<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Darts - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Darts news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Littler's Euro dreams ended by shock defeat to Ratajski]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler suffered a shock defeat to Krzysztof Ratajski at the European Championship Darts, as he failed in his attempt to claim the one major title he's never won.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-euro-dreams-ended-by-shock-defeat-to-ratajski/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-euro-dreams-ended-by-shock-defeat-to-ratajski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players laugh as Rock LOSES his dart on stage during match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock and Jonny Clayton have a giggle after Rock loses his dart in a stage light at the European Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/players-laugh-as-rock-loses-his-dart-on-stage-during-match/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/players-laugh-as-rock-loses-his-dart-on-stage-during-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler seals second-best average ever at European Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler produced the second-best average in the competition's history,his 114.47 has only ever been bettered by Phil Taylor's 118.14 after defeating Nathan Aspinall at the European Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-seals-second-best-average-ever-at-european-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-seals-second-best-average-ever-at-european-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler powers past Aspinall to reach European Championship quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler remains on course to win the one major title he's never won as he beat Nathan Aspinall 10-5 in the second round of the European Championship Darts on Saturday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-powers-past-aspinall-to-reach-european-championship-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-powers-past-aspinall-to-reach-european-championship-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler through as Van Gerwen suffers early Euros exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luke Littler makes it through to the second round of the European Championship with a win over William O'Connor but Michael van Gerwen is knocked out of the tournament at the first-round stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-through-as-van-gerwen-suffers-early-euros-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-through-as-van-gerwen-suffers-early-euros-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler begins quest for clean sweep in style as No 1 dominates in Dortmund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler began his quest of completing the clean sweep of major honours with an opening win over Willie O'Connor at the Machineseeker European Championship on Friday night in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-begins-quest-for-clean-sweep-in-style-as-no-1-dominates-in-dortmund/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-begins-quest-for-clean-sweep-in-style-as-no-1-dominates-in-dortmund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Championship: Latest schedule, results as Littler prepares for Aspinall test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will face Nathan Aspinall in his European Championship Darts second-round match in Dortmund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-championship-latest-schedule-results-as-littler-prepares-for-aspinall-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-championship-latest-schedule-results-as-littler-prepares-for-aspinall-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Championship: Latest schedule, results as Littler begins title bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will face William O'Connor in his European Championship Darts opener as the first round continues on Friday in Dortmund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-championship-latest-schedule-results-as-littler-begins-title-bid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-championship-latest-schedule-results-as-littler-begins-title-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Championship: Latest schedule and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will face Nathan Aspinall in his European Championship Darts second-round match in Dortmund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-championship-latest-schedule-and-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-championship-latest-schedule-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodhouse hits nine and sets up clash with Van Veen at European Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Woodhouse sent the Dortmund crowd wild as he hit a nine-darter on the way to a 6-3 victory over Dirk van Duijvenbode in round one of the European Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/woodhouse-hits-nine-and-sets-up-clash-with-van-veen-at-european-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/woodhouse-hits-nine-and-sets-up-clash-with-van-veen-at-european-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodhouse NAILS nine-darter in European Championship opening game!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Woodhouse pins a perfect nine-darter against Dirk van Duijvenbode in the first game of the European Championship (credit @OfficialPDC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/woodhouse-nails-nine-darter-in-european-championship-opening-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/woodhouse-nails-nine-darter-in-european-championship-opening-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherrock one of 24 'amateurs' taking on Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's world number three Fallon Sherrock is named among the 24 contestants bidding to beat Luke Littler in a new Netflix special.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sherrock-one-of-24-amateurs-taking-on-littler/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sherrock-one-of-24-amateurs-taking-on-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherrock set to face Littler for first time with £501,000 on the line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fallon Sherrock is set to face Luke Littler for the first time in a special event taking place at the end of this month - 'Beat Luke Littler'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sherrock-set-to-face-littler-for-first-time-with-501000-on-the-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sherrock-set-to-face-littler-for-first-time-with-501000-on-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries withdraws from European Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries has withdrawn from the 2026 European Championship after being diagnosed with gastroenteritis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-withdraws-from-european-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-withdraws-from-european-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler to face O'Connor in European Championship Darts opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will face William O'Connor in his European Championship Darts opener, while&nbsp;Gian van Veen will start his title defence against Andrew Gilding on Thursday in Dortmund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-to-face-oconnor-in-european-championship-darts-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-to-face-oconnor-in-european-championship-darts-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zonneveld wins first senior PDC title at Dutch Darts Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niels Zonneveld won his first senior PDC title with an 8-5 victory over Danny Noppert in the Dutch Darts Championship final on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/zonneveld-wins-first-senior-pdc-title-at-dutch-darts-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/zonneveld-wins-first-senior-pdc-title-at-dutch-darts-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen suffers another early exit as Van Veen makes history and Price wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dutch favourite Michael van Gerwen suffered a shock second-round exit at the Dutch Darts Championship on Saturday, losing 6-5 to Irishman William O'Connor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-suffers-another-early-exit-as-van-veen-makes-history-and-price-wins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-suffers-another-early-exit-as-van-veen-makes-history-and-price-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen suffers another early exit as Van Veen makes history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dutch favourite Michael van Gerwen suffered a shock second-round exit at the Dutch Darts Championship on Saturday, losing 6-5 to Irishman William O'Connor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-suffers-another-early-exit-as-van-veen-makes-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-suffers-another-early-exit-as-van-veen-makes-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch Darts Championship schedule and results as MVG suffers early exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the Dutch Darts Championship, the final regular event of the PDC European Tour season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dutch-darts-championship-schedule-and-results-as-mvg-suffers-early-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dutch-darts-championship-schedule-and-results-as-mvg-suffers-early-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch Darts Championship results as MVG suffers early exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the Dutch Darts Championship, the final regular event of the PDC European Tour season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dutch-darts-championship-results-as-mvg-suffers-early-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dutch-darts-championship-results-as-mvg-suffers-early-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Van Gerwen end his barren spell at Dutch Darts Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen will look to end his barren run with victory at the Elten Safety Shoes Dutch Darts Championship, with the draw and schedulenow confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/can-van-gerwen-end-his-barren-spell-at-dutch-darts-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/can-van-gerwen-end-his-barren-spell-at-dutch-darts-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suljovic apologises but faces probe over inciting jeers and alleged sexist comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mensur Suljovic's crowd incitement during his match against Ross Smith and his alleged sexist comments in his on-stage interview regarding the incident have been referred to the Darts Regulation Authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/suljovic-apologises-but-faces-probe-over-inciting-jeers-and-alleged-sexist-comments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/suljovic-apologises-but-faces-probe-over-inciting-jeers-and-alleged-sexist-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suljovic apologises as he faces investigation over inciting jeers and alleged sexist comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mensur Suljovic's crowd incitement during his match against Ross Smith and his alleged sexist comments in his on-stage interview regarding the incident have been referred to the Darts Regulation Authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/suljovic-apologises-as-he-faces-investigation-over-inciting-jeers-and-alleged-sexist-comments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/suljovic-apologises-as-he-faces-investigation-over-inciting-jeers-and-alleged-sexist-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves ends Women's Series season with record-breaking win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves ended her 2026 PDC Women's Series season with a record-breaking streak of victories on the way to two tournament wins at Event 23 and 24 in Wigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-ends-womens-series-season-with-record-breaking-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-ends-womens-series-season-with-record-breaking-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton beats Humphries to claim Swiss title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton claims his first ranking title of the year by beating Luke Humphries in the Swiss Darts Trophy final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-beats-humphries-to-claim-swiss-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-beats-humphries-to-claim-swiss-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith vows 'karma' will get Suljovic after antics at Swiss Darts Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Smith has vowed that "karma" will catch up with opponent Mensur Suljovic after the Austrian encouraged the crowd to boo the Englishman during a last-leg decider in round three of the Swiss Darts Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-vows-karma-will-get-suljovic-after-antics-at-swiss-darts-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-vows-karma-will-get-suljovic-after-antics-at-swiss-darts-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton defeats Humphries to win Swiss Darts Trophy and clinch Grand Slam spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton claimed the Swiss Darts Trophy with an 8-4 victory over Luke Humphries in the final in Basel, Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-defeats-humphries-to-win-swiss-darts-trophy-and-clinch-grand-slam-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-defeats-humphries-to-win-swiss-darts-trophy-and-clinch-grand-slam-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton defeats Humphries to win Swiss Darts Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton claimed the Swiss Darts Trophy with an 8-4 victory over Luke Humphries in the final in Basel, Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-defeats-humphries-to-win-swiss-darts-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-defeats-humphries-to-win-swiss-darts-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Master of mind games' - Suljovic encourages boos during Smith's match darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mensur Suljovic encouraged the crowd to boo Ross Smith as he stepped up to take his match-winning darts - before then winning the match himself (credit - PDC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/master-of-mind-games-suljovic-encourages-boos-during-smiths-match-darts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/master-of-mind-games-suljovic-encourages-boos-during-smiths-match-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversy as Suljovic encourages boos during Smith's match darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mensur Suljovic encouraged the crowd to boo Ross Smith as he stepped up to take his match-winning darts - before then winning the match himself (credit - PDC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/controversy-as-suljovic-encourages-boos-during-smiths-match-darts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/controversy-as-suljovic-encourages-boos-during-smiths-match-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen dumped out of Swiss Darts Trophy as nightmare year goes on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen's nightmare year went from bad to worse as he was dumped out of the Swiss Darts Trophy in his opening match by Mensur Suljovic 6-4 on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-dumped-out-of-swiss-darts-trophy-as-nightmare-year-goes-on/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-dumped-out-of-swiss-darts-trophy-as-nightmare-year-goes-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherrock, Hayter qualify for Worlds as Greaves sweeps up on Women's Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fallon Sherrock and Gemma Hayter have qualified for the 2027 PDC World Championship as Beau Greaves won Events 21-22 at the Women's Series in Wigan on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sherrock-hayter-qualify-for-worlds-as-greaves-sweeps-up-on-womens-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sherrock-hayter-qualify-for-worlds-as-greaves-sweeps-up-on-womens-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherrock, Hayter qualify for World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fallon Sherrock and Gemma Hayter have qualified for the 2027 PDC World Championship as Beau Greaves won Events 21-22 at the Women's Series in Wigan on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sherrock-hayter-qualify-for-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sherrock-hayter-qualify-for-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You will see me back' - Smith vows 2027 return after Swiss Darts Trophy win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Michael Smith says he plans on "playing 100 per cent of the tournaments" in 2027 after an opening win at the Swiss Darts Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/you-will-see-me-back-smith-vows-2027-return-after-swiss-darts-trophy-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/you-will-see-me-back-smith-vows-2027-return-after-swiss-darts-trophy-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss Darts Trophy 2026: Tournament results as Clayton claims win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton beat Luke Humphries 8-4 to win The Swiss Darts Trophy and secure a spot in the Grand Slam in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/swiss-darts-trophy-2026-tournament-results-as-clayton-claims-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/swiss-darts-trophy-2026-tournament-results-as-clayton-claims-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss Darts Trophy 2026: Schedule, draw, dates as Humphries eyes another title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Bunting will begin his defence of the Swiss Darts Trophy against Jeffrey de Graaf or Sietse Lap as the race for European Championship qualification continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/swiss-darts-trophy-2026-schedule-draw-dates-as-humphries-eyes-another-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/swiss-darts-trophy-2026-schedule-draw-dates-as-humphries-eyes-another-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss Darts Trophy 2026: Schedule, draw, dates as Bunting defends his title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Bunting will begin his defence of the Swiss Darts Trophy against Jeffrey de Graaf or Sietse Lap as the race for European Championship qualification continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/swiss-darts-trophy-2026-schedule-draw-dates-as-bunting-defends-his-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/swiss-darts-trophy-2026-schedule-draw-dates-as-bunting-defends-his-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has MVG lost the hunger? Does Wade take his Premier League spot for 2027?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen has been out of form over recent months, leading to questions over if he has lost his "hunger".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/has-mvg-lost-the-hunger-does-wade-take-his-premier-league-spot-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/has-mvg-lost-the-hunger-does-wade-take-his-premier-league-spot-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New vape tax made me swap e-cigs for dartboards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vaping Product Duty will be imposed at a rate of &pound;2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid from April 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-vape-tax-made-me-swap-e-cigs-for-dartboards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-vape-tax-made-me-swap-e-cigs-for-dartboards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for Littler? Can he still qualify for Players Championship Finals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time world champion Luke Littler can still qualify for the Players Championship Finals in Minehead &ndash; but what else can he win?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/whats-next-for-littler-can-he-still-qualify-for-players-championship-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/whats-next-for-littler-can-he-still-qualify-for-players-championship-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If he steps away, he won't come back' - Has MVG lost the hunger?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Colin Lloyd discusses Michael van Gerwen's ongoing struggles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/if-he-steps-away-he-wont-come-back-has-mvg-lost-the-hunger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/if-he-steps-away-he-wont-come-back-has-mvg-lost-the-hunger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He has to be considered' - Is it time for Wade to return to Premier League?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Matt Edgar backed James Wade to make his return to the Premier League in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-has-to-be-considered-is-it-time-for-wade-to-return-to-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-has-to-be-considered-is-it-time-for-wade-to-return-to-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He has to be considered' - Is it time for Wade to return to PL?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Matt Edgar backed James Wade to make his return to the Premier League in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-has-to-be-considered-is-it-time-for-wade-to-return-to-pl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-has-to-be-considered-is-it-time-for-wade-to-return-to-pl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler suffers defeat in World Youth Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler is knocked out of the World Youth Championships in the semi-finals by Cam Crabtree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-suffers-defeat-in-world-youth-championships/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-suffers-defeat-in-world-youth-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler beaten in semi-finals of World Youth Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler lost to Cam Crabtree in the semi-finals of the World Youth Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beaten-in-semi-finals-of-world-youth-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beaten-in-semi-finals-of-world-youth-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries ready to win another World title - and wants Littler in the final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries says his World Grand Prix triumph has left him feeling ready to win a second World Championship - and hopes to face Luke Littler in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-ready-to-win-another-world-title-and-wants-littler-in-the-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-ready-to-win-another-world-title-and-wants-littler-in-the-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries savours 'special' win after ending run of major near-misses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries was relieved to end his run of near-misses in TV major finals after delivering a sensational comeback victory over Gerwyn Price at the World Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-savours-special-win-after-ending-run-of-major-near-misses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-savours-special-win-after-ending-run-of-major-near-misses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries wins Grand Prix to end barren spell]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Luke Humphries ends a 16-month wait for a PDC major trophy with a stunning 6-4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the World Grand Prix final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wins-grand-prix-to-end-barren-spell/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wins-grand-prix-to-end-barren-spell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mardle: Humphries can do it against anyone from any position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky Sports Darts pundit Wayne Mardle reflects on Luke Humphries becoming a two-time World Grand Prix champion after 'Cool Hand' rallied from 3-0 down against Gerwyn Price in the final to triumph 6-4 at the double-start event&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mardle-humphries-can-do-it-against-anyone-from-any-position/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mardle-humphries-can-do-it-against-anyone-from-any-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darts' World Grand Prix: Results and prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains how Darts' World Grand Prix works ahead of the start of the 2026 tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/darts-world-grand-prix-results-and-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/darts-world-grand-prix-results-and-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Grand Prix: Round-by-round results as Humphries claims double-in title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round-by-round results from the 2026 World Grand Prix in Leicester, where Luke Humphries claimed a second title in four years after defeating Gerwyn Price in a dramatic final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-round-by-round-results-as-humphries-claims-double-in-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-round-by-round-results-as-humphries-claims-double-in-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Grand Prix results as Humphries claims double-in title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round-by-round results from the 2026 World Grand Prix in Leicester, where Luke Humphries claimed a second title in four years after defeating Gerwyn Price in a dramatic final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-results-as-humphries-claims-double-in-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-results-as-humphries-claims-double-in-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Humphries produces stunning comeback to defeat Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the World Grand Prix final between Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-humphries-produces-stunning-comeback-to-defeat-price/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-humphries-produces-stunning-comeback-to-defeat-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries completes comeback victory over Price in World Grand Prix epic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries secured a second World Grand Prix title after producing an extraordinary comeback to defeat Gerwyn Price 6-4 in a thrilling final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-completes-comeback-victory-over-price-in-world-grand-prix-epic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-completes-comeback-victory-over-price-in-world-grand-prix-epic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't get it' - Mardle bemused by Littler playing World Youth Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Mardle reacts to the news that Luke Littler will play in the World Youth Championships and his early World Grand Prix exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-get-it-mardle-bemused-by-littler-playing-world-youth-championships/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-get-it-mardle-bemused-by-littler-playing-world-youth-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can pundits guess darts celebrations from Filbert the Fox's clues?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sky Sports darts pundits try to guess the darts celebration from Filbert the Fox's clues?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/can-pundits-guess-darts-celebrations-from-filbert-the-foxs-clues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/can-pundits-guess-darts-celebrations-from-filbert-the-foxs-clues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries: Reaching final 'doesn't mean anything' without beating Price!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries insists reaching a record-breaking fourth consecutive World Grand Prix final will count for nothing if he doesn&rsquo;t beat Gerwyn Price to the title in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-reaching-final-doesnt-mean-anything-without-beating-price/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-reaching-final-doesnt-mean-anything-without-beating-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries to face Price in World Grand Prix final]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Luke Humphries clinched his spot in the final of the World Grand Prix with a 5-3 victory over James Wade where he will face Gerwyn Price after his 5-2 win over Nathan Aspinall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-to-face-price-in-world-grand-prix-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-to-face-price-in-world-grand-prix-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries to face Price in World Grand Prix final in 2023 repeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries will look for their second World Grand Prix titles when they meet in Sunday's final of the double-start event in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-to-face-price-in-world-grand-prix-final-in-2023-repeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-to-face-price-in-world-grand-prix-final-in-2023-repeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price frustrated by Aspinall antics - 'The crowd was on HIS side!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price admitted he had words with Nathan Aspinall on stage after becoming annoyed with his reactions to the crowd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-frustrated-by-aspinall-antics-the-crowd-was-on-his-side-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-frustrated-by-aspinall-antics-the-crowd-was-on-his-side-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price frustrated by Aspinall antics | 'The crowd was on HIS side!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price admitted he had words with Nathan Aspinall on stage after becoming annoyed with his reactions to the crowd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-frustrated-by-aspinall-antics-the-crowd-was-on-his-side/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-frustrated-by-aspinall-antics-the-crowd-was-on-his-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries into Grand Prix semis as Van Veen exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries breezes into the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Niels Zonneveld.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-into-grand-prix-semis-as-van-veen-exits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-into-grand-prix-semis-as-van-veen-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade and Aspinall make statement ahead of World Grand Prix semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Wade and Nathan Aspinall put in statement performances that will have made their semi-final opponents take note ahead of a mouthwatering Saturday night line-up at the World Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-and-aspinall-make-statement-ahead-of-world-grand-prix-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-and-aspinall-make-statement-ahead-of-world-grand-prix-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First a fly interrupts play, then a spider tries too!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s not often you see both a fly and a spider grace the darts board on the same night, which is exactly what happened during the quarter-finals of the World Grand Prix Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/first-a-fly-interrupts-play-then-a-spider-tries-too/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/first-a-fly-interrupts-play-then-a-spider-tries-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Grand Prix darts schedule and results as semi-final line-up confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the 2026 World Grand Prix in Leicester, where Luke Littler's defence of the double-in, double-out tournament was ended in a shock first-round defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-darts-schedule-and-results-as-semi-final-line-up-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-darts-schedule-and-results-as-semi-final-line-up-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the World Grand Prix Darts results ahead of Humphries vs Price final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the 2026 World Grand Prix in Leicester, where Luke Humphries and Gerwyn Price will meet in Sunday's final of the double-start tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/all-the-world-grand-prix-darts-results-ahead-of-humphries-vs-price-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/all-the-world-grand-prix-darts-results-ahead-of-humphries-vs-price-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price edges last-leg epic as Wade beats Van Veen to book Humphries semi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price survived three match darts to beat Jonny Clayton in a final-leg thriller at the World Grand Prix, as James Wade emphatically dumped out Gian van Veen in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-edges-last-leg-epic-as-wade-beats-van-veen-to-book-humphries-semi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-edges-last-leg-epic-as-wade-beats-van-veen-to-book-humphries-semi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade: Gian was 'pretty poor' &ndash; 'I bashed him up!']]></title><description><![CDATA[James Wade felt Gian van Veen was &lsquo;pretty poor&rsquo; in their World Grand Prix Darts quarter-final, so he &lsquo;bashed him up&rsquo;!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-gian-was-pretty-poor-ndash-i-bashed-him-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-gian-was-pretty-poor-ndash-i-bashed-him-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price snatches win after Clayton misses three match darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price snatched victory from the jaws of defeat as compatriot Jonny Clayton missed three match darts in their quarter-final of the World Grand Prix Darts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-snatches-win-after-clayton-misses-three-match-darts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-snatches-win-after-clayton-misses-three-match-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspinall's 112 checkout interrupted... by a fly!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Aspinall had to pause during his 112 checkout to avoid hitting a fly at the World Grand Prix Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinalls-112-checkout-interrupted-by-a-fly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinalls-112-checkout-interrupted-by-a-fly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspinall stops midway through 112 checkout to avoid a fly!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Aspinall had to pause during his 112 checkout to avoid hitting a fly at the World Grand Prix Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-stops-midway-through-112-checkout-to-avoid-a-fly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-stops-midway-through-112-checkout-to-avoid-a-fly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many in 60 seconds?! Webster takes on the Sky Sports Double Top challenge!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Webster took on the Sky Sports Double Top challenge at the World Grand Prix Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-many-in-60-seconds-webster-takes-on-the-sky-sports-double-top-challenge-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-many-in-60-seconds-webster-takes-on-the-sky-sports-double-top-challenge-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How many in 60 seconds?!' | Webster takes on the Sky Sports Double Top challenge!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Webster took on the Sky Sports Double Top challenge at the World Grand Prix Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-many-in-60-seconds-webster-takes-on-the-sky-sports-double-top-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-many-in-60-seconds-webster-takes-on-the-sky-sports-double-top-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler to compete in World Youth Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 and former champion Luke Littler will headline the list of Tour Card Holders and International Qualifiers competing in Monday's Winmau World Youth Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-to-compete-in-world-youth-championships/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-to-compete-in-world-youth-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Littler heading to Minehead? World No 1 to headline World Youth Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 and former champion Luke Littler will headline the list of Tour Card Holders and International Qualifiers competing in Monday's Winmau World Youth Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-littler-heading-to-minehead-world-no-1-to-headline-world-youth-championships/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-littler-heading-to-minehead-world-no-1-to-headline-world-youth-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Littler... predict who wins the World Grand Prix Darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Luke Littler out of the tournament after a shock defeat have your say and predict how the tournament will play out after the world No 1's title defence at the World Grand Prix in Leicester came to an abrupt end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/no-littler-predict-who-wins-the-world-grand-prix-darts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/no-littler-predict-who-wins-the-world-grand-prix-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride of Wales up for grabs as Price battles Clayton at World Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh bragging rights and a place in the World Grand Prix semi-finals will be up for grabs when Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton meet in Leicester on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/pride-of-wales-up-for-grabs-as-price-battles-clayton-at-world-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/pride-of-wales-up-for-grabs-as-price-battles-clayton-at-world-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries races into World Grand Prix last eight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries makes it through to the World Grand Prix quarter-finals, along with James Wade, Gian van Veen and Niels Zonneveld.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-races-into-world-grand-prix-last-eight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-races-into-world-grand-prix-last-eight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries dazzles on the doubles to reach Grand Prix quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries put in a much-improved display as his doubling prowess and a 10-dart finish secured a 3-0 rout of Jermaine Wattimena and a spot in the World Grand Prix quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-dazzles-on-the-doubles-to-reach-grand-prix-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-dazzles-on-the-doubles-to-reach-grand-prix-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Awful' and 'hellish' - Wade's brutal verdict on unique World Grand Prix format]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran James Wade admits playing the World Grand Prix is "awful" and "hellish" despite reaching the quarter-finals on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/awful-and-hellish-wades-brutal-verdict-on-unique-world-grand-prix-format/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/awful-and-hellish-wades-brutal-verdict-on-unique-world-grand-prix-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Can't get any better!' - Stunning 10-dart break from Humphries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries starts the third set in sensational style against Jermaine Wattimena with a superb 10-dart break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/cant-get-any-better-stunning-10-dart-break-from-humphries-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/cant-get-any-better-stunning-10-dart-break-from-humphries-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Can't get any better' | Stunning 10-dart break from Humphries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries starts the third set in sensational style against Jermaine Wattimena with a superb 10-dart break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/cant-get-any-better-stunning-10-dart-break-from-humphries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/cant-get-any-better-stunning-10-dart-break-from-humphries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The worst possible start for Anderson? Misses double and two darts bounce out!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Anderson sees the humorous side as he misses a double on his first three darts, hitting the one and the next two darts bouncing out of the board. With the format in the World Grand Prix players have to start on a double.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-worst-possible-start-for-anderson-misses-double-and-two-darts-bounce-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-worst-possible-start-for-anderson-misses-double-and-two-darts-bounce-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Diabolical' start for Anderson! Missed double and TWO bounce-outs!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Anderson sees the humorous side as he misses a double, followed by two bounce-outs, on his first three darts - with his one lone dart to register hitting the single 1, which didn't even count.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/diabolical-start-for-anderson-missed-double-and-two-bounce-outs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/diabolical-start-for-anderson-missed-double-and-two-bounce-outs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Get used to the boos' - Darts legend Taylor warns Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darts legend Phil Taylor has warned world No 1 Luke Littler to "get used to it" after continuous boos and whistles at recent tournaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/get-used-to-the-boos-darts-legend-taylor-warns-littler/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/get-used-to-the-boos-darts-legend-taylor-warns-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price and Clayton to meet in World Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former champions Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton have set up an all-Welsh World Grand Prix quarter-final in Leicester on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-and-clayton-to-meet-in-world-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-and-clayton-to-meet-in-world-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price books Clayton showdown at World Grand Prix as Aspinall races through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price set up an all-Welsh quarter-final showdown with Jonny Clayton with a straight-sets win over Ross Smith at the World Grand Prix, as Ryan Joyce and Nathan Aspinall also progressed in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-books-clayton-showdown-at-world-grand-prix-as-aspinall-races-through/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-books-clayton-showdown-at-world-grand-prix-as-aspinall-races-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This in an exhibition!' | Clayton puts on ton-plus finishing MASTERCLASS!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton showcased his clinical finishing, landing four ton-plus checkouts to defeat Wessel Nijman at the World Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/this-in-an-exhibition-clayton-puts-on-ton-plus-finishing-masterclass/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/this-in-an-exhibition-clayton-puts-on-ton-plus-finishing-masterclass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton puts on ton-plus finishing MASTERCLASS!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton showcased his clinical finishing, landing four ton-plus checkouts to defeat Wessel Nijman at the World Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-puts-on-ton-plus-finishing-masterclass/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-puts-on-ton-plus-finishing-masterclass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How many in 60 seconds?!' | Part takes on the Sky Sports Double Top challenge!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look as three-time former world champion John Part takes on the Sky Sports Double Top challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-many-in-60-seconds-part-takes-on-the-sky-sports-double-top-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-many-in-60-seconds-part-takes-on-the-sky-sports-double-top-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries 'hates' Littler's early exit - 'It puts all the pressure on me!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries says he must improve if he is to challenge for a second World Grand Prix title and admits he would have preferred defending champion Luke Littler to have avoided an early exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-hates-littlers-early-exit-it-puts-all-the-pressure-on-me-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-hates-littlers-early-exit-it-puts-all-the-pressure-on-me-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries 'hates' Littler's early exit | 'It puts all the pressure on me!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries says he must improve if he is to challenge for a second World Grand Prix title and admits he would have preferred defending champion Luke Littler to have avoided an early exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-hates-littlers-early-exit-it-puts-all-the-pressure-on-me/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-hates-littlers-early-exit-it-puts-all-the-pressure-on-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries, Wade progress at World Grand Prix as Rock dumped out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries was not punished for a raft of missed finishing doubles as he beat a below-par Dave Chisnall to reach the second round of the World Grand Prix in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wade-progress-at-world-grand-prix-as-rock-dumped-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wade-progress-at-world-grand-prix-as-rock-dumped-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowd drama! Humphries shushes fan after World Grand Prix win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries taunted a fan who seemingly agitated the former world champion following his World Grand Prix win over Dave Chisnall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/crowd-drama-humphries-shushes-fan-after-world-grand-prix-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/crowd-drama-humphries-shushes-fan-after-world-grand-prix-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Has he lost his mind?!' Rock throws bull-one-bull for 101 and Mardle loses it!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock went a slightly different route to usual as he attempted to checkout 101, leaving Sky Sports' Wayne Mardle with a lot to say!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/has-he-lost-his-mind-rock-throws-bull-one-bull-for-101-and-mardle-loses-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/has-he-lost-his-mind-rock-throws-bull-one-bull-for-101-and-mardle-loses-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodhouse calls for fans to get behind 'one-of-a-kind' Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Woodhouse called on fans to get behind Luke Littler and "appreciate" his talents, after the 19-year-old has been subjected to boos by crowds at recent events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/woodhouse-calls-for-fans-to-get-behind-one-of-a-kind-littler/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/woodhouse-calls-for-fans-to-get-behind-one-of-a-kind-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor to come out of retirement and reunite with Lewis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Taylor will come out of retirement to play in the Modus Super Series alongside Adrian Lewis in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/taylor-to-come-out-of-retirement-and-reunite-with-lewis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/taylor-to-come-out-of-retirement-and-reunite-with-lewis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darts great Taylor set to come out of retirement for pairs event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil 'The Power' Taylor is set to return to competitive action at the MODUS Super Series International Pairs Tournament in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/darts-great-taylor-set-to-come-out-of-retirement-for-pairs-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/darts-great-taylor-set-to-come-out-of-retirement-for-pairs-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler stunned by Woodhouse at World Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhouse in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-stunned-by-woodhouse-at-world-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-stunned-by-woodhouse-at-world-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler out! Woodhouse produces HUGE World Grand Prix upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the World Grand Prix match between Luke Littler and Luke Woodhouse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-out-woodhouse-produces-huge-world-grand-prix-upset/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-out-woodhouse-produces-huge-world-grand-prix-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler in shock first-round exit at World Grand Prix as Van Gerwen also beaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Luke Littler suffered a shock first-round exit at the World Grand Prix as he lost out 2-1 to Luke Woodhouse, on the same night six-time winner Michael van Gerwen was also eliminated in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-in-shock-first-round-exit-at-world-grand-prix-as-van-gerwen-also-beaten/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-in-shock-first-round-exit-at-world-grand-prix-as-van-gerwen-also-beaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predict the World Grand Prix Darts! Who will take the title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can anyone stop Luke Littler from winning another major title in 2026? Have your say and predict how the tournament will play out as the world No 1 aims to defend his World Grand Prix crown in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/predict-the-world-grand-prix-darts-who-will-take-the-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/predict-the-world-grand-prix-darts-who-will-take-the-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predict the World Grand Prix Darts! Can anyone stop Littler?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can anyone stop Luke Littler from winning another major title in 2026? Have your say and predict how the tournament will play out as the world No 1 aims to defend his World Grand Prix crown in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/predict-the-world-grand-prix-darts-can-anyone-stop-littler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/predict-the-world-grand-prix-darts-can-anyone-stop-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis: Littler facing 'unfair' treatment from sections of crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler is receiving &ldquo;unfair&rdquo; treatment from sections of the crowd, says former world champion Adrian Lewis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/lewis-littler-facing-unfair-treatment-from-sections-of-crowd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/lewis-littler-facing-unfair-treatment-from-sections-of-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Littler can become greatest ever but won't surpass legendary Taylor']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Bunting believes Luke Littler can end his career as the greatest darts player of all time, even if he doesn&rsquo;t win as many titles as the legendary Phil Taylor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-can-become-greatest-ever-but-wont-surpass-legendary-taylor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-can-become-greatest-ever-but-wont-surpass-legendary-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blow for Littler as new TV major announced and France lands 2027 ranking event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The introduction of the European Open and a first-ever PDC European Tour event in France will headline a packed 2027 PDC calendar &ndash; but the changes could make Luke Littler&rsquo;s bid to complete darts even harder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/blow-for-littler-as-new-tv-major-announced-and-france-lands-2027-ranking-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/blow-for-littler-as-new-tv-major-announced-and-france-lands-2027-ranking-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can anyone stop Littler? Have your say...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can anyone stop Luke Littler from winning another major title in 2026? Have your say as world No 1 aims to defend his World Grand Prix crown in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/can-anyone-stop-littler-have-your-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/can-anyone-stop-littler-have-your-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Littler defend World Grand Prix title? Humphries, Price, Smith in the mix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Luke Littler successfully defend his World Grand Prix title? Can Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, James Wade or Ross Smith trouble the world No 1 in the unique double-in, double-out format?