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The Sun
2 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Michael van Gerwen pulls out of latest tournament as darts star deals with divorce from wife Daphne
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has pulled out another tournament amid his divorce from wife Daphne. The world's top players travel to Copenhagen, Denmark for the Nordic Darts Masters this Friday. 2 2 But Van Gerwen, 36, has withdrawn due to personal reasons. It comes just two weeks after he confirmed his split from wife of 11 years Daphne. MVG said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Daphne and I have decided to end our relationship. "As a result, I have withdrawn from the upcoming tournaments. "I am sorry to disappoint my fans, but I trust that they will understand my decision. "We are going through difficult times and ask everyone to respect our privacy during this difficult time." Van Gerwen has not revealed when he hopes to back at the oche. The three-time world champion and Daphne began dating in 2008 and they have two children in daughter Zoe, 7, and son Mike, 5. Stephen Bunting, Luke Littler, Nathan Aspinall, Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries are just some of the big names competing in Denmark this weekend. World No1 and Premier League champion Humphries is unseeded in the draw as the tournament ranks players based on the World Series Order of Merit only. He faces Latvian thrower Madars Razma in round one.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
European Darts Open LIVE RESULTS: Tournament on NOW as Stephen Bunting and Nathan Aspinall feature on day two
THE EUROPEAN Darts Open is here live from Leverkusen - and there has been a shock early exit! Four-time PDC World Cup of Darts winner Raymond van Barneveld went crashing out in the first round at the hands of Andreas Harryson. Stephen Bunting enters as the No 1 seed and is joined by Premier League Darts semi-finalist Nathan Aspinall. Prem winner Luke Humphries and runner-up Luke Littler are both not featuring in the tournament. While Michael van Gerwen is also absent as he takes a break from the sport following his split from wife Daphne. Follow ALL of the latest updates below...
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
European Darts Open LIVE RESULTS: Tournament on NOW as Stephen Bunting and Nathan Aspinall top field
Live Blog EU BEAUTY Kieran Davies , Digital Journalist Updated : 18:04, 30 May 2025 THE EUROPEAN Darts Open is here live from Leverkusen! Stephen Bunting enters as the No 1 seed and is joined by Premier League Darts semi-finalist Nathan Aspinall. Prem winner Luke Humphries and runner-up Luke Littler are both not featuring in the tournament. While Michael van Gerwen is also absent as he takes a break from the sport following his split from wife Daphne. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Follow ALL of the latest updates below... Tonight it is all about getting your name in the tomorrow's draw, here are the matches we can expect: Ricardo Pietreczko v Moritz BohrmannCameron Menzies v Kim HuybrechtsRyan Joyce v Ricky EvansRaymond van Barneveld v Andreas HarryssonJoe Cullen v Bradley BrooksDirk van Duijvenbode v Niko SpringerLuke Woodhouse v Dragutin Horvat Daryl Gurney v Richard Veenstra We have another exciting event coming up this weekend. Some interesting battles as the best of the European tour take on some of the biggest names in darts. Last Suday we saw Jonny Clayton clinch the Dutch Darts Masters and we could see another player scoop the prize ahead of the heavily seeded stars. It is a packed house as ever, lets hope the players are bringing their best games for thiis one. Let's play darts!
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
European Darts Open 2025 prize money: How much can be won in Leverkusen?
LIFTING the European Darts Open trophy will be the main objective on every participant's mind this weekend - but the prize money is a nice added incentive. Dave Chisnall battled through last year's gruelling final before coming out on top 8-6 against Ross Smith. And the Englishman accumulated £30,000 just for winning the showpiece match alone. Fortunately for Chisnall, world number one Luke Humphries, teen sensation Luke Littler and five-time winner Michael van Gerwen have all withdrawn from the tournament. However, the reigning champ will still have to deal with the likes of Stephen Bunting, Peter Wright and Nathan Aspinall. What is the European Darts Open 2025 prize money? The total prize pot for the 2025 European Darts Open is a staggering £175,000. And just like last year, the winner will take home £30,000 of that while the runner-up is set to pocket £12,000 for their troubles. Winner: £30,000 Runner-up: £12,000 Losing semi-finalists x2: £8,500 Losing quarter-finalists x4: £6,000 Third round losers x8: £4,000 Second round losers x16: £2,500 First round losers x16: £1,250 How can I watch the European Darts Open 2025? The entire European Darts Open 2025 tournament will be broadcast LIVE on PDCTV in the UK. For those wanting access to the stream, it costs around £49.99 a year and daily and weekend passes are also available. This competition follows similar session time slots for as the rest of the European competitions. Meaning, afternoon sessions are expected to get underway from Friday, May 30 at 12pm BST, while the evening sessions should start from 7pm BST. The quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will all take place on Sunday, June 1.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Premier League Darts prize money 2025: How much can Luke Littler win TONIGHT?
THE Premier League Darts season reaches its climax TONIGHT. Luke Littler finished top of the standings at the end of the regular season after a record-breaking campaign. 1 The Nuke ended with an all-time high of 45 points, 11 more than Luke Humphries in second. Littler is looking to join Michael van Gerwen, Phil Taylor and Gary Anderson in becoming a multiple-time Premier League winner. But Humphries, Gerwyn Price and Nathan Aspinall will be aiming to deny the 18-year-old on Finals Night with so much cash at stake. What is the Premier League Darts 2025 prize money? The total prize pot for the Premier League Darts is set at £1million. Stephen Bunting (8th) took home £60,000, Rob Cross (7th) £65,000, Chris Dobey (6th) £70,000 and Michael van Gerwen (5th) £75,000. The breakdown of pot is: Winner: £275,000 Runner-up: £125,000 Semi-finalists: £85,000 5th Place: £75,000 6th Place: £70,000 7th Place: £65,000 8th Place: £60,000 Weekly winner bonus: £10,000 (x16) Littler made £60,000 for his six nightly wins during the regular season, while Humphries and Price took home £30,000 each, Aspinall £20,000, and Dobey and Bunting claimed £10,000 for their single nightly wins. Here are the fixtures for Premier League Darts Finals Night: Luke Littler 10-7 Gerwyn Price Luke Humphries 10-7 Nathan Aspinall Final (best of 21 legs)
