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PDC World Championship Flashback, 2007 – Barney Comes Back From The Brink

The 2007 PDC World Championships will always be remembered for arguably the greatest ever final between Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld. The Dutchman however, may never have even made the final and won his fifth crown if it wasn’t for surviving a monumental scare against the number one seed in only the second round. […]

Paul Mason

December 12, 2019

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Australia’s Kewish to make BDO World Championship debut after legend Gulliver withdraws

Australia’s Tori Kewish will make her BDO World Championship debut in January following the withdraw of Trina Gulliver MBE through an ongoing illness. The persistent World Championship appearance of Gulliver will come to an end, after her having appeared in every staging since the tournament’s introduction back in 2001. Kewish, a WDF World Cup women’s […]

Ben Hudd

December 11, 2019

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PDC World Championship Flashback, 2012 – Richardson Stuns Barney

The first round at Alexandra Palace in 2012 saw an opportunity for Raymond van Barneveld to make serene progress, as he came up against Northamptonshire debutant, James Richardson. “Ruthless” Richardson was focused as he walked on to the patriotic strains of Fat Les’ World Cup anthem, Vindaloo, and van Barneveld gave a new peach shirt […]

Paul Mason

December 11, 2019

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PDC Announces £100,000 Bonus For Two Nine Dart Finishes During World Championship

A huge £100,000 bonus is on offer should any player create history with TWO nine-dart finishes at the 2019/20 William Hill World Darts Championship. A record-breaking year has seen 47 nine-dart finishes achieved on the PDC circuit worldwide during 2019, most recently with the only televised perfect leg by Michael van Gerwen at the Players […]

Paul Mason

December 10, 2019

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Hayden denies Wattimena as Fullwell also triumphs in Birmingham

Rhys Hayden denied PDC tour card holder Jermaine Wattimena to lift the Birmingham Open on Sunday, while Nick Fullwell was also victorious at the Weoley Castle Working Men’s Club. Thousands of pounds was on offer as a weekend of darting action returned to Birmingham, with the likes of Kim and Ronny Huybrechts, Jermaine Wattimena, Australia’s […]

Ben Hudd

December 9, 2019

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Winmau announces inaugural BDDA Masters and Open

Winmau continued their drive to further the growth of disability darts earlier this week when they announced the inaugural British Disability Darts Association (BDDA) Winmau Masters and BDDA British Open for 2020. Photo: Winmau

AMSinclair97

December 7, 2019

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NDB ends BDO involvement in the Dutch Open after new fees are implemented

After the World Darts Federation recently announced their decision to cease their partnership with the BDO, it has now been confirmed that the 2020 Dutch Open will not be BDO ranked. The Nederlanse Darts Bond’s decision comes as a result of new fees being implemented by Des Jacklin and the BDO – which meant that […]

Ben Hudd

December 6, 2019

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Marcelo, Bristow and Tony O’Shea: How Diogo Portela went from Brazil’s favelas to darting sensation

Millions of boys in Brazil lace up their boots every day in the hope of becoming professional footballers, many of them wanting to provide their families with a brighter future. But the doors only open for a select few. One of those handful of talents was Diogo Portela, but the doors didn’t exactly open in […]

Ben Hudd

December 6, 2019

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World Darts Federation announces termination of BDO recognition

The sport’s governing body, the World Darts Federation, has in the last few days confirmed that they will be ceasing their BDO recognition with immediate effect. This announcement from the WDF comes after a torrid few months for the BDO, following a controversy-struck World Masters – which was overshadowed by redraws and apparent rule breaches. […]

Ben Hudd

December 5, 2019

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Koltsov and Pascaru triumph at the St Petersburg Darts Weekend

Boris Koltsov and Gabriel Pascaru landed BDO-ranked titles as the first annual St Petersburg Darts Festival took place in Russia. It was the last weekend of action prior to January’s BDO World Championship, with the Russian Open and St Petersburg Open being held. Gabriel Pascaru is one of the 40 men to be competing in […]

Ben Hudd

December 4, 2019

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Portela wins inaugural Costa Rica Classic days before World Championship commences

