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Luke Littler eyes complete set and record-breaking dominance after Matchplay win

Littler beat Gerwyn Price 18-9 on Sunday to retain his title in Blackpool.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler crushes Gerwyn Price to retain darts World Matchplay title

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The Independent UK

Luke Littler crushes Gerwyn Price to retain World Matchplay title in Blackpool

It keeps the 19-year-old on course for a clean sweep of trophies in 2026.

The Independent UK

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Luke Littler says practice made perfect after World Matchplay success

The 18-year-old became only the fifth player to lift the coveted title alongside the World Championship and Premier League.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler hits stunning nine-dart finish in semi-final win over Josh Rock

The world champion will face James Wade in Sunday’s World Matchplay final at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.

The Independent UK

James Wade holds off Gian van Veen to reach Matchplay semi-finals

The 42-year-old Englishman is into the last four at Blackpool for the 10th time.

The Independent UK

Luke Humphries aims to be peerless in Blackpool again

The world number one is targeting back-to-back World Matchplay titles.

The Independent UK

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World Chess Championship: Bounce-back win puts Gukesh in select company

D Gukesh joined the select company of Vishy Anand, Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren when he equalised in the undisputed World Championship match on Wednesday, after suffering a defeat in the first decisive game of the Matchplay series. Before Gukesh, only these three had levelled the score 1-1 in the…

The Times of India

‘Silly’ to think women could beat men at darts – Matchplay champion Beau Greaves

Greaves will forgo the chance to play at Alexandra Palace in order to defend her WDF Women’s World Championship title.

The Independent UK

Luke Humphries out to join illustrious club with win in World Matchplay final

Humphries could become only the fourth player to win the World Championship and Matchplay in the same year – joining opponent Michael van Gerwen.

The Independent UK

Winning World Matchplay would be ‘absolutely unbelievable’ for Luke Humphries

The world champion wants to add to his trophy cabinet.

The Independent UK

World Matchplay Sunday evening session moved forward to avoid Euros final clash

The session will now start at 4.30pm and is due to finish before the 8pm kick-off.

The Independent UK

Chloe O'Brien: The Perthshire darts star aiming to create more special memories in 2023

O'Brien played in the Women's World Matchplay last year and faced off against Lisa Ashton

Daily Record

Michael van Gerwen warns rivals to be scared after winning World Matchplay title

The Dutchman defeated Gerwyn Price 18-14 in the final at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens

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Michael van Gerwen wins epic against Gerwyn Price to claim World Matchplay crown

The Dutchman looked back to his best after an 18-14 victory over Price in Blackpool

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I really want to win another World Matchplay – James Wade is ready for Blackpool

Wade won the tournament in 2007.

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