46 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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64 h. ago ‘2026 has started so well’ – Gerwyn Price gets over World Darts Championship disappointment with Toby Carvery Gold Card

GERWYN PRICE missed out on a second World Darts Championship crown - but he got over his frustrations after bagging a Toby Carvery Gold Card. The Iceman, 40, made a shock Ally Pally exit thanks to a 3-0 loss to Wesley Plaisier in the second round last month. It was Price's earliest elimination since December...

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65 h. 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 World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and results as Luke Littler beats Gian van Veen in final

Teenager claims back-to-back titles at Alexandra Palace

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3 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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3 d. ago World Darts Championship final prize money: How much does the winner get?

The 2026 World Darts Championship features a record-breaking seven-figure winner's prize, which is double the previous amount

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3 d. ago Sir Chris Hoy's message to Luke Littler, health latest and why he's at World Darts Champs final

Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy will be in attendance at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship final

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3 d. ago What time is World Darts Championship final, TV channel and how to watch online

Luke Littler will face Gian van Veen in what is sure to be an electric fight for the title at Alexandra Palace

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3 d. ago World Darts Championship final: Start time and how to watch Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen

TV channel and streaming details as Luke Littler faces Gian van Veen in the 2026 World Darts Championship final

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4 d. ago World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and latest results as Luke Littler faces Gian van Veen final

Ryan Searle and Gary Anderson beaten in semi-finals at Alexandra Palace

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4 d. ago Your Guardian sport weekend: World Championship darts final, Ashes and Afcon

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4 d. ago World Darts Championship today: Order of play, Luke Littler's match time, how to watch

The race for the 2026 World Darts Championship title is heating up, with Luke Littler one of four men left in the competition

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5 d. ago Luke Humphries OUT of World Darts Championship as Luke Littler prediction comes true

Luke Humphries has been knocked out of the 2026 World Darts Championship by Gian van Veen after a superb performance by the 23-year-old at Ally Pally

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5 d. ago World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and latest results as Gary Anderson seals semi

Ryan Searle also through, with Luke Humphries and Luke Littler in action on Thursday night

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5 d. ago Why have darts fans been booing Luke Littler? Reason Ally Pally turned on 18

Luke Littler was once the darling of Alexandra Palace, but the tide shifted against the 2026 World Darts Championship favourite after a barrage of boos from the crowd

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5 d. ago World Darts Championship 2026 schedule and results as Luke Littler headlines quarter

A record 128 of the world’s best darts players contend for the world title at Alexandra Palace this year

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7 d. ago World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and results as Luke Humphries wins but Michael van Gerwen exits

Gary Anderson stuns Van Gerwen as Humphries joins Luke Littler in quarter-finals at Alexandra Palace

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7 d. ago World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and latest results after Luke Littler win

Defending champion battled into the quarter-finals on Monday despite Alexandra Palace boos

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8 d. ago World Darts Championship 2026 schedule and results as Van Gerwen v Anderson headlines last 16 at Ally Pally

A record 128 of the world’s best darts players contend for the world title at Alexandra Palace this year

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9 d. ago World Darts Championship 2026 schedule and results as Luke Littler and Rob Cross meet in round three at Ally Pally

A record 128 of the world’s best darts players contend for the world title at Alexandra Palace this year

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