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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Luke Humphries WINS Premier League Darts as Cool Hand recovers from horror start to stun Luke Littler
LUKE AT THAT Luke Humphries WINS Premier League Darts as Cool Hand recovers from horror start to stun Luke Littler Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUKE HUMPHRIES won his first Premier League Darts title by overcoming Luke Littler in a thrilling final. Cool Hand beat the Nuke 11-8 at the O2 Arena to avenge last year's final defeat. 2 Luke Humphries beat Luke Littler to win Premier League Darts Credit: Getty 2 Littler had the advantage for the first half of the match Credit: PA THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Luke Humphries WINS Premier League Darts as Cool Hand recovers from horror start to stun Luke Littler
LUKE HUMPHRIES won his first Premier League Darts title by overcoming Luke Littler in a thrilling final. Cool Hand beat the Nuke 11-8 at the O2 Arena to avenge last year's final defeat. 2
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Luke Humphries beats Luke Littler to win Premier League Darts title and payday
Luke Humphries ended Luke Littler's hopes of retaining the Premier League Darts title with an emphatic 11-8 in the final at the O2 Arena. Littler, 18, headed to London as the defending champion and red-hot favourite to come out on top again, and in turn pocket the massive £275,000 jackpot. The teenage sensation raced into a 3-0 lead over Humphries, who looked nervous as he threw quickly. The 30-year-old responded well, though, levelling the scores by winning the next three legs and went on to claim a 11-8 victory, despite Littler rallying back. It was five-a-piece at the break during which Humphries uncharacteristically gesticulated towards the tournament director over an issue near the oche. Humphries didn't let it get to him, taking a 6-5 lead. The Nuke was made to work hard for his place in the final against a player he has had issues against in Gerwyn Price. The Welshman managed to beat him twice in the league phase and looked capable of causing another shock. Price went off at the mid-match break, leading 6-4 having missed chances to have an even bigger advantage. That would have been enough to have earned a win in the previous 16 weeks, but the play-offs mean a longer format and a chance for comebacks. And after regrouping off stage, Littler roared back, winning six of the last 7 legs to win 10-7. After booking his place in a second successive final, the normally ice cool Littler, admitted he was feeling a few nerves. He said: "When Gezzy went 6-4 up and we went off stage I needed to get myself up for it. I stormed off stage, I had to. "I was very nervous for the first five or six legs. But I love coming on after a break, relaxed and got the job done. I can relax now." Humphries was also made to work, having been level at the break with opponent Nathan Aspinall. But the 2024 PDC world champion matched Littler's result, winning 10-7. and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. check back regularly for updates on this developing story. on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Luke Humphries apologises to fans after hilarious nine-darter fail leaves even rival Nathan Aspinall laughing
LUKE HUMPHRIES jokingly apologised to fans after failing a nine dart attempt in the Premier League play-off semi-finals. The 30-year-old was three darts away from completing the feat in the fourth leg and needed a 141 to do it. Advertisement 3 Luke Humphries apologised to fans after failing a nine-dart attempt Credit: X/ @OfficialPDC 3 The world No1 held his hand up to the crowd Credit: X/ @OfficialPDC 3 Nathan Aspinall couldn't help but laugh Credit: X/ @OfficialPDC However, on this third trip to the oche in the leg, he completely missed the treble 20 and instead hit one. The crowd sarcastically cheered in response, sparking a hilarious reaction from both World No1 Humphries turned around to the crowd and held his hand up with a smile to apologise. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Humphries went on to win the semi-final 10-7 against the Asp. As a result, he set up a final meeting with Littler held off After the match, the Nuke said: "When he (Price) hit the double five to go 6-4 up I took myself straight off stage, I needed to get myself up for it. Advertisement Most read in Darts CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "The first five or six legs I was nervous and going into the break 6-4 down was not what I wanted. "I knew, especially after last year, that I love coming on after a break so I relaxed myself and I got the job done."
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Luke Littler backs darts for WWE-style event as he breaks down amazing ‘Royal Rumble' format.. and tips legend to return
The teenager has been setting more records in this year's Premier League LITTLERMANIA Luke Littler backs darts for WWE-style event as he breaks down amazing 'Royal Rumble' format.. and tips legend to return Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUKE LITTLER has backed a radical WWE shake-up of darts - and wants to take on a legend of the sport. The Nuke is preparing to defend his Premier League crown in Thursday night's playoffs at London's O2. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Luke Littler has backed the idea of a WWE-style Royal Rumble in darts Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The Nuke would like to see the return of 16-time world champ Phil Taylor Credit: Getty Littler, the reigning world champion, topped the regular season standings and won a record six nights. But he is more than aware that some fans want to see a rethink of the Premier League format. Littler joined World No.1 Luke Humphries for a Q&A ahead of the big night in the capital. The 18-year-old was sold on the idea of a potential WWE-style Royal Rumble night of darts. And he would back the return of 16-time world champ Phil Taylor if the PDC put on the event. The Nuke told SPORTbible: "Phil Taylor might be entry 30, the mighty return." Asked about the rules, he continued: "I don't think you could go above one leg of 501. "Straight away, one leg, the loser goes off, and then the next player, they'll do the walk-on, and so on and so on." Humphries was similarly enthusiastic, adding: "I think it'd be good. "The thing is, you probably couldn't rank it or anything because you'd have to make sure you're not taking too much away from the seriousness of the sport. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries play out 'best darts match ever' as Wayne Mardle says 'even they're finding it funny' "But I think it would be a good laugh, a good bit of fun. I think the fans would love it as well." Earlier this week, Nathan Aspinall predicted The Nuke would step away from darts in the next five years. The Asp is appearing in Thursday's showpiece at the O2 and could potentially take on Littler in the final. Aspinall told talkSPORT: "I think he'll be off in about five years. "He's 18. He does a lot on YouTube, he's good mates with AngryGinge. "I can see him going down that path, in my opinion. "He's already getting fed up with playing and travelling all the time, and he's only been doing it 12 months." Premier League Darts 2025 THE Premier League Darts is back with eight players vying for massive prize money and Luke Littler's crown. The teenager, who went on to win the world title in December, won the Premier League in 2024 and will be looking to defend his crown over 18 thrilling weeks. There were two new entries this season, with Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey replacing Peter Wright and Michael Smith. Luke Humphries, Rob Cross, Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price and Nathan Aspinall keep their place in what will be a hotly-contested title race. INFORMATION Full schedule and results, dates, TV and live stream info Latest standings as we head to Finals night How much prize money is on offer in the Premier League? LATEST DARTS NEWS Humphries make shock wardrobe change for Premier League Darts in Leeds Moment darts star awkwardly falls off stage Luke Littler goes public for first time with new girlfriend SEASON SO FAR Night One - Belfast Night Two - Glasgow Night Three - Dublin Night Four - Exeter Night Five - Brighton Night Six - Nottingham Night Seven - Cardiff Night Eight - Newcastle Night Nine - Berlin Night 10 - Manchester Night 11 - Rotterdam Night 12 - Liverpool Night 13 - Birmingham Night 14 - Leeds But Littler responded to the claim just a day later, insisting he is for the long haul. He said: "I've heard that. I'll be here in 10 years. "Obviously, it's crazy to even think about retiring at the minute. "I think what they're saying is that if we win 16 titles in the next 16 World Championships, then obviously I will retire. "I don't think of any retirement at the minute. The money, it's there to be won, especially the World Championships now."
