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NBC Sports
3 days ago
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- NBC Sports
Highlights: 2025 Premier League Darts Final
Check out the best moments and highlights from the 2025 Premier League Darts Final at the O2 Arena in London.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Luke Littler narrowly avoids being hit by object thrown at him while on O2 stage during Premier League Darts finals
The Nuke and Gerwyn Price kicked the object away before their semi-final LUK OUT Luke Littler narrowly avoids being hit by object thrown at him while on O2 stage during Premier League Darts finals LUKE LITTLER avoided being hit on the O2 Arena stage by an unidentified flying object before enjoying a sensational comeback over Gerwyn Price. The Nuke booked his spot in the final with a 10-7 victory against the Welshman in semi-final one of the Premier League Darts Playoffs. Advertisement 2 Luke Littler saw off Gerwyn Price in the Premier League semi-finals Credit: Reuters 2 The match was almost marred after something was thrown at Littler from the crowd Credit: Phil Lanning Follow the Premier League Darts Final with our LIVE BLOG As he walked on to the oche, Littler applauded the 14,000 fans in the iconic sports arena in North Greenwich, south-west London. A sponsored foam finger was thrown at the defending world champion, hitting him on the knee, as he stood by his table. And as the 18-year-old bent over to pick it up, another item was launched at him by someone in the crowd. Advertisement It was lucky that it did not hit the tungsten teenager from Warrington as it was thrown with some force by a punter. Had it made impact, it could have marred his appearance in the climax to the 17-week Prem. Both Price, 40, and Littler helped each other to kick the missile off the stage before they had their nine warm-up throws. Littler – who hit a nine-darter when he won the title 12 months ago against Luke Humphries – found himself 6-4 down going into the mid-match TV break. Advertisement After going backstage and having a drink, he regrouped and then won six of the next seven legs to inflict pain on the Iceman, who had won six of their previous eight encounters. It was a stunning comeback and showed why he is the best player in the world. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Littler said: 'The first ten legs I went 6-4 down. As soon as Gezzy hit the double five to go 6-4 up, I went off stage. Advertisement 'I needed to get myself up for it. The first five or six legs I was nervous. So going into the break it was not what I wanted. Fans sing along to Luke Littler's walk-on song as darts star shares footage from stage 'I knew myself, especially after last year, I love coming on after having a break. 'I just relaxed myself and got the job done. I stormed off stage as soon as Gez went 6-4 up. 'That was in my own head, I just had to. I sat down, had a drink and cooled myself down. Advertisement 'I said: 'You know you can do it. You love to come on after a break.' I got the job done. 'I will admit it, I was very nervous. I didn't remember much from last year, but this crowd, they were unbelievable. They got me over the line. 'I just know myself I can relax now and watch the first 10 legs of the other semi-final.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Luke Littler narrowly avoids being hit by object thrown at him while on O2 stage during Premier League Darts finals
LUKE LITTLER avoided being hit on the O2 Arena stage by an unidentified flying object before enjoying a sensational comeback over Gerwyn Price. The Nuke booked his spot in the final with a 2 Luke Littler saw off Gerwyn Price in the Premier League semi-finals Credit: Reuters 2 The match was almost marred after something was thrown at Littler from the crowd Credit: Phil Lanning Follow the Premier League Darts Final with our LIVE BLOG As he walked on to the oche, A sponsored foam finger was thrown at the defending world champion, hitting him on the knee, as he stood by his table. And as the 18-year-old bent over to pick it up, another item was launched at him by someone in the crowd. READ MORE ON DARTS It was lucky that it did not hit the tungsten teenager from Warrington as it was thrown with some force by a punter. Had it made impact, it could have marred his appearance in the climax to the 17-week Prem. Both Price, 40, and Littler helped each other to kick the missile off the stage before they had their nine warm-up throws. Littler – Most read in Darts After going backstage and having a drink, he regrouped and then won six of the next seven legs to inflict pain on the Iceman, who had won six of their previous eight encounters. It was a stunning comeback and showed why he is the best player in the world. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Littler said: 'The first ten legs I went 6-4 down. As soon as Gezzy hit the double five to go 6-4 up, I went off stage. 'I needed to get myself up for it. The first five or six legs I was nervous. So going into the break it was not what I wanted. Fans sing along to Luke Littler's walk-on song as darts star shares footage from stage 'I knew myself, especially after last year, I love coming on after having a break. 'I just relaxed myself and got the job done. I stormed off stage as soon as Gez went 6-4 up. 'That was in my own head, I just had to. I sat down, had a drink and cooled myself down. 'I said: 'You know you can do it. You love to come on after a break.' I got the job done. 'I will admit it, I was very nervous. I didn't remember much from last year, but this crowd, they were unbelievable. They got me over the line. 'I just know myself I can relax now and watch the first 10 legs of the other semi-final.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Proper ick' – Gerwyn Price's on-stage antics divide fans as former World Darts champion torments Luke Littler again
