3 days ago
Stephen "The Bullet" Bunting's love for darts was formed at a young age while watching his dad play at their local pub.
"I think I was about 12 or 13," he remembered. "Hood up, sneaking around, sitting at the back, being very quiet with a bag of crisps and a fizzy orange."
Nearly three decades later, and now a father himself, everything has gone full circle for Fazakerley's finest.
His elder son now watches him play... albeit in sold-out arenas across the country rather than in their local boozer.
"In darts, if it goes wrong there's only you that can change it," said the 41-year-old Bunting, who now lives in St Helens.
#darts #play #local #love
"I think I was about 12 or 13," he remembered. "Hood up, sneaking around, sitting at the back, being very quiet with a bag of crisps and a fizzy orange."
Nearly three decades later, and now a father himself, everything has gone full circle for Fazakerley's finest.
His elder son now watches him play... albeit in sold-out arenas across the country rather than in their local boozer.
"In darts, if it goes wrong there's only you that can change it," said the 41-year-old Bunting, who now lives in St Helens.
#darts #play #local #love
8 days ago
Notable darts players in danger of not qualifying for 2026 World Grand Prix originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The World Grand Prix is the most unique tournament on the PDC darts schedule.
It has a double in/double out format that no other PDC event features.
Some of the top players in darts don't always perform as well in these events, and we see some surprising results from year to year.
The qualifying field is nearly complete, and some shocking names may not be at the event this year.
#prix #sporting #qualifying #double
The World Grand Prix is the most unique tournament on the PDC darts schedule.
It has a double in/double out format that no other PDC event features.
Some of the top players in darts don't always perform as well in these events, and we see some surprising results from year to year.
The qualifying field is nearly complete, and some shocking names may not be at the event this year.
#prix #sporting #qualifying #double
11 days ago
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Tammi Carr still remembers her son's glare from the sideline of his friends' game.
The Carr family had a rule. Their oldest son had to wait until seventh grade to play tackle football. They saw no need for him to take hits before then.
So CJ Carr and his friends stuck to flag football, coached by their dads, up until sixth grade, when the other parents let their sons switch to tackle.
"Just let me play!" CJ begged his parents. "Nope," they responded. He had to wait one more year. So CJ went to his friends' tackle football games that season and helped with the first-down sticks — sending darts with his eyes at his parents all the while — until they finally let him play the following year.
"I put the pads on, we played our first game, and I was like, 'I'm never taking this off,' " Carr said. "Like, I want to go to practice every day, all day. I want to watch film. I cannot get enough of the sport."
#play #tackle #parents #wait
The Carr family had a rule. Their oldest son had to wait until seventh grade to play tackle football. They saw no need for him to take hits before then.
So CJ Carr and his friends stuck to flag football, coached by their dads, up until sixth grade, when the other parents let their sons switch to tackle.
"Just let me play!" CJ begged his parents. "Nope," they responded. He had to wait one more year. So CJ went to his friends' tackle football games that season and helped with the first-down sticks — sending darts with his eyes at his parents all the while — until they finally let him play the following year.
"I put the pads on, we played our first game, and I was like, 'I'm never taking this off,' " Carr said. "Like, I want to go to practice every day, all day. I want to watch film. I cannot get enough of the sport."
#play #tackle #parents #wait
16 days ago
Cross denies history making Beau Greaves in dramatic Budapest encounter originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Rob Cross overcame Beau Greaves in an incredible opening round tie at the Hungarian Darts Trophy, as reigning champion Niko Springer enjoyed a winning return in Budapest.
The 2026 European Tour season resumed with a **** per day of action at the MVM Dome, as Cross denied Greaves a dream debut in the Hungarian capital.
The three-time Women's World Matchplay champion — the first woman to compete in a European Tour event — averaged 104.88 and posted five 180s in a superb all-round display, only to succumb in a dramatic decider.
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#greaves #beau
Rob Cross overcame Beau Greaves in an incredible opening round tie at the Hungarian Darts Trophy, as reigning champion Niko Springer enjoyed a winning return in Budapest.
The 2026 European Tour season resumed with a **** per day of action at the MVM Dome, as Cross denied Greaves a dream debut in the Hungarian capital.
