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The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Luke Littler selling signed sketches of himself online for eye-watering sum
DARTS sensation Luke Littler is selling sketches of himself for £1,295. There are four framed drawings of the teen arrows ace to choose from — each signed with his nickname, Advertisement 2 Luke Littler is selling sketches of himself for £1,295 Credit: Jam Press/Luke Littler Shop One shows him after his world championship win and another holding the They are the highest priced items on 18-year-old Littler's online shop. The pictures come with a certificate of authenticity from The Fan Cave — a site which lists the same items for less than half the price at £595. As well as images, clothing, darts and mugs, Littler's merchandise shop is also selling rubber-backed 'The Nuke' feeding mats for pets at £15. Advertisement READ MORE ON Luke Littler The listing states: 'Whether your furry friend is a messy eater or you want to add colour to their space, this mat is the perfect solution.' Luke recently left fans divided with The teenager had ditched his iconic shirt that he had worn since last year. Luke kept his traditional purple and yellow but with a new design. Advertisement Most read in Darts The new shirt featured yellow paint strokes on the sleeves with a main purple body. However, the nuclear logos had been removed from the body, as had the yellow panelling under the sleeve. Luke Littler reveals gruelling new training regime that saw him almost break darts record 2 There are four framed drawings of the teen arrows ace to choose from — each signed with his nickname, The Nuke Credit: PA
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Luke Littler hammers Ryan Searle at World Matchplay
Littler, the second seed at Blackpool's Winter Gardens, looked like a man in a hurry as he raced into a 6-0 lead. And, although Searle was able to get on the board late on, there was never going to be any way back against Littler, who averaged nearly 109. Darting demolition job from Luke Littler! ☢️ What a way to celebrate your first win at the Betfred World Matchplay! The World Champion averages 108.92 to demolish Ryan Searle in brutal fashion!#MatchplayDarts | R1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 20, 2025 'I was well up for tonight,' Littler said on Sky Sports. 'I wanted that win, to get that winning feeling and I've done it in some standard.' After revealing earlier this week he had failed his driving theory test for a fourth time, Littler said he has not been doing his homework for that as he has been keeping his focus on his game, adding: 'I've got a competition to focus on.' He said: 'I've been practising so much. Obviously I've not put much on social media, but I've been at home putting the hours in, hours and hours, and I'm glad it's paid off tonight.' World number four Stephen Bunting survived a dogfight with Ryan Joyce to advance with a 10-8 victory. Joyce came from 8-4 down to level the contest at 8-8 when Bunting appeared to be distracted while looking to close out from 45, and was then a whisker away from going 9-8 up as he narrowly missed double five. Bunting responded with a 180 and then checked out from 41 to secure his progress, but could not hide his frustration. 'I'm so disappointed,' he said. 'We had a battle last year. Thankfully I've not gone the distance this year and I've saved a bit of energy for the next round. We go on, we're in the next round.' Clayton wins a cracker! 🏴 2023 runner-up Jonny Clayton defies a 103 average from Martin Schindler to win through a terrific first round tie at the Empress Ballroom!#MatchplayDarts | R1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 20, 2025 Fifth seed Jonny Clayton survived a tough contest against Martin Schindler to prevail 10-7, despite the German putting up better numbers for much of the contest. Clayton's average was 99.60 compared to Schindler's 103.45 but the Welshman picked his moments to advance. 'I am here, I want to win this tournament,' Clayton said. 'Hopefully it is going to be my week. I love it when I pass the first round.' CLAYTON WINS A THRILLER! Jonny Clayton has won a thriller here in Blackpool! The Ferret beats Martin Schindler 10-7 to book his place in the second round against Mike De Decker! 📺 #MatchplayDarts | R1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 20, 2025 Earlier 13th seed Gary Anderson saw off Luke Woodhouse 10-5 despite a spectacular 167 checkout from the Englishman. Four seeds were sent home during Sunday's afternoon session as further shocks followed Saturday's exits of top seed Luke Humphries and eighth seed Nathan Aspinall. Seventh seed Damon Heta fell to Andrew Gilding in a contest that went to overtime, with Gilding eventually prevailing 12-10 after a late fightback came to nothing for Heta. Gilding advances to face Dirk van Duijvenbode, who saw off 10th seed Rob Cross 10-8 after rallying from 6-2 down in a remarkable contest. Jermaine Wattimena beat 15th seed Peter Wright 10-8 while Mike De Decker beat 12th seed Dave Chisnall 10-7.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Two-time world champion fires dig at Luke Littler and Co with damning verdict of darts' ‘boring' new stars
GARY ANDERSON has called on darts players to 'have fun' again after slamming the sport's new stars as 'boring'. The Flying Scotsman, 54, beat Luke Woodhouse 10-5 in the first round at the World Matchplay on Sunday - but he was far from chipper in his post-match interview. 2 Anderson misses the "good old days" of darts Credit: Getty 2 Anderson alluded to Littler and the new darts stars not having the same "banter" between them Fresh off his victory, Anderson was asked by And the Scotsman took his opportunity to bring up the shift in darts in his response, even calling out younger players for "walking round with 'their bloody headphones in'. He said: 'I was sitting thinking the other day, having a talk with [Ian] White, [Adrian] Lewis, [Phil] Taylor, [Kevin] Painter, we used to sit and have a cracking laugh. 'Nowadays, I'd rather sit like this. Nobody talks to anybody. You don't have a good laugh, you don't have a bit of banter. You need to have a laugh. READ MORE 'Doesn't matter what you do in life, on a building site, office, you've always got to have a laugh. Nowadays, there's not much of that going about.' He continued: 'The youngsters are boring. Absolutely boring. 'You talk to them, they're too busy looking at their phone. 