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/will-littler-defend-world-grand-prix-title-humphries-price-smith-in-the-mix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/will-littler-defend-world-grand-prix-title-humphries-price-smith-in-the-mix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's really not good!' - Bunting reflects on THAT Barney interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts,Stephen Bunting looks back on that viral interview with Raymond van Barneveld at Ally Pally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/its-really-not-good-bunting-reflects-on-that-barney-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/its-really-not-good-bunting-reflects-on-that-barney-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League Darts 2027 dates and venues revealed as Littler defends title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler and Luke Humphries will headline next year&rsquo;s Premier League darts roadshow, which will begin at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday February 4 - live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-2027-dates-and-venues-revealed-as-littler-defends-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-2027-dates-and-venues-revealed-as-littler-defends-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He cannot believe it!' - Sedlacek wins first title as Williams throws darts in frustration!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karel Sedlacek defeated Scott Williams to become the first-ever Czech player to win a PDC title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-cannot-believe-it-sedlacek-wins-first-title-as-williams-throws-darts-in-frustration-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-cannot-believe-it-sedlacek-wins-first-title-as-williams-throws-darts-in-frustration-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He cannot believe it!' | Sedlacek wins first title as Williams throws darts in frustration!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karel Sedlacek defeated Scott Williams to become the first-ever Czech player to win a PDC title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-cannot-believe-it-sedlacek-wins-first-title-as-williams-throws-darts-in-frustration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-cannot-believe-it-sedlacek-wins-first-title-as-williams-throws-darts-in-frustration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Littler need to change approach to hostile crowds?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Luke Littler's latest run-in with a hostile crowd over the weekend, the Sky Sports Love The Darts Podcast has debated whether it is time for the world champion to change his approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/does-littler-need-to-change-approach-to-hostile-crowds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/does-littler-need-to-change-approach-to-hostile-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sedlacek wins first PDC Pro Tour title at Players Championship 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karel Sedlacek secured his first PDC Pro Tour title at Players Championship 30, beating Scott Williams 8-7 despite a late scare as he closed in on victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sedlacek-wins-first-pdc-pro-tour-title-at-players-championship-30/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sedlacek-wins-first-pdc-pro-tour-title-at-players-championship-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menzies celebrates in bizarre fashion after Players Championship win!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies had an interesting celebration after defeating Gian Van Veen in the Players Championship. Pictures courtesy of the PDC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-celebrates-in-bizarre-fashion-after-players-championship-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-celebrates-in-bizarre-fashion-after-players-championship-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menzies upsets Van Veen to win second title of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Cameron Menzies celebrates his second tournament win of the year after beating Gian van Veen to the Players Championship 29 title in Den Bosch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-upsets-van-veen-to-win-second-title-of-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-upsets-van-veen-to-win-second-title-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ProTour winner Menzies reveals heart attack scare before Matchplay incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players Championship 29 winner Cameron Menzies has revealed he thought he was suffering from a heart attack on the plane during a trip to Switzerland which forced him to seriously look at his lifestyle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/protour-winner-menzies-reveals-heart-attack-scare-before-matchplay-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/protour-winner-menzies-reveals-heart-attack-scare-before-matchplay-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menzies reveals heart attack scare before Matchplay incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players Championship 29 winner Cameron Menzies has revealed he feared he was suffering a heart attack on a flight to Switzerland, prompting him to take a serious look at his lifestyle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-reveals-heart-attack-scare-before-matchplay-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-reveals-heart-attack-scare-before-matchplay-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webster: Littler won't walk away from darts over crowd treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky Sports Darts' Mark Webster believes Luke Littler will not walk away from darts over crowd treatment, adding the PDC are determined to rid the sport of whistling but that boos will always remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/webster-littler-wont-walk-away-from-darts-over-crowd-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/webster-littler-wont-walk-away-from-darts-over-crowd-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does Littler keep getting booed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luke Littler has threatened to stop playing in the Netherlands after being booed and whistled at during the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/why-does-littler-keep-getting-booed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/why-does-littler-keep-getting-booed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/real-fear-littler-could-walk-away-darts-would-be-loser-in-booing-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/real-fear-littler-could-walk-away-darts-would-be-loser-in-booing-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler withdraws from Players Championship events after clean sweep hopes dashed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has withdrawn from two Players Championship events in the Netherlands less than 24 hours after his bid for a PDC majors title clean sweep was dashed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-withdraws-from-players-championship-events-after-clean-sweep-hopes-dashed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-withdraws-from-players-championship-events-after-clean-sweep-hopes-dashed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith wins World Series of Darts Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Ross Smith shocks Wales' Gerwyn Price to win World Series of Darts Finals as Luke Littler's clean-sweep dream ends in last eight in Amsterdam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-wins-world-series-of-darts-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-wins-world-series-of-darts-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith thrashes Price to win World Series after Littler's shock exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Smith thrashed Gerwyn Price 11-5 to become World Series of Darts champion, while Luke Littler's hopes of a clean sweep of all major PDC titles in 2026 was dashed in the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-thrashes-price-to-win-world-series-after-littlers-shock-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-thrashes-price-to-win-world-series-after-littlers-shock-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moment Littler's clean sweep bid ended at the World Series Finals!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton ended Luke Littler's clean sweep at the World Series of Darts Finals. Credit: @OfficialPDC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-moment-littlers-clean-sweep-bid-ended-at-the-world-series-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-moment-littlers-clean-sweep-bid-ended-at-the-world-series-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler's bid for major clean sweep ended by crushing Clayton defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler's bid for a clean sweep of all major PDC titles in 2026 is over after a crushing 10-4 defeat to Jonny Clayton in the last eight at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-bid-for-major-clean-sweep-ended-by-crushing-clayton-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-bid-for-major-clean-sweep-ended-by-crushing-clayton-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler could boycott Dutch events over booing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler threatens a boycott of playing in the Netherlands after being booed and whistled at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-could-boycott-dutch-events-over-booing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-could-boycott-dutch-events-over-booing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler threatens Dutch boycott after boos and whistles in Amsterdam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler threatened to boycott tournaments in the Netherlands after being booed and whistled at during his win over Nathan Aspinall at the World Series of Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-threatens-dutch-boycott-after-boos-and-whistles-in-amsterdam/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-threatens-dutch-boycott-after-boos-and-whistles-in-amsterdam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler seals dramatic final-leg win over Aspinall]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luke Littler beats Nathan Aspinall 10-9 to reach the last eight of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-seals-dramatic-final-leg-win-over-aspinall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-seals-dramatic-final-leg-win-over-aspinall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler scrapes past Aspinall in World Series of Darts Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler moved a step closer to his first clean sweep of majors in one year with a hard-fought win over Nathan Aspinall in Amsterdam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-scrapes-past-aspinall-in-world-series-of-darts-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-scrapes-past-aspinall-in-world-series-of-darts-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[INTENSE SCENES! Littler survives last-leg decider against Aspinall!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler and Nathan Aspinall battle it out until the very end where Littler delivered a 12-darter to squeeze into the last eight at the World Series of Darts Finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/intense-scenes-littler-survives-last-leg-decider-against-aspinall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/intense-scenes-littler-survives-last-leg-decider-against-aspinall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands at darts audition to take on Luke Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 19-year-old challenges amateur darts players to take him on as part of a new Netflix show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/thousands-at-darts-audition-to-take-on-luke-littler/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/thousands-at-darts-audition-to-take-on-luke-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRED UP Littler booed by crowd in Amsterdam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look as a fired up Luke Littler was booed by the crowd in Amsterdam during his World Series of Darts win against Danny Noppert. Credit@OFFICIALPDC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/fired-up-littler-booed-by-crowd-in-amsterdam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/fired-up-littler-booed-by-crowd-in-amsterdam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series of Darts Finals schedule and results as Littler knocked out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results for the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam where Luke Littler was beaten by Jonny Clayton in the last eight to see his hopes of a major clean sweep in 2026 dashed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-series-of-darts-finals-schedule-and-results-as-littler-knocked-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-series-of-darts-finals-schedule-and-results-as-littler-knocked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series of Darts Finals: Latest results and schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The schedule and results for the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdamwith Luke Littler bidding for more history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-series-of-darts-finals-latest-results-and-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-series-of-darts-finals-latest-results-and-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full World Series of Darts Finals results as Smith wins in Amsterdam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full results from the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam where Luke Littler was beaten by Jonny Clayton in the last eight to see his hopes of a major clean sweep in 2026 dashed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/full-world-series-of-darts-finals-results-as-smith-wins-in-amsterdam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/full-world-series-of-darts-finals-results-as-smith-wins-in-amsterdam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler survives scare to progress in Amsterdam]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Luke Littler survives a first-round scare to overcome Danny Noppert in a thrilling World Series of Darts Finals match in Amsterdam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-survives-scare-to-progress-in-amsterdam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-survives-scare-to-progress-in-amsterdam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler overcomes lively crowd to beat Noppert at World Series of Darts Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler battled past Danny Noppert and a lively Dutch crowd to reach the second round at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-overcomes-lively-crowd-to-beat-noppert-at-world-series-of-darts-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-overcomes-lively-crowd-to-beat-noppert-at-world-series-of-darts-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Littler need to do to complete darts clean sweep?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler, the world's No 1 darts player, has won all the major darts tournaments so far in 2026, and is well on his way to becoming the third man to complete a clean sweep of ranking and non-ranking titles in a single year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/what-does-littler-need-to-do-to-complete-darts-clean-sweep/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/what-does-littler-need-to-do-to-complete-darts-clean-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champion Van Gerwen loses in first round to Gurney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Michael van Gerwen falls to a 6-5 defeat by Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/champion-van-gerwen-loses-in-first-round-to-gurney/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/champion-van-gerwen-loses-in-first-round-to-gurney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series of Darts Finals: Schedule with Littler, Humphries, Price in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The schedule and results for the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdamwith Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price and Gian van Veen in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-series-of-darts-finals-schedule-with-littler-humphries-price-in-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-series-of-darts-finals-schedule-with-littler-humphries-price-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen dumped out in first round at World Series of Darts Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen's title defence at the World Series of Darts Finals came to an end in the first round after he was beaten 6-5 by Daryl Gurney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-dumped-out-in-first-round-at-world-series-of-darts-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-dumped-out-in-first-round-at-world-series-of-darts-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Grand Prix schedule confirmed as Littler looks to defend title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Grand Prix takes place at Leicester's Mattioli Arena, beginning on September 28, live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-schedule-confirmed-as-littler-looks-to-defend-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-schedule-confirmed-as-littler-looks-to-defend-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Grand Prix schedule and format explained as Littler defends title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Grand Prix takes place at Leicester's Mattioli Arena, beginning on September 28, live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-schedule-and-format-explained-as-littler-defends-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-schedule-and-format-explained-as-littler-defends-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Grand Prix darts schedule and results as Littler shocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the 2026 World Grand Prix in Leicester where Luke Littler defence of the double-in, double-out tournament was ended in a shock first-round defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-darts-schedule-and-results-as-littler-shocked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-darts-schedule-and-results-as-littler-shocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Grand Prix darts schedule and results as Littler looks to defend title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the 2026 World Grand Prix in Leicester where Luke Littler is looking to defend the title in the double-in, double-out tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-darts-schedule-and-results-as-littler-looks-to-defend-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-darts-schedule-and-results-as-littler-looks-to-defend-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Grand Prix darts schedule and results as Littler defence ends early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the 2026 World Grand Prix in Leicester, where Luke Littler's defence of the double-in, double-out tournament was ended in a shock first-round defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-darts-schedule-and-results-as-littler-defence-ends-early/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-darts-schedule-and-results-as-littler-defence-ends-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler needs 'crucial days off' as he chases history]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Luke Littler says he has earned the right to pick and choose which darts tournaments he plays in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-needs-crucial-days-off-as-he-chases-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-needs-crucial-days-off-as-he-chases-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Grand Prix draw confirmed as Littler looks to defend title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Grand Prix takes place at Leicester's Mattioli Arena, beginning on September 28, live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-draw-confirmed-as-littler-looks-to-defend-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-grand-prix-draw-confirmed-as-littler-looks-to-defend-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade wins first European Tour title since 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's James Wade wins his first European Tour title since 2016 with an 8-4 victory over Ross Smith in the final of the Flanders Darts Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-wins-first-european-tour-title-since-2016/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-wins-first-european-tour-title-since-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade ends 10-year European title drought with victory in Flanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Wade ended a decade-long wait for a European Tour title as he beat Ross Smith 8-4 in the final of the Flanders Darts Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-ends-10-year-european-title-drought-with-victory-in-flanders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-ends-10-year-european-title-drought-with-victory-in-flanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heidi The Hit Girl, 8, dreaming of darts glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight-year-old Heidi wants to inspire more girls to play with her at a booming darts academy in Oldham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/heidi-the-hit-girl-8-dreaming-of-darts-glory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/heidi-the-hit-girl-8-dreaming-of-darts-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen knocked out by Heta in Antwerp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen is out of the Flanders Darts Trophy after Damon Heta edged a tight second-round clash in Antwerp, with neither player losing a leg against the throw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-knocked-out-by-heta-in-antwerp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-knocked-out-by-heta-in-antwerp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor: Littler could be beaten by an amateur darts player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Taylor says an amateur darts player could have what it takes to beat Luke Littler in a single leg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/taylor-littler-could-be-beaten-by-an-amateur-darts-player/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/taylor-littler-could-be-beaten-by-an-amateur-darts-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flanders Darts Trophy: Draw and schedule as Aspinall stars on Saturday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to qualify for the World Grand Prix at the end of September live on Sky Sports concludes at the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/flanders-darts-trophy-draw-and-schedule-as-aspinall-stars-on-saturday-night/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/flanders-darts-trophy-draw-and-schedule-as-aspinall-stars-on-saturday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flanders Darts Trophy: Draw and schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to qualify for the World Grand Prix at the end of September live on Sky Sports concludes at the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/flanders-darts-trophy-draw-and-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/flanders-darts-trophy-draw-and-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flanders Darts Trophy: All results]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Wade was victorious at the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/flanders-darts-trophy-all-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/flanders-darts-trophy-all-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You do feel like a pop star' - Stephen Bunting on his viral walk-on]]></title><description><![CDATA[From local pubs to sell-out arenas, Stephen "The Bullet" Bunting talks about his incredible darts journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/you-do-feel-like-a-pop-star-stephen-bunting-on-his-viral-walk-on/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/you-do-feel-like-a-pop-star-stephen-bunting-on-his-viral-walk-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUTRAGEOUS walk on! Huybrechts creates havoc in Antwerp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Huybrechts pumped up the Antwerp crowd with an outrageous walk on before his match at the Flanders Darts Trophy. Credit: PDC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/outrageous-walk-on-huybrechts-creates-havoc-in-antwerp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/outrageous-walk-on-huybrechts-creates-havoc-in-antwerp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flanders Darts Trophy: Draw and schedule as Greaves loses out to Heta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to qualify for the World Grand Prix at the end of September live on Sky Sports concludes at the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/flanders-darts-trophy-draw-and-schedule-as-greaves-loses-out-to-heta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/flanders-darts-trophy-draw-and-schedule-as-greaves-loses-out-to-heta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flanders Darts Trophy: Draw and schedule with Greaves, MVG, Van Veen in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to qualify for the World Grand Prix at the end of September live on Sky Sports concludes at the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/flanders-darts-trophy-draw-and-schedule-with-greaves-mvg-van-veen-in-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/flanders-darts-trophy-draw-and-schedule-with-greaves-mvg-van-veen-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries: Opening up on mental health was best choice I ever made]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 2 Luke Humphries said his rise to the top of darts would never have been possible had he not opened up about his mental health struggles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-opening-up-on-mental-health-was-best-choice-i-ever-made/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-opening-up-on-mental-health-was-best-choice-i-ever-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series of Darts Finals: Schedule with Littler, Humphries, MVG in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The schedule and results for the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdamwith Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-series-of-darts-finals-schedule-with-littler-humphries-mvg-in-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-series-of-darts-finals-schedule-with-littler-humphries-mvg-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gurney called up to World Series of Darts after withdrawals due to visa issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daryl Gurney has been called up to play at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam after visa issues led to the withdrawal of Philippines players Lourence Ilagan and Alexis Toylo from the September 17-20 event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/gurney-called-up-to-world-series-of-darts-after-withdrawals-due-to-visa-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/gurney-called-up-to-world-series-of-darts-after-withdrawals-due-to-visa-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gurney called up to World Series Finals after withdrawals due to visa issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daryl Gurney has been called up to play at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam after visa issues led to the withdrawal of Philippines players Lourence Ilagan and Alexis Toylo from the September 17-20 event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/gurney-called-up-to-world-series-finals-after-withdrawals-due-to-visa-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/gurney-called-up-to-world-series-finals-after-withdrawals-due-to-visa-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Dragons' Den turns into a darts match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The other Dragons might need to take cover when Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones go head-to-head in a darts match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/when-dragons-den-turns-into-a-darts-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/when-dragons-den-turns-into-a-darts-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler beats Humphries to win Czech Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler overcomes defending champion Luke Humphries to claim the Czech Open title on the European Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-to-win-czech-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-to-win-czech-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moment Littler saw off Humphries to claim Czech Darts Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler claims the Czech Darts Open win over Luke Humphries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-moment-littler-saw-off-humphries-to-claim-czech-darts-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-moment-littler-saw-off-humphries-to-claim-czech-darts-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm back with a bang' - Littler topples Humphries to take glory in Prague]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler beat rival Luke Humphries to win on his return to the European Tour at the Czech Darts Open in Prague.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-back-with-a-bang-littler-topples-humphries-to-take-glory-in-prague/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-back-with-a-bang-littler-topples-humphries-to-take-glory-in-prague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm back with a bang' - Littler topple Humphries to take glory in Prague]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler beat rival Luke Humphries to win on his return to the European Tour at the Czech Darts Open in Prague.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-back-with-a-bang-littler-topple-humphries-to-take-glory-in-prague/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-back-with-a-bang-littler-topple-humphries-to-take-glory-in-prague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech Darts Open: All results as Littler dethrones Humphries]]></title><description><![CDATA[See all the results from the Czech Darts Open, the latest event on the PDC's European Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-all-results-as-littler-dethrones-humphries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-all-results-as-littler-dethrones-humphries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech Darts Open schedule: Humphries, Littler and Van Gerwen into quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the Czech Darts Open, the latest event on the PDC's European Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-schedule-humphries-littler-and-van-gerwen-into-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-schedule-humphries-littler-and-van-gerwen-into-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries beats Greaves as Littler also wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries and Luke Littler came through their second round matches to progress at the Czech Open on the European Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-beats-greaves-as-littler-also-wins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-beats-greaves-as-littler-also-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech Darts Open: Humphries knocks out Greaves as Littler marches on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Luke Humphries ended Beau Greaves' historic run at the Czech Darts Open with a 6-2 victory on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-humphries-knocks-out-greaves-as-littler-marches-on/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-humphries-knocks-out-greaves-as-littler-marches-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves becomes first woman to win match on European Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves makes darts history by beating Daryl Gurney at the Czech Open to become the first woman to win a match on the European Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-becomes-first-woman-to-win-match-on-european-tour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-becomes-first-woman-to-win-match-on-european-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves makes more history with win at Czech Darts Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves made more darting history as she became the first woman to win a match on the PDC's European Tour - a feat that secured her a second-round clash with Luke Humphries at the Czech Darts Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-makes-more-history-with-win-at-czech-darts-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-makes-more-history-with-win-at-czech-darts-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries could face Greaves as Littler returns at Czech Darts Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves faces a showdown with world No 2 and reigning champion Luke Humphries if she beats Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the European Tour's Czech Darts Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-could-face-greaves-as-littler-returns-at-czech-darts-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-could-face-greaves-as-littler-returns-at-czech-darts-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech Darts Open schedule: Humphries, Littler and Van Gerwen into round three]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the Czech Darts Open, the latest event on the PDC's European Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-schedule-humphries-littler-and-van-gerwen-into-round-three/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-schedule-humphries-littler-and-van-gerwen-into-round-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech Darts Open schedule: Greaves to face Humphries after landmark win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the Czech Darts Open, the latest event on the PDC's European Tour with Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Beau Greaves among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-schedule-greaves-to-face-humphries-after-landmark-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-schedule-greaves-to-face-humphries-after-landmark-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech Darts Open schedule: Greaves loses to Humphries after landmark win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the Czech Darts Open, the latest event on the PDC's European Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-schedule-greaves-loses-to-humphries-after-landmark-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/czech-darts-open-schedule-greaves-loses-to-humphries-after-landmark-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Leuven hits incredible NINE-DARTER!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Noa-Lynn van Leuven hits televised NINE-DARTER! 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son]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Smith defeats Gary Anderson at the Hungarian Darts Trophy and celebrated in heartwarming fashion with his son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/heartwarming-moments-as-ross-smith-celebrates-title-with-his-son/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/heartwarming-moments-as-ross-smith-celebrates-title-with-his-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith defeats Anderson in Hungary as Scot's fairy-tale run falls at final hurdle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Smith claimed the Hungarian Darts Trophy in emphatic style, routing Gary Anderson 8-2 in Sunday's final to land a second European Tour title of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-defeats-anderson-in-hungary-as-scots-fairy-tale-run-falls-at-final-hurdle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-defeats-anderson-in-hungary-as-scots-fairy-tale-run-falls-at-final-hurdle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries suffers early Hungarian Darts Trophy exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top seed Luke Humphries suffers shock 6-3 defeat by Dirk van Duijvenbode in the second round of the Hungarian Darts Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-suffers-early-hungarian-darts-trophy-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-suffers-early-hungarian-darts-trophy-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries suffers shock defeat in Hungarian Darts Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries suffered a shock 6-3 defeat to Dirk van Duijvenbode in the second round of the Hungarian Darts Trophy as the tournament favourite crashed out of Budapest on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-suffers-shock-defeat-in-hungarian-darts-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-suffers-shock-defeat-in-hungarian-darts-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungarian Darts Trophy schedule and results as Van Gerwen crashes out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finals day at the Hungarian Darts Trophy arrives with the tournament blown wide open after favourite Luke Humphries and defending champion Niko Springer were both knocked out on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-schedule-and-results-as-van-gerwen-crashes-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-schedule-and-results-as-van-gerwen-crashes-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungarian Darts Trophy results as MvG eyes glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finals day at the Hungarian Darts Trophy arrives with the tournament blown wide open after favourite Luke Humphries and defending champion Niko Springer were both knocked out on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-results-as-mvg-eyes-glory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-results-as-mvg-eyes-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungarian Darts Trophy results as Anderson beaten by Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[See all the results from the 2026 Hungarian Darts Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-results-as-anderson-beaten-by-smith/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-results-as-anderson-beaten-by-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungarian Darts Trophy draw and results as MvG eyes glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finals day at the Hungarian Darts Trophy arrives with the tournament blown wide open after favourite Luke Humphries and defending champion Niko Springer were both knocked out on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-draw-and-results-as-mvg-eyes-glory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-draw-and-results-as-mvg-eyes-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves denied by Cross in last-leg thriller on European Tour debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves took Rob Cross to a last-leg decider before losing out 6-5 on her European Tour debut in the first round of the Hungarian Darts Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-denied-by-cross-in-last-leg-thriller-on-european-tour-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-denied-by-cross-in-last-leg-thriller-on-european-tour-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves loses thriller to Cross on European debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves narrowly loses 6-5 to Rob Cross on her European Tour debut in the Hungarian Darts Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-loses-thriller-to-cross-on-european-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-loses-thriller-to-cross-on-european-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungarian Darts Trophy draw revealed as Humphries returns to action]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 2 Luke Humphries could face World Matchplay semi-finalist Dirk van Duijvenbode in the first round of the Hungarian Darts Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-draw-revealed-as-humphries-returns-to-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-draw-revealed-as-humphries-returns-to-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungarian Darts Trophy draw and results as Humphries returns to action]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 2 Luke Humphries will face World Matchplay semi-finalist Dirk van Duijvenbode in the second round of the Hungarian Darts Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-draw-and-results-as-humphries-returns-to-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hungarian-darts-trophy-draw-and-results-as-humphries-returns-to-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler beaten by Dolan in semi-finals of PC28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler's hopes of qualifying for the Players Championship finals suffers another setback as he is beaten by Brendan Dolan in the semi-finals of PC28 in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beaten-by-dolan-in-semi-finals-of-pc28/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beaten-by-dolan-in-semi-finals-of-pc28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["I don't want him to have clean sweep!' - Humphries wins PC28 title, Littler out in last four]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries beat Brendan Dolan in the final to win his third Players Championship title of the season on the second day of action in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-want-him-to-have-clean-sweep-humphries-wins-pc28-title-littler-out-in-last-four/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-want-him-to-have-clean-sweep-humphries-wins-pc28-title-littler-out-in-last-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["I don't want him to have clean sweep!' - Humphries wins PC28 title as Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries beat Brendan Dolan in the final to win his third Players Championship title of the season on the second day of action in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-want-him-to-have-clean-sweep-humphries-wins-pc28-title-as-littler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-want-him-to-have-clean-sweep-humphries-wins-pc28-title-as-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries wins third Players Championship title of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries beat Brendan Dolan in the final to win his third Players Championship title of the season on the second day of action in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wins-third-players-championship-title-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wins-third-players-championship-title-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries out to deny Littler historic clean sweep after winning PC28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries beat Brendan Dolan in the final to win his third Players Championship title of the season on the second day of action in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-out-to-deny-littler-historic-clean-sweep-after-winning-pc28/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-out-to-deny-littler-historic-clean-sweep-after-winning-pc28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[League-winning youth darts team 'like another family']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Black Country Youth County Darts team is 'going from strength to strength', manager says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/league-winning-youth-darts-team-like-another-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/league-winning-youth-darts-team-like-another-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler's Players Championship hopes dented]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-players-championship-hopes-dented/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-players-championship-hopes-dented/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler's bid for historic PDC majors sweep suffers blow with PC27 exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler's bid to qualify for the Players Championship Finals, and keep alive his hopes of claiming a historic clean sweep of PDC major titles in 2026, suffered a blow with a quarter-final exit at PC27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-bid-for-historic-pdc-majors-sweep-suffers-blow-with-pc27-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-bid-for-historic-pdc-majors-sweep-suffers-blow-with-pc27-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler's bid for historic PDC majors sweep suffers blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler's bid to qualify for the Players Championship Finals, and keep alive his hopes of claiming a historic clean sweep of PDC major titles in 2026, suffered a blow with a quarter-final exit at PC27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-bid-for-historic-pdc-majors-sweep-suffers-blow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-bid-for-historic-pdc-majors-sweep-suffers-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler and Van Gerwen to headline World Series of Darts Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price will headline a packed field competing for a top prize of &pound;100,000 at the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-and-van-gerwen-to-headline-world-series-of-darts-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-and-van-gerwen-to-headline-world-series-of-darts-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant Beau wins back-to-back Women's Series titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves defeated Lisa Ashton and Aileen de Graaf on Sunday to close in on her 60th title on the Women's Series circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/brilliant-beau-wins-back-to-back-womens-series-titles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/brilliant-beau-wins-back-to-back-womens-series-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherrock claims first Women's Series title of 2026 in the absence of Greaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock shared the spoils at Events 17-18 of the PDC Women&rsquo;s Series on Saturday, as the duo scooped a title each to reinforce their positions of second and third in the rankings respectively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sherrock-claims-first-womens-series-title-of-2026-in-the-absence-of-greaves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sherrock-claims-first-womens-series-title-of-2026-in-the-absence-of-greaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade wins first World Series title in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's James Wade beats Australian qualifier Brody Klinge 8-5 in the Australian Masters final for his first World Series darts title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-wins-first-world-series-title-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-wins-first-world-series-title-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade claims first-ever World Series of Darts title in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Wade claimed a maiden World Series of Darts crown with an 8-5 victory over home favourite Brody Klinge at the KenoGo Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-claims-first-ever-world-series-of-darts-title-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-claims-first-ever-world-series-of-darts-title-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If I replicate that, everyone is stuffed!' - Wade makes dream start in Aus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brody Klinge set up a quarter-final showdown against Gian van Veen at the KenoGo Australian Darts Masters after a shock victory over Ross Smith in Wollongong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/if-i-replicate-that-everyone-is-stuffed-wade-makes-dream-start-in-aus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/if-i-replicate-that-everyone-is-stuffed-wade-makes-dream-start-in-aus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Darts Masters schedule: Wade into final after beating Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest schedule and results form the KenoGO Australian Darts Masters, the final World Series of Darts event of the season, held at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/australian-darts-masters-schedule-wade-into-final-after-beating-price/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:40:00 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the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/australian-darts-masters-schedule-price-faces-rock-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/australian-darts-masters-schedule-price-faces-rock-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Darts Masters results: Wade beats Klinge in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest schedule and results from the KenoGO Australian Darts Masters, the final World Series of Darts event of the season, held at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/australian-darts-masters-results-wade-beats-klinge-in-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/australian-darts-masters-results-wade-beats-klinge-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price begins bid for second Australian Darts Masters title against Whitlock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top seed Gerwyn Price will begin his bid for a second KenoGO Australian Darts Masters title against Simon Whitlock, as Gian van Veen and Raymond Smith prepare to go head-to-head in Wollongong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-begins-bid-for-second-australian-darts-masters-title-against-whitlock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-begins-bid-for-second-australian-darts-masters-title-against-whitlock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young darts sensation hits the mark with PDC win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Coates, 20, won a PDC ranking title event without holding a tour card.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/young-darts-sensation-hits-the-mark-with-pdc-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/young-darts-sensation-hits-the-mark-with-pdc-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruthless Clayton wins New Zealand title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales' Jonny Clayton wins his first New Zealand Darts Masters with a commanding 8-4 victory over compatriot Gerwyn Price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ruthless-clayton-wins-new-zealand-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ruthless-clayton-wins-new-zealand-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton clinches title in Auckland with HUGE bullseye finish!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton clinched the New Zealand Darts Masters with this huge bullseye finish to beat Gerwyn Price!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-clinches-title-in-auckland-with-huge-bullseye-finish/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-clinches-title-in-auckland-with-huge-bullseye-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton blows Price away in New Zealand Darts Masters final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton beat compatriot Gerwyn Price 8-4 to win the New Zealand Darts Masters in Auckland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-blows-price-away-in-new-zealand-darts-masters-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-blows-price-away-in-new-zealand-darts-masters-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunting stunned by Smith in New Zealand Darts Masters upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Bunting was the highest-profile casualty on day one of the New Zealand Darts Masters as he was dumped out of the last 16 by Raymond Smith in Auckland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-stunned-by-smith-in-new-zealand-darts-masters-upset/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-stunned-by-smith-in-new-zealand-darts-masters-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand Darts Masters schedule: Van Veen, Price, Wade, Bunting in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen will kick off his SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters campaign against Jonny Tata, as 2022 champion Gerwyn Price takes on Mark Cleaver.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-zealand-darts-masters-schedule-van-veen-price-wade-bunting-in-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-zealand-darts-masters-schedule-van-veen-price-wade-bunting-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand Darts Masters schedule: Van Veen, Price, Wade action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters concludes on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-zealand-darts-masters-schedule-van-veen-price-wade-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-zealand-darts-masters-schedule-van-veen-price-wade-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand Darts Masters schedule: Price and Clayton contest final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters concludes on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-zealand-darts-masters-schedule-price-and-clayton-contest-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-zealand-darts-masters-schedule-price-and-clayton-contest-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand Darts Masters schedule: Clayton beats Price in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters concluded on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-zealand-darts-masters-schedule-clayton-beats-price-in-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-zealand-darts-masters-schedule-clayton-beats-price-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand Darts Masters results: Clayton beats Price in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters concluded on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-zealand-darts-masters-results-clayton-beats-price-in-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-zealand-darts-masters-results-clayton-beats-price-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Veen asks for help as bags stranded in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen has taken to social media to ask for help with his bags stuck in Paris ahead of the New Zealand Darts Masters in Auckland this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-asks-for-help-as-bags-stranded-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-asks-for-help-as-bags-stranded-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Barneveld fined and suspended in latest Darts Regulation Authority case list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld has been fined and suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority for inappropriate behaviour and offensive language.