JESUS SALATE wants to win the £1million prize and be the ‘hand of wad’ as the Diego Maradona of darts. The Buenos Aires battler will become the first Argentinian to play in the World Championship when he faces Ryan Meikle at the Ally Pally on December 19. Salate, 42, admits that Maradona is his inspiration...
Kelly’s England team-mate Hannah Hampton is among the six nominees alongside Lando Norris, Luke Littler and Ellie Kildunne.
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Rory McIlroy is the favourite to win the Sports Personality of the Year Award, with the BBC revealing their six-person shortlist on Thursday morning.
Rory McIlroy, Chloe Kelly and Lando Norris are the leading frontrunners for the Sports Personality of the Year award
Kelly’s England team-mate Hannah Hampton is among the six nominees alongside Lando Norris, Luke Littler and Ellie Kildunne.
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Dutch rising star has gone from not knowing ‘how to grip the dart’ to a dark horse for the PDC world championshipIt’s the deciding leg of the European Championship final. Gian van Veen, the 23-year-old from the Netherlands chasing his first major title, has just missed two match darts to win 11-9. Luke Humphries, world No 1 at the time, starts the …
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The talk has all been about him. The questions have revolved around him. The odds are in his favour. Now, it is time for Luke Littler to deliver at Alexandra Palace once again.
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Luke Littler returns to the oche this week as he aims to defend his World Darts Championship crown.
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SUN Racing's best bets for Thursday's action are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT KING CASEY (1.15 Newcastle) He didn’t get the run of the race when fourth at Market Rasen last time and can hit the frame in this open contest. EACH-WAY THIEF SINGAPORE TRIP (1.45 Newcastle) He has been consistent...
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LUKE LITTLER will be desperate to retain the stunning World Darts Championship trophy - and the pay cheque that comes with it isn't bad either. The teen sensation tore apart Dutch superstar Michael van Gerwen to lift the 2024/25 title. And not only did Littler become the youngest ever champion, he also banked a mouthwatering...
THE BBC have announced the nominees for their prestigious Sports Personality of the Year award. The year 2025 proved to be an incredible one for Brits in a host of sports. And some big names have been nominated for the coveted SPOTY gong, which has been awarded annually since 1954. Lionesses duo Hannah Hampton and...
THE World Darts Championship returns TONIGHT. Teen sensation Luke Littler is involved on Day One of the competition as the defending champion faces Darius Labanauskas. Last year, Littler made history by beating Michael van Gerwen in the final to become the sport's youngest ever world champ at the age of 17. Since then, Littler has...
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