'They're sitting on their phones with their bloody earphones in. Don't talk to you. It's a completely different life.' Most read in Darts BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The 2015 and 2016 PDC World Championships winner is competing with Luke Littler and the other new wave of darts players at the World Matchplay Darts. 18-year-old Littler - who narrowly missed out on a Luke Littler reveals gruelling new training regime that saw him almost break darts record And while Anderson understands the new stars are making sure they reap the rewards of the rise of darts' popularity, he still wants them to let loose now and again. He said: 'The youngsters, they're here to do their job. They've realised they've got a great chance in life to make a lot of bloody money , buy their first house, then their second house. 'But they need to calm down and think: right, this is my job. That's it.' Anderson's next opponent in the Matchplay will be either Ryan Joyce or Stephen Bunting. He faces the winner of their first-round match, which takes place on Tuesday.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm glad it's paid off' – Luke Littler reveals gruelling new training regime that saw him almost break darts record
LUKE LITTLER came close to breaking the World Matchplay average record as he blitzed Ryan Searle in just 16 MINUTES! The teen sensation won his first-ever clash on the Winter Gardens stage, Advertisement 1 Luke Littler came close to another record after beating Ryan Searle in 16 minutes on Sunday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The 17-year-old said: 'I'm just so glad to get that win here. I wanted to just get it done. 'I felt very comfortable. I've been practising so much. I've not done much on social media. I've just been putting in the hours and hours. 'I'm glad it's paid off tonight. It's been two hours a day. Advertisement READ MORE ON DARTS 'I was here watching Luke (Humphries) last night. I just wanted to come here and get another feel for it. 'I'm still a fan, I'll still come and watch, even if I'm not playing on the night.' Littler flew out of the blocks, ripping into a 5-0 lead in just SEVEN MINUTES and hitting five out of six shots on the doubles. It took Searle six legs to get a double on the board after The Nuke piled on the pressure including a 126 checkout but his finishing just dipped off slightly in the latter stages. Advertisement Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Littler's opponent in the last 16 will be Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena who beat 2021 champion Peter Wright 10-8. Littler lost to Michael van Gerwen on his Blackpool debut in 2024 but his showing against 'Heavy Metal' was simply spectacular. Luke Littler reveals gruelling new training regime that saw him almost break darts record The reigning world champion is renowned for his lack of practice on the board outside of tournaments, often not throwing darts in between being on the stage. Advertisement But Littler is determined to add this major to his cabinet. If he does, he completes the darting 'Triple Crown' of the World Matchplay, World Darts Championship , and Premier League. That is fate only completed by Taylor, Van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, and Luke Humphries. World Matchplay Darts 2025 BLACKPOOL will be the home of darts for the next week as the World Matchplay returns! There has already been huge drama in round one of the tournament with SIX of the 16 players already out. A new champions is now also guaranteed after Luke Humphries crashed out in his tournament opener against Gian van Veen. There will be darts action every night this week ahead of the big final on Sunday. LIVE - Follow all the action from the World Matchplay 2025 INFO Full schedule and results Prize money LATEST NEWS
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘I'm glad it's paid off' – Luke Littler reveals gruelling new training regime that saw him almost break darts record
Littler can join an darting elite circle by next week LUKE AT THAT 'I'm glad it's paid off' – Luke Littler reveals gruelling new training regime that saw him almost break darts record Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUKE LITTLER came close to breaking the World Matchplay average record as he blitzed Ryan Searle in just 16 MINUTES! The teen sensation won his first-ever clash on the Winter Gardens stage, smashing Heavy Metal 10-2 in Blackpool on Sunday night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Luke Littler came close to another record after beating Ryan Searle in 16 minutes on Sunday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Littler delivered an average of 108.92, just short of Phil Taylor's 114.99 - but after five legs was flying at 121.21 per three darts. The 17-year-old said: 'I'm just so glad to get that win here. I wanted to just get it done. 'I felt very comfortable. I've been practising so much. I've not done much on social media. I've just been putting in the hours and hours. 'I'm glad it's paid off tonight. It's been two hours a day. READ MORE ON DARTS LUK AT THAT Littler reveals new look for World Matchplay Darts as fans are left divided 'I was here watching Luke (Humphries) last night. I just wanted to come here and get another feel for it. 'I'm still a fan, I'll still come and watch, even if I'm not playing on the night.' Littler flew out of the blocks, ripping into a 5-0 lead in just SEVEN MINUTES and hitting five out of six shots on the doubles. It took Searle six legs to get a double on the board after The Nuke piled on the pressure including a 126 checkout but his finishing just dipped off slightly in the latter stages. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Littler's opponent in the last 16 will be Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena who beat 2021 champion Peter Wright 10-8. Littler lost to Michael van Gerwen on his Blackpool debut in 2024 but his showing against 'Heavy Metal' was simply spectacular. Luke Littler reveals gruelling new training regime that saw him almost break darts record The reigning world champion is renowned for his lack of practice on the board outside of tournaments, often not throwing darts in between being on the stage. But Littler is determined to add this major to his cabinet. If he does, he completes the darting 'Triple Crown' of the World Matchplay, World Darts Championship, and Premier League. That is fate only completed by Taylor, Van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, and Luke Humphries.