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-barneveld-fined-and-suspended-in-latest-darts-regulation-authority-case-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-barneveld-fined-and-suspended-in-latest-darts-regulation-authority-case-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Barneveld fine and suspension revealed in Darts Regulation Authority case list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld has been fined and suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority for inappropriate behaviour and offensive language.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-barneveld-fine-and-suspension-revealed-in-darts-regulation-authority-case-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-barneveld-fine-and-suspension-revealed-in-darts-regulation-authority-case-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Darts Championship dates confirmed with Sunday final in Ally Pally's Great Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Paddy Power PDC World Championship dates have been confirmed for Friday December 11 to Sunday January 3 with a record 180,000 tickets on offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-darts-championship-dates-confirmed-with-sunday-final-in-ally-pallys-great-hall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-darts-championship-dates-confirmed-with-sunday-final-in-ally-pallys-great-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unbelievable' - Littler on hometown mural]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler tells BBC Sport about the honour of having his own mural in his home town of Warrington and how his nan saw it before him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/unbelievable-littler-on-hometown-mural/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/unbelievable-littler-on-hometown-mural/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler: The clean sweep is on!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler believes "not many" can stop him in the form he showed at the World Matchplay as he sets his sights on a 2026 majors clean sweep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-the-clean-sweep-is-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-the-clean-sweep-is-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler's nan shocked by seeing mural from bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mural in Warrington honouring two-time world darts champion Luke Littler surprises his grandmother after she spots it while on a local bus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-nan-shocked-by-seeing-mural-from-bus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-nan-shocked-by-seeing-mural-from-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Littler most dominant sportsperson in the world?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage dart sensation Luke Littler has left the darts world questioning if anyone will ever get near him again after winning the World Matchplay Darts on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-littler-most-dominant-sportsperson-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-littler-most-dominant-sportsperson-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bialecki clinches Players Championship 26 title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sebastian Bialecki secured his second PDC ranking title with a hard-fought 8-6 victory against Mario Vandenbogaerde in Wednesday's Players Championship 26 final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bialecki-clinches-players-championship-26-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bialecki-clinches-players-championship-26-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next darting superstar? Coates, 20, wins maiden PDC title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Coates sensationally won his maiden title at Players Championship 25 at Hildesheim in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/next-darting-superstar-coates-20-wins-maiden-pdc-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/next-darting-superstar-coates-20-wins-maiden-pdc-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The science behind Luke Littler's trophy-laden success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to know the secret behind the success of darting phenom Luke Littler?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-science-behind-luke-littlers-trophy-laden-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-science-behind-luke-littlers-trophy-laden-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean sweep? What the rest of 2026 looks like for Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Luke Littler arrived in Blackpool for the World Matchplay he made one thing clear: the outcome of this tournament would determine how the rest of his 2026 unfolded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clean-sweep-what-the-rest-of-2026-looks-like-for-littler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clean-sweep-what-the-rest-of-2026-looks-like-for-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can anyone stop Luke Littler?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Luke Littler broke another record at the World Matchplay tournament, can he be the first player to achieve a clean sweep of all the majors?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/can-anyone-stop-luke-littler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/can-anyone-stop-luke-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'd love to be the GREATEST!' | Littler sets sights on major titles record!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following his World Matchplay final victory against Gerwyn Price, Luke Littler says he'd love to be the greatest darts player of all time and admits he is chasing the feat of winning every major darts title in a calendar year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/id-love-to-be-the-greatest-littler-sets-sights-on-major-titles-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/id-love-to-be-the-greatest-littler-sets-sights-on-major-titles-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler wants to be 'greatest darts player ever' - how close is he to Taylor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has reiterated his dream to become the &lsquo;greatest darts player ever&rsquo; after his dominant Betfred World Matchplay title defence, with the world No 1&rsquo;s latest win drawing further comparisons to Phil Taylor&rsquo;s past record-breaking success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-wants-to-be-greatest-darts-player-ever-how-close-is-he-to-taylor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-wants-to-be-greatest-darts-player-ever-how-close-is-he-to-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hunt darts match attacker in lobster suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Images are released of a man thought to have attacked another man at the World Darts Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/police-hunt-darts-match-attacker-in-lobster-suit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/police-hunt-darts-match-attacker-in-lobster-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler soars to new heights at Matchplay: 'What do other players cling onto now?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky Sports Darts' Mark Webster believes that Luke Littler's winning run at the World Matchplay is the "best major campaign we have ever seen" and with it, he has sent a message to the rest of his competitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-soars-to-new-heights-at-matchplay-what-do-other-players-cling-onto-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-soars-to-new-heights-at-matchplay-what-do-other-players-cling-onto-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-wins-matchplay-and-smashes-taylor-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-wins-matchplay-and-smashes-taylor-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026: Every result as Littler defends Blackpool title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final results from the 2026 Betfred World Matchplay, held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-every-result-as-littler-defends-blackpool-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-every-result-as-littler-defends-blackpool-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You spiteful young man!' &#128517;| Littler hits SIX 100+ finishes as he retains Matchplay title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler smashed in six brilliant 100+ checkouts as he reclaimed the World Matchplay title in Blackpool, beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/you-spiteful-young-man-128517-littler-hits-six-100-finishes-as-he-retains-matchplay-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/you-spiteful-young-man-128517-littler-hits-six-100-finishes-as-he-retains-matchplay-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler &amp; Greaves win Matchplay titles - results &amp; prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final results, prize money and tournament details from the 2026 World Matchplay in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-amp-greaves-win-matchplay-titles-results-amp-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-amp-greaves-win-matchplay-titles-results-amp-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Littler reaches NEW levels as he dominates Price in World Matchplay final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the World Matchplay final between Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-littler-reaches-new-levels-as-he-dominates-price-in-world-matchplay-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-littler-reaches-new-levels-as-he-dominates-price-in-world-matchplay-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler: World Matchplay defence 'one of best weeks of my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has hailed his historic run at the World Matchplay as "one of the best weeks of his life" after a record-breaking 18-9 over Gerwyn Price in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-world-matchplay-defence-one-of-best-weeks-of-my-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-world-matchplay-defence-one-of-best-weeks-of-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler dominates Price to close out historic Blackpool title defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler capped off a remarkable title defence at the World Matchplay Darts with an impressive 18-9 victory over Gerwyn Price in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-dominates-price-to-close-out-historic-blackpool-title-defence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-dominates-price-to-close-out-historic-blackpool-title-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What CAN you do?!' | Littler smashes 128 &amp; 127 finishes as Price smiles on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler continues to smash in 100+ checkouts during the World Matchplay final as he hits 128 &amp; 127 finishes back-to-back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/what-can-you-do-littler-smashes-128-amp-127-finishes-as-price-smiles-on/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/what-can-you-do-littler-smashes-128-amp-127-finishes-as-price-smiles-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That is RIDICULOUS!' | Littler nails 167 to flatten Price early in final!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moments after Gerwyn Price missed a shot for a 145 checkout, Luke Littler pulled off a 167 finish during their World Matchplay final clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-is-ridiculous-littler-nails-167-to-flatten-price-early-in-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-is-ridiculous-littler-nails-167-to-flatten-price-early-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have we seen the last of Greaves on Women's Series? 'I'm focused on my Tour Card']]></title><description><![CDATA[Have we seen the last of Beau Greaves on the PDC Women&rsquo;s Series? 'Beau 'n Arrow' admits she felt "deflated" and felt "everybody wanted me to lose" after the 2025 edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/have-we-seen-the-last-of-greaves-on-womens-series-im-focused-on-my-tour-card/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/have-we-seen-the-last-of-greaves-on-womens-series-im-focused-on-my-tour-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves insists she can only get better | 'My stage game still has to improve']]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves was delighted to lift the World Matchplay trophy for a third time but says she still has to make improvements before the Grand Slam of Darts and World Championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-insists-she-can-only-get-better-my-stage-game-still-has-to-improve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-insists-she-can-only-get-better-my-stage-game-still-has-to-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves wins Women's Matchplay in last-leg decider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves wins the Women's World Matchplay for the third time after coming through a thrilling last-leg decider to beat Fallon Sherrock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-wins-womens-matchplay-in-last-leg-decider/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-wins-womens-matchplay-in-last-leg-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's World Matchplay Highlights | Beau Greaves wins thrilling final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Women's World Matchplay final between Beau Greaves and Fallon Sherrock in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/womens-world-matchplay-highlights-beau-greaves-wins-thrilling-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/womens-world-matchplay-highlights-beau-greaves-wins-thrilling-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves beats Sherrock to claim record third Women's Matchplay crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves won the Women's World Matchplay for a record third time with a 6-5 last-leg victory over Fallon Sherrock at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-beats-sherrock-to-claim-record-third-womens-matchplay-crown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-beats-sherrock-to-claim-record-third-womens-matchplay-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolutely SENSATIONAL' | Greaves opens with two big checkouts!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves made a blistering start to the Women's World Matchplay as she took out 148 and 144.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/absolutely-sensational-greaves-opens-with-two-big-checkouts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/absolutely-sensational-greaves-opens-with-two-big-checkouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price to Littler: Don't underestimate me! | 'If I play my A game, I will win!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price is relishing the &lsquo;underdog&rsquo; tag in Sunday&rsquo;s Betfred World Matchplay final and insists he can get the better of defending champion Luke Littler in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-to-littler-dont-underestimate-me-if-i-play-my-a-game-i-will-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-to-littler-dont-underestimate-me-if-i-play-my-a-game-i-will-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price: If I bring my A game, I will beat Littler!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price is relishing the &lsquo;underdog&rsquo; tag in Sunday&rsquo;s Betfred World Matchplay final and insists he can get the better of defending champion Luke Littler in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-if-i-bring-my-a-game-i-will-beat-littler/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-if-i-bring-my-a-game-i-will-beat-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price: If I bring my A game, I will beat Litter!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price is relishing the &lsquo;underdog&rsquo; tag in Sunday&rsquo;s Betfred World Matchplay final and insists he can get the better of defending champion Luke Littler in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-if-i-bring-my-a-game-i-will-beat-litter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-if-i-bring-my-a-game-i-will-beat-litter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler sets up Price final at World Matchplay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler is on course to beat Phil Taylor's tournament average record after another impressive victory saw him reach the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-sets-up-price-final-at-world-matchplay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-sets-up-price-final-at-world-matchplay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule: Littler faces Price in Sunday's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest fixtures and results from the Betfred World Matchplay, held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-faces-price-in-sundays-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-faces-price-in-sundays-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler sets up thrilling finale against Price after dominant win over Van Duijvenbode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the semi-final between Luke Littler and Dirk van Duijvenbode at the World Matchplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-sets-up-thrilling-finale-against-price-after-dominant-win-over-van-duijvenbode/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-sets-up-thrilling-finale-against-price-after-dominant-win-over-van-duijvenbode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler finds his destructive best to set up Matchplay final with Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler was at his brilliant best in a 17-5 win over Dirk van Duijvenbode to set up a World Matchplay Darts final against Gerwyn Price at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-finds-his-destructive-best-to-set-up-matchplay-final-with-price/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-finds-his-destructive-best-to-set-up-matchplay-final-with-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destructive Littler makes history as he sets up Matchplay final with Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler was at his brilliant best in a 17-5 win over Dirk van Duijvenbode to set up a World Matchplay Darts final against Gerwyn Price at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/destructive-littler-makes-history-as-he-sets-up-matchplay-final-with-price/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/destructive-littler-makes-history-as-he-sets-up-matchplay-final-with-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm hungry to win it!' - Greaves, Sherrock eye Women's Matchplay glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves and Fallon Sherrock look to regain the Betfred Women's World Matchplay title on Sunday, as Lisa Ashton returns as defending champion in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-hungry-to-win-it-greaves-sherrock-eye-womens-matchplay-glory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-hungry-to-win-it-greaves-sherrock-eye-womens-matchplay-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price: People make it too easy for Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price insists he can thwart Luke Littler's bid for back-to-back World Matchplay titles and believes some players &lsquo;make it too easy&rsquo; for the defending champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-people-make-it-too-easy-for-littler/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-people-make-it-too-easy-for-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler: In this form, I'm sure I can dominate - just like Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler says he will dominate darts in the same way Phil Taylor did if he continues his sparkling form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-in-this-form-im-sure-i-can-dominate-just-like-taylor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-in-this-form-im-sure-i-can-dominate-just-like-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler: I can dominate - just like Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler says he will dominate darts in the same way Phil Taylor did if he continues his sparkling form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-i-can-dominate-just-like-taylor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-i-can-dominate-just-like-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price beats Smith to reach Matchplay semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price produces a clinical display to beat Ross Smith 16-12 in the World Matchplay quarter-finals, setting up a last-four meeting with Gian van Veen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-beats-smith-to-reach-matchplay-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-beats-smith-to-reach-matchplay-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm looking forward to it!' | Webster previews the 2026 World Matchplay semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky Sports' Mark Webster looks ahead to the 2026 World Matchplay semi-finals which includes Gerwyn Price facing Gian van Veen and Luke Littler against Dirk van Duijvenbode.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-looking-forward-to-it-webster-previews-the-2026-world-matchplay-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-looking-forward-to-it-webster-previews-the-2026-world-matchplay-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Veen edges past Wade to book Price SF showdown in Blackpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen set up a semi-final showdown with Gerwyn Price at the World Matchplay after an eventful 16-13 win over James Wade in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-edges-past-wade-to-book-price-sf-showdown-in-blackpool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-edges-past-wade-to-book-price-sf-showdown-in-blackpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That is majestic!' | The BEST checkouts from Price's win over Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price produced a series of stunning checkouts to beat a testing Ross Smith and secure a place in the 2026 World Matchplay semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-is-majestic-the-best-checkouts-from-prices-win-over-smith/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-is-majestic-the-best-checkouts-from-prices-win-over-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That is majestic!' - The best checkouts from Price's quarter-final win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price produced a series of stunning checkouts to beat a testing Ross Smith and secure a place in the 2026 World Matchplay semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-is-majestic-the-best-checkouts-from-prices-quarter-final-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-is-majestic-the-best-checkouts-from-prices-quarter-final-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing darts helps students with maths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Professional Darts Corporation has taken opportunity to help local children improve their numeracy in some darts-related maths sessions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/playing-darts-helps-students-with-maths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/playing-darts-helps-students-with-maths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler cruises into Matchplay semis with win over Rock]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Luke Littler's World Matchplay title defence continues with a 16-7 quarter-final win over Josh Rock in Blackpool, as he averages 109.57.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-cruises-into-matchplay-semis-with-win-over-rock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-cruises-into-matchplay-semis-with-win-over-rock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Good luck to Dirk...': Littler dazzles in Blackpool as 'frightening' form continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[If a player hit a nine-darter on the World Matchplay stage, that would usually go down as their highlight. That is just the tip of the iceberg for Luke Littler in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/good-luck-to-dirk-littler-dazzles-in-blackpool-as-frightening-form-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/good-luck-to-dirk-littler-dazzles-in-blackpool-as-frightening-form-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Frightening form' - Littler dazzles in quest to go back-to-back in Blackpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[If a player hit a nine-darter on the World Matchplay stage, that would usually go down as their highlight. That is just the tip of the iceberg for Luke Littler in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/frightening-form-littler-dazzles-in-quest-to-go-back-to-back-in-blackpool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/frightening-form-littler-dazzles-in-quest-to-go-back-to-back-in-blackpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruthless Littler dominates Rock to race into World Matchplay semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the quarter-final between Luke Littler and Josh Rock at the World Matchplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ruthless-littler-dominates-rock-to-race-into-world-matchplay-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ruthless-littler-dominates-rock-to-race-into-world-matchplay-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late drama! Anderson denied epic comeback in Matchplay thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The end to the World Matchplay Darts quarter-final between Gary Anderson and Dirk van Duijvenbode]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/late-drama-anderson-denied-epic-comeback-in-matchplay-thriller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/late-drama-anderson-denied-epic-comeback-in-matchplay-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sensational Littler blows Rock away to reach World Matchplay semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler stormed into the semi-finals of the World Matchplay, thumping Josh Rock to set up a meeting with Dirk van Duijvenbode, who came through a thriller against Gary Anderson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sensational-littler-blows-rock-away-to-reach-world-matchplay-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sensational-littler-blows-rock-away-to-reach-world-matchplay-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menzies taken ill on stage at World Matchplay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies needs medical attention after being taken ill during his World Matchplay second-round match against Ross Smith in Blackpool on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-taken-ill-on-stage-at-world-matchplay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-taken-ill-on-stage-at-world-matchplay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menzies' match is abandoned after he requires medical attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies has withdrawn from the World Matchplay of Darts after becoming unwell during his second-round match against Ross Smith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-match-is-abandoned-after-he-requires-medical-attention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-match-is-abandoned-after-he-requires-medical-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menzies withdraws from World Matchplay Darts after becoming unwell on stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies' match against Ross Smith at the World Matchplay Darts was abandoned after the Scot became dizzy on stage and later fainted at the Winter Gardens on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-withdraws-from-world-matchplay-darts-after-becoming-unwell-on-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-withdraws-from-world-matchplay-darts-after-becoming-unwell-on-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menzies provides update after falling ill on World Matchplay stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies' match against Ross Smith at the World Matchplay Darts was abandoned after the Scot became dizzy on stage and later fainted at the Winter Gardens on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-provides-update-after-falling-ill-on-world-matchplay-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-provides-update-after-falling-ill-on-world-matchplay-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm okay' - Menzies provides update after falling ill on World Matchplay stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies' match against Ross Smith at the World Matchplay Darts was abandoned after the Scot became dizzy on stage and later fainted at the Winter Gardens on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-okay-menzies-provides-update-after-falling-ill-on-world-matchplay-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-okay-menzies-provides-update-after-falling-ill-on-world-matchplay-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm OK' - Menzies provides update after falling ill on World Matchplay stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies' match against Ross Smith at the World Matchplay Darts was abandoned after the Scot became dizzy on stage and later fainted at the Winter Gardens on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-ok-menzies-provides-update-after-falling-ill-on-world-matchplay-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-ok-menzies-provides-update-after-falling-ill-on-world-matchplay-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price, Van Veen into Matchplay quarters after Menzies withdraws through illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price booked his spot in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a comprehensive 11-5 win over Rob Cross after Cameron Menzies was forced to withdraw through illness at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-van-veen-into-matchplay-quarters-after-menzies-withdraws-through-illness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-van-veen-into-matchplay-quarters-after-menzies-withdraws-through-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was saving it': Did Littler know sensational nine-darter was coming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler thinks he still has a long way to go to be the "greatest ever" darts player but is motivated to keep checking achievements off his list, starting with going back-to-back at the World Matchplay in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-was-saving-it-did-littler-know-sensational-nine-darter-was-coming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-was-saving-it-did-littler-know-sensational-nine-darter-was-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler hits nine-darter in epic Matchplay win over Aspinall as MVG beaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler and Nathan Aspinall produced a World Matchplay epic, with the world No 1 hitting a nine-darter on the way to a mesmerising 11-8 win at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-hits-nine-darter-in-epic-matchplay-win-over-aspinall-as-mvg-beaten/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-hits-nine-darter-in-epic-matchplay-win-over-aspinall-as-mvg-beaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-throws-nine-darter-in-superb-matchplay-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-throws-nine-darter-in-superb-matchplay-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He was fired up!' | The Asp nails INCREDIBLE 170!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Aspinall hit a superb Big Fish finish against Luke Littler as he looked to put pressure on The Nuke's lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-was-fired-up-the-asp-nails-incredible-170/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-was-fired-up-the-asp-nails-incredible-170/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspinall's hilarious reaction as Littler nearly hits SECOND nine-darter!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Aspinall offers up his darts to the crowd after Luke Littler almost hits his second nine-darter of the match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinalls-hilarious-reaction-as-littler-nearly-hits-second-nine-darter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinalls-hilarious-reaction-as-littler-nearly-hits-second-nine-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Let's all calm down!' | Littler nails outrageous NINE-DARTER in OPENING leg!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler produced an incredible nine-darter in the opening leg of his clash with Nathan Aspinall at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/lets-all-calm-down-littler-nails-outrageous-nine-darter-in-opening-leg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/lets-all-calm-down-littler-nails-outrageous-nine-darter-in-opening-leg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG sends crowd wild with triple bullseye finish!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Van Gerwen sends the Blackpool crowd crazy with a triple bullseye checkout against Dirk Van Duijvenbode in the World Matchplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-sends-crowd-wild-with-triple-bullseye-finish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-sends-crowd-wild-with-triple-bullseye-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Biggest moment of my career' - Emotional Menzies reflects on Humphries win]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Cameron Menzies dubbed his win against Luke Humphries "the biggest moment of my darts career" after his dramatic upset secured his place in the next round of the World Matchplay Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/biggest-moment-of-my-career-emotional-menzies-reflects-on-humphries-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/biggest-moment-of-my-career-emotional-menzies-reflects-on-humphries-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Biggest moment of my career' - Can Menzies build on Humphries win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Cameron Menzies dubbed his win against Luke Humphries "the biggest moment of my darts career" after his dramatic upset secured his place in the next round of the World Matchplay Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/biggest-moment-of-my-career-can-menzies-build-on-humphries-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/biggest-moment-of-my-career-can-menzies-build-on-humphries-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule: Van Veen, Price, Wade in Friday action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchplay schedule has been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-van-veen-price-wade-in-friday-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-van-veen-price-wade-in-friday-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule: Price, Wade, Van Veen in Wednesday action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchplay schedule has been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-price-wade-van-veen-in-wednesday-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-price-wade-van-veen-in-wednesday-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule: Littler, Van Veen and Price in action Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchplay schedule has been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-van-veen-and-price-in-action-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-van-veen-and-price-in-action-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule: Littler, Van Gerwen, Anderson in Tuesday action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchplay schedule has been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-van-gerwen-anderson-in-tuesday-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-van-gerwen-anderson-in-tuesday-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule: Littler, Anderson, Rock in Thursday  action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchplay schedule has been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-anderson-rock-in-thursday-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-anderson-rock-in-thursday-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries suffers shock first-round exit at Matchplay]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Luke Humphries is out of the World Matchplay after a shock first-round loss to Scotland's Cameron Menzies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-suffers-shock-first-round-exit-at-matchplay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-suffers-shock-first-round-exit-at-matchplay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menzies shocks world No 2 Humphries in World Matchplay thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies produced a massive upset to defeat 2024 champion Luke Humphries 10-7 at the World Matchplay on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-shocks-world-no-2-humphries-in-world-matchplay-thriller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-shocks-world-no-2-humphries-in-world-matchplay-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HUGE SHOCK! Humphries OUT after Big Fish finish from Menzies!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the first-round clash between Luke Humphries and Cameron Menzies at the World Matchplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/huge-shock-humphries-out-after-big-fish-finish-from-menzies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/huge-shock-humphries-out-after-big-fish-finish-from-menzies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘REEL IT IN!’ | Menzies lands Big Fish to stun Humphries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies lands the Big Fish finish to stun Luke Humphries at the World Matchplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/reel-it-in-menzies-lands-big-fish-to-stun-humphries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/reel-it-in-menzies-lands-big-fish-to-stun-humphries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch your step, Kevin! Doets nearly takes a tumble in Blackpool!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was nearly a debut to forget for Kevin Doets as he nearly took a tumble on the stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/watch-your-step-kevin-doets-nearly-takes-a-tumble-in-blackpool/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/watch-your-step-kevin-doets-nearly-takes-a-tumble-in-blackpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson thrashes Joyce at World Matchplay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Anderson puts in a stunning performance as he thrashes Ryan Joyce to reach the last-16 of the World Matchplay in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/anderson-thrashes-joyce-at-world-matchplay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/anderson-thrashes-joyce-at-world-matchplay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule: Humphries, Price, Cross in Monday evening action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchplay first-round schedule has been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-humphries-price-cross-in-monday-evening-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-humphries-price-cross-in-monday-evening-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule: Wade, Van Veen, Nijman in Sunday evening action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchplay first-round schedule has been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-wade-van-veen-nijman-in-sunday-evening-action/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-wade-van-veen-nijman-in-sunday-evening-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade, MVG, Anderson, Van Veen pick up first-round Matchplay wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Wade came through a tough 10-7 battle against Jermaine Wattimena to make it through to the second round of the World Matchplay at Blackpool&rsquo;s Winter Gardens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-mvg-anderson-van-veen-pick-up-first-round-matchplay-wins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-mvg-anderson-van-veen-pick-up-first-round-matchplay-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen's HILARIOUS response to missing nine-darter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen was able to see the funny side after missing out on a 9-darter in Blackpool by mere millimetres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwens-hilarious-response-to-missing-nine-darter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwens-hilarious-response-to-missing-nine-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler starts World Matchplay defence with Springer win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler said he had to "find another gear" as he started the defence of his World Matchplay Darts title with a 10-6 win over Niko Springer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-starts-world-matchplay-defence-with-springer-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-starts-world-matchplay-defence-with-springer-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule: Anderson, MVG and Wade play Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchlay first-round schedulehas been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-anderson-mvg-and-wade-play-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-anderson-mvg-and-wade-play-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler: People can moan about me and Humphries - someone needs to stop us]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler is more than ready to defend his World Matchplay title after an opening round 10-6 win over Niko Springer and believes that people should not "moan" about his and Luke Humphries' domination, but rather someone should stop them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-people-can-moan-about-me-and-humphries-someone-needs-to-stop-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-people-can-moan-about-me-and-humphries-someone-needs-to-stop-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler kicks off World Matchplay defence in stunning fashion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler fired in an average of over 109 to kick off his World Matchplay defence in empathic fashion on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-kicks-off-world-matchplay-defence-in-stunning-fashion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-kicks-off-world-matchplay-defence-in-stunning-fashion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reigning champion Littler eases past Springer in Blackpool!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Round 1 clash between Luke Littler vs Niko Springer at theWorld Matchplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/reigning-champion-littler-eases-past-springer-in-blackpool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/reigning-champion-littler-eases-past-springer-in-blackpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunting and Zonneveld trade blows with MEGA checkouts in Blackpool thriller!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look as Stephen Bunting and Neils Zonneveld trade blows with impressive checkouts in during their round one thriller at the World Matchplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-and-zonneveld-trade-blows-with-mega-checkouts-in-blackpool-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-and-zonneveld-trade-blows-with-mega-checkouts-in-blackpool-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Yeah definitely!' | Littler admits World Matchplay format plays into his hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking ahead of his clash against Niko Springer, Luke Littler admitted the World Matchplay format 'plays into his hands'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/yeah-definitely-littler-admits-world-matchplay-format-plays-into-his-hands/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/yeah-definitely-littler-admits-world-matchplay-format-plays-into-his-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler admits World Matchplay format plays into his hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking ahead of his clash against Niko Springer, Luke Littler admitted the World Matchplay format 'plays into his hands'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-admits-world-matchplay-format-plays-into-his-hands/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-admits-world-matchplay-format-plays-into-his-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries targeting 'dream draw' of beating Littler in Matchplay final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries says that he wants to face Luke Littler in the final of the World Matchplay Darts as a win over his rival would put the "sparkle on top" of what would be a major win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-targeting-dream-draw-of-beating-littler-in-matchplay-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-targeting-dream-draw-of-beating-littler-in-matchplay-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Where legends are remembered' | Rivalries reignite at the World Matchplay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivalries reignite as darts returns to Blackpool for the World Matchplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/where-legends-are-remembered-rivalries-reignite-at-the-world-matchplay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/where-legends-are-remembered-rivalries-reignite-at-the-world-matchplay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay Darts 2026: Pundits pick their favourites, dark horses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchplay Darts 2026 is just around the corner and Luke Littler is looking to become the first player to go back-to-back in a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-darts-2026-pundits-pick-their-favourites-dark-horses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-darts-2026-pundits-pick-their-favourites-dark-horses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG under pressure? Nijman can dethrone Littler? World Matchplay talking points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen can erase concerns about his erratic form at the World Matchplay, while Wessel Nijman has emerged as a serious title threat in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-under-pressure-nijman-can-dethrone-littler-world-matchplay-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-under-pressure-nijman-can-dethrone-littler-world-matchplay-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It was rubbish!' | Cullen talks Aspinall's stag do antics before facing off at World Matchplay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Cullen joins the Love The Darts panel of Emma Paton, Michael Bridge and Paul Nicholson as they discuss his preparation for the World Matchplay in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/it-was-rubbish-cullen-talks-aspinalls-stag-do-antics-before-facing-off-at-world-matchplay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/it-was-rubbish-cullen-talks-aspinalls-stag-do-antics-before-facing-off-at-world-matchplay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay Darts 2026 - Schedule, draw and prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 World Matchplay Darts men's and women's events in Blackpool]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-darts-2026-schedule-draw-and-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-darts-2026-schedule-draw-and-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler faces Aspinall - can he win successive World Matchplay titles?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchplay was a tournament dominated by Phil Taylor as - from 1994 to 2014 - he picked up 15 wins in Blackpool out of a possible 21. Yes, you read that correctly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-faces-aspinall-can-he-win-successive-world-matchplay-titles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-faces-aspinall-can-he-win-successive-world-matchplay-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How hard is it for Littler to go back to back at the World Matchplay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchplay was a tournament dominated by Phil Taylor as - from 1994 to 2014 - he picked up 15 wins in Blackpool out of a possible 21. Yes, you read that correctly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-hard-is-it-for-littler-to-go-back-to-back-at-the-world-matchplay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-hard-is-it-for-littler-to-go-back-to-back-at-the-world-matchplay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A Phil Taylor-style season' | Can Littler achieve clean sweep of titles?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Michael Bridge and Paul Nicholson discuss Luke Littler's 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/a-phil-taylor-style-season-can-littler-achieve-clean-sweep-of-titles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/a-phil-taylor-style-season-can-littler-achieve-clean-sweep-of-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you ready for World Matchplay 2026?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will be hoping to defend his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool very soon. Will he go back-to-back? Watch the Betfred World Matchplay live on Sky Sports from July 18-26!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/are-you-ready-for-world-matchplay-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/are-you-ready-for-world-matchplay-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026: All you need to know as Littler defends his title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Matchplay is just around the corner so here is everything you need to know about the men's and women's tournaments, live on Sky Sports...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-all-you-need-to-know-as-littler-defends-his-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-all-you-need-to-know-as-littler-defends-his-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is AMAZING!' | Memorable Matchplay moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at some of the World Matchplay's most memorable moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/this-is-amazing-memorable-matchplay-moments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/this-is-amazing-memorable-matchplay-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ratajski beats Wattimena to lift European Darts Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Krzysztof Ratajski defeated Jermaine Wattimena 8-6 in a nail-biting final to win the European Darts Open in Leverkusen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ratajski-beats-wattimena-to-lift-european-darts-open-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ratajski-beats-wattimena-to-lift-european-darts-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noppert receives social media abuse following loss on European Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Noppert opened up on the social media abuse he received following his loss at the European Darts Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/noppert-receives-social-media-abuse-following-loss-on-european-tour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/noppert-receives-social-media-abuse-following-loss-on-european-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspinall makes impressive start to Euro Darts title defence as Bunting beaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Aspinall made an impressive start to the defence of his European Darts Open title as he averaged 107 in a 6-1 victory over Mickey Mansell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-makes-impressive-start-to-euro-darts-title-defence-as-bunting-beaten/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-makes-impressive-start-to-euro-darts-title-defence-as-bunting-beaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Open: Wade and Aspinall into quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Nathan Aspinall and James Wade are through to the quarter-finals at the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Open, with the draw and schedule for this weekend's event in Leverkusen confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-open-wade-and-aspinall-into-quarters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-open-wade-and-aspinall-into-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Open: MVG, Van Veen, Clayton learn Sunday opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Nathan Aspinall will face Ross Smith in the third round at the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Open, with the draw and schedule for this weekend's event in Leverkusen confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-open-mvg-van-veen-clayton-learn-sunday-opponents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-open-mvg-van-veen-clayton-learn-sunday-opponents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Open: MVG, Van Veen, Clayton learn Saturday opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Nathan Aspinall will face Mickey Mansell at the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Open, with the draw and schedule for this weekend's event in Leverkusen now confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-open-mvg-van-veen-clayton-learn-saturday-opponents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-open-mvg-van-veen-clayton-learn-saturday-opponents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Open: MVG, Van Veen, Clayton and Wade in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Nathan Aspinall will face Mickey Mansell or Michal Smejda at the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Open, with the draw and schedule for this weekend's event in Leverkusen now confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-open-mvg-van-veen-clayton-and-wade-in-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-open-mvg-van-veen-clayton-and-wade-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Open: All results as Ratajski takes title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Krzysztof Ratajski claimed his first title in 2026 and career-third European Tour title at the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Open, defeating Jermaine Wattimena 8-6 in a nail-biting final in Leverkusen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-open-all-results-as-ratajski-takes-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-open-all-results-as-ratajski-takes-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule: Littler plays on Saturday - live on Sky Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchlay first-round schedulehas been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-plays-on-saturday-live-on-sky-sports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-plays-on-saturday-live-on-sky-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule: Littler beats Springer in round one]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchlay first-round schedulehas been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-beats-springer-in-round-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-littler-beats-springer-in-round-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule confirmed with World Cup final contingency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will take on Niko Springer as he looks to defend his World Matchplay title, live on Sky Sports from July 18-26, at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-confirmed-with-world-cup-final-contingency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-confirmed-with-world-cup-final-contingency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026 schedule confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Matchlay first-round schedulehas been confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-matchplay-2026-schedule-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Matchplay 2026: Littler faces Springer as draw confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will take on Niko Springer as he looks to defend his World Matchplay title, live on Sky Sports from July 18-26, at the Winter Gardens in 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Mansell in Leverkusen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The draw and schedule for the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Open has been confirmed as defending champion Nathan Aspinall faces the prospect of either Mickey Mansell or Michael Smejda in Leverkusen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/defending-champion-aspinall-could-face-mansell-in-leverkusen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/defending-champion-aspinall-could-face-mansell-in-leverkusen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves first woman to reach European Tour event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves creates more darts history by becoming the first woman to qualify for a PDC European Tour event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-first-woman-to-reach-european-tour-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-first-woman-to-reach-european-tour-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves becomes first woman to qualify for European Tour - doing it twice!