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Luke Littler crashes out of Players Championship in first round

The world champion and current Premier League leader was beaten 6-3 by 22-year-old Irishman Dylan Slevin.

The Independent UK

Rob Cross beats Stephen Bunting in Dutch Masters final

Cross claimed victories over Jermaine Wattimena and Gerwyn Price en route to the final.

The Independent UK

Emotional Luke Littler breaks down in tears after record-breaking win at World Darts Championship

Teenager Littler threw a stunning 140.91 average in the final set to beat Ryan Meikle 3-1 but then admitted it was one of his toughest games

The Independent UK

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Luke Humphries ready for ‘two different tournaments’ after 16-minute blitz kicks off title defence

The world champion is delighted with his form since lifting the title in January and could now meet five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld next

The Independent UK

Luke Littler vs Luke Humphries is the rivalry with a difference driving darts’ boom

IN FOCUS: Darts has never been more popular and its two new stars are leading the way, explains Luke Baker. But refreshingly, there is no animosity in the rivalry that could come to define the sport for a decade

The Independent UK

Two Lukes lead new darts era both deeply trivial and deathly serious

Rising star Luke Littler and world champion Luke Humphries are the stars of an ever-expanding cultural phenomenon

The Guardian - UK

World Darts Championship 2025/25 schedule as Luke Littler first match date set

The tournament favourite takes to the oche on December 21

Evening Standard

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Raymond van Barneveld dumps Luke Humphries out of European Open

The 57-year-old Dutchman took advantage of an off night for the reigning world champion.

The Independent UK

Game On! Dutch Darts World Hits The Bullseye

The packed stadium shudders as thousands of orange-clad Dutch fans bounce around, chanting the name of their favourite player.

International Business Times

Referee Russ Bray proud of ‘voice of darts’ tag ahead of his last world final

The 66-year-old has become one of the most imitated people in sport due to the trademark way he bellows ‘180’ every time a player hits a maximum.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler thrashes Brendan Dolan, Cross beats Dobey in epic: PDC World Darts Championship – as it happened

The Fairytale of Ally Pally continued on New Year’s Day, with 16-year-old Luke Littler storming through to a semi-final against Rob Cross

The Guardian - UK

Luke Littler targets breaking more records as he heads for quarter-finals

The 16-year-old became the youngest player to reach the quarter-finals when he beat Raymond van Barneveld.

The Independent UK

‘Incredible kid’: Littler takes aim at world darts title aged 16

Luke ‘the Nuke’ tipped to be Lionel Messi of darts as he reaches quarter-final on way to £500,000 prize

The Guardian - UK

Luke Littler demolishes Raymond van Barneveld to keep adventure going

Luke Littler is through to the quarter-final of the PDC World Darts Championship after beating Raymond van Barneveld 4-1

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The Independent UK

Luke Littler dares to dream after defeating idol Raymond van Barneveld

The 16-year-old has set the Alexandra Palace alight on debut and is the youngest player ever to reach the last eight after a stunning 4-1 win.

Evening Standard

World Darts Championship: Luke Littler smashes idol Raymond van Barneveld to continue teen's fairytale run

Ally Pally favourite, 16, cruises into quarter-finals with 4-1 romp

The Independent UK

16-year-old Luke Littler makes history and Luke Humphries clinches Ally Pally classic

Littler is the youngest player to reach the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship.

Evening Standard

World Darts Championship: Michael van Gerwen hammers Stephen Bunting as Michael Smith crashes out

Teenager Luke Littler will face Raymond van Barneveld on Saturday

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The Guardian - UK

‘A generational talent’: how 16-year-old Luke Littler is shaking up darts

The Warrington teenager has been on a fast-track to the top since he was a toddler and now faces five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld at Alexandra Palace

The Independent UK

Luke Littler and Raymond van Barneveld set for mouthwatering generation game

Van Barneveld, the 56-year-old five-time world champion, takes on a 16-year-old with a love of kebabs

The Independent UK

Michael Smith crashes out as Raymond van Barneveld sets up generational match with teenager Luke Littler

The 56-year-old defeated Jim Williams 4-1 to reach the last-16

The Independent UK

World Darts Championship LIVE: Latest updates as Luke Littler demolishes Raymond van Barneveld in last-16

The 56-year-old Dutchman crashed out as the 16-year-old Englishman won 4-1

Evening Standard

World Darts Championship: Michael van Gerwen makes plea for spotlight after being upstaged by Luke Littler

Dutch supremo eases into fourth round alongside teen sensation

The Independent UK

‘The dream continues’: Luke Littler emotional as 16-year-old extends World Darts Championship run

The 16-year-old has become the youngest player to reach the fourth round of the World Championship and could meet his hero Raymond van Barneveld in the last 16

The Independent UK

World Darts Championship LIVE: Results and reaction after Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler shine

The 16-year-old darts sensation continued his run at Ally Pally with Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen also securing wins at the World Championship on its return following the Christmas break

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