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Luke Littler beats James Wade to win first World Matchplay crown in Blackpool

Luke Littler won his first World Matchplay crown as James Wade’s remarkable run in Blackpool fell at the final hurdle. Littler claimed a hard-fought 18-13 victory at the Winter Gardens to become the fifth player to win the PDC Triple Crown – Phil ...

27 Jul 2025 at 22:13

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Luke Littler is ‘bigger than Phil Taylor’ says victorious Michael Smith

Michael Smith insisted Luke Littler’s popularity is “even bigger than Phil Taylor” after denying the 17-year-old darts sensation a shot at victory on his Premier League debut. Smith edged out Littler 6-5 in a high-quality semi-final before going ...

02 Feb 2024 at 00:27

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Luke Littler to celebrate 18th birthday at home before ‘crazy schedule’ starts

Luke Littler says he will enjoy a low-key 18th birthday celebration with his family having already given himself the best early present by winning the World Championship. Littler celebrates becoming an adult on Tuesday, having already racked up ...

21 Jan 2025 at 00:01

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Luke Littler given Premier League place after remarkable World Championship run

Teenager Luke Littler’s reward for his remarkable run to the World Championship final is a place in the Premier League. The 16-year-old finished runner-up to world number one Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace and his extraordinary run ensured ...

04 Jan 2024 at 16:35

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Luke Littler admits money would motivate his bid to beat Phil Taylor’s record

Luke Littler admits money is likely to be the main motivating factor in his long-term quest to surpass Phil Taylor’s record tally of 16 world titles. The 18-year-old claimed his first World Championship crown by beating Michael van Gerwen at ...

03 Apr 2025 at 11:43

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On This Day in 2018 – Rob Cross turns off ‘The Power’ to claim PDC world crown

Former electrician Rob Cross provided more huge sparks on this day in 2018 with a stunning upset against Phil Taylor to become PDC world champion at Alexandra Palace. Cross turned off ‘The Power’ for the final time as he followed up his ...

01 Jan 2023 at 07:04

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On this day in 2004: Phil Taylor beats Kevin Painter in epic world darts final

Phil Taylor was crowned world champion for the 11th time on this day in 2004 after edging Kevin Painter in one of the greatest finals ever. ‘The Power’ held his nerve under extreme pressure to nail double five for a famous sudden-death ...

04 Jan 2024 at 06:00

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Luke Littler reveals pre-match pizza inspired him to second world title victory

Luke Littler revealed a pre-match pizza inspired him to more World Championship glory and insisted he has the hunger for many more titles. The 18-year-old cemented his position as a great of the sport by joining Phil Taylor, Adrian ...

04 Jan 2026 at 08:00

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Limerick's William O'Connor debuts at PDC World Darts Championships in 'Ally Pally'

CAPPAMORE carpenter Willie O’Connor makes his debut in the biggest darts event in the world this Thursday night when he competes at the 25th PDC World Championship at the Alexandra Palace, London. Thirty one-year-old O’Connor ...

14 Dec 2017 at 10:01

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Luke Littler needs to overcome Man Utd syndrome to break my record – Phil Taylor

Phil Taylor has backed Luke Littler to break his record of 16 world titles but says the 17-year-old will have to overcome “Man Utd syndrome” to do it. Littler became the youngest player to win the World Championship at ...

15 Jan 2025 at 10:16

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Luke Littler can eclipse Phil Taylor but not game over for us yet – Gerwyn Price

Gerwyn Price says it is not yet “game over” for the rest of the darting world despite tipping Luke Littler to beat Phil Taylor’s record of 16 World Championship titles. Price is turning out to be Littler’s kryptonite ...

14 Mar 2025 at 12:00

Luke Littler sets his sights on Phil Taylor’s 16 world titles and ‘a lot more’

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Luke Littler knows it is possible to reel in Phil Taylor’s 16 world titles

Luke Littler believes he can hunt down Phil Taylor’s record of 16 world titles after becoming the youngest ever champion. The 17-year-old consolidated his status as the biggest star in the game by winning the World ...

04 Jan 2025 at 12:56

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