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves has made more darting history after becoming the first woman to qualify for a European Tour event - and doing it twice!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-becomes-first-woman-to-qualify-for-european-tour-doing-it-twice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-becomes-first-woman-to-qualify-for-european-tour-doing-it-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves becomes first woman to qualify for European Tour after averaging 103]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves has made more darting history after becoming the first woman to qualify for the European Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-becomes-first-woman-to-qualify-for-european-tour-after-averaging-103/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-becomes-first-woman-to-qualify-for-european-tour-after-averaging-103/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy wants to play with Luke Littler 'before it is too late']]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry, 11, from Bamber Bridge, Preston has muscle wasting condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/boy-wants-to-play-with-luke-littler-before-it-is-too-late/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/boy-wants-to-play-with-luke-littler-before-it-is-too-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The second best leg you will ever see!' | Every World Matchplay nine-darter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch every nine-darter that has been hit at the World Matchplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-second-best-leg-you-will-ever-see-every-world-matchplay-nine-darter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-second-best-leg-you-will-ever-see-every-world-matchplay-nine-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler out to win back-to-back titles as World Matchplay field confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will be out to defend his Betfred World Matchplay title later this month as the world champion headlines a star-studded field heading to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool for this year's tournament, live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-out-to-win-back-to-back-titles-as-world-matchplay-field-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-out-to-win-back-to-back-titles-as-world-matchplay-field-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clemens survives Woodhouse comeback to win first PDC title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Clemens survived an incredible comeback from Luke Woodhouse to win his first PDC event, after securing an 8-6 win over the Englishman in the final of Players Championship 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clemens-survives-woodhouse-comeback-to-win-first-pdc-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clemens-survives-woodhouse-comeback-to-win-first-pdc-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams nails NINE-DARTER via unconventional route!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Scott Williams nails a nine-darter via an unconventional route! Credit: PDC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/williams-nails-nine-darter-via-unconventional-route/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/williams-nails-nine-darter-via-unconventional-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I thought I was done!' - Menzies bounces back with title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies claimed his first title of the year at Players Championship 23, defeating Cristo Reyes 8-5 in Monday's final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-thought-i-was-done-menzies-bounces-back-with-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-thought-i-was-done-menzies-bounces-back-with-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NINE-DARTER! Cullen pins perfect leg!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Joe Cullen hits a sensational nine-darter. Credit: PDC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nine-darter-cullen-pins-perfect-leg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nine-darter-cullen-pins-perfect-leg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Humphries plays this or that: World Cup edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[American barbecue or Sunday roast dinner? Ally Pally or Madison Square Gardens? World Cup this or that with Luke Humphries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-humphries-plays-this-or-that-world-cup-edition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-humphries-plays-this-or-that-world-cup-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler has a howler! The Nuke loses out on Lineker's darts challenge!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler bizarrely doesn't win a darts challenge on The Rest is Football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-has-a-howler-the-nuke-loses-out-on-linekers-darts-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-has-a-howler-the-nuke-loses-out-on-linekers-darts-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last-leg decider! Humphries retains US Darts Masters against Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries retained the US Darts Masters title after a last-leg decider against Luke Littler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/last-leg-decider-humphries-retains-us-darts-masters-against-littler/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/last-leg-decider-humphries-retains-us-darts-masters-against-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries beats Littler to win US title in New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries beats Luke Littler in a deciding leg to defend his US Darts Masters title in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-beats-littler-to-win-us-title-in-new-york/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-beats-littler-to-win-us-title-in-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries claims back-to-back US Darts Masters titles after beating Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries retained the US Darts Masters title with a thrilling deciding-leg victory against Luke Littler on a record-breaking night in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-claims-back-to-back-us-darts-masters-titles-after-beating-littler/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-claims-back-to-back-us-darts-masters-titles-after-beating-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler safely through at US Darts Masters as Rock crashes out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler and Luke Humphries booked passage through to the US Darts Masters quarter-finals, but Josh Rock crashed out in a stunning defeat to Jim Long.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-safely-through-at-us-darts-masters-as-rock-crashes-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-safely-through-at-us-darts-masters-as-rock-crashes-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler: 'What's the point in paying money for tickets and then coming to boo?']]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Luke Littler has opened up about his battle with hostile crowds and admits people are "bored" of seeing him win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-whats-the-point-in-paying-money-for-tickets-and-then-coming-to-boo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-whats-the-point-in-paying-money-for-tickets-and-then-coming-to-boo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Darts Masters: Results, schedule as Humphries, Littler take centre stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries defends his US Darts Masters title in New York, with Luke Littler among the players seeking to wrestle it off him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/us-darts-masters-results-schedule-as-humphries-littler-take-centre-stage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/us-darts-masters-results-schedule-as-humphries-littler-take-centre-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Darts Masters: Results as Humphries sees off Bunting, Van Veen, Littler to triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the results as Luke Humphries defended his US Darts Masters title in New York, seeing off Stephen Bunting, Gian van Veen and Luke Littler to triumph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/us-darts-masters-results-as-humphries-sees-off-bunting-van-veen-littler-to-triumph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/us-darts-masters-results-as-humphries-sees-off-bunting-van-veen-littler-to-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries and Littler take centre stage at US Darts Masters in New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries will open the defence of his bet365 US Darts Masters title against former North American champion Leonard Gates, while Luke Littler faces David Cameron in his opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-and-littler-take-centre-stage-at-us-darts-masters-in-new-york/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-and-littler-take-centre-stage-at-us-darts-masters-in-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Scottish darts superstar who quit at the top of the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rab Smith - who died recently - was "virtually unstoppable" in the sport in the late 1970s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-scottish-darts-superstar-who-quit-at-the-top-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-scottish-darts-superstar-who-quit-at-the-top-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's World Matchplay field confirmed with Greaves, Ashton, Sherrock in contention]]></title><description><![CDATA[The field and draw for the Women's World Matchplay have been confirmed with Lisa Ashton set to defend her title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/womens-world-matchplay-field-confirmed-with-greaves-ashton-sherrock-in-contention/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/womens-world-matchplay-field-confirmed-with-greaves-ashton-sherrock-in-contention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's World Matchplay field confirmed with Greaves, Ashton, Sherrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[The field and draw for the Women's World Matchplay have been confirmed with Lisa Ashton set to defend her title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/womens-world-matchplay-field-confirmed-with-greaves-ashton-sherrock/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/womens-world-matchplay-field-confirmed-with-greaves-ashton-sherrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves targets PDC top 64 after dominant Women's Series titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dominant Beau Greaves won back-to-back Women's Series titles with two high-scoring wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-targets-pdc-top-64-after-dominant-womens-series-titles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-targets-pdc-top-64-after-dominant-womens-series-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slovak Darts Open schedule: MVG, Price, Van Veen and Bunting star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Tour visits Bratislava for the Slovak Darts Open with Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price, Gian van Veen and Stephen Bunting all in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/slovak-darts-open-schedule-mvg-price-van-veen-and-bunting-star/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:15:00 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action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/slovak-darts-open-schedule-mvg-and-bunting-headline-as-price-van-veen-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/slovak-darts-open-schedule-mvg-and-bunting-headline-as-price-van-veen-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slovak Darts Open results: Dutchman Nijman wins eighth title of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wessel Nijman continued his astonishing season with yet another title at the inaugural Slovak Darts Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/slovak-darts-open-results-dutchman-nijman-wins-eighth-title-of-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/slovak-darts-open-results-dutchman-nijman-wins-eighth-title-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slovak Darts Open: Dutchman Nijman wins eighth title of 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-price-van-veen-and-bunting-star-as-slovakia-headlines-euro-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cross claims first Players Championship title of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Cross claimed his first title of 2026 at Players Championship 22 in Wigan, defeating Maik Kuivenhoven 8-5 in the final on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/cross-claims-first-players-championship-title-of-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/cross-claims-first-players-championship-title-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nijman beats Searle to claim sixth Players Championship title of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wessel Nijman maintained his remarkable record against Ryan Searle to clinch an extraordinary sixth Players Championship title of the season on 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Latvia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock checked out of 144 to clinch an 8-7 victory for Northern Ireland against Latvia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-pins-incredible-144-to-clinch-stunning-deciding-leg-victory-over-latvia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-pins-incredible-144-to-clinch-stunning-deciding-leg-victory-over-latvia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler stars as England beat Wales in EPIC World Cup of Darts clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of England's 8-7 win over Wales from the World Cup of Darts quarter-finals from Frankfurt, Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-stars-as-england-beat-wales-in-epic-world-cup-of-darts-clash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-stars-as-england-beat-wales-in-epic-world-cup-of-darts-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries says pressure made World Cup win with Littler more special]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries has conceded his 2026 World Cup of Darts title won with Luke Littler for England takes on a new level due to the pressure and expectation the duo have felt.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-says-pressure-made-world-cup-win-with-littler-more-special/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-says-pressure-made-world-cup-win-with-littler-more-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler and Humphries win World Cup of Darts for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Luke Littler and Luke Humphries won the World Cup of Darts with a 10-5 victory over Netherlands' Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-and-humphries-win-world-cup-of-darts-for-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-and-humphries-win-world-cup-of-darts-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Littler &amp; Humphries set up Wales World Cup tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Luke Humphries and Luke Littler defeat Spanish pair Cristo Reyes and Jose Justicia 8-5 to set up a World Cup of Darts quarter-final against Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/englands-littler-amp-humphries-set-up-wales-world-cup-tie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/englands-littler-amp-humphries-set-up-wales-world-cup-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We know we can win on this stage' | England 'proud' after 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wales-and-republic-of-ireland-advance-at-world-cup-of-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Littler and Humphries set up World Cup of Darts quarter with Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s Luke Littler and Luke Humphries set up a quarter-final clash with Wales as they got their first ever win in an 8-5 showing against Spain&rsquo;s Cristo Reyes and Jose Justicia in Frankfurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/englands-littler-and-humphries-set-up-world-cup-of-darts-quarter-with-wales/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/englands-littler-and-humphries-set-up-world-cup-of-darts-quarter-with-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Littler and Humphries 'need to be better' to win World Cup of Darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler and Luke Humphries picked up their 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of Darts on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-schedule-and-results-as-england-face-wales-in-quarters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-schedule-and-results-as-england-face-wales-in-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup of Darts 2026 schedule and results as England face Scotland in semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will take on Wales in the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Darts on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-schedule-and-results-as-england-face-scotland-in-semis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-schedule-and-results-as-england-face-scotland-in-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup of Darts 2026 schedule and results 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Ireland at World Cup of Darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney are reigning World Cup of Darts champions, but Rock is ready for eyes to be elsewhere this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-no-pressure-on-reigning-champs-northern-ireland-at-world-cup-of-darts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-no-pressure-on-reigning-champs-northern-ireland-at-world-cup-of-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England to face Spain as Wales progress in World Cup of Darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s Luke Humphries and Luke Littler will face Cristo Reyes and Jose Justicia in the second round of the World Cup of Darts after the Spain duo topped Group K in Frankfurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/england-to-face-spain-as-wales-progress-in-world-cup-of-darts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/england-to-face-spain-as-wales-progress-in-world-cup-of-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup of Darts 2026 schedule: Wales kick group-stage off with win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales started their bid for a third BetVictor World Cup of Darts title on the tournament's opening night with a 4-1 win over Lithuania.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-schedule-wales-kick-group-stage-off-with-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-schedule-wales-kick-group-stage-off-with-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup of Darts 2026 schedule and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales started their bid for a third BetVictor World Cup of Darts title on the tournament's opening night with a 4-1 win over 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-wales-clayton-and-kenny-get-off-to-winning-start-in-group-stages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales and Germany start World Cup of Darts with wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales begin their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania while hosts Germany begin with Philippines victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wales-and-germany-start-world-cup-of-darts-with-wins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wales-and-germany-start-world-cup-of-darts-with-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That is superb!' | Clayton gets off to winning start with new World Cup partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton checks out a ton to get Wales off to a winning start alongside his new World Cup partner Nick Kenny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-is-superb-clayton-gets-off-to-winning-start-with-new-world-cup-partner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-is-superb-clayton-gets-off-to-winning-start-with-new-world-cup-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup of Darts 2026: Who is playing and how does it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BetVictor World Cup of Darts 2026 is off and running as No 1 Luke Littler joins forces with No 2 Luke Humphries to represent Team England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-who-is-playing-and-how-does-it-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-who-is-playing-and-how-does-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan's Motomu steals the show with bizarre walk-on!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motomu Sakai enters Japan's first World Cup fixture with a signature bizarre walk-on to kick start their tournament!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/japans-motomu-steals-the-show-with-bizarre-walk-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/japans-motomu-steals-the-show-with-bizarre-walk-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hypnotherapy and healing hand get Menzies to World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having considered quitting darts after a meltdown on TV, hypnotherapy has been a factor as Scotland's Cameron Menzies prepares for his World Cup debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hypnotherapy-and-healing-hand-get-menzies-to-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hypnotherapy-and-healing-hand-get-menzies-to-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton ready to go all the way at World Cup of Darts with new team-mate Kenny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales' Jonny Clayton is a two-time World Cup of Darts winner and, with a new team-mate in Nick Kenny by his side, the goal of a third is still very much in sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-ready-to-go-all-the-way-at-world-cup-of-darts-with-new-team-mate-kenny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-ready-to-go-all-the-way-at-world-cup-of-darts-with-new-team-mate-kenny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler and Humphries top US Darts Masters bill at Madison Square Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler and Luke Humphries headline a stacked Madison Square Garden bill at the 2026 US Darts Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-and-humphries-top-us-darts-masters-bill-at-madison-square-garden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-and-humphries-top-us-darts-masters-bill-at-madison-square-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup of Darts starts today! Who is playing and how does it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[All you need to know about the BetVictor World Cup of Darts 2026 as No 1 Luke Littler joins forces with No 2 Luke Humphries to represent Team England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-starts-today-who-is-playing-and-how-does-it-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-starts-today-who-is-playing-and-how-does-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup of Darts: Meet the cult stars you MUST watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup of Darts is just around the corner and there will be some hidden gems taking part in Frankfurt from June 11-14, live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-meet-the-cult-stars-you-must-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-meet-the-cult-stars-you-must-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ally Pally heroes Lim, Sakai, Leung and Kumar in World Cup of Darts action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup of Darts is just around the corner and there will be some hidden gems taking part in Frankfurt from June 11-14, live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ally-pally-heroes-lim-sakai-leung-and-kumar-in-world-cup-of-darts-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ally-pally-heroes-lim-sakai-leung-and-kumar-in-world-cup-of-darts-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about the World Cup of Darts 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[All you need to know about the BetVictor World Cup of Darts 2026 as No 1 Luke Littler joins forces with No 2 Luke Humphries to represent Team England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-world-cup-of-darts-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-world-cup-of-darts-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will England pair Littler and Humphries right the wrongs at World Cup of Darts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eyes will be on the England partnership of Luke Littler and Luke Humphries as they prepare to right the wrongs of their 2025 showing at this year's World Cup of Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/will-england-pair-littler-and-humphries-right-the-wrongs-at-world-cup-of-darts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/will-england-pair-littler-and-humphries-right-the-wrongs-at-world-cup-of-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It could go ANY way!' | How will Anderson and Menzies gel for Scotland?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Chris Murphy and Paul Nicholson discuss Scotland's World Cup of Darts partnership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/it-could-go-any-way-how-will-anderson-and-menzies-gel-for-scotland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/it-could-go-any-way-how-will-anderson-and-menzies-gel-for-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't think they win at a canter' | Will England right the wrongs of 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Paul Nicholson discusses England's chances at the World Cup of Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-think-they-win-at-a-canter-will-england-right-the-wrongs-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-think-they-win-at-a-canter-will-england-right-the-wrongs-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen beats Humphries 8-7 to win Nordic Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen comes from behind to beat Luke Humphries in the final leg and claim the Nordic Darts Masters title in Denmark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-beats-humphries-8-7-to-win-nordic-masters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-beats-humphries-8-7-to-win-nordic-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG wins second Nordic Darts Masters crown as Humphries frustrated by whistling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen sealed his second Nordic Darts Masters crown as a raging Luke Humphries called out the crowd in Copenhagen for whistling which marred the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-wins-second-nordic-darts-masters-crown-as-humphries-frustrated-by-whistling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-wins-second-nordic-darts-masters-crown-as-humphries-frustrated-by-whistling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Elvis has left the building!' MVG has impersonator ejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen requested that an Elvis impersonator be removed from the stage side as he was causing a distraction (credit: @OfficialPDC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/elvis-has-left-the-building-mvg-has-impersonator-ejected/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/elvis-has-left-the-building-mvg-has-impersonator-ejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler not feeling pressure ahead of World Cup of Darts return with Humphries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler admits he and Luke Humphries did not "bond" on the stage during the World Cup of Darts in 2025 but is expecting it to be different this time around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-not-feeling-pressure-ahead-of-world-cup-of-darts-return-with-humphries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-not-feeling-pressure-ahead-of-world-cup-of-darts-return-with-humphries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busts 129, TAKES OUT 129! Littler puts on a show at the Nordic Darts Masters!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler puts on a show at the Nordic Darts Masters by taking out 129 with a bullseye after busting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/busts-129-takes-out-129-littler-puts-on-a-show-at-the-nordic-darts-masters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/busts-129-takes-out-129-littler-puts-on-a-show-at-the-nordic-darts-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup of Darts 2026: Pundit predictions with Littler, Humphries, Rock in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the World Cup of Darts getting under way on Thursday June 11, live on Sky Sports, the pundits take a look at who are their favourites to win, the dark horses, and what looks to be the best pairing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-pundit-predictions-with-littler-humphries-rock-in-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-pundit-predictions-with-littler-humphries-rock-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunting beaten as Littler and Humphries progress in Nordic Darts Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viktor Tingstrom stunned reigning champion Stephen Bunting on the opening night of the Mr Vegas Nordic Darts Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-beaten-as-littler-and-humphries-progress-in-nordic-darts-masters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-beaten-as-littler-and-humphries-progress-in-nordic-darts-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nordic Darts Masters schedule: Littler's first match after winning Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will make his first appearance since picking up his second Premier League title at the Nordic Darts Masters in Denmark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nordic-darts-masters-schedule-littlers-first-match-after-winning-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nordic-darts-masters-schedule-littlers-first-match-after-winning-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nordic Darts Masters schedule: Littler faces Wade in quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will take on James Wade in the quarter-finals of the Nordic Darts Masters in Copenhagen as he plays in his first tournament since his Premier League triumph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nordic-darts-masters-schedule-littler-faces-wade-in-quarters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nordic-darts-masters-schedule-littler-faces-wade-in-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nordic Darts Masters results: Van Gerwen wins title in Copenhagen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen bulldozed his way to his second Mr Vegas Nordic Darts Masters title in Copenhagen, defeating Luke Humphries 8-7 in the final on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nordic-darts-masters-results-van-gerwen-wins-title-in-copenhagen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nordic-darts-masters-results-van-gerwen-wins-title-in-copenhagen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler set to make first appearance since winning Premier League title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will make his first appearance since picking up his second Premier League title at the Nordic Darts Masters in Denmark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-set-to-make-first-appearance-since-winning-premier-league-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-set-to-make-first-appearance-since-winning-premier-league-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith secures 10th career title with Players Championship win over O'Connor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Smith secured his 10th PDC ranking title with victory in Players Championship 20 in Milton Keynes on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-secures-10th-career-title-with-players-championship-win-over-oconnor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-secures-10th-career-title-with-players-championship-win-over-oconnor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith secures 10th career title with Players Championship 20 win over O'Connor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Smith secured his 10th PDC ranking title with victory in Players Championship 20 in Milton Keynes on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-secures-10th-career-title-with-players-championship-20-win-over-oconnor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-secures-10th-career-title-with-players-championship-20-win-over-oconnor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup of Darts 2026 schedule: Wales kick group-stage off as NI defend crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales will begin their bid for a third BetVictor World Cup of Darts title on the tournament's opening night, with hosts Germany and former champions Australia also in action as the 40-nation event gets under way on June 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-schedule-wales-kick-group-stage-off-as-ni-defend-crown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-cup-of-darts-2026-schedule-wales-kick-group-stage-off-as-ni-defend-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Graaf defeats Clayton to win Players Championship 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeffrey de Graaf has secured his second PDC title after beating Johnny Clayton 8-5 in the final of the Players Championship 19 in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/de-graaf-defeats-clayton-to-win-players-championship-19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/de-graaf-defeats-clayton-to-win-players-championship-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to 10 players? A Royal Rumble?! - Should Premier League format change?]]></title><description><![CDATA["Watch this space&hellip;"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/back-to-10-players-a-royal-rumble-should-premier-league-format-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/back-to-10-players-a-royal-rumble-should-premier-league-format-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's like buses!' - Woodhouse wins again for first European Tour title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Woodhouse claimed the second PDC Tour title of his career - just 12 days after finally winning his first - with an 8-4 victory over Ryan Joyce in the final of the Baltic Sea Darts Open in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/its-like-buses-woodhouse-wins-again-for-first-european-tour-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/its-like-buses-woodhouse-wins-again-for-first-european-tour-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baltic Sea Darts Open: Full results after Woodhouse triumphs, top seeds fall early]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at all the results from the 2026 Elten Safety Shoes Baltic Sea Darts Open, the eighth European Tour event of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/baltic-sea-darts-open-full-results-after-woodhouse-triumphs-top-seeds-fall-early/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/baltic-sea-darts-open-full-results-after-woodhouse-triumphs-top-seeds-fall-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're just humans' - how Littler's tears revealed impact of untold struggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler&rsquo;s teary on-stage interview after Premier League Darts glory provided a public reminder of the untold struggles sports&rsquo; biggest stars often face away from their arenas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/were-just-humans-how-littlers-tears-revealed-impact-of-untold-struggle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/were-just-humans-how-littlers-tears-revealed-impact-of-untold-struggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler almost quit Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler said he came close to quitting the Premier League after enduring a tumultuous third Premier League campaign with on-stage arguments and boos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-almost-quit-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-almost-quit-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton and Price should be proud, says Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly-crowned champion Luke Littler paid tribute to Welsh duo Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price's efforts in reaching the Premier League semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-and-price-should-be-proud-says-littler/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-and-price-should-be-proud-says-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Step forward' for Littler as Premier League champion reveals doubts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky Sports Darts pundit Wayne Mardle hailed Luke Littler's honesty and talent after his thrilling 11-10 victory over Luke Humphries in the Premier League final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/step-forward-for-littler-as-premier-league-champion-reveals-doubts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/step-forward-for-littler-as-premier-league-champion-reveals-doubts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Littler underlines greatness after almost quitting Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Luke Littler reveals he almost quit the Premier League after he beat Luke Humphries in an epic final at The O2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/emotional-littler-underlines-greatness-after-almost-quitting-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/emotional-littler-underlines-greatness-after-almost-quitting-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I didn't want to do it anymore' - emotional Littler reveals he nearly quit Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has revealed he almost quit this year's Premier League Darts campaign after being crowned champion with an 11-10 victory over Luke Humphries at The O2 in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-didnt-want-to-do-it-anymore-emotional-littler-reveals-he-nearly-quit-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-didnt-want-to-do-it-anymore-emotional-littler-reveals-he-nearly-quit-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler beats Humphries in epic Premier League final]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luke Littler produces one of his finest displays to exact revenge on Luke Humphries and regain the Premier League with a 11-10 success in one of the competition's greatest finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-in-epic-premier-league-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-in-epic-premier-league-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Littler reveals 'tough times' after Premier League win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler was left in tears during his post-match interview as he admitted during his Premier League campaign that he thought about quitting the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/emotional-littler-reveals-tough-times-after-premier-league-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/emotional-littler-reveals-tough-times-after-premier-league-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler crowned Premier League champion after dramatic win over Humphries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler came through a last-leg 11-10 thriller against Luke Humphries to be crowned Premier League champion at The O2 in 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telling off by ref!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price reels in Big Fish mid-leg and then gets a telling off by referee Huw Ware in the Premier League Darts semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-reels-in-big-fish-mid-leg-then-gets-telling-off-by-ref/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-reels-in-big-fish-mid-leg-then-gets-telling-off-by-ref/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price and Clayton's quest for all-Welsh showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price are vying to set-up an all-Welsh Premier League darts final amid talk of another showdown between Luke Littler and Luke Humphries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-and-claytons-quest-for-all-welsh-showdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-and-claytons-quest-for-all-welsh-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walker turns to darts after Leicestershire release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former county cricketer Roman Walker, who once took the wicket of Virat Kohli, has taken up darts since leaving Leicestershire last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/walker-turns-to-darts-after-leicestershire-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/walker-turns-to-darts-after-leicestershire-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler offers Prince William tickets for Worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler offers to provide the tickets for the Prince of Wales for the World Championship at Alexandra Palace later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-offers-prince-william-tickets-for-worlds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-offers-prince-william-tickets-for-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler offers Prince of Wales Ally Pally tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has offered to provide the tickets for the Prince of Wales to make his Alexandra Palace debut later this year after they chatted about darts at Windsor Castle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-offers-prince-of-wales-ally-pally-tickets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-offers-prince-of-wales-ally-pally-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith beats Searle in International Darts Open final to win maiden European Tour title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Smith secured his maiden European Tour title on Sunday with an 8-3 victory over Ryan Searle, completing a standout weekend in Riesa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-beats-searle-in-international-darts-open-final-to-win-maiden-european-tour-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-beats-searle-in-international-darts-open-final-to-win-maiden-european-tour-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunting, Van Veen and MVG all make winning starts at International Darts Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Bunting opened his defence of the Elten Safety Shoes International Darts Open with a superb display in Riesa, as Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen also prevailed on a bumper day of action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-van-veen-and-mvg-all-make-winning-starts-at-international-darts-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-van-veen-and-mvg-all-make-winning-starts-at-international-darts-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Humphries man to beat in Premier League finals but Clayton could run riot']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Mardle is backing Luke Humphries to successfully defend his Premier League Darts title, saying the world No 2 is "the man to beat" after a major upturn in form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-man-to-beat-in-premier-league-finals-but-clayton-could-run-riot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 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his second nightly win of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-wins-as-humphries-avoids-littler-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-wins-as-humphries-avoids-littler-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries avoids Littler ahead of PL Finals Night as Bunting wins in Sheffield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Luke Humphries avoided Luke Littler ahead of Premier League Play-Offs by reaching the final in Sheffield but it was Stephen Bunting who ran riot to seal victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-avoids-littler-ahead-of-pl-finals-night-as-bunting-wins-in-sheffield/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-avoids-littler-ahead-of-pl-finals-night-as-bunting-wins-in-sheffield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts - what's at stake on finals night?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at what's at stake for Luke Littler, Jonny Clayton, Luke Humphries and Gerwyn Price on finals night of the 2026 Premier League and the prize money on offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-whats-at-stake-on-finals-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-whats-at-stake-on-finals-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunting beats Humphries in Sheffield to end season with nightly win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Premier League night 16 final from Sheffield as Stephen Bunting faced Luke Humphries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-beats-humphries-in-sheffield-to-end-season-with-nightly-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-beats-humphries-in-sheffield-to-end-season-with-nightly-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gezzy, go down there pal!' | Fan ejected during Bunting-Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play was stopped during Gerwyn Price's semi-final against Stephen Bunting on Night 16 of the Premier League in Sheffield due to a crowd disturbance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/gezzy-go-down-there-pal-fan-ejected-during-bunting-price/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/gezzy-go-down-there-pal-fan-ejected-during-bunting-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler edges past Rock in last-leg decider!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the quarter-finals from night 16 in Sheffield in the Premier League, where Luke Littler faced Josh Rock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-edges-past-rock-in-last-leg-decider/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-edges-past-rock-in-last-leg-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Littler edges past Rock in last-leg decider!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the quarter-finals from night 16 in Sheffield in the Premier League, where Luke Littler faced Josh Rock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-littler-edges-past-rock-in-last-leg-decider/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-littler-edges-past-rock-in-last-leg-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler booed AGAIN during PL darts in Sheffield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler is booed as his name is announced during his walk-on in Sheffield in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-booed-again-during-pl-darts-in-sheffield/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-booed-again-during-pl-darts-in-sheffield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manby wins on European Tour debut at International Darts Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manby triumphed on his maiden appearance on the European Tour at the International Darts Open on Friday, while Kevin Doets starred with a whitewash win over Tom Bissell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/manby-wins-on-european-tour-debut-at-international-darts-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/manby-wins-on-european-tour-debut-at-international-darts-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunting looks to defend Intenational Darts Open title in Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Bunting is looking for his first European tour title of the season as he begins his International Darts Open title defence this weekend in Riesa, Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-looks-to-defend-intenational-darts-open-title-in-germany/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-looks-to-defend-intenational-darts-open-title-in-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League Darts Finals Night: Who's playing? Fixtures, format and prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries will be aiming to defend his Premier League Darts title at 2026 Finals Night - but three other players will stand in his way on a bumper Thursday evening when the competition reaches its climax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-finals-night-whos-playing-fixtures-format-and-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-finals-night-whos-playing-fixtures-format-and-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler presented with MBE at Windsor Castle]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Luke Littler has been presented with an MBE by Prince William at Windsor Castle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-presented-with-mbe-at-windsor-castle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-presented-with-mbe-at-windsor-castle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Relief!' - Woodhouse beats Gilding to win first PDC title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Woodhouse won his maiden PDC title by beating Andrew Gilding 8-4 in the Players Championship 18 final in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/relief-woodhouse-beats-gilding-to-win-first-pdc-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/relief-woodhouse-beats-gilding-to-win-first-pdc-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries wins second ProTour title of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Luke Humphries claims his second ProTour title of the year with a 8-4 win over Jermaine Wattimena in the 17th round of the Players Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wins-second-protour-title-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wins-second-protour-title-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries keeps cool to clinch Players Championship 17 crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries beat Jermaine Wattimena 8-4 to secure his second Players Championship title of the year in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-keeps-cool-to-clinch-players-championship-17-crown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-keeps-cool-to-clinch-players-championship-17-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves unable to maintain form as Hedman, Pruim claim landmark wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deta Hedman ended a near six-year wait for a PDC Women's Series title on Sunday, as Vicky Pruim also celebrated her maiden triumph on a landmark day in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-unable-to-maintain-form-as-hedman-pruim-claim-landmark-wins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-unable-to-maintain-form-as-hedman-pruim-claim-landmark-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves continues Women's Series dominance but for how much longer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves completed yet another PDC Women's Series double to claim her 55th Women's Series crown but a quirk in the PDC rulebooks could soon spell the end of her dominance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-continues-womens-series-dominance-but-for-how-much-longer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-continues-womens-series-dominance-but-for-how-much-longer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is 'untouchable' Humphries timing Premier League run to perfection?