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Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Queen of Ally Pally Fallon Sherrock quits darts for up to two years after worrying health update about her 'moon face'
Darts star Fallon Sherrock has revealed that she is set to take a step back from the sport and will not compete in any major tournament in 2026 due to health issues. The 'Queen of the Palace' has been a trailblazer for the sport since she became the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Championship in 2021. Sherrock later became the first woman to reach the last-16 of a major mixed-gender darts tournament at the 2021 Grand Slam of Darts, making the quarter-finals that year before she was defeated by Peter Wright. But amid her rise to fame, Sherrock revealed that she has struggled with kidney disease since her 2014 diagnosis. The 30-year-old has been outspoken about the challenges of living with her condition, which saw her receive treatment in 2017. Sherrock has previously shared that due to taking multiple medications to combat the disease has given her a 'moon face'. However, her statement this week appeared to confirm that Sherrock is continuing to struggle with the management of her condition, with the player adamant that getting healthy must be a priority over competing in her sport. 'All I want is to practice at home for a few hours a day - but I can't do that,' Sherrock told Online Darts. 'I've also had to cancel a few exhibition events recently because I simply lack the stamina. 'I just have to find myself again. I have to get healthy again - and once I've done that, anything is possible. 'That's why I've had to severely limit the tournaments I participate in - and that hurts because I love darts. 'I just hope that I'll be fit again in a year or two and come back really well.' In the wake of her appearance at this year's World Championship, Sherrock was candid after her first-round defeat to Ryan Meikle about how limited she has felt living with kidney issues. 'My main goal is, of course, the World Championship,' Sherrock said. 'But I also definitely want to be part of the Grand Slam - because I think if I really am going to take a year off next year, I want to make a statement beforehand.' Both Sherrock and her fellow professional boyfriend Cameron Menzies were unable to get through the first round at this year's World Championship. Menzies broke down in tears in the wake of his upset defeat to world No130 Leonard Gates, in part due to the stress of playing while his father was unwell. 'He tries to make a joke of the man flu, and everything else like that, but it's obviously the pressure and excitement of his dad being ill and also playing in the biggest stage in his sport,' his manager Tommy Gilmour said after the match.
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘He really got in my head' – Gerwyn Price reveals darts rival who rattled him most and it led to awkward moment on stage
GERWYN PRICE has revealed the darts rival who rattled him the most – leading to an awkward moment on stage. The Iceman is one of darts' top slingers and reached the pinnacle of the game with victory at the 2021 World Championship. 2 2 Since then, the 40-year-old has continued to light up the oche. And his latest performance saw him reach the semi finals of the Premier League in London. Price was beaten by rival Luke Littler, despite getting the better of The Nuke several times throughout the tournament. However, there is another player who is under Price's skin even more. Speaking to talkSPORT, the Welshman named Peter Wright as the darts rival who has rattled him the most. Opening up on their battles over the years, Price recalled the lengths Wright would go to for victory. And one awkward encounter saw them clash on stage as Wright beat Price in the 2021 World Championship semis, with neither man willing to shake hands at the end. Price said: 'I can remember playing in a world championship semi-final, I'm not sure what year it was, but it was Peter Wright. 'Even when we left the hotel, he raced me to the venue in his car. "Not speeding but took a certain route that he wanted to get there before me. Classy Luke Littler celebrates with Gerwyn Price as Welshman hits incredible nine-darter to bag £30k gold darts 'When I did turn up, he's like 'well what took you so long? Going to be on the same board?' 'Then he won the first set and tried to give it to me and I was fuming. He really did get in my head.' Speaking at the time of his handshake snub, Price said: "Banter is acceptable but not when players are fully focused trying to do a job, having just bombed the first set. "I was upset with what Peter did and think it was out of order considering the circumstances." Price later apologised though, adding: "I've had time to reflect on last night's game. "I've been in this position before in games but never in a World Championship semi-final. I overreacted to what Peter did after set one. "I apologise to everyone who thinks I've done wrong and yeah maybe I was a bit OTT (over the top)."