As history was made in Costa Rica with their inaugural international tournament taking place, Diogo Portela lifted the title just days before his William Hill World Darts Championship campaign commences. Organised by Diego Orozco, Mario Portela and the Championship Darts Corporation’s Jeff Goode, 63 players from seven countries locked horns in Costa Rica’s capital of […]

Ben Hudd

December 3, 2019

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London area pays respects to darts photographer Lamo the Lion after his sudden passing

Without the renowned London photographer, Lamo the Lion, the Individual Darts League would have been a completely different scene. His enthusiasm and intelligence was recognised by many. Known as Lamo the Lion – the name of his reasonably newly-formed photography business – Jules Lister both played in and sponsored London’s IDL and will be sorely […]

Ben Hudd

December 1, 2019

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CDC Administrative Officer Jeff Goode on Costa Rica debut, CDC in 2020 and its World Championship qualification changes

It’s now just a matter of weeks prior to Matt Campbell, Danny Baggish and Darin Young travelling across the Atlantic with the purpose of representing not only North American darts, but also the high-flying Championship Darts Circuit. The aforementioned Campbell and Young were the most consistent throughout the year on the CDC’s Main Tour, while […]

Ben Hudd

November 29, 2019

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The admired PDC Asian Tour expands for 2020

A matter of weeks prior to the likes of Seigo Asada, Paul Lim and Mikuru Suzuki representing the Asian continent at the William Hill World Darts Championship, it has been the confirmed that the PDC Asian Tour will once again expand as of next year. After increasing from five to six weekends after its inaugural […]

Ben Hudd

November 28, 2019

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PDC World Darts Championship Schedule Confirmed

Michael van Gerwen will kick-off the defence of his World Championship title on the opening night after the schedule for the sport's premier event was confirmed.

Jamie Cameron

November 27, 2019

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NIDO GOLD CUP RESULTS – CASSIDY, BAUR AND MCKINSTRY WIN AGAIN!

At the new venue of Northern Ireland Darts Organisation – the Nortel Social Club in Newtownabbey County Antrim, the NIDO Gold Cup (the 1st major tournament of the NIDO 19/20 season) kicked off to a huge number of entries. There were 175 men, 21 ladies and 15 youths in attendance not counting partners, supporters and […]

LoneWolf180

November 26, 2019

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Pontus makes Belarusian history as Viinikainen also triumphs in Latvia

Andrey Pontus became the first Belarusian to lift a BDO-ranked title, defeating Russia’s Aleksei Kadochnikov as the Latvia Open took place at the Bellevue Park Hotel in Riga. Pontus, who was a quarter-finalist at the Vilnius Open in Lithuania earlier this year, came through the 150-plus field to lift a maiden BDO crown. He began […]

Ben Hudd

November 26, 2019

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William Hill World Darts Championship Draw: Durrant faces potential De Sousa clash on debut

Glen Durrant will commence his debut William Hill World Darts Championship campaign against either Jose de Sousa or Damon Heta, while defending champion Michael van Gerwen faces a potential clash with Jelle Klaasen at Alexandra Palace in December. Durrant and van Gerwen are two of three reigning senior world champions to take to the Alexandra […]

Ben Hudd

November 25, 2019

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Sherrock among quartet to seal remaining World Championship spots

Fallon Sherrock was among four to prevail as the two remaining qualifiers took place ahead of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Sherrock was joined by Kevin Burness, Benito van de Pas and Matthew Edgar in securing their spots at the Robin Park Tennis Centre in Wigan. The former women’s World Championship runner-up defeated […]

Ben Hudd

November 25, 2019

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Denmark added to World Series schedule

The World Series of Darts will hit Denmark for the first time in 2020, after the PDC announced the location as part of its flagship global tour.  The Nordic Darts Masters will take place in The Forum Copenhagen Arena in the Danish capital on Friday June 12, and 13. The tournament will be held over three […]

Henry Deacon

November 25, 2019

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Montgomery and Turner amongst those successful on the BDO’s annual trip to Italy

Ross Montgomery lifted a second title in a matter of weeks as the BDO’s Italian double-header took place in Bologna, as Tony Martin, Laura Turner and Aileen de Graaf also claimed titles. Montgomery, who had not lifted a BDO title for over two years prior to last weekend’s Czech Open triumph, has produced some remarkable […]

