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Dirk van Duijvenbode puts birth of second child first: “If I have to, I’ll withdraw from the World Matchplay”
Dirk van Duijvenbode returns to the World Matchplay in Blackpool this weekend, but does so with more on his mind than just competing on the darts stage. His girlfriend Saskia Kokshoorn is expecting ...
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Even fourth time isn't the charm for Luke Littler with driving theory test failed again
He may already be world darts champion at age 18, but behind the wheel Luke Littler is not succeeding for now. The young darts phenomenon has now failed his theory test for the fourth time. On the ...
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"Players who had diabetes — Jamie Caven, Andy Hamilton, Colin Lloyd — they’re all gone": Van Barneveld says player health is ignored in darts
Despite having had one of the most illustrious careers in darting history, Raymond van Barneveld has never managed to win the World Matchplay. Now aged 58, the legendary Dutchman's latest quest for ...
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Gerwyn Price has the 'biggest cojones in darts' according to former Worlds semi-finalist: "He wants to be the best of the best"
This coming weekend, the 2025 World Matchplay gets underway at its iconic home in Blackpool at the Winter Gardens. One man who won't be present this year, is former PDC World Darts Championship ...
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"Don’t have to do the hoovering now do I?" - New robotic vacuum cleaner gives Luke Humphries peace of mind in World Matchplay hunt
Saturday, July 19, is the start of the World Matchplay. Luke Humphries, last year's Phil Taylor Trophy winner, looks set to prolong his title. In addition to his sporting achievements, 'Cool Hand ...
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"I gave him the dartboard and he sat there crying": Phil Taylor recalls unexpected best World Matchplay memory
In the run-up to the World Matchplay in Blackpool, there is one name that remains inextricably linked to the prestigious tournament and that, of course, is darts legend Phil Taylor. The 16-time ...
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Greaves, Sherrock and Van Leuven lead battle for £25,000 prize money overall at Women's World Matchplay
On Sunday, July 27, the fourth edition of the Women’s World Matchplay takes center stage at the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Played out in a single day, the event brings together the top ...
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"That was a bit of a wake-up call..." - Glen Durrant opens up on struggles in his role on PDPA board
The Professional Darts Players Association (PDPA) has come under increasing scrutiny in recent months, with chairman Peter Manley in particular receiving a wave of criticism from current Tour Card ...
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16 titles and 99 wins: Phil Taylor's unimaginable numbers at the World Matchplay
Next Saturday, July 19, the 2025 World Matchplay kicks off at the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The world’s best players will battle it out for one of the sport’s most prestigious prizes: the ...
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Josh Rock and Mike de Decker make World Series debut in Australia and New Zealand as field confirmed for double header
Mike De Decker and Josh Rock will make their first appearances on the World Series of Darts stage Down Under in August. The Belgian has been invited by the PDC to participate in both the Australian ...
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Who has the most 100+ averages in World Matchplay history? Taylor, Van Gerwen & Wright lead the way
Gardens in Blackpool will once again play host to one of darts’ most prestigious tournaments as the World Matchplay gets underway this Saturday. Often dubbed the "summer World ...
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These are the five must watch first round matches at 2025 World Matchplay
From Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 27, the world’s top darts stars descend on the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool for the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay—one of the most prestigious tournaments ...