The PDC have announced a further eight Players Championship dates which will finalise the lineup for the 2021 World Matchplay. Super Series 4 & 5 will take place in Milton Keynes and Bolton between June 14-17 and July 6-9 respectively. Following the final even on July 9, the cut off will take place for theContinue reading “PDC announce further Players Championship dates”
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World Snooker final to become first sporting event with no crowd restrictions
The final of the World Snooker Championship will become the first sporting event in the UK to be held with a full capacity crowd since the beginning of the pandemic. The event in Sheffield will be used as a test event for the Government’s roadmap towards allowing spectators back into sporting events, with the FAContinue reading “World Snooker final to become first sporting event with no crowd restrictions”
Alfie Rutherford commits to next two years!
By Henry Deacon (@H_Deaconmedia) Alfie Rutherford has extended his commitment to Havant and Waterlooville for a further two years. Rutherford, who joined the Hawks from Bognor Regis Town in 2016 has extended his deal with the Football Club for the next two seasons. The 20-year-old was the clubs highest scorer last season, having netted 15 goalsContinue reading “Alfie Rutherford commits to next two years!”
Anderson announces comeback in attempt to retain the UK Open
Two time World Champion Gary Anderson will return to the Oche this weekend in an effort to retain his UK Open crown. Anderson, who pulled out of the Premier League due to a back injury, has not played a competitive game since his 6-1 World Championship Semi-final defeat to Michael van Gerwen. Anderson’s decision to defendContinue reading “Anderson announces comeback in attempt to retain the UK Open”
James Wade in bullying accusations amid celebration controversy
Nine time Major champion James Wade is facing bullying claims following his second round win over Seigo Asada at the World Darts Championship. Wade appeared to shout in the face of his opponent during his tiebreak 3-2 win over the Japanese thrower at Alexandra Palace on Wednesday Night. In his post match interview,Continue reading “James Wade in bullying accusations amid celebration controversy”
Ashton: “I’m here to win”
Women’s World Darts Champion Lisa Ashton is relishing the challenge of facing some of the games best players at the PDC World Darts Championship this Christmas. Ashton, who is one of two female players to take part at this years competition, is looking to cause damage at the sports showpiece event. The PDC included twoContinue reading “Ashton: “I’m here to win””
World Championship preview |Can cross retain his crown or will van Gerwen rediscover his golden touch?
Rob Cross shocked the World on New Year’s Day when he beat 16 times World Champion Phil Taylor 7-2 in the World Championship final. 12 months on and the landscape of the game has seemingly changed. Michael van Gerwen’s dominance at the top of the sport has seemingly whittled away, and the number of playersContinue reading “World Championship preview |Can cross retain his crown or will van Gerwen rediscover his golden touch?”
Ashton secures Ally Pally berth
Women’s World Darts Champion Lisa Ashton has qualified for the PDC World Darts Championship. Ashton, who has won the BDO Women’s World Championship for the last four years, qualified through the PDC’s UK and Ireland Women’s World Championship qualifier after beating Maria O’Brien 6-3 in the final in Milton Keynes. The Lancashire thrower will becomeContinue reading “Ashton secures Ally Pally berth”
The Ferret beats van Gerwen as Anderson flies through at Grand Slam
World Number 17 Johny Clayton has beaten Michael van Gerwen to condemn the PDC World Number 1 to yet another televised defeat. The Welshman with an average of over 103 bear MVG in a last leg shootout at the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton. Clayton was on the receiving end of a van GerwenContinue reading “The Ferret beats van Gerwen as Anderson flies through at Grand Slam”
Wes Newton receives Lakeside call up
Wes Newton is set to make his BDO World Championship debut in January after the BDO were told that no Asian Qualifier was to be put forward. 41-year-old Newton has made a resurgence in his career in 2018, moving over to the BDO circuit. Newton failed to qualify for the World Championships through the mainContinue reading “Wes Newton receives Lakeside call up”
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