Ben Hudd

November 25, 2019

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Humphries ‘over the moon’ after lifting World Youth Championship

Luke Humphries will head to December’s World Darts Championship as the World Youth champion after producing a clinical whitewashing of Adam Gawlas at Butlin’s Minehead Resort. Humphries, who lifted ten Development Tour titles during his eight-year youth career, bowed out with a bang ahead of making the full-time switch to the senior circuit as of […]

Ben Hudd

November 25, 2019

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Van Gerwen gets the price right with fifth Players title

Michael Van Gerwen picked up his fifth Players Championship Finals title after beating Gerwyn Price 11-9 in a thrilling final in Minehead.  Price missed four darts to send the game into a deciding leg before the World number 1 nailed double 5 to win back the title he lost to Daryl Gurney 12 months ago.  […]

Henry Deacon

November 24, 2019

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Davis and Locke reign victorious as the BDO travels to Malta

Joe Davis and Jo Locke claimed BDO titles as the annual Malta International Darts Open took place at the Montekristo Estate. Davis, who reached the televised stages of the World Masters just last month, topped his run to the final in Malta two years ago as he clinched the crown with a narrow victory over France’s […]

Ben Hudd

November 24, 2019

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Moving day in Minehead sees Van Gerwen hits nine-darter on way to quarter-finals

Michael van Gerwen hits the first televised 9-darter in over a year as day two of the Players Championship Finals in Minehead sees a plethora of high-quality matches and the quarter-final line-up confirmed.

Jamie Cameron

November 23, 2019

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Italian Grand Masters Draw: Three time champion Harms set for title defence

Wesley Harms will commence his Italian Grand Masters title defence on Saturday as he faces either Tony Borg or Andrea Laconi in the second round. Harms lifted the prestigious crown last time around as he defeated Mario Vandenbogarde in the final, clinching the €2,400 winner’s fund. The recent Malta Open champion Joe Davis will take […]

Ben Hudd

November 23, 2019

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Gurney outgunned as Snakebites darts snap

Defending champion Daryl Gurney has been knocked out in the opening round of the 2019 Players Championship Finals after losing a last leg decider to Luke Woodhouse.   Gurney had lead the game 5-3 before Woodhouse reeled off three successive legs to send Superchin packing on opening night at Minehead.   Elsewhere, tempers flared when […]

Henry Deacon

November 22, 2019

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Why a determined Jose de Sousa could take Minehead by storm

Having spent the lion’s share of his entity in sunny Portugal, Minehead’s beach outlook and tarnished seascape would certainly not be of an appealing manner if you’re Jose de Sousa. The surroundings may not be too captivating to someone who’s experienced the vast majority of his childhood within two hours of Portugal’s best beach, Praia […]

Ben Hudd

November 21, 2019

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World Series of Darts Heads For New York In 2020

The PDC has added New York to it’s ever growing list of new locations, as a World Series of Darts event has been confirmed for 2020 in The Big Apple. The Hulu Theatre inside the iconic Madison Square Garden will be the setting for the US Darts Masters and North American Championship from June 5-6. […]

Paul Mason

November 20, 2019

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Japanese ace Asada confirms Qualifying School entry

Five-time Japan Open champion, Seigo Asada, has confirmed his entry to January’s Qualifying School at the Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan. The gruelling four-day long event will see hundreds of throwers – of any level – flock inside the Wigan sports centre, hoping to secure a coveted two-year PDC tour card. Asada, who has […]

Ben Hudd

November 20, 2019

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Divorce blighted Cadby sets sights on UK return ahead of World Championship Qualifier

Corey Cadby is planning a return to England in order to compete in Monday’s PDC Tour Card Holders’ Qualifier ahead of the William Hill World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Cadby, who hasn’t competed in a PDC event of any significance since August, was forced to withdraw from the NZ Darts Masters due to visa […]

Ben Hudd

November 20, 2019

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Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals Preview

It’s that time of year again at Butlins in Minehead, as the Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals take place on two stages in Somerset from November 22-24. ITV4 televise live in the UK, with £100,000 on offer for the winner. Dartsplanet.tv will be present in the fan zone at the event, which brings together the top […]

Paul Mason

November 20, 2019

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