Smith Survives Opening Night Fright
The world number one was facing the prospect of becoming the first defending champion to lose their opening match in the sport’s showpiece event since 2009,.. Continue reading Smith Survives Opening Night Fright
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PDC World Championship Hall of Fame
Despite almost 30 years passing there are still less than a dozen champions. In fact, as more players have hit a perfect leg at the championships as have lifted the title and trophy itself… Continue reading PDC World Championship Hall of Fame
Palace Preview 2024
The 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship will begin at London’s Alexandra Palace on Friday, as reigning champion Michael Smith begins his defence of the title on a bumper opening night. The 31st staging of the World Darts Championship will see players from around the globe competing for the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy, with number one seed Smith headlining the 96-player field. The festive feast … Continue reading Palace Preview 2024
Ballon d’Art: Big 180 Trophy Added to Ally Pally Haul
The new award, probably the biggest darts trophy on the planet, is the latest addition to THE BIG 180 Campaign, which will see Paddy Power donate £1,000 to Prostate Cancer UK for every maximum scored… Continue reading Ballon d’Art: Big 180 Trophy Added to Ally Pally Haul
Ally Pally Schedule and Full Details Confirmed
Michael Smith will begin his Paddy Power World Darts Championship title defence on the opening night…. Continue reading Ally Pally Schedule and Full Details Confirmed
Champion Faces Awkward Ally Pally Defence
The world number one will face either Dutch star Doets or Grand Slam quarter-finalist Buntz… Continue reading Champion Faces Awkward Ally Pally Defence
Flyers Stuns Smith in Minehead
The St Helens star missed double 12 for a nine-darter midway through the tie, but was punished for a below-par display by a nerveless Veenstra… Continue reading Flyers Stuns Smith in Minehead
Grand Slam Day 3: Searle’s 9 and Smith Folds
SENSATIONAL SEARLE LANDS NINE-DARTER AT GRAND SLAM, AS SMITH CRASHES OUT Ryan Searle landed a breath-taking nine-dart finish to progress to the knockout stages of the Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts on Monday, as defending champion Michael Smith crashed out in Wolverhampton. Searle raised the roof at WV Active Aldersley with a moment of magic in his decisive Group D tussle against Nathan Rafferty, … Continue reading Grand Slam Day 3: Searle’s 9 and Smith Folds
Grand Slam Day Two: Group Standings
World champion Michael Smith, Grand Prix Champion Luke Humphries and Grand Slam specialist Gerwyn Price all sit comfortable atop their groups… Continue reading Grand Slam Day Two: Group Standings
We’re Slammin’
The GSoD has also become a ranking event (by the PDC) adding to the late-season rush of majors that count toward all of the Orders of Merit and can affect players’ careers dramatically. Continue reading We’re Slammin’