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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Darts star who struggled at World Matchplay shows true colours with Luke Littler admission
John Henderson only won one match at the World Matchplay in his career, but the Scotsman has hailed the event as one of his favourite PDC tournaments and heaped praise on Luke Littler John Henderson has praised the World Matchplay as one of his top PDC tournaments, though he conceded that the event's iconic venue could have benefited from improved air con. The World Cup-winning Scot appeared on the Winter Gardens stage five times from 2011 to 2019, and despite only securing a single victory against 2005 champion Colin Lloyd, he regards the tournament as 'fantastic.' Current world champion Luke Littler is set to compete in Blackpool with high expectations of adding to his impressive list of achievements. Despite a disappointing first-round exit in his Matchplay debut, Aberdeen's Henderson believes Littler will enter the fray with a fearless attitude. "I always found the Matchplay... I think Winter Gardens was probably one of the best venues, but I struggled because of the heat," Henderson, who is regularly seen competing in the MODUS Super Series broadcast live on Pluto TV, told the Express. "I mean, Blackpool in the middle of July, and the Winter Gardens was, it was like an oven and absolutely roasting. I've lost a lot of weight since the last time, so I might have handled it better now, but then I used to sweat a lot and struggled with the heat. "The tournament itself was fantastic, it really was. My record's not great. I think I only won one game there against Lloydy. I always mention it when the Matchplay comes around. World Matchplay Darts 2025 preview ON SALE NOW Warm up for the World Matchplay darts at the famous Winter Gardens with our 48-page preview publication, which is available to order now The height of summer, darts, Blackpool. It can only mean one thing - the World Matchplay at the famous Winter Gardens. You can get ready for one of the highlights of the darting year with our special preview publication. "But no, even though I only won once, it was one of my favourite tournaments. It was great, the crowd were magic, they were so close to the stage, everybody's out there. There are a lot of folk on holiday, plus there were a lot of Scots who used to come down to support the boys, so it was good. "Luke will go up there with no fear like he normally does. Just another game of darts, and that's the way he looks at it, another game of darts. His attitude's fantastic, he's got a great attitude towards the game." When questioned about the influence The Nuke has had on darts since bursting onto the scene, Henderson was eager to praise the teenager and admitted he's relieved his own time amongst the PDC elite is nearly finished. "There's only one word to describe him - he's just a beast," Henderson continued. "He's just phenomenal. Obviously, [a player like] Luke is only coming along every so often, but it really has progressed as the younger generation coming through, I think everybody's buying dartboards now, there's academies up and down the country now. "Luke has certainly put his mark on the sport, there's no question about that. I don't know how much practice he does at home, but he doesn't seem to practice too much when he gets to the venue, and he goes and does what he does on a stage. He's obviously been born with a talent, and it's amazing what he's done, and he has made the sport even bigger. "Phil [Taylor] took it to a level I thought darts could never go to, and then obviously, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Peter Wright have come on, brought it to another level. "I think Luke's actually surpassed that again and brought it to another level. You just wonder where it's going to peak, and there are more and more youngsters, they're starting at six, seven, eight years old. "By the time they get to 12, 13, you never know, there's probably loads and loads of Luke Littlers out there. I'm kind of happy that I'm coming to the end of my career now, when you see the standard!"
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Two-time world champion, 40, to make emotional darts return after over TWO YEARS away for live TV event
ADRIAN LEWIS will next month make his return to televised darts – after a near two-and-half year absence. 3 Adrian Lewis is set to make his darts comeback next month Credit: Getty 3 It's been two long years since the ace was on the oche Credit: Getty Yet after that tournament, he decided to walk away from the sport – and eventually lost his professional tour card – for family reasons and having However, SunSport can now reveal he plans to make a comeback at the MODUS Super Series in Portsmouth at 10pm on Thursday August 28. It will be shown live and free on the MODUS Super Series Darts Channel on Pluto TV READ MORE IN DARTS The Stoke star, 40, will represent Team England in a special 'International Pairs' week alongside Steve Beaton, 61, the 1996 Lakeside world champion. The finals night will be on Saturday August 30 provided the English duo qualify. It sees Lewis, a four-time World Cup of Darts champion, represent his country for the first time since 2017. And he will also be reunited with his Most read in Darts BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Should he rediscover his form in the coming months, then there is a chance he may wish to return to the pro ranks but it would have been through Qualifying School in January 2026. Darts supremo Barry Hearn does not plan to give him a special wildcard entry even though Lewis is a decorated and popular figure within the sport. Adrian Lewis doesn't hesitate naming the three darts stars who are bigger villains than him 3 Lewis will be reunited with old foe Phil Taylor Credit: Getty Lewis said: 'The MODUS Super Series is the perfect platform for me to gauge where my game is at. 'I've been practicing well and have played well in a lot of exhibitions. 'It will be something very different for me but I've been watching the MODUS Super Series on Pluto TV and the standard is incredible. 'There are some brilliant players and I don't expect it to be easy. Nothing is easy in darts these days. 'I've taken time out to focus on my family life. I told Barry Hearn back when I made that decision that I don't expect any freebies if I do decide to make a comeback. 'I'm willing to work for it and maybe this can be the first step. 'It hasn't been easy over the last few years. My wife has to live with an illness and my son has autism and ADHD. 'I found myself travelling to events but not wanting to be there and wanting to be at home with them instead. 'I think I lost a bit of love for the game. I wasn't happy and my performances suffered as a result. 'I'm not making any long-term plans but I still have a lot to give and if this goes well then we'll take the next step at the right time. 'The main thing is I'm happy and looking forward to playing competitive darts on my own terms, in my own time, without the demands of the tour, for now at least.'
