Luke Littler on ‘special feeling’ of going back to back at World Darts Championship: ‘My name is on that short list’ | Darts News

Luke Littler has hailed the “special feeling” of joining an illustrious and short list of players who have gone back to back at the World Darts Championship. Littler thrashed new Dutch No 1 Gian van Veen in the final, reeling off seven sets in a row on the way to securing a 7-1 victory. That … Read more

World Darts Championship: Gian van Veen opens up on past dartitis struggles ahead of Luke Littler final showdown at Alexandra Palace | Darts News

Gian van Veen admitted he is “pinching himself” at the prospect of facing Luke Littler in the World Darts Championship final, just years after dartitis left him questioning his future in the sport. The world youth champion came through an Alexandra Palace classic to defeat Gary Anderson 6-3 and secure a place in the final … Read more

Clare Balding remembers her ‘one of a kind’ father as racing mourns the loss of Ian Balding | Racing News

Clare Balding has paid tribute to her “fearless, funny and charming” father Ian following his death on Friday at the age of 87. Trainer of the 1971 Derby winner Mill Reef, Balding’s two children have gone on to have hugely-successful careers in their own fields. His son Andrew took over the licence in 2002 and … Read more

Liam Rosenior to Chelsea: Who is Strasbourg boss and the leading contender for the Blues job after Enzo Maresca’s exit? | Football News

You’d have got good odds on Liam Rosenior becoming Chelsea head coach within two years when he was unceremoniously sacked by Hull in May 2024. But just as Strasbourg has become somewhat of a feeder club for BlueCo to develop players before moving them across to Chelsea, it appears they have decided to do the … Read more

World Darts Championship: Luke Littler plays down crowd criticism after statement win to make semi-finals- ‘I want them on my side again’ | Darts News

Luke Littler admitted he wants the Alexandra Palace crowd ‘on his side again’ after breezing through to the World Darts Championship semi-finals. Littler was barely troubled in his 5-0 win over Krzysztof Ratajski, where he cruised into the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship for the third year running and booked a meeting with Ryan … Read more