The three-time Women's World Matchplay champion — the first woman to compete in a European Tour event — averaged 104.88 and posted five 180s in a superb all-round display, only to succumb in a dramatic decider.
CHECK OUT DARTSWORLD'S DEDICATED WOMEN'S DARTS AREA
#greaves #beau
18 days ago
Picking a NASCAR Cup Series winner is rarely easy. Picking one at Daytona International Speedway can feel closer to throwing darts.
That hasn't stopped oddsmakers from identifying two drivers as the men to beat entering Saturday night's **** e Zero Sugar 400.
William Byron and Ryan Blaney are the co-favorites at +850 for NASCAR's regular-season finale, according to the latest odds listed by FOX Sports. Joey Logano sits alone behind them at +1100, while Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott are each +1200.
The Cup Series returns to the 2.5-mile Daytona superspeedway Saturday, Aug. 29, with the green flag scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The race will also determine the 16-driver field for NASCAR's returning Chase postseason format.
And if there is one track where bettors may want to keep scrolling beyond the favorites, it's Daytona.
#chase
That hasn't stopped oddsmakers from identifying two drivers as the men to beat entering Saturday night's **** e Zero Sugar 400.
William Byron and Ryan Blaney are the co-favorites at +850 for NASCAR's regular-season finale, according to the latest odds listed by FOX Sports. Joey Logano sits alone behind them at +1100, while Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott are each +1200.
The Cup Series returns to the 2.5-mile Daytona superspeedway Saturday, Aug. 29, with the green flag scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The race will also determine the 16-driver field for NASCAR's returning Chase postseason format.
And if there is one track where bettors may want to keep scrolling beyond the favorites, it's Daytona.
#chase
18 days ago
Any doubts about this year's Mountain Ridge team should be squashed after Thursday's performance.
The Sentinels already impressed in Weeks 1 and 2 with back-to-back wins over Region 3's Skyridge and Lehi — including a 42-0 victory over the Pioneeers.
However, Thursday's 42-7 rout of yet another tough opponent in the Davis Darts only further proved that Mountain Ridge has legit state champion potential.
Sentinels head coach Nick Robins set up the tough nonregion schedule as a test, and his team passed with flying colors.
Mountain Ridge had the same opening schedule against the same teams last year and went just 1-2.
#ridge #sentinels
The Sentinels already impressed in Weeks 1 and 2 with back-to-back wins over Region 3's Skyridge and Lehi — including a 42-0 victory over the Pioneeers.
However, Thursday's 42-7 rout of yet another tough opponent in the Davis Darts only further proved that Mountain Ridge has legit state champion potential.
Sentinels head coach Nick Robins set up the tough nonregion schedule as a test, and his team passed with flying colors.
Mountain Ridge had the same opening schedule against the same teams last year and went just 1-2.
#ridge #sentinels
18 days ago
2026 Hungarian Darts Trophy: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explained originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Euro Tour heads to Hungary, with the Hungarian Darts Trophy marking the 11th ET event of 2026.
As usual, 48 qualifiers will battle it out, starting on Friday, in hopes of advancing to the final on Sunday night.
Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.
MORE: 2026 Hungarian Darts Trophy qualifiers
#hungarian #sporting #source
The Euro Tour heads to Hungary, with the Hungarian Darts Trophy marking the 11th ET event of 2026.
As usual, 48 qualifiers will battle it out, starting on Friday, in hopes of advancing to the final on Sunday night.
Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.
MORE: 2026 Hungarian Darts Trophy qualifiers
#hungarian #sporting #source
20 days ago
After winning their league last season, the Black Country Youth County Darts team is riding high.
"It's just gone from strength to strength," team manager Andy Poole told BBC Radio WM.
Last season, the team had 28 players but has since grown to 33 for the forthcoming season, as well as increasing its number of female players from four to seven.
"One of the most difficult things in darts is getting the ladies playing, so we're very blessed to be going into this season with seven," Poole said.
As well as the overall team, the Coseley-based group, which was established in 2023, has a female-only team, as well as under-18s and under-21s teams.
#team #last #players
"It's just gone from strength to strength," team manager Andy Poole told BBC Radio WM.
