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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Premier League Darts set to come to new country next year as Barry Hearn makes huge announcement
It comes after the new champion was crowned THROWING IT OUT THERE THROWING IT OUT THERE Premier League Darts set to come to new country next year as Barry Hearn makes huge announcement BARRY HEARN revealed the newest country set to host Premier League Darts action next year. The tournament has taken to Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany this season. Advertisement 2 Barry Hearn revealed the newest country set to host Premier League Darts action Credit: Shutterstock Editorial But now, PDC boss Hearn confirmed Antwerp, Belgium will be the latest addition to the fixture list next season. Former Winmau World Masters champion and current VTM co-commentator Erik Clarys said: "I honestly didn't see this coming. "But it shows just how popular darts has become in our country. I'm sure it's going to be a spectacular night." The Belgian Open in Wieze has become a fixture on the European Tour and the Flanders Darts Trophy was added to the calendar in 2024. Advertisement READ MORE IN darts LUK OUT Luke Littler narrowly avoids being hit by object thrown onto O2 stage Both events have drawn strong crowds and players have regularly praised the warm reception in Belgium. There have been sell-out crowds in Belgium and the demand for a Premier League night has grown. Luke Humphries was crowned this year's Premier League champion after victory over good friend Luke Littler. Humphries has completed a special hat-trick of top majors in the sport – which includes the World Darts Championship and World Matchplay. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He said: 'That one means the world to me. That's what I was missing. I have done it now. 'If I don't win another title, I'm happy because I've done the three hardest ones to do. Luke Littler narrowly avoids being hit by object thrown onto O2 stage during Premier League Darts finals 'I've joined an exclusive group of me, Gary Anderson, Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen. Advertisement 'To Phil Taylor, thank you so much. He has given me so much support. He has given me a lot of advice and an extra boost tonight. If he's watching, then thank you. I'm really happy with that win. 'I can retire now – I'm done! I want to search for more. This makes me want to be a better player. 'I've won eight major titles. Now it's important to finish the end of the season well. 'It wasn't our best game. We struggled. I love Luke to bits. He's one of my best mates on tour. Advertisement "He wasn't at his best. It was hard. We struggled to cope with the conditions.'
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Premier League Darts set to come to new country next year as Barry Hearn makes huge announcement
BARRY HEARN revealed the newest country set to host Premier League Darts action next year. The tournament has taken to Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany this season. 2 But now, PDC boss Hearn confirmed Antwerp, Belgium will be the latest addition to the fixture list next season. Former Winmau World Masters champion and current VTM co-commentator Erik Clarys said: "I honestly didn't see this coming. "But it shows just how popular darts has become in our country. I'm sure it's going to be a spectacular night." The Belgian Open in Wieze has become a fixture on the European Tour and the Flanders Darts Trophy was added to the calendar in 2024. Both events have drawn strong crowds and players have regularly praised the warm reception in Belgium. There have been sell-out crowds in Belgium and the demand for a Premier League night has grown. Luke Humphries was crowned this year's Premier League champion after victory over good friend Luke Littler. He said: 'That one means the world to me. That's what I was missing. I have done it now. 'If I don't win another title, I'm happy because I've done the three hardest ones to do. Luke Littler narrowly avoids being hit by object thrown onto O2 stage during Premier League Darts finals 'I've joined an exclusive group of me, Gary Anderson, Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen. 'To Phil Taylor, thank you so much. He has given me so much support. He has given me a lot of advice and an extra boost tonight. If he's watching, then thank you. I'm really happy with that win. 'I can retire now – I'm done! I want to search for more. This makes me want to be a better player. 'I've won eight major titles. Now it's important to finish the end of the season well. 'It wasn't our best game. We struggled. I love Luke to bits. He's one of my best mates on tour. "He wasn't at his best. It was hard. We struggled to cope with the conditions.'