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Young gun Bombers goalsneak told to defend first
Before attack, think defence. It's the counter-intuitive advice that Peter Wright says will turn things around for fellow Essendon forward Isaac Kako. The highly-rated Bombers young gun has played 10 games in his debut AFL season, but last kicked a goal in round eight. Ahead of their King's Birthday eve clash on Sunday night against fierce rivals Carlton, Wright said the rewards will come for Kako as the youngster develops his game. "Clearly Isaac is someone with just a tremendous amount of talent. For him, it's just bringing that real defensive mindset," Wright said. "That's how small forwards get into the game - that chase pressure, those tackles. "Obviously we want the ball in his hands as much as we can, because he's able to create so much. "But if he can just bring that consistent pressure, the rest of his game will flow from that." The Bombers are a game plus plenty of percentage outside the top eight, while Carlton similarly need a win at 4-7. Essendon lost no friends with last Thursday night's narrow loss to Brisbane and that is the effort they must bring against the Blues. They are unlikely to regain key defenders Ben McKay and Zach Reid to help quell a Carlton attack led by key forwards Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay. But Wright said Essendon showed against Brisbane that with the proper intent and system, they can add to Carlton's well-documented woes in attack. "We showed how we were able to handle that," Wright said of their personnel woes. "Our back six held up really well, playing more assertive and that team side of our defence showed through. "We'll make do in the meantime. "The fight we showed was really promising. It was the way we wanted to play." Before attack, think defence. It's the counter-intuitive advice that Peter Wright says will turn things around for fellow Essendon forward Isaac Kako. The highly-rated Bombers young gun has played 10 games in his debut AFL season, but last kicked a goal in round eight. Ahead of their King's Birthday eve clash on Sunday night against fierce rivals Carlton, Wright said the rewards will come for Kako as the youngster develops his game. "Clearly Isaac is someone with just a tremendous amount of talent. For him, it's just bringing that real defensive mindset," Wright said. "That's how small forwards get into the game - that chase pressure, those tackles. "Obviously we want the ball in his hands as much as we can, because he's able to create so much. "But if he can just bring that consistent pressure, the rest of his game will flow from that." The Bombers are a game plus plenty of percentage outside the top eight, while Carlton similarly need a win at 4-7. Essendon lost no friends with last Thursday night's narrow loss to Brisbane and that is the effort they must bring against the Blues. They are unlikely to regain key defenders Ben McKay and Zach Reid to help quell a Carlton attack led by key forwards Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay. But Wright said Essendon showed against Brisbane that with the proper intent and system, they can add to Carlton's well-documented woes in attack. "We showed how we were able to handle that," Wright said of their personnel woes. "Our back six held up really well, playing more assertive and that team side of our defence showed through. "We'll make do in the meantime. "The fight we showed was really promising. It was the way we wanted to play." Before attack, think defence. It's the counter-intuitive advice that Peter Wright says will turn things around for fellow Essendon forward Isaac Kako. The highly-rated Bombers young gun has played 10 games in his debut AFL season, but last kicked a goal in round eight. Ahead of their King's Birthday eve clash on Sunday night against fierce rivals Carlton, Wright said the rewards will come for Kako as the youngster develops his game. "Clearly Isaac is someone with just a tremendous amount of talent. For him, it's just bringing that real defensive mindset," Wright said. "That's how small forwards get into the game - that chase pressure, those tackles. "Obviously we want the ball in his hands as much as we can, because he's able to create so much. "But if he can just bring that consistent pressure, the rest of his game will flow from that." The Bombers are a game plus plenty of percentage outside the top eight, while Carlton similarly need a win at 4-7. Essendon lost no friends with last Thursday night's narrow loss to Brisbane and that is the effort they must bring against the Blues. They are unlikely to regain key defenders Ben McKay and Zach Reid to help quell a Carlton attack led by key forwards Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay. But Wright said Essendon showed against Brisbane that with the proper intent and system, they can add to Carlton's well-documented woes in attack. "We showed how we were able to handle that," Wright said of their personnel woes. "Our back six held up really well, playing more assertive and that team side of our defence showed through. "We'll make do in the meantime. "The fight we showed was really promising. It was the way we wanted to play."
West Australian
2 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Young gun Bombers goalsneak told to defend first
Before attack, think defence. It's the counter-intuitive advice that Peter Wright says will turn things around for fellow Essendon forward Isaac Kako. The highly-rated Bombers young gun has played 10 games in his debut AFL season, but last kicked a goal in round eight. Ahead of their King's Birthday eve clash on Sunday night against fierce rivals Carlton, Wright said the rewards will come for Kako as the youngster develops his game. "Clearly Isaac is someone with just a tremendous amount of talent. For him, it's just bringing that real defensive mindset," Wright said. "That's how small forwards get into the game - that chase pressure, those tackles. "Obviously we want the ball in his hands as much as we can, because he's able to create so much. "But if he can just bring that consistent pressure, the rest of his game will flow from that." The Bombers are a game plus plenty of percentage outside the top eight, while Carlton similarly need a win at 4-7. Essendon lost no friends with last Thursday night's narrow loss to Brisbane and that is the effort they must bring against the Blues. They are unlikely to regain key defenders Ben McKay and Zach Reid to help quell a Carlton attack led by key forwards Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay. But Wright said Essendon showed against Brisbane that with the proper intent and system, they can add to Carlton's well-documented woes in attack. "We showed how we were able to handle that," Wright said of their personnel woes. "Our back six held up really well, playing more assertive and that team side of our defence showed through. "We'll make do in the meantime. "The fight we showed was really promising. It was the way we wanted to play."
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Young gun Bombers goalsneak told to defend first
Before attack, think defence. It's the counter-intuitive advice that Peter Wright says will turn things around for fellow Essendon forward Isaac Kako. The highly-rated Bombers young gun has played 10 games in his debut AFL season, but last kicked a goal in round eight. Ahead of their King's Birthday eve clash on Sunday night against fierce rivals Carlton, Wright said the rewards will come for Kako as the youngster develops his game. "Clearly Isaac is someone with just a tremendous amount of talent. For him, it's just bringing that real defensive mindset," Wright said. "That's how small forwards get into the game - that chase pressure, those tackles. "Obviously we want the ball in his hands as much as we can, because he's able to create so much. "But if he can just bring that consistent pressure, the rest of his game will flow from that." The Bombers are a game plus plenty of percentage outside the top eight, while Carlton similarly need a win at 4-7. Essendon lost no friends with last Thursday night's narrow loss to Brisbane and that is the effort they must bring against the Blues. They are unlikely to regain key defenders Ben McKay and Zach Reid to help quell a Carlton attack led by key forwards Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay. But Wright said Essendon showed against Brisbane that with the proper intent and system, they can add to Carlton's well-documented woes in attack. "We showed how we were able to handle that," Wright said of their personnel woes. "Our back six held up really well, playing more assertive and that team side of our defence showed through. "We'll make do in the meantime. "The fight we showed was really promising. It was the way we wanted to play."