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has Luke Humphries timed his run to the Premier League Darts Play-Offs to perfection?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-untouchable-humphries-timing-premier-league-run-to-perfection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-untouchable-humphries-timing-premier-league-run-to-perfection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts schedule and results: Humphries and MVG go head-to-head in Sheffield]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-results-humphries-and-mvg-go-head-to-head-in-sheffield/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-results-humphries-and-mvg-go-head-to-head-in-sheffield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts - what's at stake on final league night?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at what's at stake for Luke Littler, Jonny Clayton, Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries on the final league phase night of the 2026 Premier League, and for those already eliminated from play-off contention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-whats-at-stake-on-final-league-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-whats-at-stake-on-final-league-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries &amp; Price seal Premier League play-off spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Luke Humphries beats Gerwyn Price to win his first night of the Premier League season, but the pair both seal play-off spots in Birmingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-amp-price-seal-premier-league-play-off-spots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-amp-price-seal-premier-league-play-off-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries surges to first Premier League nightly win to reach Play-Offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries surged to his first Premier League nightly success with wins against Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price in Birmingham to reach Finals Night at London's 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Littler!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries wins six legs on the spin to beat Luke Littler in the Premier League Darts semi-final in Birmingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-is-spectacularrsquo-humphries-wins-six-legs-on-the-spin-to-beat-littler/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-is-spectacularrsquo-humphries-wins-six-legs-on-the-spin-to-beat-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruthless Littler THRASHES Clayton to clinch top spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Premier League Darts quarter-final between Jonny Clayton and Luke Littler from Night 15 in Birmingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ruthless-littler-thrashes-clayton-to-clinch-top-spot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ruthless-littler-thrashes-clayton-to-clinch-top-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler walks out to sea of boos once again in Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler walked out to sea of boos once again in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-walks-out-to-sea-of-boos-once-again-in-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-walks-out-to-sea-of-boos-once-again-in-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries takes on BEST darts player in PL! | Brighton FC Darts Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries takes on Brighton's Jason Steele in a best-of-three-legs darts match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-takes-on-best-darts-player-in-pl-brighton-fc-darts-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-takes-on-best-darts-player-in-pl-brighton-fc-darts-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilding wins first ProTour title at 442nd attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former UK Open champion Andrew Gilding claims his first ProTour title win on his 442nd attempt, winning Players Championship 16 in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/gilding-wins-first-protour-title-at-442nd-attempt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/gilding-wins-first-protour-title-at-442nd-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilding wins first ProTour title on 442nd attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Gilding defeated Jonny Clayton 8-3 to win Players Championship 16 in Leicester, securing his first ProTour title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/gilding-wins-first-protour-title-on-442nd-attempt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/gilding-wins-first-protour-title-on-442nd-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League Darts permutations: Price, Humphries in battle to avoid Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League Play-Off spots have been decided but there is plenty still at stake on Thursday's final Night in Sheffield...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-permutations-price-humphries-in-battle-to-avoid-littler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-permutations-price-humphries-in-battle-to-avoid-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Premier League Darts Play-Off spots could be decided on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get your calculators out! The Premier League Play-Off spots could be decided this Thursday in Birmingham...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-premier-league-darts-play-off-spots-could-be-decided-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-premier-league-darts-play-off-spots-could-be-decided-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't write me off!' - Van Gerwen storms to first ProTour title in 19 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen ended his winless run on the PDC ProTour with an impressive display at the Players Championship 15 in Leicester as he beat compatriot Dirk van Duijvenbode 8-5 in Tuesday's final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dont-write-me-off-van-gerwen-storms-to-first-protour-title-in-19-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dont-write-me-off-van-gerwen-storms-to-first-protour-title-in-19-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webster's positive update after cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 42-year-old, from St Asaph in north Wales, was diagnosed with hairy cell leukaemia in January and has been undergoing chemotherapy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/websters-positive-update-after-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/websters-positive-update-after-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Things have improved' - Webster to resume Sky duties after cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pundit Mark Webster will return to Sky Sports' Premier League Darts coverage this Thursday following an improvement in his condition after revealing his cancer diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/things-have-improved-webster-to-resume-sky-duties-after-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/things-have-improved-webster-to-resume-sky-duties-after-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler, Humphries to combine for World Cup of Darts again; Price absent]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luke Littler and world No 2 Luke Humphries will represent Team England at 2026 World Cup of Darts between 11-14 June at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-humphries-to-combine-for-world-cup-of-darts-again-price-absent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-humphries-to-combine-for-world-cup-of-darts-again-price-absent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock defeats Doets to claim Austrian Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Josh Rock secures his first title on the European Tour in almost two years with a 8-6 win over Kevin Doets in the final of the Austrian Darts Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-defeats-doets-to-claim-austrian-open-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-defeats-doets-to-claim-austrian-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock lands match-defining BIG FISH 170 checkout in Austrian Darts Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock landed a match-defining 170 checkout in the Austrian Darts Open final (credit: PDC)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-lands-match-defining-big-fish-170-checkout-in-austrian-darts-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-lands-match-defining-big-fish-170-checkout-in-austrian-darts-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Two Northern Irishmen got green jackets!' Rock roars to Austrian Darts Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock secured his second European Tour title as he won the Austrian Darts Open with an impressive 8-6 victory over Kevin Doets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/two-northern-irishmen-got-green-jackets-rock-roars-to-austrian-darts-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/two-northern-irishmen-got-green-jackets-rock-roars-to-austrian-darts-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Veen crashes out in Austria after Reyes' nine-dart magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristo Reyes produced a magical nine-dart finish during the second round of the Elten Safety Shoes Austrian Darts Open, where Gian van Veen suffered a shock early exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-crashes-out-in-austria-after-reyes-nine-dart-magic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-crashes-out-in-austria-after-reyes-nine-dart-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austrian Darts Open results: Van Gerwen loses to Cross in third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest results and schedule from the Elten Safety Shoes Austrian Darts Open, the sixth European Tour event of the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/austrian-darts-open-results-van-gerwen-loses-to-cross-in-third-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/austrian-darts-open-results-van-gerwen-loses-to-cross-in-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austrian Darts Open results: Van Gerwen faces Cross in third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest results and schedule from the Elten Safety Shoes Austrian Darts Open, the sixth European Tour event of the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/austrian-darts-open-results-van-gerwen-faces-cross-in-third-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/austrian-darts-open-results-van-gerwen-faces-cross-in-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austrian Darts Open results: Rock wins title after Van Gerwen loses in third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[See all of the results from the Elten Safety Shoes Austrian Darts Open, the sixth European Tour event of the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/austrian-darts-open-results-rock-wins-title-after-van-gerwen-loses-in-third-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/austrian-darts-open-results-rock-wins-title-after-van-gerwen-loses-in-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Reyes is BACK' | Reyes fires incredible nine-darter at Austrian Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristo Reyes fires home a nine darter in the second round of the Austrian Open against Damon Heta to send the crowd into delirium. (Credit: PDC)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/reyes-is-back-reyes-fires-incredible-nine-darter-at-austrian-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/reyes-is-back-reyes-fires-incredible-nine-darter-at-austrian-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home favourite Suljovic through as Smith and Van Barneveld exit Austrian Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mensur Suljovic progressed through to the second round on home soil as he dumped Cameron Menzies out of the Austrian Darts Open on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/home-favourite-suljovic-through-as-smith-and-van-barneveld-exit-austrian-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/home-favourite-suljovic-through-as-smith-and-van-barneveld-exit-austrian-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler's run-in with the Leeds squad...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler bumps into the Leeds squad before his Premier League of Darts win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-run-in-with-the-leeds-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-run-in-with-the-leeds-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler: I'm not even practising but I'm getting in my rivals' heads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has revealed he's "not practising" at the moment despite three nightly Premier League Darts wins on the trot, adding he feels he is getting in rivals Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen's heads.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-im-not-even-practising-but-im-getting-in-my-rivals-heads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-im-not-even-practising-but-im-getting-in-my-rivals-heads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Another thriller of a final' - Littler edges out Humphries in Leeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Premier League Darts final between Luke Littler and Luke Humphries from Night 14 in Leeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/another-thriller-of-a-final-littler-edges-out-humphries-in-leeds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/another-thriller-of-a-final-littler-edges-out-humphries-in-leeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler beats Humphries for record-equalling win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries to claim a third successive night win and a record-equalling sixth in this season's Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-for-record-equalling-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-for-record-equalling-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler beats Humphries in Leeds for record-equalling nightly win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler made it a hat-trick of nightly wins, claiming a record-equalling sixth of the 2026 Premier League Darts season as he beat Luke Humphries 6-5 in the final on Night 14 in Leeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-in-leeds-for-record-equalling-nightly-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-in-leeds-for-record-equalling-nightly-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler beats Humphries in Leeds for record-equaling nightly win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler made it a hat-trick of nightly wins, claiming a record-equalling sixth of the 2026 Premier League Darts season as he beat Luke Humphries 6-5 in the final on Night 14 in Leeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-in-leeds-for-record-equaling-nightly-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-in-leeds-for-record-equaling-nightly-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austrian Darts Open schedule: Van Gerwen, Van Veen, Wright in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Schindler will begin his defence of the Elten Safety Shoes Austrian Darts Open against Peter Wright on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/austrian-darts-open-schedule-van-gerwen-van-veen-wright-in-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/austrian-darts-open-schedule-van-gerwen-van-veen-wright-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austrian Darts Open schedule: Van Gerwen, Van Veen, Smith, Wright in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Schindler will begin his defence of the Elten Safety Shoes Austrian Darts Open against Peter Wright or a Host Nation representative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/austrian-darts-open-schedule-van-gerwen-van-veen-smith-wright-in-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/austrian-darts-open-schedule-van-gerwen-van-veen-smith-wright-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-darts champion Webster reveals cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world darts champion and broadcaster Mark Webster is having chemotherapy for hairy cell leukaemia but hopes to return to work soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ex-darts-champion-webster-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ex-darts-champion-webster-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Webster diagnosed with rare form of blood cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world darts champion and Sky Sports pundit Mark Webster has been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mark-webster-diagnosed-with-rare-form-of-blood-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mark-webster-diagnosed-with-rare-form-of-blood-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries relishing 'adrenaline' of Premier League final contention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries is relishing the opportunity to qualify for the Premier League Darts final with three nights to go before the headline event at the O2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-relishing-adrenaline-of-premier-league-final-contention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-relishing-adrenaline-of-premier-league-final-contention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nijman emulates Van Gerwen with fifth title in a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wessel Nijman emulates his Michael van Gerwen as he continues his superb form in the Players Championship with victory in the 14th tournament of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-emulates-van-gerwen-with-fifth-title-in-a-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-emulates-van-gerwen-with-fifth-title-in-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG dumped out as 'breakthrough talent' Nijman maintains ProTour supremacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen's search for a first PDC ProTour win of the season continues after he was dumped out of the Players Championship 14 in Hildesheim in the third round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-dumped-out-as-breakthrough-talent-nijman-maintains-protour-supremacy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-dumped-out-as-breakthrough-talent-nijman-maintains-protour-supremacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There is more in the future' | Is Greaves already the greatest women of all time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Matt Edgar and Mark Webster react to Beau Greaves' historic Players Championship win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/there-is-more-in-the-future-is-greaves-already-the-greatest-women-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/there-is-more-in-the-future-is-greaves-already-the-greatest-women-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There is more in the future' | Is Greaves already the greatest woman of all time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Matt Edgar and Mark Webster react to Beau Greaves' historic Players Championship win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/there-is-more-in-the-future-is-greaves-already-the-greatest-woman-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/there-is-more-in-the-future-is-greaves-already-the-greatest-woman-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't see it as a big deal' | Are Price's pool adventures a play-off distraction?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Michael Bridge discusses Gerwyn Price's decision to compete at the UK Open Pool Championship in May regardless of whether it clashes with the Premier League Darts Play-Offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-see-it-as-a-big-deal-are-prices-pool-adventures-a-play-off-distraction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-see-it-as-a-big-deal-are-prices-pool-adventures-a-play-off-distraction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doets claims maiden PDC ranking title with Players Championship 13 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Doets claimed his maiden PDC ranking title as he beat&nbsp;Luke Woodhouse 8-5 in the final of Players Championship 13 in Hildesheim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/doets-claims-maiden-pdc-ranking-title-with-players-championship-13-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/doets-claims-maiden-pdc-ranking-title-with-players-championship-13-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where was the reaction?! Have you seen a more casual nine-darter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dirk van Duijvenbode produced a brilliant nine-darter against Madars Razma during the opening round of the Players Championship 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/where-was-the-reaction-have-you-seen-a-more-casual-nine-darter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/where-was-the-reaction-have-you-seen-a-more-casual-nine-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['His anger came out of nowhere' - Van Gerwen attacked in bar fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darting superstar Michael van Gerwen was punched in the face by a stranger in a bar fight on King's Day - a public holiday in the Netherlands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/his-anger-came-out-of-nowhere-van-gerwen-attacked-in-bar-fight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/his-anger-came-out-of-nowhere-van-gerwen-attacked-in-bar-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen punched in face during bar attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen is punched in the face by a stranger in an attack at a bar in the Netherlands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-punched-in-face-during-bar-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-punched-in-face-during-bar-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler's jibe at 'flat' Aberdeen crowd - 'We need another Scottish player!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler jokingly said that Premier League Darts is in need of another Scottish player "to bring up at the atmosphere" as he reacted to a 'flat' Aberdeen crowd after his victory on Night 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-jibe-at-flat-aberdeen-crowd-we-need-another-scottish-player/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-jibe-at-flat-aberdeen-crowd-we-need-another-scottish-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Van Gerwen in precarious position' - Premier League Darts permutations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time Premier League Darts champion Michael van Gerwen is in a "really precarious position", according to Sky Sports' Wayne Mardle, with his lead in the final Play-Off spot cut to just two points with three nights remaining of the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-in-precarious-position-premier-league-darts-permutations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-in-precarious-position-premier-league-darts-permutations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries leapfrogs MVG into play-offs: Premier League Darts permutations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries moved one point ahead of Michael van Gerwen and into the fourth and final Premier League Darts Play-Off spot with only two weeks remaining before Finals Night at The O2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-leapfrogs-mvg-into-play-offs-premier-league-darts-permutations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-leapfrogs-mvg-into-play-offs-premier-league-darts-permutations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries leapfrogs MVG into Play-Off spot - 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clashing with Premier League Darts Play-Offs night at The O2 in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-there-to-win-price-explains-decision-to-play-uk-open-pool-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-there-to-win-price-explains-decision-to-play-uk-open-pool-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darts champion felt 'no pressure' in beating men]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves became the first female to win Professional Darts Corporation title on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/darts-champion-felt-no-pressure-in-beating-men/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/darts-champion-felt-no-pressure-in-beating-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price to compete in UK Open Pool Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price will swap darts for a cue to compete in the 2026 UK Open Pool Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-to-compete-in-uk-open-pool-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-to-compete-in-uk-open-pool-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price set to play at UK Open Pool Championship - clashing with PL Darts Play-Offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price is set to compete at the UK Open Pool Championship from May 26-31 - clashing with Premier League Darts Play-Offs night at The O2 in London on May 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-set-to-play-at-uk-open-pool-championship-clashing-with-pl-darts-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-set-to-play-at-uk-open-pool-championship-clashing-with-pl-darts-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price says he'll play UK Open Pool despite clash with PL Darts Play-Offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price says he intends to take up an offer to compete at the UK Open Pool Championship in May regardless of whether it clashes with the Premier League Darts Play-Offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-says-hell-play-uk-open-pool-despite-clash-with-pl-darts-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-says-hell-play-uk-open-pool-despite-clash-with-pl-darts-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PDC chief: Littler has thrived on fan hostility but may need different approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has "thrived" on hostility from darts fans but may need to take a "different approach" in the future, says PDC chief executive Matt Porter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/pdc-chief-littler-has-thrived-on-fan-hostility-but-may-need-different-approach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/pdc-chief-littler-has-thrived-on-fan-hostility-but-may-need-different-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG and Humphries set for crucial Premier League Darts battle in Aberdeen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen will face off in a crunch contest in the race to make the top four on Night 13 of the Premier League Darts season in Aberdeen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-and-humphries-set-for-crucial-premier-league-darts-battle-in-aberdeen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-and-humphries-set-for-crucial-premier-league-darts-battle-in-aberdeen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves on making history: 'Three of my best darts ever']]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves has been at the top of the women's darts for a long time and has now made history on the PDC Pro Tour with three of her "best darts ever".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-on-making-history-three-of-my-best-darts-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-on-making-history-three-of-my-best-darts-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My daughter's pub childhood made her a darts champ']]></title><description><![CDATA[Doncaster darts sensation Beau Greaves, 22, is making history on the men's professional tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/my-daughters-pub-childhood-made-her-a-darts-champ/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/my-daughters-pub-childhood-made-her-a-darts-champ/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darts champ daughter 'capable of beating anyone']]></title><description><![CDATA[Doncaster darts sensation Beau Greaves, 22, is making history on the men's professional tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/darts-champ-daughter-capable-of-beating-anyone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/darts-champ-daughter-capable-of-beating-anyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nijman wins fifth ranking title of 2026 as Greaves loses in last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wessel Nijman maintained his astonishing start to 2026 by securing his fourth Players Championship - and fifth ranking title - of the year at the latest tournament in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-wins-fifth-ranking-title-of-2026-as-greaves-loses-in-last-16/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-wins-fifth-ranking-title-of-2026-as-greaves-loses-in-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign up to Sky Sports push alerts this Big Weekend!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sky Sports mobile app will keep you up to date with the latest news from your favourite sports - here's how to receive the alerts you want.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sign-up-to-sky-sports-push-alerts-this-big-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sign-up-to-sky-sports-push-alerts-this-big-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sky's the limit for Beau' I Greaves ProTour win is catalyst for more titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Turner hopes Beau Greaves ProTour win in Milton Keynes is a catalyst for more victories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/skys-the-limit-for-beau-i-greaves-protour-win-is-catalyst-for-more-titles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/skys-the-limit-for-beau-i-greaves-protour-win-is-catalyst-for-more-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves for the Premier League? 'There is no ceiling - she's still getting better']]></title><description><![CDATA[What's next for brilliant Beau Greaves? The Premier League? "There is no ceiling - she's still getting better," claims Sky Sports' Laura Turner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-for-the-premier-league-there-is-no-ceiling-shes-still-getting-better/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-for-the-premier-league-there-is-no-ceiling-shes-still-getting-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Greaves in disbelief after historic PDC title victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves wins the Player Championship by defeating Michael Smith in Milton Keynes, as she becomes the first-ever woman to win a PDC title. 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first woman to win a PDC ranking title with a historic 8-7 victory over Michael Smith in Monday&rsquo;s Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-makes-history-as-first-woman-to-win-pdc-ranking-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-makes-history-as-first-woman-to-win-pdc-ranking-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler sends exhibition crowd WILD with NINE-DARTER!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler produced this nine-darter against Gerwyn Price in an exhibition match in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-sends-exhibition-crowd-wild-with-nine-darter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-sends-exhibition-crowd-wild-with-nine-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry changing room celebrations are gatecrashed... by Stephen Bunting?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Bunting was a surprise guest during the Coventry City title-winning celebrations!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/coventry-changing-room-celebrations-are-gatecrashed-by-stephen-bunting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/coventry-changing-room-celebrations-are-gatecrashed-by-stephen-bunting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts schedule: Humphries vs van Gerwen in Aberdeen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-humphries-vs-van-gerwen-in-aberdeen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-humphries-vs-van-gerwen-in-aberdeen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts schedule and results: Littler top heading to Leeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-results-littler-top-heading-to-leeds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-results-littler-top-heading-to-leeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts schedule and results: Littler stretches lead at top]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-results-littler-stretches-lead-at-top/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-results-littler-stretches-lead-at-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts schedule and results: Littler faces Clayton in Birmingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-results-littler-faces-clayton-in-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-results-littler-faces-clayton-in-birmingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton 'has proved everyone wrong' - Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler says he is chasing down Premier League Darts leader Jonny Clayton, with four rounds to go in qualifying for May's play-off finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-has-proved-everyone-wrong-littler/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-has-proved-everyone-wrong-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler has 'not spoken' to Van Veen since Manchester bust-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler admits he has yet to talk to Gian van Veen since their Manchester bust-up, but insists the matter is settled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-has-not-spoken-to-van-veen-since-manchester-bust-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-has-not-spoken-to-van-veen-since-manchester-bust-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Time running out for Humphries' - Premier League Darts permutations]]></title><description><![CDATA["Time is running out" for Luke Humphries, according to Sky Sports' Wayne Mardle, as the defending Premier League Darts champion sits outside of the top-four play-off spots with just four regular weeks remaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/time-running-out-for-humphries-premier-league-darts-permutations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/time-running-out-for-humphries-premier-league-darts-permutations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler shrugs off Liverpool boos as Rotterdam the 'worst he has experienced']]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler shrugged off the boos he received in Liverpool as he won Night 12 of the Premier League, declaring that the reaction he received on Night 11 in Rotterdam was the "worst he has experienced".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-shrugs-off-liverpool-boos-as-rotterdam-the-worst-he-has-experienced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-shrugs-off-liverpool-boos-as-rotterdam-the-worst-he-has-experienced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler shrugs off Liverpool boos and criticises Rotterdam fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler shrugged off the boos he received in Liverpool as he won Night 12 of the Premier League, declaring that the reaction he received on Night 11 in Rotterdam was the "worst he has experienced".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-shrugs-off-liverpool-boos-and-criticises-rotterdam-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-shrugs-off-liverpool-boos-and-criticises-rotterdam-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler cuts gap to Clayton with win in Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler strengthens his grip on a play-off place in the Premier League with an impressive 6-1 win over Jonny Clayton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-cuts-gap-to-clayton-with-win-in-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-cuts-gap-to-clayton-with-win-in-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fired up Littler dominates Clayton to win in Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Premier League Darts final between Luke Littler and Jonny Clayton on Night 12 in Liverpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/fired-up-littler-dominates-clayton-to-win-in-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/fired-up-littler-dominates-clayton-to-win-in-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler closes gap at top of Premier League table with win over Clayton in Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler silenced the Liverpool crowd and closed the gap at the top of the Premier League table with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Jonny Clayton on Night 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/never-seen-the-like-rock-almost-hits-strangest-nine-darter-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler and Bunting enter racehorse ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darting superstars Luke Littler and Stephen Bunting will be aiming to hit the bullseye on the racecourse having bought into the racehorse named Bunting Mental.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-and-bunting-enter-racehorse-ownership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-and-bunting-enter-racehorse-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The former plasterer lighting up the Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former plasterer Jonny Clayton is excelling in this season's Premier League having been tipped to struggle in the showpiece 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Others? Perhaps less so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-on-boos-as-littler-heads-to-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-on-boos-as-littler-heads-to-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Grow up you big baby!’ | BIGGEST bust-ups in Premier League darts!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out some of the biggest bust-ups from the Premier League Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/grow-up-you-big-baby-biggest-bust-ups-in-premier-league-darts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/grow-up-you-big-baby-biggest-bust-ups-in-premier-league-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New darts centre opens amid rising popularity]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is hoped the new facility will help young people play the sport away from a pub environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-darts-centre-opens-amid-rising-popularity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-darts-centre-opens-amid-rising-popularity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price hits double figures with European Tour win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price has become only the second player to reach double figures on the European Tour after winning the Grand Prix in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-hits-double-figures-with-european-tour-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-hits-double-figures-with-european-tour-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price picks up 10th European title with win over Smith at European Darts Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price became the second player ever to win double figures of European titles by claiming European Darts Grand Prix victory with an 8-6 victory over Ross Smith in Sindelfingen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-picks-up-10th-european-title-with-win-over-smith-at-european-darts-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-picks-up-10th-european-title-with-win-over-smith-at-european-darts-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen mocks opponent Unterbuchner at European Darts Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen mocked opponent Michael Unterbuchner after beating him 6-2 at the European Darts Grand Prix on Saturday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-mocks-opponent-unterbuchner-at-european-darts-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-mocks-opponent-unterbuchner-at-european-darts-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The day I worry about him is the day I quit!' | MVG tears into opponent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen had some strong words for Michael Unterbuchner after beating him at the European Darts Grand Prix. 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of the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Grand Prix, while three former champions crashed out in Sindelfingen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-sensational-in-win-over-van-barneveld-at-european-darts-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-sensational-in-win-over-van-barneveld-at-european-darts-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton: Littler was not fazed by hostile crowd in Rotterdam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton was impressed with the way Luke Littler was unfazed by the hostile crowd to reach the final in Rotterdam as the Welshman landed his second consecutive nightly win in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-littler-was-not-fazed-by-hostile-crowd-in-rotterdam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:09:00 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Prix crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen faces Michael Unterbuchner as he chases a third Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Grand Prix crown in Sindelfingen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-to-face-unterbuchner-as-he-chases-third-european-darts-grand-prix-crown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-to-face-unterbuchner-as-he-chases-third-european-darts-grand-prix-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG could face O’Connor as he chases third European Darts Grand Prix crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen could face 'The Magpie' William O&rsquo;Connor as he chases a third Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Grand Prix crown in Sindelfingen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-could-face-oconnor-as-he-chases-third-european-darts-grand-prix-crown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-could-face-oconnor-as-he-chases-third-european-darts-grand-prix-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Grand Prix: Schedule and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen faces Michael Unterbuchner as he chases a third Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Grand Prix crown in Sindelfingen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-grand-prix-schedule-and-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-grand-prix-schedule-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Grand Prix: All results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price beat Ross Smith to secure the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Grand Prix crown in Sindelfingen on 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spat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen believes too much is being made of Luke Littler's recent spat with Gian van Veen at the end of their Premier League clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/this-is-nothing-mvg-downplays-littler-van-veen-spat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/this-is-nothing-mvg-downplays-littler-van-veen-spat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't have any hard feelings' | Van Veen reacts to Littler spat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen isn't holding resentment towards Luke Littler following their spat earlier this month at the conclusion of their Premier League clash in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-have-any-hard-feelings-van-veen-reacts-to-littler-spat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:29:00 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the year at Players Championship 10 in Wigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-powers-to-fourth-ranking-title-of-2026-at-players-championship-10/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-powers-to-fourth-ranking-title-of-2026-at-players-championship-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nijman powers to fourth ranking title of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wessel Nijman maintained his sparkling start to 2026 by capturing his fourth ranking title of the year at Players Championship 10 in Wigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-powers-to-fourth-ranking-title-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-powers-to-fourth-ranking-title-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will defending Premier League champion Humphries miss out on the top four?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will defending Premier League champion Luke Humphries miss out on the top four and fail to make the Play-Offs at London's O2 on May 28?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/will-defending-premier-league-champion-humphries-miss-out-on-the-top-four/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/will-defending-premier-league-champion-humphries-miss-out-on-the-top-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the best Dutch darts player EVER? Barney or MVG?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Michael Bridge and Chris Murphy debate who is the best Dutch darts player of all time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/who-is-the-best-dutch-darts-player-ever-barney-or-mvg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/who-is-the-best-dutch-darts-player-ever-barney-or-mvg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He likes the WWE pantomime' | Could Littler-Van Veen spat spiral out of control?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Michael Bridge and Chris Murphy discuss the recent spat between Luke Littler and Gian van Veen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-likes-the-wwe-pantomime-could-littler-van-veen-spat-spiral-out-of-control/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-likes-the-wwe-pantomime-could-littler-van-veen-spat-spiral-out-of-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries' woes continue as Dobey reigns again at Players Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries' struggle for form continued with a last-16 exit at the Player Championship 9 in Wigan as Chris Dobey romped to his second title of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-woes-continue-as-dobey-reigns-again-at-players-championship-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-woes-continue-as-dobey-reigns-again-at-players-championship-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries woes continue as Dobey reigns again at Players Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries' struggle for form continued with a last-16 exit at the Player Championship 9 in Wigan as Chris Dobey romped to his second title of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-woes-continue-as-dobey-reigns-again-at-players-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-woes-continue-as-dobey-reigns-again-at-players-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler reveals why he called Van Veen a 'cry baby']]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has revealed Gian van Veen effectively gave up at the end of his feisty Premier League Darts match in Manchester earlier this month, which led to him calling his opponent a "cry baby".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-reveals-why-he-called-van-veen-a-cry-baby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-reveals-why-he-called-van-veen-a-cry-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Littler faces Price in Rotterdam with 6pm start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-littler-faces-price-in-rotterdam-with-6pm-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-littler-faces-price-in-rotterdam-with-6pm-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager's death 'devastating' to darts community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keigan Vickerage was a rising star of the amateur game before he died in a car crash in Doncaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/teenagers-death-devastating-to-darts-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/teenagers-death-devastating-to-darts-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Leuven 'not done fighting' after transgender women banned from women's darts events]]></title><description><![CDATA["This isn't just about me" - Noa-Lynn Van Leuven has vowed she is "not done fighting" after darts' governing body enacted rules banning transgender women from competing in women's tournaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-leuven-not-done-fighting-after-transgender-women-banned-from-womens-darts-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-leuven-not-done-fighting-after-transgender-women-banned-from-womens-darts-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney plays Luke Littler at magnetic darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney joins Luke Littler for a game of magnetic darts, which Luke used to play as a toddler]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wayne-rooney-plays-luke-littler-at-magnetic-darts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wayne-rooney-plays-luke-littler-at-magnetic-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler booed in Brighton - was his exit a 'knock-on' from Van Veen spat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler was booed in Brighton as he recorded his lowest PDC TV average in defeat to Stephen Bunting, and Wayne Mardle believes his Premier League quarter-final exit was a "knock-on" from his spat with Gian van Veen last week?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-booed-in-brighton-was-his-exit-a-knock-on-from-van-veen-spat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-booed-in-brighton-was-his-exit-a-knock-on-from-van-veen-spat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You need to have arrogance' - Rooney and Littler on being number one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/you-need-to-have-arrogance-rooney-and-littler-on-being-number-one/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/you-need-to-have-arrogance-rooney-and-littler-on-being-number-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler v Rooney in nine-dart challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darts world number one Luke Littler takes on Wayne Rooney in a nine-dart challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-v-rooney-in-nine-dart-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-v-rooney-in-nine-dart-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton wins in Brighton to go top of Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton comes back from 5-2 down to beat Michael van Gerwen 6-5 and claim his third nightly win to move top of the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-wins-in-brighton-to-go-top-of-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-wins-in-brighton-to-go-top-of-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG blows lead as Clayton returns to top of Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the final between Jonny Clayton and Michael van Gerwen on Night 10 of the Premier League in Brighton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-blows-lead-as-clayton-returns-to-top-of-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-blows-lead-as-clayton-returns-to-top-of-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG blows lead as Clayton returns to top of PL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the final between Jonny Clayton and Michael van Gerwen on Night 10 of the Premier League in Brighton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-blows-lead-as-clayton-returns-to-top-of-pl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-blows-lead-as-clayton-returns-to-top-of-pl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Littler can start chasing me again' - Clayton wins in Brighton to go top of Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton moved back to the top of the Premier League table with a 6-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen on Night 10 in Brighton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-can-start-chasing-me-again-clayton-wins-in-brighton-to-go-top-of-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-can-start-chasing-me-again-clayton-wins-in-brighton-to-go-top-of-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton wins in Brighton to move back to top of Premier League table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton moved back to the top of the Premier League table with a 6-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen on Night 10 in Brighton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-wins-in-brighton-to-move-back-to-top-of-premier-league-table/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-wins-in-brighton-to-move-back-to-top-of-premier-league-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler goads the crowd after hearing boos during his walk-on in Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler reacts to the Brighton crowd with a shrug of the shoulders and pointing to his ear after hearing some boos during his walk-on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-goads-the-crowd-after-hearing-boos-during-his-walk-on-in-brighton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-goads-the-crowd-after-hearing-boos-during-his-walk-on-in-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler goads crowd after hearing boos during his walk-on in Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler reacts to the Brighton crowd with a shrug of the shoulders and pointing to his ear after hearing some boos during his walk-on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-goads-crowd-after-hearing-boos-during-his-walk-on-in-brighton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-goads-crowd-after-hearing-boos-during-his-walk-on-in-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transgender women banned from women's PDC darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Darts Regulation Authority bans transgender women from competing in its women's events with immediate effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/transgender-women-banned-from-womens-pdc-darts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/transgender-women-banned-from-womens-pdc-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transgender women banned from women's darts tournaments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has announced only players assigned female at birth will be eligible to compete in women's tournaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/transgender-women-banned-from-womens-darts-tournaments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/transgender-women-banned-from-womens-darts-tournaments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transgender females banned from women's darts tournaments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has announced only players assigned female at birth will be eligible to compete in women's tournaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/transgender-females-banned-from-womens-darts-tournaments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/transgender-females-banned-from-womens-darts-tournaments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Humphries has 'good memories' playing in Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight of the world's best players will feature in the Darts Premier League in Brighton on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-humphries-has-good-memories-playing-in-brighton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-humphries-has-good-memories-playing-in-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Littler could face Van Veen in Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-littler-could-face-van-veen-in-brighton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-littler-could-face-van-veen-in-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Clayton claims victory in Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-clayton-claims-victory-in-brighton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-clayton-claims-victory-in-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will darts' new rivalry boil over? Littler, Van Veen could be set for reunion]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Luke Littler and rival Gian van Veen could be set for a swift reunion in Brighton following their heated spat which boiled over last Thursday in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/will-darts-new-rivalry-boil-over-littler-van-veen-could-be-set-for-reunion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/will-darts-new-rivalry-boil-over-littler-van-veen-could-be-set-for-reunion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Point of no return' - Can Humphries kickstart PL defence in Brighton?