Last season, the team had 28 players but has since grown to 33 for the forthcoming season, as well as increasing its number of female players from four to seven.
"One of the most difficult things in darts is getting the ladies playing, so we're very blessed to be going into this season with seven," Poole said.
As well as the overall team, the Coseley-based group, which was established in 2023, has a female-only team, as well as under-18s and under-21s teams.
#team #last #players
24 days ago
England's James Wade beat qualifier Brody Klinge to win the Australian Masters final and clinch his first World Series of Darts ****** le.
The 43-year-old composed himself to earn an 8-5 victory, holding off a thrilling comeback from Klinge in a dramatic best-of-15 final in Wollongong, New South Wales.
It was the 10-time PDC major winner's first World Series ****** le in what was his third final, coming 13 years after he made his debut in the competition in Dubai.
Australian Klinge, 34, threatened to provide one of the stories of the World Series after becoming only the second qualifier ever to reach a final, but after coming back from 6-2 down to 6-5, he was unable to complete a fairytale win.
"Perhaps I thought I would get a nice easy win, but I didn't," Wade told the packed Entertainment Centre.
#final #qualifier
The 43-year-old composed himself to earn an 8-5 victory, holding off a thrilling comeback from Klinge in a dramatic best-of-15 final in Wollongong, New South Wales.
It was the 10-time PDC major winner's first World Series ****** le in what was his third final, coming 13 years after he made his debut in the competition in Dubai.
Australian Klinge, 34, threatened to provide one of the stories of the World Series after becoming only the second qualifier ever to reach a final, but after coming back from 6-2 down to 6-5, he was unable to complete a fairytale win.
"Perhaps I thought I would get a nice easy win, but I didn't," Wade told the packed Entertainment Centre.
#final #qualifier
25 days ago
2026 Australian Darts Masters: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explained originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The World Series of Darts circuit resumes this week as we head to Wollongong for the 2026 Australian Darts Masters.
The tournament will feature eight PDC representatives and eight regional qualifiers.
Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.
MORE: 2026 Australian Darts Masters qualifiers
#darts #australian #masters
The World Series of Darts circuit resumes this week as we head to Wollongong for the 2026 Australian Darts Masters.
The tournament will feature eight PDC representatives and eight regional qualifiers.
Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.
MORE: 2026 Australian Darts Masters qualifiers
#darts #australian #masters
26 days ago
2026 Australian Darts Masters: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explained originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The World Series of Darts circuit resumes this week as we head to Wollongong for the 2026 Australian Darts Masters.
The tournament will feature eight PDC representatives and eight regional qualifiers.
Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.
MORE: 2026 Australian Darts Masters qualifiers
#australian #sporting #draw
The World Series of Darts circuit resumes this week as we head to Wollongong for the 2026 Australian Darts Masters.
The tournament will feature eight PDC representatives and eight regional qualifiers.
Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.
MORE: 2026 Australian Darts Masters qualifiers
#australian #sporting #draw
26 days ago
PDC Australian Darts Masters: World Series evolution story and 2026 event preview originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
This Weekend will be the final stop of the 2026 World Series of Darts before September's finals – Wollongong. This year will be the third staging of the Australian Darts Masters, but the nineteenth World Series event hosting in Australia.
It started in 2013, when Sydney hosted the very first World Series event with regional qualifiers, where Tic Bridge beat Raymond van Barneveld to show the World that the elite can be beaten. Phil Taylor went on to take the inaugural **** le, beating Michael van Gerwen in the final.
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For the next three years, the PDC visited Australia for two events, adding the Perth Darts Masters to the roster. Phil Taylor won both events in 2014 and 2015, followed by a fourth consecutive **** le in Sydney in 2016.
#darts #series
This Weekend will be the final stop of the 2026 World Series of Darts before September's finals – Wollongong. This year will be the third staging of the Australian Darts Masters, but the nineteenth World Series event hosting in Australia.
It started in 2013, when Sydney hosted the very first World Series event with regional qualifiers, where Tic Bridge beat Raymond van Barneveld to show the World that the elite can be beaten. Phil Taylor went on to take the inaugural **** le, beating Michael van Gerwen in the final.