The Ice Man's roars were powerless to prevent defeat at the O2 PRICED OUT 'Proper ick' – Gerwyn Price's on-stage antics divide fans as former World Darts champion torments Luke Littler again GERYWN PRICE played up to his pantomime villain role at the Premier League Darts Finals - but was no match for Luke Littler. The Ice Man rattled The Nuke early on at the O2 and let rip with his trademark screaming celebration at the oche. 3 Gerwyn Price fell just short against Luke Little at the O2 - despite his trademark roar Credit: PA 3 The Welshman led 6-4 at the break but was reeled in by the world champ Credit: Getty 3 Littler is looking to defend the title he won last year Credit: Reuters Follow the Premier League Darts Final with our LIVE BLOG Price belted out regular roars as the two players traded breaks, with the Welshman taking a shock 6-4 lead into the break. But reigning champ Littler stormed back to win a thriller 10-7 and book his place in the final. The 2021 world champion's emotional on-stage persona is a divisive subject among darts fans. READ MORE ON DARTS LITTLERMANIA Luke Littler backs darts to bring in WWE-style event and reveals how it'd work He infamously wore headphones on stage in 2023 to block out jeers from the Premier League crowd. And he was met with a chorus boos from some among the 12,000 sell out at London's O2 on Thursday. Price wasted no time in breaking the Littler throw, letting out a huge roar and a fist bump towards his entourage. One fan immediately complained on X: "That scream Gerwyn Price does is a proper ick ur[sic] 40 bro." Another agreed: "Does anyone else feel as though Gerwyn Price was screaming well over the top in that game? I found it quite annoying tbh." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK But a third countered: "I have been sick in bed for 24 hours. When I just heard that Gerwyn Price Roar I felt better. Some sort of energy transfer went on." And a fourth said: "The Price roar is mega int it." Luke Littler and Luke Humphries play out 'best darts match ever' as Wayne Mardle says 'even they're finding it funny' Littler admitted after the match he "stormed off stage" after his slow start to the contest. He told Sky Sports: "When he hit the double five to go 6-4 up I took myself straight off stage, I needed to get myself up for it. "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. "I stormed off stage but that was just in my own head. I just had to. "I sat down and had a drink and cooled myself down and said 'You can do it'. I got the job done."
NBC Sports
3 days ago
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- NBC Sports
NBC SPORTS AND PROFESSIONAL DARTS CORPORATION PARTNER TO STREAM SELECT EVENTS LIVE ON PEACOCK, BEGINNING WITH PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS FINAL TODAY AT 2 P.M. ET
Peacock to Stream Sky Sports' Live Coverage of Premier League Darts Final, US Darts Masters, World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts, and Select Portions of the World Darts Championship Premier League Darts Final From The O2 in London, Featuring 18-Year-Old Current World Champion Luke Littler, Streams Live on Peacock Today at 2 p.m. ET STAMFORD, Conn. – May 29, 2025 – NBC Sports and the Professional Darts Corporation have partnered to stream Sky Sports' coverage of select PDC events live on Peacock, it was announced today. The first PDC event streaming live on Peacock begins this afternoon at 2 p.m. ET with the Premier League Darts Final from The O2 in London. Today's Premier League Darts Final features 18-year-old current world champion Luke Littler aiming to win his second consecutive Premier League title. In the semifinals, No. 1 Littler will face No. 4 Gerwyn Price, while No. 2 Luke Humphries takes on No. 3 Nathan Aspinall. Upcoming events live on Peacock include the US Darts Masters from New York's Madison Square Garden (June 27-28), World Matchplay from Blackpool, England (July 19-27), the World Grand Prix from Leicester, England (Oct. 6-12), the Grand Slam of Darts from Wolverhampton, England (Nov. 8-16), and select portions of the World Darts Championship from London (Dec.11-Jan. 3). Peacock's expansive sports programming features live coverage including Sunday Night Football, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten Football and Basketball, Notre Dame Football, Premier League, NASCAR, golf, the NBA beginning in 2025-26, the WNBA beginning in 2026, La Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, BIG EAST basketball, and much more. Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel. - NBC SPORTS -