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries admits he has entered a pivotal phase of his Premier League title defence, with his fate still in his own hands despite the mounting pressure to keep his play-off hopes alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/point-of-no-return-can-humphries-kickstart-pl-defence-in-brighton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/point-of-no-return-can-humphries-kickstart-pl-defence-in-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspinall beats Noppert to claim German Darts Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Aspinall secured his fourth European Tour title with an 8-5 victory over Danny Noppert in the final of the German Darts Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-beats-noppert-to-claim-german-darts-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-beats-noppert-to-claim-german-darts-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don't care what Littler thinks of me, says Van Veen]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Darts Championship finalist Gian van Veen has alleged that he cares 'little' about what Luke Littler thinks of him following their tense exchange during the Premier League Darts in Manchester on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-care-what-littler-thinks-of-me-says-van-veen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-dont-care-what-littler-thinks-of-me-says-van-veen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German Darts Grand Prix: Van Veen top seed for return to action after Littler spat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen returns to action as the top seed at the German Darts Grand Prix following his Premier League spat with Luke Littler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-van-veen-top-seed-for-return-to-action-after-littler-spat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-van-veen-top-seed-for-return-to-action-after-littler-spat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German Darts Grand Prix: Van Gerwen and Van Veen dumped out in Munich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen's defence of the German Darts Grand Prix was brought to a shuddering halt while Gian van Veen also exited the competition on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-van-gerwen-and-van-veen-dumped-out-in-munich/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-van-gerwen-and-van-veen-dumped-out-in-munich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German Darts Grand Prix: Van Barneveld, Wright knocked out in round one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champions Raymond van Barneveld and Peter Wright were knocked out in round one of the German Darts Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-van-barneveld-wright-knocked-out-in-round-one/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-van-barneveld-wright-knocked-out-in-round-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German Darts Grand Prix: MVG, Van Veen in round two action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champions Raymond van Barneveld and Peter Wright were knocked out in round one of the German Darts Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-mvg-van-veen-in-round-two-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-mvg-van-veen-in-round-two-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German Darts Grand Prix: Aspinall victorious after early exit for MVG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Aspinall clinched his fourth European Tour title with an 8-5 victory over Danny Noppert in the German Darts Prix final on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-aspinall-victorious-after-early-exit-for-mvg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-aspinall-victorious-after-early-exit-for-mvg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German Darts Grand Prix 2026: Van Veen top seed for return to action after Littler spat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen returns to action as the top seed at the German Darts Grand Prix following his Premier League spat with Luke Littler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-2026-van-veen-top-seed-for-return-to-action-after-littler-spat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/german-darts-grand-prix-2026-van-veen-top-seed-for-return-to-action-after-littler-spat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Veen says Littler 'out of order' as Price wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerywn Price secures victory in Manchester after Gian van Veen accuses Luke Littler of being "out of order" on night nine of the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-says-littler-out-of-order-as-price-wins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-says-littler-out-of-order-as-price-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price beats Van Veen for Premier League win in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price put in a world-class display to secure a 6-2 victory over Gian van Veen to win Night Nine of the Premier League Darts at the AO Arena in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-beats-van-veen-for-premier-league-win-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-beats-van-veen-for-premier-league-win-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical Price wins in Manchester after Littler-Van Veen spat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price put in a world-class display to secure a 6-2 victory over Gian van Veen to win Night Nine of the Premier League Darts at the AO Arena in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clinical-price-wins-in-manchester-after-littler-van-veen-spat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clinical-price-wins-in-manchester-after-littler-van-veen-spat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominant Price thrashes Van Veen to claim second nightly win of the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Gerwyn Price vs Gian van Veen in the Manchester Premier League final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dominant-price-thrashes-van-veen-to-claim-second-nightly-win-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dominant-price-thrashes-van-veen-to-claim-second-nightly-win-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominant Price thrashes Van Veen to claim second nightly win of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of Gerwyn Price vs Gian van Veen in the Manchester Premier League final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dominant-price-thrashes-van-veen-to-claim-second-nightly-win-of-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dominant-price-thrashes-van-veen-to-claim-second-nightly-win-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Littler was out of order' - Van Veen seething after fiery clash in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen has said Luke Littler was "was out of order" after defeating the world No 1 in a fiery Premier League Darts quarter-final encounter in Manchester on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-was-out-of-order-van-veen-seething-after-fiery-clash-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-was-out-of-order-van-veen-seething-after-fiery-clash-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What has gone on there!?' | Littler fumes at Van Veen in heated climax!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler and Van Veen get heated in the final leg of their quarter-final in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/what-has-gone-on-there-littler-fumes-at-van-veen-in-heated-climax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/what-has-gone-on-there-littler-fumes-at-van-veen-in-heated-climax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darting drama as Littler fumes at 'cry baby' Van Veen in heated climax!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler and Gian van Veen get heated in the final leg of their quarter-final in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/darting-drama-as-littler-fumes-at-cry-baby-van-veen-in-heated-climax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/darting-drama-as-littler-fumes-at-cry-baby-van-veen-in-heated-climax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We'll be back' | Littler describes what it means to be Man Utd fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[World no1 Luke Littler talks about what Manchester United means to him and calls on fans to have patience in wait for major trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/well-be-back-littler-describes-what-it-means-to-be-man-utd-fan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/well-be-back-littler-describes-what-it-means-to-be-man-utd-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three in a row? Can Price make it a hat-trick of 9 darters in Manchester?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After hitting nine-darters in 2024 and 2025, can Gerwyn Price follow up with another perfect leg at the Premier League Darts in Manchester?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/three-in-a-row-can-price-make-it-a-hat-trick-of-9-darters-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/three-in-a-row-can-price-make-it-a-hat-trick-of-9-darters-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm back where I should belong' - Littler eyes fourth nightly win in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has warned his rivals he is "back where I should belong" at the top of the Premier League Darts table as he seeks a fourth nightly victory in the space of five weeks in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-back-where-i-should-belong-littler-eyes-fourth-nightly-win-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-back-where-i-should-belong-littler-eyes-fourth-nightly-win-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nijman beats Cullen to win Players Championship Eight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wessel Nijman maintained his imperious form by clinching his third ranking title of 2026 at Players Championship Eight in Leicester on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-beats-cullen-to-win-players-championship-eight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-beats-cullen-to-win-players-championship-eight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Searle wins Players Championship title as Wade makes history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Searle claimed his eighth PDC ranking title thanks to an 8-3 win over Alan Soutar in the Players Championship Seven final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/searle-wins-players-championship-title-as-wade-makes-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/searle-wins-players-championship-title-as-wade-makes-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last-leg drama! Nine-darter heartbreak ends in disaster!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niels Zonneveld missed double 12 for a nine-darter and then went on to the lose the match against Sebastian Bialecki in the 2026 Players Championship 7. Credit: PDC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/last-leg-drama-nine-darter-heartbreak-ends-in-disaster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/last-leg-drama-nine-darter-heartbreak-ends-in-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it time Premier League Darts introduced reserve player for withdrawals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it time Premier League Darts introduced a reserve player? Gian van Veen missed Dublin after needing surgery to remove kidney stones, with the Dutchman then thrashed by Gerwyn Price in Berlin on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-it-time-premier-league-darts-introduced-reserve-player-for-withdrawals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-it-time-premier-league-darts-introduced-reserve-player-for-withdrawals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it time Premier League Darts introduced a reserve player for withdrawals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it time Premier League Darts introduced a reserve player? Gian van Veen missed Dublin after needing surgery to remove kidney stones, with the Dutchman then thrashed by Gerwyn Price in Berlin on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-it-time-premier-league-darts-introduced-a-reserve-player-for-withdrawals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-it-time-premier-league-darts-introduced-a-reserve-player-for-withdrawals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Try and catch me!' - Littler issues warning to PL rivals after Berlin win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler issued a "catch me" warning to his Premier League title rivals after moving top of the table by claiming his third nightly victory of the season in Berlin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/try-and-catch-me-littler-issues-warning-to-pl-rivals-after-berlin-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/try-and-catch-me-littler-issues-warning-to-pl-rivals-after-berlin-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler takes out 170 twice to beat Van Gerwen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler produces form close to his sensational best to overpower Michael van Gerwen and win his third Premier League night of the season in Berlin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-takes-out-170-twice-to-beat-van-gerwen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-takes-out-170-twice-to-beat-van-gerwen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That will get people talking!' | Littler explains his decision to change darts!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler explains his decisions to change darts during night eight of the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-will-get-people-talking-littler-explains-his-decision-to-change-darts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/that-will-get-people-talking-littler-explains-his-decision-to-change-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler triumphant in Berlin with incredible display against MVG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Premier League match between Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen from Night 8 in Berlin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-triumphant-in-berlin-with-incredible-display-against-mvg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-triumphant-in-berlin-with-incredible-display-against-mvg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BACK-TO-BACK 170s! Littler takes out two Big Fishes in a row!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler checked-out back-to-back 170s to win Week Eight of the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/back-to-back-170s-littler-takes-out-two-big-fishes-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/back-to-back-170s-littler-takes-out-two-big-fishes-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler beats Bunting in Berlin to progress to semis!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Berlin Premier League Darts match between Luke Littler and Stephen Bunting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-bunting-in-berlin-to-progress-to-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-bunting-in-berlin-to-progress-to-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Best man won!’ | HUGE celebrations as Rock wins first Premier League match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock drops to the floor following his first ever Premier League match win as he topples Jonny Clayton 6-3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/best-man-won-huge-celebrations-as-rock-wins-first-premier-league-match/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/best-man-won-huge-celebrations-as-rock-wins-first-premier-league-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a trademarked face could protect the world champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Hanser explains why trademarking could become more of a thing for sports stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-a-trademarked-face-could-protect-the-world-champion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-a-trademarked-face-could-protect-the-world-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Oh my GOD!' | Foden hits sublime 180 to STUN England team-mates!]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden stuns team-mates with a 180 on the darts board. Video credit: @England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/oh-my-god-foden-hits-sublime-180-to-stun-england-team-mates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/oh-my-god-foden-hits-sublime-180-to-stun-england-team-mates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Is that on camera?!' | Foden hits sublime 180 to STUN England team-mates!]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden stuns team-mates with a 180 on the darts board. Video credit: @England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-that-on-camera-foden-hits-sublime-180-to-stun-england-team-mates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-that-on-camera-foden-hits-sublime-180-to-stun-england-team-mates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I hope he's going to play rubbish' - Price promises to show Van Veen 'no mercy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price has promised to show Dutchman Gian van Veen "no mercy" when they meet on stage as the Premier League Darts roadshow head to Berlin on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-hope-hes-going-to-play-rubbish-price-promises-to-show-van-veen-no-mercy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-hope-hes-going-to-play-rubbish-price-promises-to-show-van-veen-no-mercy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Veen 'planning on playing' in Berlin despite kidney stones surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen is "planning on playing" in Night Eight of the Premier League Darts in Berlin on Thursday despite still recovering from surgery to remove kidney stones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-planning-on-playing-in-berlin-despite-kidney-stones-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-planning-on-playing-in-berlin-despite-kidney-stones-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Veen unsure of Berlin PL Darts status after kidney stones surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen is unsure whether he will be ready to compete in Night Eight of the Premier League Darts in Berlin on Thursday after undergoing surgery to remove kidney stones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-unsure-of-berlin-pl-darts-status-after-kidney-stones-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-unsure-of-berlin-pl-darts-status-after-kidney-stones-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Littler react to Berlin boos? 'He's not a favourite in Germany!']]></title><description><![CDATA[How will world No 1 Luke Littler react to the Berlin boos on Night Eight of the Premier League? Sky Sports' Mark Webster says "you can't be everyone's favourite".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-will-littler-react-to-berlin-boos-hes-not-a-favourite-in-germany/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/how-will-littler-react-to-berlin-boos-hes-not-a-favourite-in-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['She was really annoyed!' | Greaves' 'different attitude' good for darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Laura Turner talks us through what it is like playing Beau Greaves at the Women's Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/she-was-really-annoyed-greaves-different-attitude-good-for-darts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/she-was-really-annoyed-greaves-different-attitude-good-for-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries hits back at 'stage aura' criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries has hit back at comments on social media that he lacks "stage aura" and that he is "giving in" to world No 1 Luke Littler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-hits-back-at-stage-aura-criticism/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-hits-back-at-stage-aura-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Littler struggle in Germany? When players GIVE IT to boos and whistles!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at some of the best responses players have given to people booing and whistling in the crowd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/will-littler-struggle-in-germany-when-players-give-it-to-boos-and-whistles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/will-littler-struggle-in-germany-when-players-give-it-to-boos-and-whistles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Look at the reaction!' | When players GIVE IT to boos and whistles!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at some of the best responses players have given to people booing and whistling in the crowd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/look-at-the-reaction-when-players-give-it-to-boos-and-whistles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/look-at-the-reaction-when-players-give-it-to-boos-and-whistles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries wins Belgian Open then makes 'second best' joke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries wins the Belgian Darts Open title with an 8-6 success over Jonny Clayton - then jokes it will boost his attempts to become "the second-best player in the world".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wins-belgian-open-then-makes-second-best-joke/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wins-belgian-open-then-makes-second-best-joke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves bounces back from rare loss with back-to-back wins in Wigan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves resumed her domination of the PDC Women's Series with back-to-back titles in Wigan on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-bounces-back-from-rare-loss-with-back-to-back-wins-in-wigan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-bounces-back-from-rare-loss-with-back-to-back-wins-in-wigan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries wins Belgian Darts Open title as Littler slumps to shock defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries silenced the critics as he defeated Jonny Clayton 8-6 to claim his first stage title since September as Luke Littler's 12-match winning streak at the Belgian Darts Openended in a shock defeat to Niels Zonneveld.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wins-belgian-darts-open-title-as-littler-slumps-to-shock-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-wins-belgian-darts-open-title-as-littler-slumps-to-shock-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries collects first Belgian Darts Open title as Littler slumps to shock defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries silenced the critics as he defeated Jonny Clayton 8-6 to claim his first stage title since September as Luke Littler's 12-match winning streak at the Belgian Darts Openended in a shock defeat to Niels Zonneveld.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-collects-first-belgian-darts-open-title-as-littler-slumps-to-shock-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-collects-first-belgian-darts-open-title-as-littler-slumps-to-shock-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler OUT! World No 1 knocked out of Belgian Darts Open by Zonneveld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niels Zonneveld produces a magical checkout to beat the reigning champion Luke Littler at the Belgian Darts Open in Wieze. (Pictures: PDC)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-out-world-no-1-knocked-out-of-belgian-darts-open-by-zonneveld/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-out-world-no-1-knocked-out-of-belgian-darts-open-by-zonneveld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves' 114-match winning run ended by Sherrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves' record run of 114 consecutive wins in the PDC Women's Series is ended by Fallon Sherrock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-114-match-winning-run-ended-by-sherrock/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-114-match-winning-run-ended-by-sherrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler begins Belgian Open defence with 104 average in thumping win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler averaged 104.70 as he began the defence of his Belgian Darts&nbsp;Open title with a convincing 6-2 win over Boris Krcmar on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-begins-belgian-open-defence-with-104-average-in-thumping-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-begins-belgian-open-defence-with-104-average-in-thumping-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves' INCREDIBLE streak of 114 wins ended by Sherrock in Women's Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves' astonishing run of 114 consecutive wins on the PDC Women's Series circuit came to an end with a 4-1 defeat against Fallon Sherrock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-incredible-streak-of-114-wins-ended-by-sherrock-in-womens-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-incredible-streak-of-114-wins-ended-by-sherrock-in-womens-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith and Van Barneveld knocked out in Belgian Darts Open first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champions Michael Smith and Raymond Van Barneveld were<br />
early casualties at the Belgian Darts Open in Wieze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-and-van-barneveld-knocked-out-in-belgian-darts-open-first-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-and-van-barneveld-knocked-out-in-belgian-darts-open-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to combat AI fakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The darts star's image has been used legally on darts merchandise, snacks and fashion brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-littler-applies-to-trademark-his-face-to-combat-ai-fakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-littler-applies-to-trademark-his-face-to-combat-ai-fakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler applies to trademark FACE in bid to combat AI fakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has made an application to trademark his face to combat AI fakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-applies-to-trademark-face-in-bid-to-combat-ai-fakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-applies-to-trademark-face-in-bid-to-combat-ai-fakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler: I'm chasing Jonny - I want to finish top again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler celebrated his second nightly win of the Premier League season in Dublin on Thursday and now the 2024 champion has vowed to chase down league leader Jonny Clayton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-im-chasing-jonny-i-want-to-finish-top-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-im-chasing-jonny-i-want-to-finish-top-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler fights back from 5-0 down to stun Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler comes from 5-0 down to stun Gerwyn Price 6-5 in the final of Premier League Darts in Dublin where there were two maximum 170 checkouts in one game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-fights-back-from-5-0-down-to-stun-price/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-fights-back-from-5-0-down-to-stun-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler storms to Berlin title after Big Fish double in MVG thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler moved top of the Premier League Darts table and claimed his third nightly win of the season after beating Michael van Gerwen 6-4 in a dramatic Berlin final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-storms-to-berlin-title-after-big-fish-double-in-mvg-thriller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-storms-to-berlin-title-after-big-fish-double-in-mvg-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler recovers from brink of defeat to edge Price in last-leg Dublin thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Luke Littler battled back from the brink of defeat, reeling off six legs on the spin to edge out Gerwyn Price in a last-leg thriller and claim Premier League Darts Night Seven in Dublin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-recovers-from-brink-of-defeat-to-edge-price-in-last-leg-dublin-thriller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-recovers-from-brink-of-defeat-to-edge-price-in-last-leg-dublin-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler produces superb comeback from 5-0 down to win in Dublin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the final between Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price on Night 7 of the Premier League in Dublin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-produces-superb-comeback-from-5-0-down-to-win-in-dublin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-produces-superb-comeback-from-5-0-down-to-win-in-dublin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Remon-darter! Littler produces INSANE comeback from 5-0 down to win in Dublin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the final between Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price on Night 7 of the Premier League in Dublin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/la-remon-darter-littler-produces-insane-comeback-from-5-0-down-to-win-in-dublin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/la-remon-darter-littler-produces-insane-comeback-from-5-0-down-to-win-in-dublin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 0-5 down! Littler produces superb comeback to win in Dublin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the final between Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price on Night 7 of the Premier League in Dublin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/from-0-5-down-littler-produces-superb-comeback-to-win-in-dublin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/from-0-5-down-littler-produces-superb-comeback-to-win-in-dublin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Oh my goodness!' - Littler responds to sarcastic crowd cheers in Dublin!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler responded to the Dublin crowd's sarcastic cheers after The Nuke found himself five legs down on night seven of Premier League in the final against Gerwyn Price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/oh-my-goodness-littler-responds-to-sarcastic-crowd-cheers-in-dublin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/oh-my-goodness-littler-responds-to-sarcastic-crowd-cheers-in-dublin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's the FISH!' | 170s galore as MVG and Littler delight Dublin!]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were 170s galore in the semi-final between Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler on Night 7 of the Premier League in Dublin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/its-the-fish-170s-galore-as-mvg-and-littler-delight-dublin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/its-the-fish-170s-galore-as-mvg-and-littler-delight-dublin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock's sarcastic response to Dublin jeers after whitewash against Price!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock was not in good spirits after a drubbing against Gerwyn Price on Night 7 of the Premier League in Dublin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rocks-sarcastic-response-to-dublin-jeers-after-whitewash-against-price/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rocks-sarcastic-response-to-dublin-jeers-after-whitewash-against-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Schedule and table ahead of Berlin on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-table-ahead-of-berlin-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-table-ahead-of-berlin-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Schedule and standings as Littler beats Price in Dublin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-standings-as-littler-beats-price-in-dublin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-standings-as-littler-beats-price-in-dublin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Schedule ahead of earlier 6pm start in Berlin tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-ahead-of-earlier-6pm-start-in-berlin-tonight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-ahead-of-earlier-6pm-start-in-berlin-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Results from Night Nine as Price wins in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-results-from-night-nine-as-price-wins-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-results-from-night-nine-as-price-wins-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Results from Night Eight as Littler wins in Berlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-results-from-night-eight-as-littler-wins-in-berlin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-results-from-night-eight-as-littler-wins-in-berlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Results and fixtures from Night Nine in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-results-and-fixtures-from-night-nine-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-results-and-fixtures-from-night-nine-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Littler to face Bunting in Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-littler-to-face-bunting-in-brighton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-littler-to-face-bunting-in-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Littler plays Van Veen on Night Nine in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-littler-plays-van-veen-on-night-nine-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-littler-plays-van-veen-on-night-nine-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Berlin schedule and results from night eight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-berlin-schedule-and-results-from-night-eight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-berlin-schedule-and-results-from-night-eight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler beats Bunting to record first win in Dublin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the quarter-final between Stephen Bunting and Luke Littler on Night 7 of the Premier League in Dublin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-bunting-to-record-first-win-in-dublin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-bunting-to-record-first-win-in-dublin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler faces potential Van Barneveld clash at Belgian Darts Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Little will face either&nbsp;Raymond van Barneveld or&nbsp;Boris Krcmar when he begins the defence of his Belgian Darts Open title this weekend.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-faces-potential-van-barneveld-clash-at-belgian-darts-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-faces-potential-van-barneveld-clash-at-belgian-darts-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler faces Boris Krcmar to start Belgian Darts Open title defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Little will face Boris Krcmar when he begins the defence of his Belgian Darts Open title this weekend.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-faces-boris-krcmar-to-start-belgian-darts-open-title-defence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-faces-boris-krcmar-to-start-belgian-darts-open-title-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler begins Belgian Darts Open title defence against Krcmar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Little will face Boris Krcmar when he begins the defence of his Belgian Darts Open title this weekend.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-begins-belgian-darts-open-title-defence-against-krcmar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-begins-belgian-darts-open-title-defence-against-krcmar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgian Darts Open results as Humphries triumphs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stay across the results and schedule from the Belgian Darts Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/belgian-darts-open-results-as-humphries-triumphs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/belgian-darts-open-results-as-humphries-triumphs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgian Darts Open draw, schedule and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will look to succesfully defend his Belgian Darts Open title this weekend.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/belgian-darts-open-draw-schedule-and-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/belgian-darts-open-draw-schedule-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgian Darts Open draw and schedule as Littler looks to defend title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler will look to succesfully defend his Belgian Darts Open title this weekend.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/belgian-darts-open-draw-and-schedule-as-littler-looks-to-defend-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/belgian-darts-open-draw-and-schedule-as-littler-looks-to-defend-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Veen pulls out of Premier League Darts in Dublin with kidney stones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen has withdrawn from Night Seven in the Premier League in Dublin after being diagnosed with kidney stones.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-pulls-out-of-premier-league-darts-in-dublin-with-kidney-stones/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-pulls-out-of-premier-league-darts-in-dublin-with-kidney-stones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Veen pulls out of Premier League Darts in Dublin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen has withdrawn from Night Seven in the Premier League in Dublin after being diagnosed with kidney stones.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-pulls-out-of-premier-league-darts-in-dublin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-pulls-out-of-premier-league-darts-in-dublin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock: I might need to put 'angry head on'  to fuel Premier League fightback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock admits he needs something to get him angry after he was branded "too nice" in this year's Premier League.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-i-might-need-to-put-angry-head-on-to-fuel-premier-league-fightback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-i-might-need-to-put-angry-head-on-to-fuel-premier-league-fightback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The year of 'The Ferret'? Why the Premier League Darts is made for Clayton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clinical Jonny Clayton is eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table with the Welsh No 1 aiming to make it a hat-trick of nightly wins in Dublin this Thursday - but why is 'The Ferret' showing such good form in the competition?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-year-of-the-ferret-why-the-premier-league-darts-is-made-for-clayton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-year-of-the-ferret-why-the-premier-league-darts-is-made-for-clayton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunting 'really hurt' by fan boos as whistling 'spoils' darts again in Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Bunting says he was left "really hurt" after he was met by boos at the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-really-hurt-by-fan-boos-as-whistling-spoils-darts-again-in-germany/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-really-hurt-by-fan-boos-as-whistling-spoils-darts-again-in-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nijman beats Price in final to secure European Darts Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wessel Nijman was crowned the winner of the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy with a history-making win over Gerwyn Price in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-beats-price-in-final-to-secure-european-darts-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nijman-beats-price-in-final-to-secure-european-darts-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen suffers shock exit at European Darts Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen's hopes of winning a record-extending 39th European Tour title in Goettingen were ended in stunning fashion by Dutch compatriot Niels Zonneveld.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-suffers-shock-exit-at-european-darts-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-suffers-shock-exit-at-european-darts-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shut up PLEASE!' Referee fumes at Darts crowd for whistling during match!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Referee Huw Ware was not pleased with the crowd during round two of the PDC European Darts Trophy match between Stephen Bunting and Niko Springer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/shut-up-please-referee-fumes-at-darts-crowd-for-whistling-during-match/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/shut-up-please-referee-fumes-at-darts-crowd-for-whistling-during-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shut up PLEASE!' Referee fumes at crowd for whistling during Bunting match!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Referee Huw Ware was not pleased with the crowd during round two of the PDC European Darts Trophy match between Stephen Bunting and Niko Springer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/shut-up-please-referee-fumes-at-crowd-for-whistling-during-bunting-match/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/shut-up-please-referee-fumes-at-crowd-for-whistling-during-bunting-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG at European Darts Trophy; Humphries and Littler miss Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwenand Gian van Veen are among the star names who will compete at the 2026 Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy, beginning on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-at-european-darts-trophy-humphries-and-littler-miss-germany/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-at-european-darts-trophy-humphries-and-littler-miss-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Trophy schedule and results from finals day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schedule and results from the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-trophy-schedule-and-results-from-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-trophy-schedule-and-results-from-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Trophy schedule and results as Van Gerwen is knocked out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen, Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, Stephen Bunting and Josh Rock are among the star names competing at the 2026 Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-trophy-schedule-and-results-as-van-gerwen-is-knocked-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-trophy-schedule-and-results-as-van-gerwen-is-knocked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Trophy schedule and results as Van Gerwen headlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen, Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, Stephen Bunting and Josh Rock are among the star names competing at the 2026 Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-trophy-schedule-and-results-as-van-gerwen-headlines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-trophy-schedule-and-results-as-van-gerwen-headlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Trophy: Full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look back at all the results from the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-trophy-full-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-trophy-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Darts Trophy: Chisnall reaches round two after epic comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen, Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, Stephen Bunting and Josh Rock are among the star names competing at the 2026 Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-trophy-chisnall-reaches-round-two-after-epic-comeback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/european-darts-trophy-chisnall-reaches-round-two-after-epic-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton overcomes gout to crush Humphries in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-overcomes-gout-to-crush-humphries-in-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-overcomes-gout-to-crush-humphries-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limping Clayton wins on night of whistling in Nottingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton became the first player in the Premier League 2026 to pick up a second nightly win with a 6-1 hammering of Luke Humphries on Night Six in 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Humphries hits superb checkout to beat Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries had the last laugh in Nottingham, responding in style to the crowd as he beat Luke Littler in the semi-final on Night 6 of the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/from-fuming-to-celebrating-humphries-hits-superb-checkout-to-beat-littler/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/from-fuming-to-celebrating-humphries-hits-superb-checkout-to-beat-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Littler mock Forest result in Nottingham after Europa League defeat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler appeared to gesture '0-1' during his walk-on in Nottingham, after Forest lost to FC Midtjylland in the Europa League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/does-littler-mock-forest-result-in-nottingham-after-europa-league-defeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/does-littler-mock-forest-result-in-nottingham-after-europa-league-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What is happening?!' | Littler gives it LARGE to whistler in crowd after Price blunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler enjoyed winning the eighth leg of his quarter-final game against Gerwyn Price on Night 6 of the Premier League in Nottingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/what-is-happening-littler-gives-it-large-to-whistler-in-crowd-after-price-blunder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/what-is-happening-littler-gives-it-large-to-whistler-in-crowd-after-price-blunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No way!' | Price follows 151 finish with 152 checkout in classic clash vs Littler!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price banged in two huge finishes during his quarter-final game against Luke Littler on Night 6 of the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/no-way-price-follows-151-finish-with-152-checkout-in-classic-clash-vs-littler/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/no-way-price-follows-151-finish-with-152-checkout-in-classic-clash-vs-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No way!' | Price follows 151 finish with 152 checkout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price banged in two huge finishes during his quarter-final game against Luke Littler on Night 6 of the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/no-way-price-follows-151-finish-with-152-checkout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/no-way-price-follows-151-finish-with-152-checkout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries, MVG star at European Darts Trophy but Littler absent in Germany again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen are among the star names who will compete at the 2026 Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy, beginning on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-mvg-star-at-european-darts-trophy-but-littler-absent-in-germany-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-mvg-star-at-european-darts-trophy-but-littler-absent-in-germany-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries at European Darts Trophy but Littler skips Germany again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen are among the star names who will compete at the 2026 Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy, beginning on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-at-european-darts-trophy-but-littler-skips-germany-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-at-european-darts-trophy-but-littler-skips-germany-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Keep talking, mate!' | Heta and Williams compete in fiery game of darts &#128293;&#127919;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Premier League Darts in Nottingham, Damon Heta took on Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams in a game of darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/keep-talking-mate-heta-and-williams-compete-in-fiery-game-of-darts-128293127919/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/keep-talking-mate-heta-and-williams-compete-in-fiery-game-of-darts-128293127919/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League leader Clayton promises to stay on attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton has vowed to &ldquo;attack&rdquo; 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Footage from PDC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winning-moment-as-littler-beats-wade-to-retain-the-uk-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winning-moment-as-littler-beats-wade-to-retain-the-uk-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler 'digs deep' to go back-to-back at UK Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Luke Littler successfully defends his UK Open title, beating James Wade in the final in Minehead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-digs-deep-to-go-back-to-back-at-uk-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-digs-deep-to-go-back-to-back-at-uk-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler retains UK Open title with win over Wade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler pulled off a tough 11-7 win over James Wade to be crowned back-to-back UK Open champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-retains-uk-open-title-with-win-over-wade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-retains-uk-open-title-with-win-over-wade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler into UK Open quarter-finals but Humphries out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning champion Luke Littler moves into the quarter-finals of the UK Open with a comfortable 10-5 win over Gary Anderson, while Luke Humphries is beaten 10-6 by Danny Noppert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-into-uk-open-quarter-finals-but-humphries-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-into-uk-open-quarter-finals-but-humphries-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['OH GARY!' | Anderson BUSTS 168 score against Littler in UK Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Anderson busts his score of 168 against Luke Littler in the UK Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/oh-gary-anderson-busts-168-score-against-littler-in-uk-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/oh-gary-anderson-busts-168-score-against-littler-in-uk-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noppert beats Humphries in UK Open to set up quarter against Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries suffered a 10-6 defeat to Danny Noppert in the last 16 of the UK Open in Minehead as Luke Littler and James Wade progressed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/noppert-beats-humphries-in-uk-open-to-set-up-quarter-against-littler/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/noppert-beats-humphries-in-uk-open-to-set-up-quarter-against-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler's UK Open defence off to winning start]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Luke Littler gets his UK Open defence off to a winning start, overcoming Damon Heta 10-3 with his second 'Big Fish' checkout in as many days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-uk-open-defence-off-to-winning-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-uk-open-defence-off-to-winning-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are nine-darters on the rise?