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
I've been paying for therapy ever since Leyton Orient's last play-off final, admits legendary Barry Hearn
The 76-year-old has seen three failed play-off finals as an Orient fan and owner KING OF THE ORIENT I've been paying for therapy ever since Leyton Orient's last play-off final, admits legendary Barry Hearn THREE times during his 19-year Leyton Orient ownership, Barry Hearn went through the play-off final emotional wringer. Two were at Wembley, one at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium - all three were heartbreaking experiences. 4 Barry Hearn is desperate for Leyton Orient to return to the second tier Credit: Rex 4 It's been three play-off heartbreaks in a row for the League One side Credit: Getty 4 Orient's last season in the top flight came 43 years ago Credit: Getty The most recent, exactly 11 years ago tomorrow, still gives him sleepless nights. Orient led the League One play-off final by two goals but were pegged back to 2-2 by Rotherham United and then lost 4-3 on penalties, despite leading in the shootout. Hearn - now 76 and no longer in charge - believes it will be fourth time lucky when the club face Charlton at Wembley tomorrow. It is 43 years since Orient were last in England's second tier. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL JUST A MINUTE Every EFL play-off final to kick off 60 seconds later for touching reason And for Hearn, as well as wife Susan, victory would help banish the demons of previous near-misses. Britain's leading sports promoter told SunSport: "I've been paying for therapy ever since that day against Rotherham! "I get nightmares about it. This is my opportunity to cleanse myself, take away my therapist bills, go back to normal sleep patterns. "It's a great London derby. South London versus East London always stirs the emotions. It's a 50-50 call. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "It's about who handles the nerves best on the day. It's so exciting. "Me and Susan will be there. Mrs Hearn, the Queen of the Orient, and the previous King of the Orient. Pep Guardiola preview Man City's tasty clash against Leyton Orient "My family has always come first - but Orient are a close second." Hearn's love affair with the club began on January 30, 1960 when, aged 11, he attended his first match at Brisbane Road - a 2-2 friendly draw with Scottish side Falkirk. His hero was Tommy Johnston, "a rough and tough merchant, an old school centre-forward". The decision to buy the club in March 1995, having earned millions promoting snooker and boxing, came via a call from chairman Tony Wood, who was in a desperate financial state after the Rwandan Civil War decimated his fortune. Hearn acquired 243,000 shares for £2.43 but took on £2million of unpaid debts. If they were successful they'd need a bigger ground. If the day comes that they want to move, I'll ensure they're very well looked after. Barry Hearn Fans may have wanted him to spend more money but Essex-based Hearn tried to run the firm prudently. Hearn said: "My life has been built, on a personal and company basis, on sustainability. I don't want to be a quick shot in the dark. "With Orient, I set about trying to make them a sustainable business. I failed really. I cut everything, maximised all my revenues and there was still a gap that was insurmountable — that's football. "I had 19 years of aggravation, frustration, grief, threats, all sorts of stuff . . . and you know what? I wouldn't swap a day of it. "That's the bizarre thing about football. You do things you wouldn't do in any other business. You make decisions based on your heart. But my wallet was always saying, 'Don't get carried away.'" Becoming owner was always a "family investment" and the decision to sell his stake to madcap Italian Francesco Becchetti was made in 2014 over Sunday dinner. Son Eddie, now Matchroom Sport chairman, wanted him to keep it but daughter Katie disagreed. Susan gave the deciding vote: 'Get rid.' Hearn did buy their Brisbane Road ground - ensuring Orient a home for the foreseeable future. He said: "They've got a 20-year lease with a 20-year extension. They're totally protected. "If they were successful they'd need a bigger ground. If the day comes that they want to move, I'll ensure they're very well looked after. "Because that would be my legacy to the club." Hearn, Orient's honorary president, heads to Wembley tomorrow with a strong feeling the club can finally win a play-off final. He said: "The boys have all played great. I do believe they can do it. "I have a good feeling that my years of therapy will no longer be necessary." 4 O's boss Richie Wellens, pictured here being mobbed by fans, has done a terrific job at Brisbane Road Credit: Getty
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I've been paying for therapy ever since Leyton Orient's last play-off final, admits legendary Barry Hearn
THREE times during his 19-year Leyton Orient ownership, Barry Hearn went through the play-off final emotional wringer. Two were at Wembley, one at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium - all three were heartbreaking experiences. 4 4 4 The most recent, exactly 11 years ago tomorrow, still gives him sleepless nights. Orient led the League One play-off final by two goals but were pegged back to 2-2 by Rotherham United and then lost 4-3 on penalties, despite leading in the shootout. Hearn - now 76 and no longer in charge - believes it will be fourth time lucky when the club face Charlton at Wembley tomorrow. It is 43 years since Orient were last in England's second tier. And for Hearn, as well as wife Susan, victory would help banish the demons of previous near-misses. Britain's leading sports promoter told SunSport: "I've been paying for therapy ever since that day against Rotherham! "I get nightmares about it. This is my opportunity to cleanse myself, take away my therapist bills, go back to normal sleep patterns. "It's a great London derby. South London versus East London always stirs the emotions. It's a 50-50 call. "It's about who handles the nerves best on the day. It's so exciting. "Me and Susan will be there. Mrs Hearn, the Queen of the Orient, and the previous King of the Orient. Pep Guardiola preview Man City's tasty clash against Leyton Orient "My family has always come first - but Orient are a close second." Hearn's love affair with the club began on January 30, 1960 when, aged 11, he attended his first match at Brisbane Road - a 2-2 friendly draw with Scottish