Double tops: Lukes lead way but world darts championship field is wide open | PDC World Championships

THe's double. At the end of the 7th set. Luke Littler is on 58 with two darts left but thinks he has 68. He hit a treble of 18. Understand what he did. It's right next door. Step up. He missed two doubles that would have given him a 5-2 lead in the World Championship […]
Hard target: Is professional darts America’s next big thing?

Eddie Hearn, one of the most influential sports promoters in the world, recently appeared on Patrick Bett David's podcast and said: bold claim. He claimed that darts would soon become one of America's biggest sports. The average American player may scrape in $400 a month from sponsorships from local bars and niche darts companies. This […]
Female darts players threatened with disciplinary action after women refuse to compete with transgender opponents

The World Darts Federation has issued a formal warning to players that they could face disciplinary action if they withdraw from the tournament after it has begun. The warning is likely a response to threats that female darts players will be disqualified if they play against a transgender player who was born male, which has […]
Slingshots and metal darts see tribal violence ‘horrors’ worsen in Papua New Guinea | Papua New Guinea

TThe spread of slingshot-style weapons that fire metal arrows has exacerbated violence in Papua New Guinea’s northeastern East Sepik province and led to a rise in traumatic injuries, authorities and medical workers said after attacks that killed dozens of people in the region. Last month, young men attacked three remote villages in Angoram district, East […]
Fans go crazy for Daniel Brown ripping darts, channels inner Charley Hull at The Open

Daniel Brown continues to be the Cinderella story of the 152nd British Open. On Saturday, he not only put himself in contention for the championship, but he also won the hearts of many fans with a simple yet relatable gesture. Brown followed the example of fellow English player Charlie Hull by lighting a cigarette as […]
Premier League Darts: Littler, Van Gerwen, Humphries and Smith battle in finals – live | Darts

important events Show only important events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature preamble Hello, we are bringing you live leg-by-leg coverage of the epic darts event at the O2 Arena in London. We apologize for any bias due to recent events, but this could be the most fascinating final in Premier League history. […]
Michael Smith seals Premier League darts playoff spot and wins in Sheffield | Darts

A tearful Michael Smith put aside his friendships to win a Premier League shootout against Nathan Aspinall and book his place in next week’s play-offs at the O2 Arena. The 2023 world champions joined Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen in London after defeating close friends Aspinall 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the […]
Darts player refuses match against transgender competitor

A female darts legend has withdrawn from a match in which she was scheduled to play against a transgender player, saying she has no intention of competing against a man in a women’s event. British darts player Deta Hedman, who has championed female darts in recent months, has refused to play in a match against […]
British female darts player Deta Hedman refuses to play transgender opponent, forfeits match

British female darts player Deta Hedman was excluded from competing at the Denmark Open over the weekend after refusing to play against a transgender player. Hedman was scheduled to face Noah-Lynn van Leuven in the quarterfinals of the tournament, but chose not to play and was disqualified. Hedman denied reports that he missed the game […]
Van Gerwen knocks out Littler on way to third Premier League win in a row | Darts

Michael van Gerwen is looking for more glory after securing his third successive Premier League darts title with a 6-4 win over Nathan Aspinall. The Dutchman beat Gerwyn Price and teenager Luke Littler to reach the final, with the seven-time Premier League champions coming from behind to beat Aspinall. Aspinall got off to a good […]