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at why nine-darters are on the rise in darts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/why-are-nine-darters-on-the-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/why-are-nine-darters-on-the-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ref forced to intervene after darts duo SQUARE UP at UK Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Hurrell gets heated after falling to Charlie Manby, who advances to round four of the 2026 UK Open. 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Littler just misses out on nine-darter in Cardiff!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler misses double 15 to hit a nine-darter against Jonny Clayton on night 5 of the Premier League in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/so-close-littler-just-misses-out-on-nine-darter-in-cardiff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/so-close-littler-just-misses-out-on-nine-darter-in-cardiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Littler beats Clayton in Cardiff to break Welsh hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the final between Luke Littler and Jonny Clayton on Night 5 of the Premier League in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-littler-beats-clayton-in-cardiff-to-break-welsh-hearts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:53:00 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results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures and results from the 2026 Premier League Darts, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Latest schedule and results after Littler's night win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule from the 2026 Premier League Darts season, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-latest-schedule-and-results-after-littlers-night-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-latest-schedule-and-results-after-littlers-night-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Littler overcomes below par Rock to reach semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the quarter final between Luke Littler and Josh Rock on Night Five of the Premier League in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-littler-overcomes-below-par-rock-to-reach-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-littler-overcomes-below-par-rock-to-reach-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh choir welcomes Premier League to Cardiff!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh choir opens the show for Night Five of the Premier League in 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+0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-humphries-mvg-amp-sherrock-set-for-british-grand-prix-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton eyes all-Welsh Cardiff Premier League final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton says it would be amazing to meet fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price in the final on night five of the Premier League Darts in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-eyes-all-welsh-cardiff-premier-league-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-eyes-all-welsh-cardiff-premier-league-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler, Humphries to stop rot or will Price, Clayton to reign in Cardiff?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four nights in, and just three victories between them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-humphries-to-stop-rot-or-will-price-clayton-to-reign-in-cardiff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-humphries-to-stop-rot-or-will-price-clayton-to-reign-in-cardiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler, Humphries to stop rot or will Price, Clayton reign in Cardiff?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four nights in, and just three victories between them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-humphries-to-stop-rot-or-will-price-clayton-reign-in-cardiff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-humphries-to-stop-rot-or-will-price-clayton-reign-in-cardiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darts in 2026: Latest tournament schedule and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[A closer look at the latest results and 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Mitchell Lawrie hit a nine-darter on the JDC Advanced Tour after recently being crowned the youngest ever WDF world no 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/15-year-old-wdf-world-no-1-lawrie-hits-nine-darter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/15-year-old-wdf-world-no-1-lawrie-hits-nine-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine-dart hero Rock can be world champion - Bunting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League Night Four winner Stephen Bunting says Northern Ireland's Josh Rock, who threw a nine-darter in front of his home crowd at the SSE Arena, has the ability to become world champion one day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nine-dart-hero-rock-can-be-world-champion-bunting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nine-dart-hero-rock-can-be-world-champion-bunting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunting responds to doubters: 'Premier League win shows I belong here ']]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Stephen Bunting has responded to pundits and fans who were "writing [him] off" before his Night Four Premier League win in Belfast, saying he has always deserved his place in the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-responds-to-doubters-premier-league-win-shows-i-belong-here-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-responds-to-doubters-premier-league-win-shows-i-belong-here-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunting silences critics with win in Belfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Bunting inflicts a third final defeat of the season on Gian van Veen to win night four of the Premier League in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-silences-critics-with-win-in-belfast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-silences-critics-with-win-in-belfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Bunting wins in Belfast as Rock hits nine-darter and Littler loses again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rank-outsider Stephen Bunting was at his brilliant best to seal Premier League Darts victory on Night Four in Belfast as Josh Rock hit a nine-darter and Luke Littler suffered another early exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/emotional-bunting-wins-in-belfast-as-rock-hits-nine-darter-and-littler-loses-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/emotional-bunting-wins-in-belfast-as-rock-hits-nine-darter-and-littler-loses-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Special feeling' as Rock hits Belfast nine-darter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Josh Rock says it was a "special" feeling to hit his first Premier League nine-darter at Belfast's SSE Arena on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/special-feeling-as-rock-hits-belfast-nine-darter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/special-feeling-as-rock-hits-belfast-nine-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NINE-DARTER! Hometown hero Rock sends Belfast wild with perfect nine!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock hits a nine-darter during his quarter-final game against Gian van Veen on Night 4 of the Premier League in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nine-darter-hometown-hero-rock-sends-belfast-wild-with-perfect-nine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nine-darter-hometown-hero-rock-sends-belfast-wild-with-perfect-nine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Table-topper Clayton beats Littler AGAIN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the quarter-final between Jonny Clayton and Luke Littler on Night 4 of the Premier League in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-table-topper-clayton-beats-littler-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-table-topper-clayton-beats-littler-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['CALM DOWN!' - Littler's brilliant Belfast response after jeers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler hits a 112 finish and gives it back to the crowd, moments after being jeered by the Belfast darts fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/calm-down-littlers-brilliant-belfast-response-after-jeers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/calm-down-littlers-brilliant-belfast-response-after-jeers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Calm down everyone!' | Littler pins 112 and taunts back after Belfast jeers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler hits a 112 finish and gives it back to the crowd, moments after being jeered by the Belfast darts fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/calm-down-everyone-littler-pins-112-and-taunts-back-after-belfast-jeers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/calm-down-everyone-littler-pins-112-and-taunts-back-after-belfast-jeers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Calm down everyone!' | Littler hits 112 after Belfast jeers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler hits a 112 finish and gives it back to the crowd, moments after being jeered by the Belfast darts fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/calm-down-everyone-littler-hits-112-after-belfast-jeers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/calm-down-everyone-littler-hits-112-after-belfast-jeers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the young people taking up darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler became world champion in 2025, which inspired a whole new generation to take their first steps up to the oche.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/meet-the-young-people-taking-up-darts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/meet-the-young-people-taking-up-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton out for repeat win over Littler in Belfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton is keen to consolidate his position at the top of the Premier League table at Thursday's fourth event of the competition at the SSE Arena in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-out-for-repeat-win-over-littler-in-belfast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-out-for-repeat-win-over-littler-in-belfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Luke Littler effect' inspiring young people to step up to the oche]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once a pub game, which was the pastime of mostly older men, darts all changed with the rise of a teenage sensation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-littler-effect-inspiring-young-people-to-step-up-to-the-oche/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-littler-effect-inspiring-young-people-to-step-up-to-the-oche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves first woman to hit nine-darter on PDC ProTour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves makes history with the perfect leg in her Players Championship 6 clash against Mensur Suljovic in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-first-woman-to-hit-nine-darter-on-pdc-protour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-first-woman-to-hit-nine-darter-on-pdc-protour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time for number four? Belfast LOVES a nine-darter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch all three nine-darters hit in the Premier League in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/time-for-number-four-belfast-loves-a-nine-darter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/time-for-number-four-belfast-loves-a-nine-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EVERY Belfast nine-darter! Ft. Rock, Price &amp; Lewis!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch all four nine-darters hit in the Premier League in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/every-belfast-nine-darter-ft-rock-price-amp-lewis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/every-belfast-nine-darter-ft-rock-price-amp-lewis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolutely INCREDIBLE!' Greaves hits NINE-DARTER to create history on PDC ProTour!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves becomes first woman to hit a nine-darter on the PDC ProTour! X credit @OfficialPDC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/absolutely-incredible-greaves-hits-nine-darter-to-create-history-on-pdc-protour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/absolutely-incredible-greaves-hits-nine-darter-to-create-history-on-pdc-protour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves first woman to hit nine-darter on ProTour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves became the first woman to hit a nine-darter on the PDC ProTour as she delivered a perfect leg of darts against Mensur Suljovic at Wednesday's Players Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-first-woman-to-hit-nine-darter-on-protour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-first-woman-to-hit-nine-darter-on-protour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A dream come true' - Rock's Premier League debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Josh Rock says he didn't expect his first Premier League appearance to be as soon as it has been ahead of playing his first night in Belfast on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/a-dream-come-true-rocks-premier-league-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/a-dream-come-true-rocks-premier-league-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith wins Players Championship in Leicester as Dobey produces nine-darter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Smith thrashed Chris Dobey 8-2 to win his seventh career Players Championship title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-wins-players-championship-in-leicester-as-dobey-produces-nine-darter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smith-wins-players-championship-in-leicester-as-dobey-produces-nine-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calmest nine-dart reaction ever? Dobey nails perfect leg at Players Championship!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Dobey nailed a nine-darter to set up a perfect first leg during his round two clash with Ricky Evans at the PDC Players Championship. X credit: @OfficialPDC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/calmest-nine-dart-reaction-ever-dobey-nails-perfect-leg-at-players-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/calmest-nine-dart-reaction-ever-dobey-nails-perfect-leg-at-players-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock: 'Littler still the man to beat' as Premier League heads to Belfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Luke Littler's emphatic victory at the Polish Darts Open, Josh Rock believes the Warrington ace is still "the man to beat" in this year's Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-littler-still-the-man-to-beat-as-premier-league-heads-to-belfast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-littler-still-the-man-to-beat-as-premier-league-heads-to-belfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock ahead of Premier League in Belfast: Littler's still the man to beat]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Luke Littler's emphatic victory at the Polish Darts Open, Josh Rock believes the Warrington ace is still "the man to beat" in this year's Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-ahead-of-premier-league-in-belfast-littlers-still-the-man-to-beat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-ahead-of-premier-league-in-belfast-littlers-still-the-man-to-beat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler victory in Poland can fuel Premier League comeback in Belfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler believes his sensational victory at the inaugural SUPERBET Poland Darts Open can fuel a Premier League comeback - starting in Belfast on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-victory-in-poland-can-fuel-premier-league-comeback-in-belfast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-victory-in-poland-can-fuel-premier-league-comeback-in-belfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler wins in Poland despite Van Veen nine-darter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler wins the Poland Darts Open title despite a nine-dart finish in the final from Gian van Veen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-wins-in-poland-despite-van-veen-nine-darter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-wins-in-poland-despite-van-veen-nine-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Absolute SCENES! |  Van Veen hits NINE-DARTER in Poland Darts Open final!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gian van Veen hits incredible nine-darter in the Poland Darts Open final against Luke Littler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/absolute-scenes-van-veen-hits-nine-darter-in-poland-darts-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/absolute-scenes-van-veen-hits-nine-darter-in-poland-darts-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler defies nine-dart Van Veen to win first-ever Poland Darts Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Luke Littler defied a perfect leg from Dutchman Gian van Veen to win the first-ever Poland Darts Open on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-defies-nine-dart-van-veen-to-win-first-ever-poland-darts-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-defies-nine-dart-van-veen-to-win-first-ever-poland-darts-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler thrashes De Decker at Poland Darts Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luke Littler ruthlessly sweeps aside Mike de Decker 6-1 to reach the last 16 at the Poland Darts Open in Krakow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-thrashes-de-decker-at-poland-darts-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-thrashes-de-decker-at-poland-darts-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler goes perfect on doubles in Poland as Humphries fumes at fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler hit a perfect six doubles out of six as he cruised through his first match at the SUPERBET&nbsp;Poland Darts Open, but rival Luke Humphries was left frustrated by the behaviour of fans in Krakow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-goes-perfect-on-doubles-in-poland-as-humphries-fumes-at-fans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-goes-perfect-on-doubles-in-poland-as-humphries-fumes-at-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Decker sets up Littler encounter with Ratajski to face Humphries in Poland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgian No 1 Mike De Decker set up blockbuster encounter against world No 1 Luke Littler at the SUPERBET Poland Darts Masters as Krzysztof Ratajski delivered on home soil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/de-decker-sets-up-littler-encounter-with-ratajski-to-face-humphries-in-poland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/de-decker-sets-up-littler-encounter-with-ratajski-to-face-humphries-in-poland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Table-punching injury left Menzies close to quitting darts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies says he has come close to "wrapping" up his darts career as the hand injury he suffered punching a drinks table at the PDC World Championship has left him with "no feeling" in the fingers of his right hand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/table-punching-injury-left-menzies-close-to-quitting-darts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/table-punching-injury-left-menzies-close-to-quitting-darts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menzies reveals he has 'lost feeling in fingers' after punching table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Menzies revealed he has "lost feeling in my fingers" after punching a table following defeat to Charlie Manby at the World Darts Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-reveals-he-has-lost-feeling-in-fingers-after-punching-table/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/menzies-reveals-he-has-lost-feeling-in-fingers-after-punching-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not anywhere near his normal standard' - Mardle says Littler pressure building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler is yet to discover his scintillating best and finds himself under some "pressure" in the early weeks of the Premier League season, believes Wayne Mardle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/not-anywhere-near-his-normal-standard-mardle-says-littler-pressure-building/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/not-anywhere-near-his-normal-standard-mardle-says-littler-pressure-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mardle: Pressure on Littler I Turner: Waiting for him to go boom!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler is yet to discover his scintillating best and finds himself under some "pressure" in the early weeks of the Premier League season, believes Wayne Mardle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mardle-pressure-on-littler-i-turner-waiting-for-him-to-go-boom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mardle-pressure-on-littler-i-turner-waiting-for-him-to-go-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton wins Premier League night three in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton ruthlessly brushes aside Gian van Veen to become the third different nightly winner of the Premier League Darts season in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-wins-premier-league-night-three-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-wins-premier-league-night-three-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton wins Premier League in Glasgow after crushing Van Veen and Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton enjoyed one of the darting performances of his life to crush Gian van Veen, a misfiring Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price to win the Premier League in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-wins-premier-league-in-glasgow-after-crushing-van-veen-and-littler/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-wins-premier-league-in-glasgow-after-crushing-van-veen-and-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Premier League standings after Clayton wins Night Three]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight of the world's top players, including Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, will battle it out to be crowned Premier League Darts champion at London's O2 arena on May 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/latest-premier-league-standings-after-clayton-wins-night-three/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/latest-premier-league-standings-after-clayton-wins-night-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Premier League standings after Bunting wins Night Four]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight of the world's top players, including Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, will battle it out to be crowned Premier League Darts champion at London's O2 arena on May 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/latest-premier-league-standings-after-bunting-wins-night-four/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/latest-premier-league-standings-after-bunting-wins-night-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Out-of-sorts Littler thrashed by Clayton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the semi-final game between Luke Littler and Jonny Clayton on Night 3 of the Premier League in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-out-of-sorts-littler-thrashed-by-clayton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/highlights-out-of-sorts-littler-thrashed-by-clayton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He'll take it on the chin!' | Rangers fan Rock booed by Glasgow crowd!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers fan Josh Rock is booed during his walk on and practice throws on Night 3 in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hell-take-it-on-the-chin-rangers-fan-rock-booed-by-glasgow-crowd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hell-take-it-on-the-chin-rangers-fan-rock-booed-by-glasgow-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poland Darts Open 2026: Schedule and results as Price and Van Gerwen pull out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catch up with all the results from the 2026 Poland Darts Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/poland-darts-open-2026-schedule-and-results-as-price-and-van-gerwen-pull-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/poland-darts-open-2026-schedule-and-results-as-price-and-van-gerwen-pull-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poland Darts Open 2026: Schedule and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catch up with all the results from the 2026 Poland Darts Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/poland-darts-open-2026-schedule-and-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/poland-darts-open-2026-schedule-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poland Darts Open 2026 results as Littler produces irrepressible display in Krakow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catch up with all the results from the 2026 Poland Darts Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/poland-darts-open-2026-results-as-littler-produces-irrepressible-display-in-krakow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/poland-darts-open-2026-results-as-littler-produces-irrepressible-display-in-krakow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poland Darts Masters 2026: Schedule and results as Price and Van Gerwen pull out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catch up with all the results from the 2026 Poland Darts Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/poland-darts-masters-2026-schedule-and-results-as-price-and-van-gerwen-pull-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/poland-darts-masters-2026-schedule-and-results-as-price-and-van-gerwen-pull-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler into semi-finals after Van Gerwen withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luke Littler is through to the semi-finals of the Premier League event in Glasgow on Thursday following the withdrawal of Michael van Gerwen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-into-semi-finals-after-van-gerwen-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-into-semi-finals-after-van-gerwen-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG out of Premier League Darts in Glasgow as Littler receives bye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen has withdrawn from tonight's Premier League Darts event in Glasgow due to illness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-out-of-premier-league-darts-in-glasgow-as-littler-receives-bye/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-out-of-premier-league-darts-in-glasgow-as-littler-receives-bye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic singalongs! Top 5 Premier League Darts walk-ons in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at some of the best Premier League walk-ons in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/iconic-singalongs-top-5-premier-league-darts-walk-ons-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/iconic-singalongs-top-5-premier-league-darts-walk-ons-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic singalongs! Top 5 PL walk-ons in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at some of the best Premier League walk-ons in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/iconic-singalongs-top-5-pl-walk-ons-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/iconic-singalongs-top-5-pl-walk-ons-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock blames bathroom soap for poor Antwerp display]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock blames his error-strewn display in his 6-2 defeat by Michael van Gerwen in night two of Premier League darts in Antwerp on the soap he used in the bathroom before going on stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-blames-bathroom-soap-for-poor-antwerp-display/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-blames-bathroom-soap-for-poor-antwerp-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock carrying chalk after blaming Belgian soap for Premier League struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock is ready to wash his hands of Belgian soap after blaming last week's Premier League hammering in Antwerp on a pre-match visit to the toilet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-carrying-chalk-after-blaming-belgian-soap-for-premier-league-struggles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-carrying-chalk-after-blaming-belgian-soap-for-premier-league-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock blames soap for Premier League thrashing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rock is ready to wash his hands of Belgian soap after blaming last week's Premier League hammering in Antwerp on a pre-match visit to the toilet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-blames-soap-for-premier-league-thrashing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/rock-blames-soap-for-premier-league-thrashing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen a major doubt for Premier League Darts in Glasgow with 'medical issue']]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen is a major doubt to take part in Thursday night's Premier League Darts in Glasgow - live on Sky Sports - due to a 'medical issue'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-a-major-doubt-for-premier-league-darts-in-glasgow-with-medical-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-a-major-doubt-for-premier-league-darts-in-glasgow-with-medical-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries battles past Nijman to win Players Championship 4 title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries defeated Wessel Nijman 8-6 to claim his first ranking title of 2026 at Players Championship 4 in Wigan on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-battles-past-nijman-to-win-players-championship-4-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-battles-past-nijman-to-win-players-championship-4-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top darts teen turned 'pure boredom' into success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenson Walker tops the World Darts Federation rankings but admits he was not a natural at darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/top-darts-teen-turned-pure-boredom-into-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/top-darts-teen-turned-pure-boredom-into-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dobey wins Players Championship title in Wigan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Dobey clinched his ninth Players Championship title as he thumped Stephen Bunting 8-1 in Monday's final in Wigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dobey-wins-players-championship-title-in-wigan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dobey-wins-players-championship-title-in-wigan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dobey wins Players Championship 3 title in Wigan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Dobey clinched his ninth Players Championship title as he thumped Stephen Bunting 8-1 in Monday's final in Wigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dobey-wins-players-championship-3-title-in-wigan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/dobey-wins-players-championship-3-title-in-wigan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It was a clear hit!' | Greaves denied 124 checkout by bullseye bounce-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves suffered an unlucky bounce-out as it looked like she nailed a 124 checkout on the bullseye during her match against Jonny Clayton. Credit: OfficialPDC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/it-was-a-clear-hit-greaves-denied-124-checkout-by-bullseye-bounce-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/it-was-a-clear-hit-greaves-denied-124-checkout-by-bullseye-bounce-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Oh wow, TWO!?' | Nijman has back-to-back bounce-outs in Players Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wessel Nijman had a moment to forget as he had back-to-back bounce-outs in one visit as he lost to Dutch compatriot Kevin Doets in the Players Championship 3. Credit: OfficialPDC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/oh-wow-two-nijman-has-back-to-back-bounce-outs-in-players-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/oh-wow-two-nijman-has-back-to-back-bounce-outs-in-players-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sporting Witness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of a feud in the game of darts in 1993]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sporting-witness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/sporting-witness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They've one world title, I've got two!' | Warrington fan Littler aims dig at St Helens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darts world champion Luke Littler was in attendance for Warrington Wolves' clash with St Helens, and could not resist a dig at the travelling support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/theyve-one-world-title-ive-got-two-warrington-fan-littler-aims-dig-at-st-helens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/theyve-one-world-title-ive-got-two-warrington-fan-littler-aims-dig-at-st-helens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Price back to his best? 'There's no way I can't pick up a major']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price has warned his rivals he is back playing some of the best darts of his career and says a major title is just around the corner after winning Night Two of the Premier League in Antwerp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-price-back-to-his-best-theres-no-way-i-cant-pick-up-a-major/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/is-price-back-to-his-best-theres-no-way-i-cant-pick-up-a-major/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next in the PL? Littler vs MVG headlines Night Three in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League Darts season heads to Glasgow for Night Three as Luke Littler goes up against Michael van Gerwen, with all the action live this Thursday on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/whats-next-in-the-pl-littler-vs-mvg-headlines-night-three-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/whats-next-in-the-pl-littler-vs-mvg-headlines-night-three-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next in Premier League Darts? Littler vs MVG headlines in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League Darts season heads to Glasgow for Night Three as Luke Littler goes up against Michael van Gerwen, with all the action live this Thursday on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/whats-next-in-premier-league-darts-littler-vs-mvg-headlines-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/whats-next-in-premier-league-darts-littler-vs-mvg-headlines-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next in Premier League Darts? Littler to face Clayton or Price in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League Darts season heads to Glasgow for Night Three as Luke Littler receives a bye to the semis after Michael van Gerwen withdrew - with all the action live this Thursday on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/whats-next-in-premier-league-darts-littler-to-face-clayton-or-price-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/whats-next-in-premier-league-darts-littler-to-face-clayton-or-price-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price picks up title in Premier League's Belgian debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price beats Michael van Gerwen to win night two of the Premier League as the tournament makes its debut in Belgium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-picks-up-title-in-premier-leagues-belgian-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-picks-up-title-in-premier-leagues-belgian-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Premier League standings after Price wins Night Two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight of the world's top players, including Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, will battle it out to be crowned Premier League Darts champion at London's O2 arena on May 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/latest-premier-league-standings-after-price-wins-night-two/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/latest-premier-league-standings-after-price-wins-night-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price flexes muscles to win Premier League night in Antwerp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price flexed his muscles to defeat Michael van Gerwen and seal his first Premier League nightly win of the season in Antwerp, with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries both sitting outside the top four.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-flexes-muscles-to-win-premier-league-night-in-antwerp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-flexes-muscles-to-win-premier-league-night-in-antwerp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price flexes his muscles to win Premier League night in Antwerp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price flexed his muscles to defeat Michael van Gerwen 6-3 and seal his first Premier League nightly win of the season in Antwerp on Thursday, with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries both sitting outside the top four.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-flexes-his-muscles-to-win-premier-league-night-in-antwerp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-flexes-his-muscles-to-win-premier-league-night-in-antwerp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price wins in Antwerp with dominant display against MVG!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the final between Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price from Night Two of the Premier League Darts in Antwerp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-wins-in-antwerp-with-dominant-display-against-mvg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-wins-in-antwerp-with-dominant-display-against-mvg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He couldn’t… HE COULD!’ MVG hits back-to-back MONSTER checkouts!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen hit a 167 checkout, followed by a 160 checkout in the final of the Premier League in Antwerp against Gerwyn Price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-couldnt-he-could-mvg-hits-back-to-back-monster-checkouts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/he-couldnt-he-could-mvg-hits-back-to-back-monster-checkouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What a leg of darts!' | MVG breaks Littler with 10-dart leg despite Big Fish attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen beat Luke Littler in the first semi-final on Night Two of the Premier League Darts from Antwerp, with the Dutchman nailing a 10-darter to break Littler's throw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/what-a-leg-of-darts-mvg-breaks-littler-with-10-dart-leg-despite-big-fish-attempt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/what-a-leg-of-darts-mvg-breaks-littler-with-10-dart-leg-despite-big-fish-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton pins 124 to complete stunning comeback from 4-0 down against Bunting!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton took out 124 to beat Stephen Bunting and complete a comeback from 4-0 down in night two of the Premier League Darts in Antwerp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-pins-124-to-complete-stunning-comeback-from-4-0-down-against-bunting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/clayton-pins-124-to-complete-stunning-comeback-from-4-0-down-against-bunting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler pips Humphries in quarter-final thriller!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the quarter-final clash between Luke Littler and Luke Humphries from Night Two of the Premier League Darts in Antwerp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-pips-humphries-in-quarter-final-thriller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-pips-humphries-in-quarter-final-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler and Humphries ditch the darts for some beer-mat action!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler and Luke Humphries put down the darts to take their chances at some the beer-mat challenge!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-and-humphries-ditch-the-darts-for-some-beer-mat-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-and-humphries-ditch-the-darts-for-some-beer-mat-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Veen: I didn't play at my best but still beat Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA["I didn't play at my best but I still beat Luke Littler" - Gian van Veen says he won't hesitate to "poke back" at the world No 1 as the Premier League Darts heads to Antwerp in week two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-i-didnt-play-at-my-best-but-still-beat-littler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-veen-i-didnt-play-at-my-best-but-still-beat-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Slam of Darts expands to 48-player field for first time - live on Sky Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's Grand Slam of Darts has expanded to a 48-player field for the first time at WV Active Aldersley in Wolverhampton - live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/grand-slam-of-darts-expands-to-48-player-field-for-first-time-live-on-sky-sports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/grand-slam-of-darts-expands-to-48-player-field-for-first-time-live-on-sky-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Reeled in!' | Big Fish POV with Luke Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at what Luke Littler sees when he hits a 170 finish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/reeled-in-big-fish-pov-with-luke-littler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/reeled-in-big-fish-pov-with-luke-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POV: You're Luke Littler and you hit a Big Fish 170]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at what Luke Littler sees when he hits a 170 finish. The world champ has shown off his perspective using Oakley Meta HTSNs to aid his training and performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/pov-youre-luke-littler-and-you-hit-a-big-fish-170/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/pov-youre-luke-littler-and-you-hit-a-big-fish-170/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Barneveld records his lowest-ever average on PDC ProTour as Nijman wins epic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raymond van Barneveld recorded his lowest-ever average on the PDC ProTour in a 6-1 defeat to Owen Bates in the second round of Players Championship Two on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-barneveld-records-his-lowest-ever-average-on-pdc-protour-as-nijman-wins-epic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-barneveld-records-his-lowest-ever-average-on-pdc-protour-as-nijman-wins-epic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Littler surprises pub for special darts night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-time world champion challenges pub regulars to a round of darts during a special event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-littler-surprises-pub-for-special-darts-night/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-littler-surprises-pub-for-special-darts-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler's darts date in Lichfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[The landlord of the Feathers Inn wins a visit from the 19-year-old star in a competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-darts-date-in-lichfield/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-darts-date-in-lichfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning moment! Wade wins first Players Championship event of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Wade defeats Nathan Aspinall 8-6 in Hildesheim to win the first Players Championship event of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winning-moment-wade-wins-first-players-championship-event-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winning-moment-wade-wins-first-players-championship-event-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade wins ProTour season opener | 'Of course I should be in Premier League!']]></title><description><![CDATA[James Wade made a winning start to his Players Championship campaign after beating Nathan Aspinall 8-6 in Monday's Players Championship 1 final in Hildesheim.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-wins-protour-season-opener-of-course-i-should-be-in-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-wins-protour-season-opener-of-course-i-should-be-in-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves prepares for PDC ProTour with perfect Women's Series weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves kicked off the 2026 Women's Series with a perfect weekend in Germany as she made it 113 wins on the spin and 17 consecutive titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-prepares-for-pdc-protour-with-perfect-womens-series-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/greaves-prepares-for-pdc-protour-with-perfect-womens-series-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm going to be raging when I get beat' - Greaves celebrates milestone win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves extended her unprecedented winning run on the PDC women's series to 100 matches with victory in the year's opening Women's Series double-header in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-going-to-be-raging-when-i-get-beat-greaves-celebrates-milestone-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/im-going-to-be-raging-when-i-get-beat-greaves-celebrates-milestone-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The £30,000 golden darts made in Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden darts, awarded to a player if they hit a nine darter, are made by a Brighton goldsmiths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-30000-golden-darts-made-in-sussex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/the-30000-golden-darts-made-in-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League Darts table 2026 - Latest standings as Humphries defends title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight of the world's top players, including Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, will battle it out to be crowned Premier League Darts champion at London's O2 arena on May 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-table-2026-latest-standings-as-humphries-defends-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-table-2026-latest-standings-as-humphries-defends-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen warns Premier League rivals: 'Now they have to chase me!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen got off to the perfect start in the Premier League by picking up victory on the opening night in Newcastle, but he is making sure to stay focused on the journey as a whole in the gruelling format.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-warns-premier-league-rivals-now-they-have-to-chase-me/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-warns-premier-league-rivals-now-they-have-to-chase-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG reflects on PL Newcastle win: 'My priority is the ranking tournaments']]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen reflects on his Premier League opening night win in Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-reflects-on-pl-newcastle-win-my-priority-is-the-ranking-tournaments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-reflects-on-pl-newcastle-win-my-priority-is-the-ranking-tournaments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Latest schedule and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule from the 2026 Premier League Darts season, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-latest-schedule-and-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-latest-schedule-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen wins opening Premier League night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen seals victory on the 2026 Premier League's opening night by beating fellow Dutchman Gian van Veen in the final in Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-wins-opening-premier-league-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-wins-opening-premier-league-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVG halts Van Veen's dream Premier League debut!