11 h. ago Heartbreaking reason World Darts Championship finalist Gian van Veen changed his name revealed

GIAN VAN VEEN's real name is actually Pieter Gerard and the story behind his parents' decision to change that has finally come out. Now a well-known figure in the sporting world after his PDC World Darts Championship heroics, Van Veen is a player on the lips of many. However, he was registered as Pieter Gerard...

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63 h. ago Littler is a generational talent but it's too early to talk about beating Taylor’s record | Jonathan Liew

Double world champion is 14 titles from darts legend’s record but talented youngsters or even Littler himself could stall his questLuke Littler looked up and down the rows of filled seats, the line of microphones pointed at his mouth, the expectant faces hanging on his every word. This has long been one of his least favourite parts of the job, a fact he scarcely bothers to conceal. Occasionally everyone has to sit and wait while he sends a text. He leaves as soon as he is legitimately able. But there is of course a silver lining: if he’s sitting in the hot seat, it means he’s won.“Youse are probably all bored of seeing me now,” he said. “But I’m going to be here for many more years.” And frankly, while the going is this good, why not? A second world title in a row, a 10th major trophy in just 21 attempts, the first ever £1m prize in the sport. Barry Hearn wants to get that up to £5m within the decade on a wave of Saudi investment. He’s 18 years old. Nobody in the sport is remotely a...

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3 d. ago Gerwyn Price steals World Champion Luke Littler's thunder with 'best prize ever'

Darts star Gerwyn Price has stolen Luke Littler's thunder with the "best prize ever" after the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship finished on Saturday

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3 d. ago Luke Littler's first purchase with £1m jackpot sums up darts world champion

Luke Littler has become the first player to win a staggering £1 million prize at the PDC World Darts Championship and he's already made his first purchase with the big money

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3 d. ago ‘The Glastonbury of sport’: Luke Littler effect takes darts to new heights

A peak audience of 2.5m watched the world championship final on Sky as Luke Litter defended his titleIf further proof was needed about the burgeoning popularity of Luke Littler and darts, it came with early viewing figures from Barb that showed the 18-year-old’s second world title victory on Saturday night was watched by a peak audience of 2.5m on Sky.They are huge numbers in a sport that, not so long ago, would have been delighted with anything over a million. That is the Littler effect in action. But after thrashing the Dutch player Gian van Veen 7-1 in the final, he promised that his latest success – and the £1m first prize, a record for his sport – would not change him. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Revealed: Luke Littler is set to lose almost HALF of his £1million prize money for World Darts Championship title

Luke Littler could be set to lose nearly half of his huge £1million prize cheque, after he became the first ever man in 10 years to win back-to-back World Championships.

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3 d. ago Ultimate darts rich list with £11.5m star leading the way and Luke Littler not in top 10

Luke Littler has won a record £1million at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship, but he still has ground to make up to compete with the sport's all-time highest earners

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3 d. ago Luke Littler finally shows true colours after crowd spat ends with tax

Luke Littler successfully defended his PDC World Darts Championship title with a 7-1 drubbing of Gian van Veen, but his road to glory at Alexandra Palace wasn't without its setbacks.

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3 d. ago Luke Littler's real age was questioned on live radio as birth certificate leaked

Luke Littler has won his second PDC World Darts Championship at just 18, but his mature appearance and beard have sparked ongoing questions from fans about his real age

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3 d. ago Luke Littler's girlfriend Faith Millar shows true colours after star's World Championship win

Luke Littler's girlfriend Faith Millar posted an emotional Instagram message after the 18-year-old darts star won his second PDC World Championship title and £1million prize money

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4 d. ago Luke Littler pays live TV tribute to Anthony Joshua after World Darts Championship win

The 18-year-old wrapped up back-to-back Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship wins after beating Gian van Veen 6-1 at the Ally Pally, before paying tribute to the boxer following the tragic car crash

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4 d. ago Luke Littler thrashes Gian van Veen to retain PDC World Darts Championship

Teenager beats Dutchman 7-1 in one-sided finalLittler clicks into gear after losing opening setThe winning moment seemed to drain all the strength from his body. He leaned against the drinks table and let it take all his weight, clasped his face in his hands, cried a little. As if only just feeling the shape and hue of the unspeakable thing he had just done. As if some great act of violence had just left his hands. Perhaps it had.And before the double world champion, before the social media phenomenon, before the commercial giant, before the global icon, there was Luke Littler the darts obsessive. A kid steeped and stewed in the heritage of the game, fully aware of the landmarks he is now chasing, the tapestry of greatness into which he is now indelibly woven. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Luke Littler to lose nearly half of £1m prize after stunning World Darts Championship win

World number one Luke Littler has successfully defended his PDC World Darts Championship title after beating Gian van Veen at Alexandra Palace with the 18-year-old scooping a huge prize

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4 d. ago Luke Littler wins World Darts Championship final AGAIN to bank massive new jackpot

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen took centre stage at Alexandra Palace on Saturday night, as darts' next generation battled to take home the PDC World Championship title

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4 d. ago World Darts Championship final interrupted as Ally Pally wasp makes triumphant return

The Ally Pally wasp made its big return, causing Luke Littler to flee from the oche, during the Paddy Power PDC world Darts Championship final

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4 d. ago Luke Littler 'booed out of the building' ahead of World Darts Championship final

Luke Littler was met with boos from the Ally Pally on Saturday evening as he prepared to make his entrance for the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship final

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4 d. ago Luke Littler v Gian van Veen: PDC World Championship darts final – live

Alexandra Palace hosts the final, 8.15pm GMT startFollow us on Bluesky | And get in touch: email RobVan Veen was one of the few players with a positive record against Littler in 2025. He won three of their five meetings, though Littler was victorious in the two televised games: 10-4 in the UK Open quarter-final and 2-0 in an extraordinary first-round match at the World Grand Prix. Van Veen’s average of 106.47 was the highest in the tournament’s history (it’s double start), but Littler averaged over 105 and took out two huge finishes. Van Veen won only two of the eight legs.“We definitely bring out the best in each other,” said Littler after the game. Same again please, lads! Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Sir Chris Hoy's Luke Littler verdict, reason he's at darts final and health update

Team GB legend Sir Chris Hoy will be at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship final

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4 d. ago Darts legend quits with immediate effect following final after heartbreaking admission

Luke Littler faces Gian van Veen in Saturday's PDC World Darts Championship with two big names set to walk away after the winner is crowned

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4 d. ago Luke Littler could not throw another dart for 10 months if he wins World Championship and still remain World No1

LUKE LITTLER could remain the king of the darts without throwing one for the best part of a year if he retains his World Championship title. 'The Nuke' defends his PDC Darts World Championships title against Dutchman Gian van Veen in the final of the Ally Pally showcase tonight. Victory will see the 18-year-old become...

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