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Michael Smith beats Peter Wright at World Series of Darts Finals

‘Bully Boy’ Smith was runner-up to Wright at Alexandra Palace in January.

The Independent UK

Ryan Giggs hid his volatile side but truth has caught up with him, jury told

Prosecutor says former footballer must ‘pay price’ for alleged assault of ex-girlfriend and coercive behaviour

The Guardian - UK

Lynch injured as Tigers thump Bombers

Richmond AFL star Tom Lynch has injured his groin as the Tigers thrashed under-fire Essendon by 66 points in Ben Rutten's likely last game as Bombers coach.

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Darts star Peter Wright shares snap from hospital as he misses events to go under knife

World darts champion Peter Wright has shared a photo on social media before he is due to undergo an operation which will force the Scotsman to sit on the sidelines

Daily Mirror

Peter Wright undergoing surgery to have gallbladder removed

The 52-year-old has been suffering with gallstones for several months

The Independent UK

Ryan Giggs 'headbutted' his girlfriend after she discovered he was cheating, court heard

The 48-year-old has been accused of controlling and coercive behaviour against ex-girlfriend Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020.

Daily Record

Dimitri Van Den Bergh shocks former housemate Peter Wright to take Blackpool win

Michael van Gerwen also booked a semi-final spot with a hard-fought victory over Nathan Aspinall.

The Independent UK

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Peter Wright goes the distance before seeing off Krzysztof Ratajski in Blackpool

The defending World Matchplay champion finally wrapped up a 13-11 victory.

The Independent UK

Gerwyn Price: Regaining the number one spot not top of my priority list

Reigning world champion ‘Snakebite’ Wright replaced Price at the top of the PDC’s order of merit in March.

The Independent UK

Suns' loss costly in AFL finals race

Zach Merrett starred and Jake Stringer kicked four goals as Essendon scored a fourth win in five AFL games with a 48-point upset of Gold Coast.

AAP

Peter Wright off to impressive start in defence of World Matchplay title

‘Snakebite’ averaged 97.42, hitting seven maximums, in his win over Madars Razma

The Independent UK

Suns eager to ground high-flying Bomber

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew believes familiarity will be key when the Suns try to ground high-flying former AFL teammate Peter Wright and Essendon on Sunday.

AAP

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

Wade won the tournament in 2007.

The Independent UK

West Lothian darts ace Peter Wright bids for World Matchplay glory

The world no.1 gets his bid underway on Saturday in Blackpool

Daily Record

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The Independent UK

Gallstones-battling Peter Wright ‘trying not to eat crumpets caked in butter’

Wright, 52, is on the waiting list to have his gallbladder removed and is wary that his condition could affect him at any time.

AAP

Bombers beat COVID-19 hit Lions in AFL

Essendon have secured a 10-point upset AFL win over a Brisbane team missing several regulars due to a combination of injury and illness at the Gabba.

AAP

Kennedy kicks five as Eagles sink Bombers

West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has booted five goals and Willie Rioli chipped in with three as the Eagles posted a shock 10-point win over Essendon.

Daily Mirror

Darts star celebrates 180 before embarrassingly realising he's bust at World Cup

Former Grand Slam champion Jose de Sousa endured a classic miscount at the World Cup of Darts match between Portugal and Scotland

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Wright keen to stand tall against Carlton

Peter Wright is ready to stand tall against an understrength Carlton defence when Essendon attempt to upset the Blues on Friday night.

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Dons not distracted for Blues game: Wright

Essendon are undergoing a football review while Kevin Sheedy revisited the supplements saga, but Peter Wright says they remain focused on the Carlton tie.

The Guardian - AU

‘I’m so angry, I’m wild’: the never-ending wait to clean up asbestos town Wittenoom

The WA government has announced former asbestos mining town of Wittenoom officially closed. But will it get cleaned up? For one man, time is running out

The Independent UK

Peter Wright goes back to school to reveal how darts helped his numeracy skills

Wright won a second World Championship crown in January.

Wales Online

Locals 'concerned' over state of Welsh river but agencies say it’s nothing to worry about

Members of the Wye group are among many worried about the state of the Wye and levels of phosphates in the river

ABC News

From Melbourne to West Coast — your AFL team's position summed up in two lines

Want a quick summary of where your team is after eight rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Melbourne to cellar-dwellers West Coast, Andrew McGarry sums up each of the 18 sides in two lines.

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Bombers coach full of praise for Wright

Peter Wright's six goals were crucial as Essendon recovered from personnel issues and a 25-point deficit to beat AFL rivals Hawthorn by 27 points.

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