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For the next three years, the PDC visited Australia for two events, adding the Perth Darts Masters to the roster. Phil Taylor won both events in 2014 and 2015, followed by a fourth consecutive **** le in Sydney in 2016.
#darts #series
27 days ago
Every PDC Darts on-stage 9-darter in 2026: Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and others originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Fans of darts watch the sport with hopes of seeing a 9-darter when they tune in, but they don't come very often.
You have to be an avid fan to catch them live, but we've seen a handful so far on TV and in matches with a live crowd this year.
Let's take a look at the perfect legs hit in front of crowds in 2026 so far.
GVV hit his first career big-stage 9-darter in a final on the Euro Tour, and although he went on to lose to Luke Littler, it was one of the coolest crowd reactions you'll see on the Euro Tour.
#littler #euro #darts
Fans of darts watch the sport with hopes of seeing a 9-darter when they tune in, but they don't come very often.
You have to be an avid fan to catch them live, but we've seen a handful so far on TV and in matches with a live crowd this year.
Let's take a look at the perfect legs hit in front of crowds in 2026 so far.
GVV hit his first career big-stage 9-darter in a final on the Euro Tour, and although he went on to lose to Luke Littler, it was one of the coolest crowd reactions you'll see on the Euro Tour.
#littler #euro #darts
1 month ago
Just when you thought YouTube Golf couldn't get more popular, one of the most famous people in the world arrives on the scene.
LeBron James has launched a YouTube channel dedicated to golf. His first video was released Saturday morning, featuring James and his former teammates from the Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 championship team celebrating a 10-year reunion with a round of golf at Cabot Highlands Resort's Castle Stuart Links in Scotland, which is ranked No. 55 among Golfweek's Top 100 International Courses.
The 90-minute video features most of the memorable characters from that Cavs squad, including Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye and J.R. Smith, who is actually quite the stick (you might remember that he went back to college and played golf at North Carolina A&T after retiring from the NBA). Apparently Kyrie Irving couldn't make it, though.
The group plays a 3-on-3 match that gets a little heated at times, with James, Love and Jefferson teaming up against Thompson, Frye and Smith. I won't spoil who wins, but let's just say there weren't a ton of darts thrown or birdies made between the six of them. But it sure seemed like they were having a great time, and hey, that's all that really matters.
Earlier this week, a reporter at the FedEx St. Jude Championship posed a hypothetical to reigning Masters champ and world No. 2 Rory McIlroy: If he could offer a golf lesson to any one celebrity, who would he choose?
#frye
LeBron James has launched a YouTube channel dedicated to golf. His first video was released Saturday morning, featuring James and his former teammates from the Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 championship team celebrating a 10-year reunion with a round of golf at Cabot Highlands Resort's Castle Stuart Links in Scotland, which is ranked No. 55 among Golfweek's Top 100 International Courses.
The 90-minute video features most of the memorable characters from that Cavs squad, including Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye and J.R. Smith, who is actually quite the stick (you might remember that he went back to college and played golf at North Carolina A&T after retiring from the NBA). Apparently Kyrie Irving couldn't make it, though.
The group plays a 3-on-3 match that gets a little heated at times, with James, Love and Jefferson teaming up against Thompson, Frye and Smith. I won't spoil who wins, but let's just say there weren't a ton of darts thrown or birdies made between the six of them. But it sure seemed like they were having a great time, and hey, that's all that really matters.
Earlier this week, a reporter at the FedEx St. Jude Championship posed a hypothetical to reigning Masters champ and world No. 2 Rory McIlroy: If he could offer a golf lesson to any one celebrity, who would he choose?
#frye
1 month ago
Jonny Clayton claims second PDC World Series of Darts **** le with New Zealand crown originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Jonny Clayton produced a devastating display of finishing to defeat his fellow countryman Gerwyn Price 8-4 and clinch his maiden SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters crown on Saturday.
The Welshman celebrated his second World Series of Darts **** le with a trio of superb performances on Finals Day in Auckland, overcoming Gian van Veen, James Wade and Price to take the **** le in front of an incredible 5,000 fans at the Spark Arena.
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Clayton had succumbed to Price in the 2022 showpiece back in Hamilton, but this time he gained sweet revenge against his World Cup partner.
