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William would ‘love the darts’, says champion ‘cool hand’ Luke Humphries

The former world darts champion was made an MBE at Windsor Castle.

Evening Standard

A sporting superhero: can anyone stop Luke Littler at the world darts championship?

Defending champion is a phenomenon and the indisputable titan of the game with a sense of inevitability at the Alexandra Palace extravaganza

The Guardian - UK

Stephen Bunting names three young players to watch at 2026 World Darts Championship

Exclusive: Three emerging stars gunning for Luke Littler’s crown

Evening Standard

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Luke Littler aiming for rare successful defence of his World Championship title

Littler became the youngest world champion when he beat Michael van Gerwen in the 2025 final and his star has only risen since.

The Independent UK

When is the World Darts Championship draw? Littler, Humphries and more await opponents at Ally Pally

Everything you need to know as the draw for the World Darts Championship takes place ahead of the tournament starting on 11 December

The Independent UK

Luke Littler ‘hungry’ for another title to go with world number one ranking

Littler dispatched Jeffrey de Graaf in the first round of the Players Championship Finals.

The Independent UK

Luke Humphries vows to chase down Luke Littler and says how he plans to do it

Humphries and Littler have met in six major finals over the last two years – winning three each.

The Independent UK

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Luke Littler retains Grand Slam of Darts title as Luke Humphries sends message to new world No1

Humphries has vowed to win back his place at the summit

Evening Standard

Luke Littler celebrates world number one status by retaining Grand Slam of Darts

The 18-year-old became just the fourth man to defend the title in Wolverhampton.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler makes more darts history by becoming world number one

Luke Littler has become the youngest ever world number one in darts, making history at 18 years old. He secured the top ranking by defeating Danny Noppert in the semi-final of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton. Littler surpasses Michael van Gerwen, who previously held the record for the…

The Independent UK

What time is Littler vs Humphries tonight? How to watch Grand Slam of Darts final

Two best players in the world meet for latest instalment of their great rivalry

Evening Standard

Luke Littler makes more darts history by becoming youngest World No 1

Littler defeated Luke Humphries in the Grand Slam of Darts final after replacing his rival at the summit hours before

The Independent UK

Luke Humphries hits nine-darter to beat Michael Smith at Grand Slam of Darts

The world number one was in fine form in Wolverhampton.

The Independent UK

Beau Greaves misses chance to beat Michael van Gerwen at Grand Slam of Darts

Van Gerwen swept in to take a 5-4 win in their Group G clash.

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Gian van Veen overcomes dartitis and bloodied hand to beat Luke Humphries in first TV title

Dutchman Gian van Veen has elevated himself to rank among the best players in the world and underlined his rapid rise with a dramatic victory in Dortmund

The Independent UK

Luke Littler denied entry to tournament after missing strict deadline

‘The Nuke’ made light of the situation on social media and revealed that he intends to go ‘back to bed’

The Independent UK

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries both progress as world number one fight heats up

Littler could end the week on top of the world rankings.

The Independent UK

How Luke Littler can become World No 1 this weekend

The 18-year-old can become the youngest World No 1 in history if he triumphs in Germany

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Luke Littler hits back at critics over entering World Youth Championship: ‘I’m the one that gets it in the neck’

The reigning world champion was beaten by Beau Greaves after entering the tournament earlier this week

The Guardian - UK

Beau Greaves stuns Luke Littler in PDC world youth championship thriller

Beau Greaves won a last-leg decider to upset Luke Littler in the world youth championship semi-finals and will face Gian van Veen in the final

The Guardian - UK

Luke Littler’s poker face may be one of the keys to his dominance in darts

A new study shows twitches and involuntary movements between throws can lead to things going wrong at the oche

The Independent UK

Luke Littler explains controversial move to play World Youth Championship

Littler, 18, is still eligible to compete in the World Youth Championship

The Independent UK

Luke Littler sets next goal after adding another major title to his collection

Littler claimed the World Grand Prix trophy after already winning the World Championship, UK Open and World Matchplay in 2025.

Evening Standard

World Grand Prix 2025 darts: Luke Littler thrashes Luke Humphries to claim title in Leicester

Teenage sensation exacted revenge for Premier League final defeat

The Independent UK

Luke Littler storms to first World Grand Prix title after beating Luke Humphries

The teenager said he had ticked another one off the list after triumphing 6-1

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