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Jalen Brunson’s rise from a highly disciplined high school basketball player to NBA champion has always been built around one thing: knowing exactly what mattered most. But the New York Knicks superstar has now offered a fascinating glimpse into the choices behind that journey, revealing that his friends understood there were certain things they simply … Read more
Luke Littler has become the biggest name in darts, but lately there is another sound following him around the sport: boos. The 19-year-old world No. 1 has spent much of 2026 collecting major trophies, breaking records and establishing himself as the face of the next generation. Yet at several tournaments, sections of the crowd have … Read more
Luke Littler knew exactly what was waiting for him at the World Grand Prix. The strange doubles-only start, the pressure of set play and the possibility of a match turning on just a handful of missed darts have always made this tournament different. What he probably did not expect was to discover just how unforgiving … Read more
Luke Littler’s World Grand Prix title defence lasted just one night — and the defending champion has been left facing some uncomfortable questions after a stunning first-round defeat to Luke Woodhouse. The world No. 1 walked onto the stage in Leicester expecting to begin another major title charge. Instead, he watched Woodhouse produce the biggest … Read more
Luke Littler Suffers Shock World Grand Prix Exit Against Luke Woodhouse Luke Littler arrived at the World Grand Prix with a target on his back. He was not simply another player in the field. He was the defending champion, the world No. 1 and one of the biggest names in the sport. Yet within one … Read more
Jalen Brunson had already enjoyed the kind of year most NBA players could only dream about. He led the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973, earned NBA Finals MVP honors and became one of the biggest names in New York sports. Then he walked onto the Saturday Night Live stage and … Read more
Back in February 2026, Wayne Mardle gave darts fans a glimpse of a deeply personal struggle away from the oche, and it was a very different side of the colourful Sky Sports personality that supporters were used to seeing. Mardle had spent years entertaining darts audiences with his humour, loud shirts and outspoken opinions. But … Read more
Back in 2022, Laura Woods found herself in one of the most awkward moments of her darts broadcasting career — and it involved one of the sport’s most recognisable characters. What began as a routine post-match interview with Steve Beaton suddenly turned into an accidental kiss on the lips. Years later, Woods could laugh about … Read more
Luke Littler is chasing another major title, but there is also a serious amount of money waiting at the end of the road. The 2026 World Grand Prix begins at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena on September 28, and this year’s tournament has an even bigger financial incentive. The total prize fund has risen to a record … Read more
Lamar Odom Ranks Jalen Brunson Among Current Players Jalen Brunson has already reached a level where former NBA champions are being asked where he belongs among the league’s elite — and Lamar Odom’s view is guaranteed to get Knicks fans talking. Brunson’s rise has been remarkable. Just a few years ago, he was viewed largely … Read more