#darts #title #sporting
Jonny Clayton produced a devastating display of finishing to defeat his fellow countryman Gerwyn Price 8-4 and clinch his maiden SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters crown on Saturday.
The Welshman celebrated his second World Series of Darts **** le with a trio of superb performances on Finals Day in Auckland, overcoming Gian van Veen, James Wade and Price to take the **** le in front of an incredible 5,000 fans at the Spark Arena.
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Clayton had succumbed to Price in the 2022 showpiece back in Hamilton, but this time he gained sweet revenge against his World Cup partner.
#darts #title #sporting
2 months ago
Luke Littler eyeing up Nuclear Slam: Can 'The Nuke' sweep the PDC majors? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When DartsWorld suggested that Luke Littler may produce an unprecedented clean sweep of major PDC ****** les this season it's fair to say that the idea was met with a muted reaction. The idea that a player, even one as outstanding as Luke, might go through the card of the PDC's top ****** les was treated as fanciful. Suddenly even the man himself seems to think the unthinkable is possible.
Littler remains on course to complete an unprecedented clean sweep of Premier televised honours this year, having also lifted World Championship, World Masters, UK Open, Premier League and World Cup ****** les in 2026.
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The World Champion is yet to commit to the Players Championship events this season, although he's now focused on securing qualification for November's Players Championship Finals in a bid to preserve his chance of creating history.
#World #LUKE
When DartsWorld suggested that Luke Littler may produce an unprecedented clean sweep of major PDC ****** les this season it's fair to say that the idea was met with a muted reaction. The idea that a player, even one as outstanding as Luke, might go through the card of the PDC's top ****** les was treated as fanciful. Suddenly even the man himself seems to think the unthinkable is possible.
Littler remains on course to complete an unprecedented clean sweep of Premier televised honours this year, having also lifted World Championship, World Masters, UK Open, Premier League and World Cup ****** les in 2026.
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The World Champion is yet to commit to the Players Championship events this season, although he's now focused on securing qualification for November's Players Championship Finals in a bid to preserve his chance of creating history.
#World #LUKE
2 months ago
2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 7 quarterfinals Live results, scores, schedule & bracket: Price into a 4th major semifinal of 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumed on Friday, with two exciting matches held on Day 7 in Blackpool.
First, Gerwyn Price and Ross Smith clashed, with Gerwyn Price pulling away towards the end to book another spot in the semifinals.
In the other match, Gian van Veen beat James Wade in a gritty contest, with both players taking a while to heat up.
Here is the schedule and results from Day 7.
#schedule
The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumed on Friday, with two exciting matches held on Day 7 in Blackpool.
First, Gerwyn Price and Ross Smith clashed, with Gerwyn Price pulling away towards the end to book another spot in the semifinals.
In the other match, Gian van Veen beat James Wade in a gritty contest, with both players taking a while to heat up.
Here is the schedule and results from Day 7.
#schedule
2 months ago
2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 7 quarterfinals Live results, scores, schedule & bracket originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumes on Friday, with two exciting matches held on Day 7 in Blackpool.
First, Gerwyn Price and Ross Smith will battle for one of the two semifinal spots that will be claimed on Day 7.
In the other match, we will see Gian van Veen and James Wade face off for the second straight Matchplay quarterfinal, as Wade seeks another semifinal appearance and GVV seeks his first in Blackpool.
Here is the schedule and results from Day 7.
#sporting #wade #here #first
The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumes on Friday, with two exciting matches held on Day 7 in Blackpool.
First, Gerwyn Price and Ross Smith will battle for one of the two semifinal spots that will be claimed on Day 7.
In the other match, we will see Gian van Veen and James Wade face off for the second straight Matchplay quarterfinal, as Wade seeks another semifinal appearance and GVV seeks his first in Blackpool.
Here is the schedule and results from Day 7.
#sporting #wade #here #first
2 months ago
2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 6 quarterfinals Live results, scores, schedule & bracket: Van Duijvenbode survives despite late Anderson surge originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Luke Littler is off to another great start scoring-wise, but finds himself up just 3-2 after a great start against Josh Rock.