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Two-time world champion, 40, to make emotional darts return after over TWO YEARS away for live TV event
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ADRIAN LEWIS will next month make his return to televised darts – after a near two-and-half year absence. The two-time world champion last threw competitive darts in front of the cameras at the PDC's UK Open in 2023 at Butlin's Minehead. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Adrian Lewis is set to make his darts comeback next month Credit: Getty 3 It's been two long years since the ace was on the oche Credit: Getty Yet after that tournament, he decided to walk away from the sport – and eventually lost his professional tour card – for family reasons and having fallen out of love with the game. Lewis' wife Sarah has 'an incurable kidney disease' and his son 'has autism and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)', which has meant his full-time concentration and care. However, SunSport can now reveal he plans to make a comeback at the MODUS Super Series in Portsmouth at 10pm on Thursday August 28. It will be shown live and free on the MODUS Super Series Darts Channel on Pluto TV READ MORE IN DARTS LUKE OUT Littler aiming to join elite group of just four darts legends The Stoke star, 40, will represent Team England in a special 'International Pairs' week alongside Steve Beaton, 61, the 1996 Lakeside world champion. The finals night will be on Saturday August 30 provided the English duo qualify. It sees Lewis, a four-time World Cup of Darts champion, represent his country for the first time since 2017. And he will also be reunited with his old sparring partner and mentor Phil Taylor, the 16-time world champion, for a special event. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Should he rediscover his form in the coming months, then there is a chance he may wish to return to the pro ranks but it would have been through Qualifying School in January 2026. Darts supremo Barry Hearn does not plan to give him a special wildcard entry even though Lewis is a decorated and popular figure within the sport. Adrian Lewis doesn't hesitate naming the three darts stars who are bigger villains than him 3 Lewis will be reunited with old foe Phil Taylor Credit: Getty Lewis said: 'The MODUS Super Series is the perfect platform for me to gauge where my game is at. 'I've been practicing well and have played well in a lot of exhibitions. 'It will be something very different for me but I've been watching the MODUS Super Series on Pluto TV and the standard is incredible. 'There are some brilliant players and I don't expect it to be easy. Nothing is easy in darts these days. 'I've taken time out to focus on my family life. I told Barry Hearn back when I made that decision that I don't expect any freebies if I do decide to make a comeback. 'I'm willing to work for it and maybe this can be the first step. 'It hasn't been easy over the last few years. My wife has to live with an illness and my son has autism and ADHD. 'I found myself travelling to events but not wanting to be there and wanting to be at home with them instead. 'I think I lost a bit of love for the game. I wasn't happy and my performances suffered as a result. 'I'm not making any long-term plans but I still have a lot to give and if this goes well then we'll take the next step at the right time. 'The main thing is I'm happy and looking forward to playing competitive darts on my own terms, in my own time, without the demands of the tour, for now at least.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daniel Radcliffe's ‘disturbing' film with Sabrina Carpenter finally available on streaming
Harry Potter this is not. A decade after quietly slithering into cinemas, Horns – a genre-bending horror-fantasy starring Daniel Radcliffe and a teenage Sabrina Carpenter – is finally getting its due. The film is landing on Pluto TV for free streaming on July 21, giving horror fans and Radcliffe loyalists a chance to revisit one of his strangest, darkest roles. Based on Joe Hill's bestselling 2010 novel (yes, Stephen King's son), Horns follows Ig Perrish (Radcliffe), a young man whose life implodes after his girlfriend Merrin (played by Ted Lasso star Juno Temple) is brutally murdered. Everyone thinks he did it, but Ig's reality becomes even stranger when he wakes up with horns sprouting from his forehead, granting him the sinister ability to compel people to reveal their darkest secrets. Using this terrifying power, Ig sets out to find the real killer while grappling with the town's suspicion and his own grief. Directed by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl), Horns is a twisted blend of supernatural horror, dark comedy, and psychological thriller, unafraid to push boundaries and lean into its bizarre premise. It explores guilt, vengeance, love, and transformation with a darkly humorous edge, making it stand out in a landscape often dominated by formulaic horror. Sabrina Carpenter, who was just 15 during filming, plays the young Merrin in flashbacks, years before she would top charts and sell out stadium tours. The cast also includes The Handmaid's Tale's Max Minghella as Lee Tourneau, Ig's