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The Latest Breaking News from Luke Littler

Michael van Gerwen fires Luke Littler World Darts Championship warning: 'He's lied'

Dutchman has had a wretched year but is searching for reprieve

Evening Standard

Michael van Gerwen: Luke Littler is lying if he says he doesn’t want to avoid me

WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: After a horrific 2025 on and off the oche, MvG returns to the World Darts Championship with something to prove, writes Luke Baker, but is adamant the sport’s biggest star is running scared of him

The Independent UK

Michael van Gerwen believes Luke Littler is fearful of him at World Championship

The Dutchman kicks off his campaign for a fourth world title against Mitsuhiko Tatsunami on Thursday night.

The Independent UK

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SPOTY shortlist shows women’s sport is here to stay, says Chloe Kelly

Kelly is one of three women on the six-person shortlist for the main award

The Independent UK

How to vote for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 tonight

Favourite Rory McIlroy faces competition from Lando Norris, Chloe Kelly, Luke Littler, Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Hampton

Evening Standard

Jurjen van der Velde comes prepared for battle with Ally Pally wasp

The insect has caused chaos during the opening days of the PDC World Championship.

The Independent UK

Scottie Scheffler matches Tiger Woods feat after stellar 2025 season

Scottie Scheffler won two majors in 2025 and remains the No 1 player in the world

The Independent UK

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Ally Pally Wasp causes chaos at World Darts Championship

The Ally Pally Wasp has been spotted on each day of the World Darts Championship so far

The Independent UK

Aussie darts showman doesn't need the Ashes 'Heat'

Australian Damon Heta has made a fine start to his world darts title bid but has decided against winding up the home crowds with his old cricketing theatrics.

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Paul Lim makes World Darts Championship history to set up Luke Humphries rematch

The septuagenarian stunned Jeffrey de Graaf in the first round at Alexandra Palace.

The Independent UK

World Darts Championship: Luke Humphries 'ready for war' in Luke Littler title battle

Former world No1 was knocked off his perch earlier this year by teenage sensation

Evening Standard

Luke Humphries ready for World Championship warfare with Luke Littler

Humphries was displaced by his great rival at the top of the world rankings after Littler won the Grand Slam of Darts in November.

The Independent UK

Luke Humphries on Littler rivalry: ‘The two best darts players trying to be world champion? It’s war’

Humphries’ world has changed dramatically in the two years since he beat a 16-year-old Luke Littler to win the World Championship, and he returns to Alexandra Palace as the sensational teenager’s closest rival

The Independent UK

‘I messaged Sia on Instagram. She didn’t get back to me’: cult darts hero Stephen Bunting on his viral walk-on

The world No 4’s entrance to the song Titanium has become a quasi-religious moment in darts, but while he loves the attention he tells Jonathan Liew that what he really wants is the world title

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Luke Littler to miss BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony

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Luke Littler: I’m not going to Sports Personality of the Year ceremony

The 18-year-old has made the six-person shortlist for the prestigious prize but he believes Lando Norris will claim the accolade.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler starts World Championship defence with dominant win

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Littler lights up Ally Pally opening night as prize money raises stakes

The PDC world darts championship is back, but could the new £1m winners’ cheque make this show too big?

Evening Standard

Luke Littler opens World Darts Championship title defence with dominant win

‘The Nuke’ brushes aside Darius Labanauskas in just 25 minutes after opening night victories for Michael Smith and debutant Arno Merk at Alexandra Palace

The Independent UK

Luke Littler kicks off World Championship title defence with comfortable win

Littler created history in January when he became the youngest world champion, reigning supreme on the Alexandra Palace stage as a 17-year-old.

Evening Standard

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Nominees and latest winner odds

Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris lead race for SPOTY success this year

The Independent UK

World Darts Championship 2026 prize money: How much does the winner earn?

Luke Littler is the favourite to win the world title at Alexandra Palace on January 3

Evening Standard

When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025? Start time and how to watch SPOTY live today

Rory McIlroy is favourite for top award but faces strong competition from Lando Norris

The Independent UK

Who should win BBC Sports Personality of the Year? We made the case for each nominee – and picked our winner

Is there any stopping Rory McIlroy? We asked our writers

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