The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumes on Thursday, with two exciting matches held on Day 6 in Blackpool.
In the extended format starting this round, Gary Anderson and Dirk van Duijvenbode will kick off the session.
The second and final match of the day is a rematch of last year's semifinal, as Luke Littler plays Josh Rock.
#sporting #LUKE
Luke Littler is off to another great start scoring-wise, but finds himself up just 3-2 after a great start against Josh Rock.
The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumes on Thursday, with two exciting matches held on Day 6 in Blackpool.
In the extended format starting this round, Gary Anderson and Dirk van Duijvenbode will kick off the session.
The second and final match of the day is a rematch of last year's semifinal, as Luke Littler plays Josh Rock.
#sporting #LUKE
2 months ago
The 2026 World Matchplay Darts starts on Saturday, 18 July at Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
The 32-player event is one of the Professional Darts Corporation's (PDC) eight major events of the darting calendar.
Luke Littler is the defending champion after winning the Phil Taylor Trophy 12 months ago. The teenage world number one has also won the first three majors in 2026.
There is also a women's event played on the final day of the tournament on Sunday, 26 July. Lisa Ashton is the reigning champion following a win over Fallon Sherrock in last year's final.
Here is everything you need to know on the format, draw and prize money.
#darts #july #champion #final
The 32-player event is one of the Professional Darts Corporation's (PDC) eight major events of the darting calendar.
Luke Littler is the defending champion after winning the Phil Taylor Trophy 12 months ago. The teenage world number one has also won the first three majors in 2026.
There is also a women's event played on the final day of the tournament on Sunday, 26 July. Lisa Ashton is the reigning champion following a win over Fallon Sherrock in last year's final.
Here is everything you need to know on the format, draw and prize money.
#darts #july #champion #final
2 months ago
2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 4 second round Live results, scores, schedule & bracket: van Gerwen and van Duijvenbode meet in all-Dutch clash originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Dirk van Duijvenbode has upped his performance, as he found a couple of breaks of throw in the second session, allowing him to take a 6-4 lead overall over Michael van Gerwen.
The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumes on Tuesday, with four exciting matches to be held on Day 4 in Blackpool.
Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Stephen Bunting are among the eight players competing for a spot in the quarterfinals on Day 4.
Here is the schedule and results from Day 4.
#sporting #results
Dirk van Duijvenbode has upped his performance, as he found a couple of breaks of throw in the second session, allowing him to take a 6-4 lead overall over Michael van Gerwen.
The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumes on Tuesday, with four exciting matches to be held on Day 4 in Blackpool.
Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Stephen Bunting are among the eight players competing for a spot in the quarterfinals on Day 4.
Here is the schedule and results from Day 4.
#sporting #results
2 months ago
2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 4 second round Live results, scores, schedule & bracket originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumes on Tuesday, with four exciting matches to be held on Day 4 in Blackpool.
Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Stephen Bunting are among the eight players competing for a spot in the quarterfinals on Day 4.
Here is the schedule and results from Day 4.
MORE: 2026 World Matchplay of Darts: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explained
#World #schedule
The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumes on Tuesday, with four exciting matches to be held on Day 4 in Blackpool.
Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Stephen Bunting are among the eight players competing for a spot in the quarterfinals on Day 4.
Here is the schedule and results from Day 4.
MORE: 2026 World Matchplay of Darts: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explained
#World #schedule
2 months ago
2026 European Darts Open: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explained originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Euro Tour heads to Germany, with the European Darts Open marking the tenth ET event of 2026.
As usual, 48 qualifiers will battle it out, starting on Friday, in hopes of advancing to the final on Sunday night.
Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.
MORE:2026 European Darts Open qualifiers
The Euro Tour heads to Germany, with the European Darts Open marking the tenth ET event of 2026.
As usual, 48 qualifiers will battle it out, starting on Friday, in hopes of advancing to the final on Sunday night.
Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.
MORE:2026 European Darts Open qualifiers
2 months ago
2026 World Matchplay of Darts first round draw revealed: Littler and others discover their opponent originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
This week, the 32-player field for the 2026 World Matchplay of Darts was confirmed.