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Week 1 final of the Premier League Darts from Newcastle between Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-halts-van-veens-dream-premier-league-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mvg-halts-van-veens-dream-premier-league-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen wins Premier League opener in all-Dutch final after Littler's early exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen made a major statement as he won Night One of Premier League Darts 2026 with a 6-4 victory over Gian van Veen in the final in Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-wins-premier-league-opener-in-all-dutch-final-after-littlers-early-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-wins-premier-league-opener-in-all-dutch-final-after-littlers-early-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen reigns supreme with victory on Premier League opening night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen made a major statement as he won Night One of Premier League Darts 2026 with a 6-4 victory over Gian van Veen in the final in Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-reigns-supreme-with-victory-on-premier-league-opening-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-reigns-supreme-with-victory-on-premier-league-opening-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League Darts 2026 fixtures, results and table]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full schedule, results and points table for the 2026 Premier League Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-2026-fixtures-results-and-table/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-2026-fixtures-results-and-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next in Premier League Darts? Luke vs Luke headlines Belgium debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League Darts will make history on Night Two in Antwerp this Thursday,live on Sky Sports, with the darting roadshow heading to Belgium for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/whats-next-in-premier-league-darts-luke-vs-luke-headlines-belgium-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/whats-next-in-premier-league-darts-luke-vs-luke-headlines-belgium-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League Darts: 6pm start in Belgium as Luke vs Luke headlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League Darts will make history on Night Two in Antwerp this Thursday,live on Sky Sports, with the darting roadshow heading to Belgium for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-6pm-start-in-belgium-as-luke-vs-luke-headlines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-6pm-start-in-belgium-as-luke-vs-luke-headlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts schedule: Latest results as Littler beaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule from the 2026 Premier League Darts season, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-latest-results-as-littler-beaten/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-latest-results-as-littler-beaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts: Latest schedule, results as MVG wins Night One]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule from the 2026 Premier League Darts season, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-latest-schedule-results-as-mvg-wins-night-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-latest-schedule-results-as-mvg-wins-night-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REVENGE! Van Veen defeats Littler on PL debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the Premier League quarter-final clash between Luke Littler and Gian Van Veen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/revenge-van-veen-defeats-littler-on-pl-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/revenge-van-veen-defeats-littler-on-pl-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underdog Clayton keen to prove Premier League point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Clayton feels he has a point to prove in this year's darts Premier League having seemingly been written off ahead of the 2026 event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/underdog-clayton-keen-to-prove-premier-league-point/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/underdog-clayton-keen-to-prove-premier-league-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League darts schedule: Littler faces Van Veen on opening night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule from the 2026 Premier League Darts season, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-littler-faces-van-veen-on-opening-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-schedule-littler-faces-van-veen-on-opening-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine‑darters! Fan taunts! Littler’s top five Premier League moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch five memorable moments involving Luke Littler in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ninedarters-fan-taunts-littlers-top-five-premier-league-moments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ninedarters-fan-taunts-littlers-top-five-premier-league-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler back in Manchester! Watch his top five Premier League moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler is back in Manchester this week!Watch five memorable moments in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-back-in-manchester-watch-his-top-five-premier-league-moments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-back-in-manchester-watch-his-top-five-premier-league-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries sets sights on back-to-back Premier League titles to cement his status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just two players in the history of Premier League Darts have defended their title and Luke Humphries is hoping to become the third name on that list in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-sets-sights-on-back-to-back-premier-league-titles-to-cement-his-status/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-sets-sights-on-back-to-back-premier-league-titles-to-cement-his-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Looking after yourself can definitely help' - Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price says "looking after yourself can definitely help" to deal with the demands of major darts tournaments and schedules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/looking-after-yourself-can-definitely-help-price/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/looking-after-yourself-can-definitely-help-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price eyes Premier League win amid chip shop, farming and rugby life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price continues to be heavily occupied in his life away from darts but says he is targeting glory at the Premier League as he looks to rediscover his best form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-eyes-premier-league-win-amid-chip-shop-farming-and-rugby-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-eyes-premier-league-win-amid-chip-shop-farming-and-rugby-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler rejects Humphries' 'greatest ever' claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning world champion Luke Littler says Phil Taylor is the greatest darts player of all-time after being branded the best ever by Luke Humphries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-rejects-humphries-greatest-ever-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-rejects-humphries-greatest-ever-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler targets more Premier League records with nine-darters in sights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler had a record-breaking campaign in the Premier League last year but he has his sights set on stepping things up even further in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-targets-more-premier-league-records-with-nine-darters-in-sights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-targets-more-premier-league-records-with-nine-darters-in-sights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler targets even more Premier League records with nine-darters in his sights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler had a record-breaking campaign in the Premier League last year but he has his sights set on stepping things up even further in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-targets-even-more-premier-league-records-with-nine-darters-in-his-sights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-targets-even-more-premier-league-records-with-nine-darters-in-his-sights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is playing in Premier League Darts 2026 and what is the schedule?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain everything you need to know for the 2026 Premier League Darts campaign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/who-is-playing-in-premier-league-darts-2026-and-what-is-the-schedule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/who-is-playing-in-premier-league-darts-2026-and-what-is-the-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League Darts 2026: Pundits predict best starters, dark horses, and winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Premier League Darts 2026, we asked Sky Sports' pundits for their big predictions for the tournament...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-2026-pundits-predict-best-starters-dark-horses-and-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-2026-pundits-predict-best-starters-dark-horses-and-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storylines to follow as Premier League Darts 2026 begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League Darts 2026 is nearly upon us and with it, all eyes turn to what the eight players can achieve on darts' biggest roadshow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/storylines-to-follow-as-premier-league-darts-2026-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/storylines-to-follow-as-premier-league-darts-2026-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunting on ignoring negative backlash and being Premier League ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Bunting heads into the Premier League Darts 2026 under some scrutiny but he is making sure to ignore the outside noise and put his best foot forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-on-ignoring-negative-backlash-and-being-premier-league-ready/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bunting-on-ignoring-negative-backlash-and-being-premier-league-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mardle: Humphries and MVG have points to prove in Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Mardle says Luke Humphries will use his Premier League Darts campaign to prove a point with the defending champion flying somewhat under the radar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mardle-humphries-and-mvg-have-points-to-prove-in-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mardle-humphries-and-mvg-have-points-to-prove-in-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League Darts is back! Key info ahead of night one in Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League Darts is back for a new season on Thursday, live on Sky Sports, with Newcastle hosting the opening night of the 2026 schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-is-back-key-info-ahead-of-night-one-in-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-is-back-key-info-ahead-of-night-one-in-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I want the Premier League back!' - Littler issues new warning after major win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has set regaining the Premier League as his next big goal after continuing his PDC dominance by claiming a maiden Winmau World Masters title in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-want-the-premier-league-back-littler-issues-new-warning-after-major-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/i-want-the-premier-league-back-littler-issues-new-warning-after-major-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wow! See the relief!' | The moment Littler survived Price match dart in semis!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price missed double tops to defeat Luke Littler in the semi-final of the<br />
World Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wow-see-the-relief-the-moment-littler-survived-price-match-dart-in-semis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wow-see-the-relief-the-moment-littler-survived-price-match-dart-in-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler does it again! 'The Nuke' beats Humphries in thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler defeated Luke Humphries in a deciding set to claim his maiden Winmau World Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-does-it-again-the-nuke-beats-humphries-in-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-does-it-again-the-nuke-beats-humphries-in-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler beats Humphries to win first World Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler wins the World Masters for the first time and becomes the joint-third most successful player in PDC history with a 6-5 win over Luke Humphries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-to-win-first-world-masters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-humphries-to-win-first-world-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler pips Humphries in final-set epic to win maiden World Masters title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler ticked off another darting milestone by claiming a maiden Winmau World Masters with a dramatic 6-5 victory over defending champion Luke Humphries in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-pips-humphries-in-final-set-epic-to-win-maiden-world-masters-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-pips-humphries-in-final-set-epic-to-win-maiden-world-masters-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW ANGLE: Littler's hilarious reaction as crowd go wild after Humphries nine-darter!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Mardle provided an alternate angle of Luke Humphries' nine-darter at the World Masters, as he watched it with Luke Littler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-angle-littlers-hilarious-reaction-as-crowd-go-wild-after-humphries-nine-darter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/new-angle-littlers-hilarious-reaction-as-crowd-go-wild-after-humphries-nine-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winmau World Masters schedule: Littler v Humphries in another final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule for the 2026 Winmau World Masters, where Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are among the players in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-littler-v-humphries-in-another-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-littler-v-humphries-in-another-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winmau World Masters: All the results from Milton Keynes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catch up with all the results from the 2026 Winmau World Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-all-the-results-from-milton-keynes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-all-the-results-from-milton-keynes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winmau World Masters schedule: Latest results and semi-final line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule for the 2026 Winmau World Masters, where Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are among the players in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-latest-results-and-semi-final-line-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-latest-results-and-semi-final-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries: Littler is the greatest darts player of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries described Luke Littler as "the greatest darts player that's ever lived" after losing to the 19-year-old in the final of the Winmau World Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-littler-is-the-greatest-darts-player-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-littler-is-the-greatest-darts-player-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champion darts player had 'proper laugh' with Anne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deta Hedman says receiving her OBE medal from Princess Anne was "mind-blowing".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/champion-darts-player-had-proper-laugh-with-anne/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/champion-darts-player-had-proper-laugh-with-anne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries hits nine-darter in World Masters win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries hits a nine-darter on his way to victory in the last 16 of the World Masters, as world champion Luke Humphries also makes it through to the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-hits-nine-darter-in-world-masters-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-hits-nine-darter-in-world-masters-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winmau World Masters schedule: Latest results and Sunday's QF line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule for the 2026 Winmau World Masters, where Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are among the players in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-latest-results-and-sundays-qf-line-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-latest-results-and-sundays-qf-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humphries edges final-leg epic after nine-darter as Littler eases through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries fired a stunning nine-darter during a dramatic victory over Luke Woodhouse at the Winmau World Masters, as Luke Littler stormed into the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-edges-final-leg-epic-after-nine-darter-as-littler-eases-through/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/humphries-edges-final-leg-epic-after-nine-darter-as-littler-eases-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith's face says it all! Hilarious reaction to Littler's nonchalant 11-darter!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Smith reacts to opponent Luke Littler landing yet another 11-darter to claim a three-set lead in the Winmau World Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smiths-face-says-it-all-hilarious-reaction-to-littlers-nonchalant-11-darter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/smiths-face-says-it-all-hilarious-reaction-to-littlers-nonchalant-11-darter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NINE-DARTER! Humphries produces PERFECTION at World Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Humphries produced a sensational nine-darter at the PDC World Masters against Luke Woodhouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nine-darter-humphries-produces-perfection-at-world-masters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/nine-darter-humphries-produces-perfection-at-world-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winmau World Masters schedule: Latest results and quarter-final draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule for the 2026 Winmau World Masters, where Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are among the players in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-latest-results-and-quarter-final-draw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-latest-results-and-quarter-final-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler thinks fans 'bored' of him winning - and makes Rooney comparison over boos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler admitted that darts fans might be "bored" of seeing him win following his narrow victory over Mike De Decker in the first round of theWinmau World Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-thinks-fans-bored-of-him-winning-and-makes-rooney-comparison-over-boos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-thinks-fans-bored-of-him-winning-and-makes-rooney-comparison-over-boos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler comes back from brink in World Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Luke Littler comes through a "tough" night to win his first-round game after opponent Mike de Decker misses a match dart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-comes-back-from-brink-in-world-masters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-comes-back-from-brink-in-world-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler misses nine-darter and survives match dart in HUGE Masters scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler narrowly avoided a first-round exit at the Winmau World Masters after surviving a match dart in a dramatic victory over Mike De Decker in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-misses-nine-darter-and-survives-match-dart-in-huge-masters-scare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-misses-nine-darter-and-survives-match-dart-in-huge-masters-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Some effort!' | Littler agonisingly close to another NINE!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler came agonisingly close to a nine-darter during his dramatic opening-round victory over Mike de Decker at the Winmau World Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/some-effort-littler-agonisingly-close-to-another-nine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/some-effort-littler-agonisingly-close-to-another-nine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Littler survives!' | De Decker misses match dart at Winmau World Masters!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike De Decker missed a crucial match-winning dart against Luke Littler at the Winmau World Masters, allowing the world No 1 to fight back and snatch victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-survives-de-decker-misses-match-dart-at-winmau-world-masters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-survives-de-decker-misses-match-dart-at-winmau-world-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winmau World Masters schedule: Latest results and second-round draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule for the 2026 Winmau World Masters, where Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are among the players in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-latest-results-and-second-round-draw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-latest-results-and-second-round-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winmau World Masters schedule: Littler, Humphries headline Friday's action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule for the 2026 Winmau World Masters, where Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are among the players in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-littler-humphries-headline-fridays-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-schedule-littler-humphries-headline-fridays-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade opens up on toll of Premier League exclusion: Rejection 'knocks confidence']]></title><description><![CDATA[James Wade has opened up on dealing with his Premier League Darts snub and admitted it has taken it's toll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-opens-up-on-toll-of-premier-league-exclusion-rejection-knocks-confidence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/wade-opens-up-on-toll-of-premier-league-exclusion-rejection-knocks-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influencers in darts 'a load of rubbish' - Anderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Anderson criticises social media influencers in darts in an extraordinary rant during his first round post-match interview at the World Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/influencers-in-darts-a-load-of-rubbish-anderson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/influencers-in-darts-a-load-of-rubbish-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen dumped out of Masters as Van Veen, Price progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen made a shock early exit from the Winmau World Masters, as Gian van Veen and Gerwyn Price were among the players to make winning starts in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-dumped-out-of-masters-as-van-veen-price-progress/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-dumped-out-of-masters-as-van-veen-price-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen out on day one of World Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen is knocked out by Damon Heta on the opening night of the World Masters in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-out-on-day-one-of-world-masters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-out-on-day-one-of-world-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler named PDC Player of the Year as part of awards hat-trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler picked up three accolades at the PDC's Annual Awards after his World Championship-winning triumph earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-named-pdc-player-of-the-year-as-part-of-awards-hat-trick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-named-pdc-player-of-the-year-as-part-of-awards-hat-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winmau World Masters: Latest fixtures, results, schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fixtures, results and schedule for the 2026 Winmau World Masters, where Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are among the players in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-latest-fixtures-results-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/winmau-world-masters-latest-fixtures-results-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Luke Littler effect' boosts local darts teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teenager's meteoric rise is inspiring more young players to join a village's league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-littler-effect-boosts-local-darts-teams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-littler-effect-boosts-local-darts-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh major pressure for Littler? 'He'd be tough to beat blindfolded!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has made winning the Winmau World Masters his next major target, with fresh pressure on the world No 1 as he chases one of the few tournaments left to complete his darting CV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/fresh-major-pressure-for-littler-hed-be-tough-to-beat-blindfolded/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/fresh-major-pressure-for-littler-hed-be-tough-to-beat-blindfolded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler handed De Decker test at Winmau World Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has been drawn against Mike De Decker in the opening round of the Winmau World Masters, as Luke Humphries begins his title defence against Dave Chisnall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-handed-de-decker-test-at-winmau-world-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-handed-de-decker-test-at-winmau-world-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League Darts fixtures: Littler faces Van Veen in blockbuster opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League Darts 2026 schedule has been confirmed, with Luke Littler meeting Gian van Veen on the opening night in a repeat of January's World Darts Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-fixtures-littler-faces-van-veen-in-blockbuster-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-fixtures-littler-faces-van-veen-in-blockbuster-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler to face Van Veen in blockbuster Premier League Darts opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League Darts 2026 schedule has been confirmed, with Luke Littler meeting Gian van Veen on the opening night in a repeat of January's World Darts Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-to-face-van-veen-in-blockbuster-premier-league-darts-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-to-face-van-veen-in-blockbuster-premier-league-darts-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler's birthday quiz! Test your knowledge as 'The Nuke' turns 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler turns 19 on Wednesday, having already achieved more in his teenage years than almost every other darts player that came before him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-birthday-quiz-test-your-knowledge-as-the-nuke-turns-19/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littlers-birthday-quiz-test-your-knowledge-as-the-nuke-turns-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler 'hungry for more' as he reflects on 'overachieving' while turning 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler is turning 19 and despite achieving so much in such a short career remains hungry for more after "overachieving" so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-hungry-for-more-as-he-reflects-on-overachieving-while-turning-19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-hungry-for-more-as-he-reflects-on-overachieving-while-turning-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler beats Van Gerwen to win Saudi Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler wins the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters with an emphatic 8-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen in Riyadh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-van-gerwen-to-win-saudi-masters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-beats-van-gerwen-to-win-saudi-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler crowned inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters Champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler was crowned the inaugural Saudia Arabia Darts Masters champion after an 8-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen in the final at the Global Theater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-crowned-inaugural-saudi-arabia-darts-masters-champion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-crowned-inaugural-saudi-arabia-darts-masters-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspinall questions crowd at new Saudi tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Aspinall says he feels the crowds attending the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters "weren&rsquo;t all there of their own accord".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-questions-crowd-at-new-saudi-tournament/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-questions-crowd-at-new-saudi-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ally Pally legend Sakai's brilliant walk-on with genie's lamp!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motomu Sakai, who wowed fans with his walk-ons at the Darts World Championships, continued to entertain fans with his walk-on at the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters in Riyadh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ally-pally-legend-sakais-brilliant-walk-on-with-genies-lamp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ally-pally-legend-sakais-brilliant-walk-on-with-genies-lamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's the Price roar in Riyadh!' | Gerwyn Price hits BIG FISH at Saudi Arabia Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price hit the big fish finish against Alexis Toylo to secure a spot in the last eight of the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters in Riyadh. Footage courtesy of @OfficialPDC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/theres-the-price-roar-in-riyadh-gerwyn-price-hits-big-fish-at-saudi-arabia-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/theres-the-price-roar-in-riyadh-gerwyn-price-hits-big-fish-at-saudi-arabia-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler to take on Van Veen in Saudi Arabia Darts Masters quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler breezed to a 6-1 victory over the legendary Paul Lim in round one of the Saudia Arabia Darts Masters to set up a quarter-final with Gian van Veen, a rematch of the World Darts Championship Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-to-take-on-van-veen-in-saudi-arabia-darts-masters-quarters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-to-take-on-van-veen-in-saudi-arabia-darts-masters-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia Darts Masters: Full results as Littler claims victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full results from the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters as Luke Littler claimed victory in Riyadh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/saudi-arabia-darts-masters-full-results-as-littler-claims-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/saudi-arabia-darts-masters-full-results-as-littler-claims-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia Darts Masters: Draw and schedule with Littler, Van Gerwen in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draw and schedule from the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters, with Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Luke Humphries all in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/saudi-arabia-darts-masters-draw-and-schedule-with-littler-van-gerwen-in-action/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/saudi-arabia-darts-masters-draw-and-schedule-with-littler-van-gerwen-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen wins Bahrain title as Littler's three-month unbeaten run is ended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen won the Dutch derby against Gian van Veen to win the Bahrain Darts Masters as Luke Littler's 21-match winning run came to an end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-wins-bahrain-title-as-littlers-three-month-unbeaten-run-is-ended/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-wins-bahrain-title-as-littlers-three-month-unbeaten-run-is-ended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen wins Bahrain title as Littler's 21-match winning run is ended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael van Gerwen won the Dutch derby against Gian van Veen to win the Bahrain Darts Masters as Luke Littler's 21-match winning run came to an end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-wins-bahrain-title-as-littlers-21-match-winning-run-is-ended/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/van-gerwen-wins-bahrain-title-as-littlers-21-match-winning-run-is-ended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price beats Littler to end 21-match winning streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luke Littler is knocked out of the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals by Gerwyn Price for the second year in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-beats-littler-to-end-21-match-winning-streak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-beats-littler-to-end-21-match-winning-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price hands Littler first defeat in nearly three months in Bahrain!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price beats Luke Littler in the Bahrain Masters to reach the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-hands-littler-first-defeat-in-nearly-three-months-in-bahrain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/price-hands-littler-first-defeat-in-nearly-three-months-in-bahrain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World champion Littler beats veteran Lim in Bahrain]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luke Littler brushes aside veteran Paul Lim 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Bahrain Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-champion-littler-beats-veteran-lim-in-bahrain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/world-champion-littler-beats-veteran-lim-in-bahrain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bahrain Darts Masters: Latest results and Friday's quarter-final schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scores and schedule from the Bahrain Darts Masters, where world champion Luke Littler chases a winning start to 2026 and Stephen Bunting looks to defend his title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bahrain-darts-masters-latest-results-and-fridays-quarter-final-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bahrain-darts-masters-latest-results-and-fridays-quarter-final-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bahrain Darts Masters: All the results as Van Gerwen wins title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Results from the Bahrain Darts Masters, where Michael van Gerwen wins the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bahrain-darts-masters-all-the-results-as-van-gerwen-wins-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bahrain-darts-masters-all-the-results-as-van-gerwen-wins-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspinall found out about Premier League Darts snub via text]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Aspinall has revealed that he found out he did not make the Premier League Darts 2026 line-up via text.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-found-out-about-premier-league-darts-snub-via-text/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-found-out-about-premier-league-darts-snub-via-text/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler thrashes Lim in Bahrain comeback after Humphries impresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-to-back world champion Luke Littler made a winning start to the Bahrain Darts Masters with a dominant 6-1 victory over Paul Lim, as Luke Humphries and Gerwyn Price also progressed to the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-thrashes-lim-in-bahrain-comeback-after-humphries-impresses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-thrashes-lim-in-bahrain-comeback-after-humphries-impresses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant! Littler and Paul Lim BOTH reel in the Nuke's big fish in Bahrain!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler hits a 170 checkout against Paul Lim at the Bahrain Masters, with both men then reeling in the big fish on stage! Credit: PDC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/brilliant-littler-and-paul-lim-both-reel-in-the-nukes-big-fish-in-bahrain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/brilliant-littler-and-paul-lim-both-reel-in-the-nukes-big-fish-in-bahrain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi event offers £149K for nine-dart bullseye bonus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saudi Arabia Darts Masters is offering a $200,000 (&pound;149,400) bonus to players if they produce a special nine-darter at this month's event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/saudi-event-offers-149k-for-nine-dart-bullseye-bonus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/saudi-event-offers-149k-for-nine-dart-bullseye-bonus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$200,000 for nine-darter then bullseye? Saudi tournament offers new prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players competing in the Riyadh Season Saudi Arabia Darts Masters could win an astonishing $200,000 if they produce a nine-darter followed by a bullseye in the World Series of Darts event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/200000-for-nine-darter-then-bullseye-saudi-tournament-offers-new-prize/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/200000-for-nine-darter-then-bullseye-saudi-tournament-offers-new-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bahrain Darts Masters: Latest schedule and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler, Gian Van Veen and Luke Humphries have been handed their first round matches in this year's Bahrain Darts Masters, in the first event of the 2026 World Series of Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bahrain-darts-masters-latest-schedule-and-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/bahrain-darts-masters-latest-schedule-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor banned from darts for six months after failed drugs test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom Taylor has been banned from darts for six months by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis at the World Darts Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/taylor-banned-from-darts-for-six-months-after-failed-drugs-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/taylor-banned-from-darts-for-six-months-after-failed-drugs-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor gets six-month ban for failed drugs test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom Taylor is given a six-month suspension for failing a drugs test during the PDC World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/taylor-gets-six-month-ban-for-failed-drugs-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/taylor-gets-six-month-ban-for-failed-drugs-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler vs Lim headlines first round of Bahrain Darts Masters on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler, Gian Van Veen and Luke Humphries have been handed their first round matches in this year's Bahrain Darts Masters, in the first event of the 2026 World Series of Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-vs-lim-headlines-first-round-of-bahrain-darts-masters-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-vs-lim-headlines-first-round-of-bahrain-darts-masters-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler vs Lim headlines first round of Bahrain Darts Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler, Gian Van Veen and Luke Humphries have been handed their first round matches in this year's Bahrain Darts Masters, in the first event of the 2026 World Series of Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-vs-lim-headlines-first-round-of-bahrain-darts-masters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-vs-lim-headlines-first-round-of-bahrain-darts-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'll get him yet' - Rock on Littler showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Premier League newcomer Josh Rock anticipates a febrile atmosphere when he faces double world champion Luke Littler in Belfast on 26 February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ill-get-him-yet-rock-on-littler-showdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ill-get-him-yet-rock-on-littler-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'll get him yet' - Rock on facing Littler in Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Premier League newcomer Josh Rock anticipates a febrile atmosphere when he takes to the stage in Belfast on 26 February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ill-get-him-yet-rock-on-facing-littler-in-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/ill-get-him-yet-rock-on-facing-littler-in-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thorpe survives 'brutal' school to reach PDC tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Thorpe is delighted to have come through a "brutal" qualifying school and claim a place on the PDC world darts tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/thorpe-survives-brutal-school-to-reach-pdc-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/thorpe-survives-brutal-school-to-reach-pdc-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turner: 2026 about rebuilding for Sherrock - 'Greaves taking spotlight will help']]></title><description><![CDATA[After Fallon Sherrock failed to earn a PDC Tour Card for 2026 at Q-School, Sky Sports Darts' Laura Turner looks at what's next for the Ally Pally history-maker...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/turner-2026-about-rebuilding-for-sherrock-greaves-taking-spotlight-will-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/turner-2026-about-rebuilding-for-sherrock-greaves-taking-spotlight-will-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 about rebuilding for Sherrock - 'Greaves taking spotlight will help']]></title><description><![CDATA[After Fallon Sherrock failed to earn a PDC Tour Card for 2026 at Q-School, Sky Sports Darts' Laura Turner looks at what's next for the Ally Pally history-maker...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/2026-about-rebuilding-for-sherrock-greaves-taking-spotlight-will-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/2026-about-rebuilding-for-sherrock-greaves-taking-spotlight-will-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It means the world to me' - Mervyn King in tears after earning PDC Tour card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mervyn King gave an emotional interview after earning a PDC Tour card and said he still feels he has something to offer the game. Credit: @officialpdc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/it-means-the-world-to-me-mervyn-king-in-tears-after-earning-pdc-tour-card/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/it-means-the-world-to-me-mervyn-king-in-tears-after-earning-pdc-tour-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manby, De Zwaan secure 2026 PDC Tour Cards as Sherrock misses out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manby, Samuel Price, Jeffrey de Zwaan and Sietse Lap secured automatic PDC Tour Cards on Sunday as 2026 Qualifying Schools concluded in dramatic fashion, but Fallon Sherrock and Andreas Harrysson missed out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/manby-de-zwaan-secure-2026-pdc-tour-cards-as-sherrock-misses-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/manby-de-zwaan-secure-2026-pdc-tour-cards-as-sherrock-misses-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manby, De Zwaan secure 2026 PDC Tour Cards as Harrysson misses out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manby, Samuel Price, Jeffrey de Zwaan and Sietse Lap secured automatic PDC Tour Cards on Sunday as 2026 Qualifying Schools concluded in dramatic fashion, but Andreas Harrysson missed out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/manby-de-zwaan-secure-2026-pdc-tour-cards-as-harrysson-misses-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/manby-de-zwaan-secure-2026-pdc-tour-cards-as-harrysson-misses-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reyes secures PDC Tour return while new names earn first cards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristo Reyes and Jeffrey Sparidaans secured PDC Tour returns, while Ireland's Niall Culleton and England's Carl Sneyd won cards for the first time, on the second day at the final stage of the PDC's Qualifying Schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/reyes-secures-pdc-tour-return-while-new-names-earn-first-cards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/reyes-secures-pdc-tour-return-while-new-names-earn-first-cards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeside champions win PDC Tour cards as Manby bid goes to Q-School's finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Van Schie and Shane McGuirk, the last two Lakeside world champions, secured PDC Tour cards for the first time on the penultimate day of Q-School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/lakeside-champions-win-pdc-tour-cards-as-manby-bid-goes-to-q-schools-finale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/lakeside-champions-win-pdc-tour-cards-as-manby-bid-goes-to-q-schools-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeside champions secure PDC Tour cards as Manby bid goes to Q-School's finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Van Schie and Shane McGuirk, the last two Lakeside world champions, secured PDC Tour cards for the first time on the penultimate day of Q-School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/lakeside-champions-secure-pdc-tour-cards-as-manby-bid-goes-to-q-schools-finale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/lakeside-champions-secure-pdc-tour-cards-as-manby-bid-goes-to-q-schools-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler signs sponsorship deal worth reported £20m]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Luke Littler signs a record sponsorship deal for a darts player worth a reported &pound;20m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-signs-sponsorship-deal-worth-reported-20m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-signs-sponsorship-deal-worth-reported-20m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler agrees historic £20m deal with dart supplier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has earned a historic payday after agreeing a record &pound;20m deal with his dart supplier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-agrees-historic-20m-deal-with-dart-supplier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-agrees-historic-20m-deal-with-dart-supplier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaton in prime position for PDC Tour Card after quarter-final run at Q-School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve 'The Adonis' Beaton is in prime position to regain his PDC Tour Card following a superb run to quarter-finals at UK Q-School on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/beaton-in-prime-position-for-pdc-tour-card-after-quarter-final-run-at-q-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/beaton-in-prime-position-for-pdc-tour-card-after-quarter-final-run-at-q-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part through to final stage at Q School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky Sports Darts' John Part is through to the final stage of the PDC qualifying school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/part-through-to-final-stage-at-q-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/part-through-to-final-stage-at-q-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler, Van Veen and Humphries headline Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Darts Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler, Gian van Veen and Luke Humphries will headline this year's Bahrain Darts Masters and Saudi Arabia Darts Masters, as the 2026 World Series of Darts gets under way this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-van-veen-and-humphries-headline-bahrain-and-saudi-arabia-darts-masters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-van-veen-and-humphries-headline-bahrain-and-saudi-arabia-darts-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3343 days at world No 1? Littler sends warning to rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler has revealed he wants to surpass Phil Taylor's record of most days as world No 1 in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/3343-days-at-world-no-1-littler-sends-warning-to-rivals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/3343-days-at-world-no-1-littler-sends-warning-to-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler leads charge for first 2026 major at World Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler goes in search of a maiden title when the 2026 PDC season kicks off with the World Masters in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-leads-charge-for-first-2026-major-at-world-masters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-leads-charge-for-first-2026-major-at-world-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League Darts player profiles: Humphries, Littler, Van Veen and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Luke Littler and defending Premier League Darts champion Luke Humphries will headline Thursday nights from February until May. We profile the eight players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-player-profiles-humphries-littler-van-veen-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-player-profiles-humphries-littler-van-veen-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League Darts: Humphries, Littler and Van Veen in title contention]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Luke Littler and defending Premier League Darts champion Luke Humphries will headline Thursday nights from February until May. We profile the eight players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-humphries-littler-and-van-veen-in-title-contention/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/premier-league-darts-humphries-littler-and-van-veen-in-title-contention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mardle: Bunting fortunate, bitter pill for Noppert to miss out on Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky Sports Darts' Wayne Mardle believes Stephen Bunting is "fortunate" and questioned the snubbing of Danny Noppert for this year's Premier League Darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mardle-bunting-fortunate-bitter-pill-for-noppert-to-miss-out-on-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/mardle-bunting-fortunate-bitter-pill-for-noppert-to-miss-out-on-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merk, Monk among first to progress as 2026 Q-School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arno Merk, Arron Monk and Jamie Hughes were among the first 32 players to progress through the opening stage of the 2026 PDC Q-School on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/merk-monk-among-first-to-progress-as-2026-q-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/merk-monk-among-first-to-progress-as-2026-q-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler headlines Premier League line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-time world champion is aiming to take the title from Luke Humphries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-headlines-premier-league-line-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/littler-headlines-premier-league-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love The Darts - Premier League line-up reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love The Darts podcast keeps you up to date with all the latest news and talking points from the world of darts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/love-the-darts-premier-league-line-up-reaction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/love-the-darts-premier-league-line-up-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about Premier League Darts 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[All you need to know about the BetMGM Premier League Darts 2026 including the players, format and schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/all-you-need-to-know-about-premier-league-darts-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/all-you-need-to-know-about-premier-league-darts-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's the one with question marks' | Can Bunting handle Premier League pressure?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Matt Edgar and Paul Nicholson discuss Stephen Bunting's inclusion in the 2026 Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hes-the-one-with-question-marks-can-bunting-handle-premier-league-pressure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/hes-the-one-with-question-marks-can-bunting-handle-premier-league-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspinall snubbed as Rock, Bunting get Premier League Darts spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Bunting and Josh Rock have been included in the Premier League Darts line-up for 2026, with Nathan Aspinall missing out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-snubbed-as-rock-bunting-get-premier-league-darts-spots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/aspinall-snubbed-as-rock-bunting-get-premier-league-darts-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is all about legacy now' | How many records can Littler break?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Love The Darts, Matt Edgar and Paul Nicholson discuss Luke Littler's dominant campaign at the World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/this-is-all-about-legacy-now-how-many-records-can-littler-break/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/this-is-all-about-legacy-now-how-many-records-can-littler-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor banned from PDC events and prize money removed after failed drugs test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom Taylor has been banned from all PDC events following his failed drugs test,the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) have confirmed, while he has also been stripped of his World Darts Championship prize money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/taylor-banned-from-pdc-events-and-prize-money-removed-after-failed-drugs-test/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/taylor-banned-from-pdc-events-and-prize-money-removed-after-failed-drugs-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Littler's rise 'beyond anything I expected']]></title><description><![CDATA[The darts star's first coach at St Helens Darts Academy reacts to his back-to-back World titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-littlers-rise-beyond-anything-i-expected/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/darts/luke-littlers-rise-beyond-anything-i-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler on his next challenger: MVG said a star is born every 17 years!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The question on everyone's lips: Is there a player in darts who will challenge Luke Littler for the next 10-15 years? 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