton Keynes, as Luke Littler made another early exit. Clayton stormed to victory on a thrilling day of action at the Marshall Arena, denying an in-form Plaisier to clinch his first PDC ranking title…
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World Cup of Darts: Luke Humphries and Michael Smith’s England defeat Austria in final | Darts News
The dream team of Luke Humphries and Michael Smith gave England a record-breaking fifth World Cup of Darts title and first since 2016 with a 10-6 victory over Austria. World Cup debutant Humphries and 2023 world champion Smith delivered the goods to secure England’s first World Cup triumph in eight years. Phil Taylor and Adrian…
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European Open: Raymond van Barneveld shocks Luke Humphries as Gerwyn Price crashes out in Leverkusen | Darts News
Raymond van Barneveld rolled back the years to dump world No 1 Luke Humphries out of the NEO.bet European Open. The 57-year-old Dutchman took advantage of an off night for the reigning world champion and claimed a 6-4 victory in front of a raucous German crowd. Van Barneveld produced five 180s and defied a brace…
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World Cup of Darts: All you need to know with Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen all playing but no Luke Littler | Darts News
All you need to know ahead of the World Cup of Darts at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt with Luke Humphries, Michael Smith and Gerwyn Price all playing – but no Luke Littler. Wales’ Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton are the defending champions and they will be determined to fend off 39 other nations to retain…
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Luke Littler: Teenager into Poland Darts Masters quarter-finals along with Michael van Gerwen | Darts News
Luke Littler made a winning start on his Poland Darts Masters debut, fending off a valiant fightback from Adam Gawlas to advance to the quarter-finals with a 6-4 success in Gliwice on Friday. Littler, 17, survived a late scare to see off UK Open semi-finalist Gawlas, who fought back from 5-1 down to threaten an…
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