The top 16 players on the OoM and the top 16 players from the Pro Tour OoM earned spots, but we will soon find out which Pro Tour player each seed will face in the first round of the event.
The draw is expected to take place at around 7:00 p.m. BST on Thursday.
Here are the matchups in the first round.
This week, the 32-player field for the 2026 World Matchplay of Darts was confirmed.
The top 16 players on the OoM and the top 16 players from the Pro Tour OoM earned spots, but we will soon find out which Pro Tour player each seed will face in the first round of the event.
The draw is expected to take place at around 7:00 p.m. BST on Thursday.
Here are the matchups in the first round.
2 months ago
2026 European Darts Open: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explained originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Euro Tour heads to Germany, with the European Darts Open marking the tenth ET event of 2026.
As usual, 48 qualifiers will battle it out, starting on Friday, in hopes of advancing to the final on Sunday night.
Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.
MORE:2026 European Darts Open qualifiers
The Euro Tour heads to Germany, with the European Darts Open marking the tenth ET event of 2026.
As usual, 48 qualifiers will battle it out, starting on Friday, in hopes of advancing to the final on Sunday night.
Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.
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2 months ago
Clarivate (NYSE:CLVT) is one of the best value penny stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On May 29, Clarivate Plc introduced IPOne, a unified intelligence platform designed to integrate purpose-built AI agents with proprietary data to streamline intellectual property research and workflows. Developed in partnership with corporate IP teams and law firms, the platform supports complex processes such as patent discovery, trademark clearance, and litigation ******* ysis.
The system allows users to use Clarivate's (NYSE:CLVT) trusted data sets (including Derwent, Darts-ip, and CompuMark) directly within their existing workflows. By combining this curated intelligence with AI, the platform aims to enhance decision-making and help organizations maximize the value of their IP ******* ets.
IPOne also uses Model Context Protocols/MCPs to securely connect with enterprise AI tools and LLMs. This integration allows organizations to embed authoritative data into their own systems, ensuring that AI-driven decisions remain transparent and under internal control.
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The system allows users to use Clarivate's (NYSE:CLVT) trusted data sets (including Derwent, Darts-ip, and CompuMark) directly within their existing workflows. By combining this curated intelligence with AI, the platform aims to enhance decision-making and help organizations maximize the value of their IP ******* ets.
IPOne also uses Model Context Protocols/MCPs to securely connect with enterprise AI tools and LLMs. This integration allows organizations to embed authoritative data into their own systems, ensuring that AI-driven decisions remain transparent and under internal control.
Clarivate (NYSE:CLVT) is a technology company with services covering global information, ******* ytics, and workflow solutions. The company has 3 segments: academia and government, oriented towards research & ******* ytics, content aggregation, and AI-powered workflow software solutions; IP, which handles IP management software; and life sciences & healthcare, which focuses on R&D tools.
While we acknowledge the potential of CLVT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
2 months ago
Sometimes there’s truth to potential transfers—some in-the-know agent or club tells a journalist about some behind the scenes activity—and other times it’s just some ****** calling themselves a journalist, blindly throwing darts at a board with player names and clubs.
Yesterday, we reported on a rumor that seems to fall squarely in the latter category of transfer rumor. The rumor was that Liverpool were open to accepting bids for Virgil van Dijk, with AC Milan and Fenerbahce bravely volunteering as tributes to have the best defender of our generation play for their clubs.
Today, The Liverpool Echo shot down these rumors, citing sources close to the club.
Considering the turmoil and turnover at the club, with departing club legends like Mo Salah and Andy Robbo, as well as starting defender Ibou Konate, and incoming of new boss Andoni Iraola, Liverpool would be taking a big risk to let their captain go.
Not only was Van Dijk one of the best defenders in Europe again, but he also played every single minute of league action last year. Unfortunately, every other defender at the club suffered injuries during the last campaign. That ability to stay healthy and available is not so easy to replace.
Yesterday, we reported on a rumor that seems to fall squarely in the latter category of transfer rumor. The rumor was that Liverpool were open to accepting bids for Virgil van Dijk, with AC Milan and Fenerbahce bravely volunteering as tributes to have the best defender of our generation play for their clubs.
Today, The Liverpool Echo shot down these rumors, citing sources close to the club.