childhood friend whose secrets add further layers to the film's mystery. At its 2014 release, Horns received a mixed reception, with critics unsure how to handle its shifts in tone and genre. But over the years, the film has gained a cult following for its originality, gothic visuals, and Radcliffe's fearless performance as a man teetering between heartbreak and hellish fury. Fans on IMDb have praised the film's unusual concept, calling it 'an underdog movie that combines horror, fantasy, drama and psychological suspense.' On X, one viewer wrote, 'So many regrets not watching Horns earlier. Daniel Radcliffe you twisted mother!!' i just found out this was daniel radcliffe with sabrina carpenter😭 — jude⸆⸉ (@karmaissebby) May 11, 2024 Radcliffe's post-Potter career has often veered into the eccentric, from Swiss Army Man to Guns Akimbo, but Horns remains one of his boldest swings, showcasing his commitment to playing characters who are both tormented and darkly funny. The film also captures Carpenter at the start of her career, years before her current pop star superstardom, adding another layer of intrigue for her fans. In an era of safe remakes and jump-scare-heavy horror, Horns offers something different: a story about grief and rage dressed in supernatural horror, wrapped with dark humour and led by a committed Radcliffe who grows literal horns as his world collapses around him. Whether you're in the mood for a cult horror you missed, a dose of dark fantasy, or a reminder of Radcliffe's willingness to take risks, Horns delivers. It is a film that leaves an impression – sometimes shocking, sometimes emotional, always strange. With its arrival on Pluto TV, Horns is ready to haunt a new generation, proving that even a decade later, its twisted tale of love, loss, and the monstrous truths we hide is worth the watch.
Digital Trends
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
One of the greatest movies ever is on streaming — and you can watch for free (July 18-20)
Nothing beats going to the cinema, but if you stay at home, why not save some money and stream free movies on FAST services? The options on free services like Pluto TV and Tubi are top-notch. Raiders of the Lost Ark, one of the greatest movies of all time, doesn't cost a dime to stream because it's on Pluto TV. The trade-off for FAST services is that ads play during your presentation. Considering how much streaming services cost these days, a few commercials are no big deal. Start with Raiders of the Lost Ark, and then check out two more free movies. Recommended Videos We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on HBO Max, and the best movies on Disney+. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) I know some of you are whistling the iconic tune by John Williams as you read this article. If not, hit play. You'll be hard-pressed to find a more perfect movie than Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first movie in the Indiana Jones franchise. Directed by the great Steven Spielberg, Raiders of the Lost Ark stars Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, an American archaeologist and adventurer who traverses the world in search of precious artifacts. For his next mission, Jones must find the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred object with immense power. Adolf Hitler wants the Ark, believing it's the key to victory for the Nazi army. Jones can't let that happen, so he travels across the world to find it before the Nazis. Raiders is an epic tale of action and adventure featuring one of the defining actors of the last 50 years. Stream Raiders of the Lost Ark on Pluto TV. The Spectacular Now (2013) The Spectacular Now gives you all the feels. It's a coming-of-age movie with heart, despair, and a flask. Miles Teller plays Sutter Keely, an 18-year-old senior who doesn't go a day without some laughs and a few drinks. With graduation rapidly approaching, Sutter attempts to delay his future by 'living in the now.' His girlfriend (Brie Larson) disagrees with this sentiment, leading to their breakup. After a long night of partying, Sutter wakes up on the front lawn of his quiet classmate, Aimee Finecky (Shailene Woodley). The outgoing Sutter and the reserved Aimee make a good match and form a relationship. Every single person can relate to Sutter and Aimee, two teenagers facing an uncertain future. It's spectacular, indeed. Stream The Spectacular Now on Pluto TV. Dumb and Dumber (1994) Dumb and Dumber is an aptly chosen title for this comedy. Best friends Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) and Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels) are lovable morons. After Mary Swanson (Lauren Holly) leaves a briefcase at the airport, Lloyd, her driver, retrieves it and convinces Harry to help him bring it from Providence to Aspen. Unbeknownst to these imbeciles, the briefcase was left as a ransom. During the cross-country road trip, the duo interacts with ruthless killers, questionable cops, and unruly truck drivers. When the boys fall in love with Mary, their friendship is tested in more ways than one. Packed with laugh-out-loud scenes and quotable lines, Dumb and Dumber is a pantheon comedy for millennials. Stream Dumb and Dumber on Tubi.