side Falkirk. His hero was Tommy Johnston, "a rough and tough merchant, an old school centre-forward". The decision to buy the club in March 1995, having earned millions promoting snooker and boxing, came via a call from chairman Tony Wood, who was in a desperate financial state after the Rwandan Civil War decimated his fortune. Hearn acquired 243,000 shares for £2.43 but took on £2million of unpaid debts. If they were successful they'd need a bigger ground. If the day comes that they want to move, I'll ensure they're very well looked after. Barry Hearn Fans may have wanted him to spend more money but Essex-based Hearn tried to run the firm prudently. Hearn said: "My life has been built, on a personal and company basis, on sustainability. I don't want to be a quick shot in the dark. "With Orient, I set about trying to make them a sustainable business. I failed really. I cut everything, maximised all my revenues and there was still a gap that was insurmountable — that's football. "I had 19 years of aggravation, frustration, grief, threats, all sorts of stuff . . . and you know what? I wouldn't swap a day of it. "That's the bizarre thing about football. You do things you wouldn't do in any other business. You make decisions based on your heart. But my wallet was always saying, 'Don't get carried away.'" Becoming owner was always a "family investment" and the decision to sell his stake to madcap Italian Francesco Becchetti was made in 2014 over Sunday dinner. Son Eddie, now Matchroom Sport chairman, wanted him to keep it but daughter Katie disagreed. Susan gave the deciding vote: 'Get rid.' Hearn did buy their Brisbane Road ground - ensuring Orient a home for the foreseeable future. He said: "They've got a 20-year lease with a 20-year extension. They're totally protected. "If they were successful they'd need a bigger ground. If the day comes that they want to move, I'll ensure they're very well looked after. "Because that would be my legacy to the club." Hearn, Orient's honorary president, heads to Wembley tomorrow with a strong feeling the club can finally win a play-off final. He said: "The boys have all played great. I do believe they can do it. "I have a good feeling that my years of therapy will no longer be necessary." 4
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
I've been paying for therapy ever since Leyton Orient's last play-off final, admits legendary Barry Hearn
THREE times during his 19-year Leyton Orient ownership, Barry Hearn went through the play-off final emotional wringer. Two were at Wembley, one at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium - all three were heartbreaking experiences. Advertisement 4 Barry Hearn is desperate for Leyton Orient to return to the second tier Credit: Rex 4 It's been three play-off heartbreaks in a row for the League One side Credit: Getty 4 Orient's last season in the top flight came 43 years ago Credit: Getty The most recent, exactly 11 years ago tomorrow, still gives him sleepless nights. Orient led the League One play-off final by two goals but were pegged back to 2-2 by Rotherham United and then lost 4-3 on penalties, despite leading in the shootout. It is 43 years since Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL And for Hearn, as well as wife Susan, victory would help banish the demons of previous near-misses. Britain's leading sports promoter told SunSport: "I've been paying for therapy ever since that day against Rotherham! "I get nightmares about it. This is my opportunity to cleanse myself, take away my therapist bills, go back to normal sleep patterns. "It's a great London derby. South London versus East London always stirs the emotions. It's a 50-50 call. Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "It's about who handles the nerves best on the day. It's so exciting. "Me and Susan will be there. Mrs Hearn, the Queen of the Orient, and the previous King of the Orient. Pep Guardiola preview Man City's tasty clash against Leyton Orient "My family has always come first - but Orient are a close second." Advertisement Hearn's love affair with the club began on January 30, 1960 when, aged 11, he attended his first match at Brisbane Road - a 2-2 friendly draw with Scottish side Falkirk. His hero was Tommy Johnston, "a rough and tough merchant, an old school centre-forward". The decision to buy the club in March 1995, having earned millions promoting snooker and boxing, came via a call from chairman Tony Wood, who was in a desperate financial state after the Rwandan Civil War decimated his fortune. Hearn acquired 243,000 shares for £2.43 but took on £2million of unpaid debts. Advertisement If they were successful they'd need a bigger ground. If the day comes that they want to move, I'll ensure they're very well looked after. Barry Hearn Fans may have wanted him to spend more money but Essex-based Hearn tried to run the firm prudently. Hearn said: "My life has been built, on a personal and company basis, on sustainability. I don't want to be a quick shot in the dark. "With Orient, I set about trying to make them a sustainable business. I failed really. I cut everything, maximised all my revenues and there was still a gap that was insurmountable — that's football. "I had 19 years of aggravation, frustration, grief, threats, all sorts of stuff . . . and you know what? I wouldn't swap a day of it. Advertisement "That's the bizarre thing about football. You do things you wouldn't do in any other business. You make decisions based on your heart. But my wallet was always saying, 'Don't get carried away.'" Becoming owner was always a "family investment" and the decision to sell his stake to madcap Italian Francesco Becchetti was made in 2014 over Sunday dinner. Son Eddie, now Hearn did buy their Brisbane Road ground - ensuring Orient a home for the foreseeable future. Advertisement He said: "They've got a 20-year lease with a 20-year extension. They're totally protected. "If they were successful they'd need a bigger ground. If the day comes that they want to move, I'll ensure they're very well looked after. "Because that would be my legacy to the club." Hearn, Orient's honorary president, heads to Wembley tomorrow with a strong feeling the club can finally win a play-off final. Advertisement He said: "The boys have all played great. I do believe they can do it. "I have a good feeling that my years of therapy will no longer be necessary." 4 O's boss Richie Wellens, pictured here being mobbed by fans, has done a terrific job at Brisbane Road Credit: Getty Advertisement
