World Grand Prix Darts: Schedule, times: Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith | Darts News

All you need to know as the World Grand Prix continues into day two after pre-tournament favourite Luke Littler made an immediate exit on a dramatic first night in Leicester. Littler has already headed home after losing on his debut in the double-start tournament to an impressive Rob Cross, with world champion and 2023 winner…

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Michael Van Gerwen wins Hungarian Darts Trophy: ‘My love for the game is still there’ | Darts News

Michael van Gerwen ended a 16-month drought on the PDC European Tour with a sensational 8-7 win over Gian van Veen to claim the 2024 Hungarian Darts Trophy title in Budapest on Sunday. The Dutch superstar had claimed his 36th European Tour win in May 2023 at the Belgian Darts Trophy, and extended his remarkable…

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Hungarian Darts Trophy: Michael Smith beaten by Jonny Clayton on night one while Peter Wright and Raymond van Barneveld progress | Darts News

World No 2 Michael Smith was the big casualty on night one of the Hungarian Darts Trophy after he was knocked out by Jonny Clayton. Smith, who lost to Luke Littler in the World Series of Darts Finals on Sunday in Amsterdam, went down 6-3 to his Welsh opponent. Clayton raced into a three-leg lead…

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World Series of Darts Finals: Luke Littler overcomes Raymond Van Barneveld | Darts News

Luke Littler silenced a partisan Amsterdam crowd to beat home favourite Raymond Van Barneveld 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals at the World Series of Darts Finals. Littler broke Van Barneveld in the third leg and held onto his throw for the remainder of the match to book his place in the next round. The 17-year-old’s…

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US Open: Jack Draper defeats Botic van de Zandschulp to reach last 16 at Flushing Meadows | Tennis News

Jack Draper hurtled into the second week of the US Open as he beat Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.  The British No 1 cruised to a 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory in just over two hours against the Dutchman, who had produced one of the greatest…

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Carlos Alcaraz: Former US Open champion shocked by unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp | Tennis News

Unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp caused an almighty US Open upset by stunning Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 7-5 6-4 in the second round on Thursday night. The world No 3 came into the tournament in New York aiming to make it three Grand Slam titles in a row, having triumphed at the French Open and…

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Sepp van den Berg transfer: Brentford complete initial £20m deal to sign Liverpool defender amid Bayer Leverkusen interest | Football News

Brentford have signed defender Sepp van den Berg from Liverpool. The centre-back was signed by the Reds for £4.4m in 2019 from Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle and made four senior appearances for the club. Brentford have agreed to pay £20m up front for the defender – who has signed a five-year deal – as well…

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Sepp van den Berg: Brentford agree deal in principle for Liverpool defender amid Bayer Leverkusen interest | Football News

Brentford have agreed a deal in principle with Liverpool to sign Sepp van den Berg. It is understood the west London club have agreed to pay £25m plus £5m in add-ons for the centre-back. Van den Berg joined Liverpool in a £4.4m move from Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle in 2019, and has made four senior…

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Wilma Salas, Van Sickle fuel surging Petro Gazz past PLDT

Petro Gazz’s Wilma Salas saves the ball during a game against PLDT in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Wilma Salas and Brooke van Sickle formed a lethal 1-2 punch to bolster the playoff chances of Petro Gazz in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. With an important game on…

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Ruud van Nistelrooy’s coaching impact at Man Utd explained: Legendary striker’s passion and skill can make a difference | Football News

He is already looking forward to his wave towards the Stretford End on Friday evening. Ruud van Nistelrooy is back at Old Trafford. That used to spell danger for opposition defences during his five seasons as a player for Manchester United in the early part of this century. Now supporters are wondering what it could…

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