Considering the turmoil and turnover at the club, with departing club legends like Mo Salah and Andy Robbo, as well as starting defender Ibou Konate, and incoming of new boss Andoni Iraola, Liverpool would be taking a big risk to let their captain go.
Not only was Van Dijk one of the best defenders in Europe again, but he also played every single minute of league action last year. Unfortunately, every other defender at the club suffered injuries during the last campaign. That ability to stay healthy and available is not so easy to replace.
3 months ago
Darts sensation Luke Littler has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s bizarre handling of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo at the World Cup, calling on the player to be afforded minutes.
Mainoo enjoyed a superb latter half of the 2025/26 season, sparked by Ruben Amorim’s dismissal and the appointment of Michael Carrick as his replacement.
One of Carrick’s first major decisions was to restore Mainoo to the team after he was constantly overlooked by Amorim. It’s a decision that paid dividends. Mainoo was crucial, helping United to finish in third place and secure Champions League football after a two-year absence.
His impressive performances earned him a spot in the England World Cup squad. But Mainoo has yet to get a taste of the action in the tournament despite the nation’s struggles in midfield.
The Three Lions have made steady progress at the World Cup, beating Croatia in their opening game before being held to a goalless draw by Ghana and then seeing off Panama to secure their place in the Round of 32.
Mainoo enjoyed a superb latter half of the 2025/26 season, sparked by Ruben Amorim’s dismissal and the appointment of Michael Carrick as his replacement.
One of Carrick’s first major decisions was to restore Mainoo to the team after he was constantly overlooked by Amorim. It’s a decision that paid dividends. Mainoo was crucial, helping United to finish in third place and secure Champions League football after a two-year absence.
His impressive performances earned him a spot in the England World Cup squad. But Mainoo has yet to get a taste of the action in the tournament despite the nation’s struggles in midfield.
The Three Lions have made steady progress at the World Cup, beating Croatia in their opening game before being held to a goalless draw by Ghana and then seeing off Panama to secure their place in the Round of 32.
3 months ago
2026 U.S. Darts Masters Day 1 first round live results, scores, schedule & bracket: van Veen kicks off debut with a win originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Gerwyn Price was the superior player in the average column, averaging nearly 13 points more than Brayden Hall. It was hard work for Price, though, as missed doubles opened the door for Hall. Price took home a 6-4 win in the end.
The Sporting News is reporting from New York City for Day 1 of the 2026 U.S. Darts Masters.
Day 1 will feature 16 players looking to advance to the quarterfinals on Friday night, including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen and others.
Thursday night's session consists of the first round.
Gerwyn Price was the superior player in the average column, averaging nearly 13 points more than Brayden Hall. It was hard work for Price, though, as missed doubles opened the door for Hall. Price took home a 6-4 win in the end.
The Sporting News is reporting from New York City for Day 1 of the 2026 U.S. Darts Masters.
Day 1 will feature 16 players looking to advance to the quarterfinals on Friday night, including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen and others.
Thursday night's session consists of the first round.
3 months ago
When does Luke Littler play at the 2026 U.S. Darts Masters? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 U.S. Darts Masters has arrived, and Luke Littler headlines an eight-player PDC field that will clash with eight North American players in New York City.
Littler has won several ***** les across the Pro Tour, at majors and in unranked events, but the U.S. Darts Masters is one he hasn't won yet.
He'll be looking to finally get the ***** le, so let's take a look at when he'll take the stage to compete this week.
Luke Littler kicks off his 2026 U.S. Darts Masters campaign Thursday night, as he plays David Cameron in the fifth match of the session, which will take place at around 9:15 p.m. EST.
The 2026 U.S. Darts Masters has arrived, and Luke Littler headlines an eight-player PDC field that will clash with eight North American players in New York City.
Littler has won several ***** les across the Pro Tour, at majors and in unranked events, but the U.S. Darts Masters is one he hasn't won yet.
He'll be looking to finally get the ***** le, so let's take a look at when he'll take the stage to compete this week.
Luke Littler kicks off his 2026 U.S. Darts Masters campaign Thursday night, as he plays David Cameron in the fifth match of the session, which will take place at around 9:15 p.m. EST.
