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The World Grand Prix has already turned into the kind of tournament darts fans dream about — and Luke Littler is no longer part of it. The defending champion and world No.1 was sent crashing out on opening night by Luke Woodhouse, leaving the 2026 tournament without its biggest name. Then, just 24 hours later, … Read more
Jalen Brunson is finally getting the kind of recognition that comes with being an NBA champion, and some of the biggest names in basketball are making sure he hears it. The Knicks captain has spent years hearing doubts about his size, athleticism and whether he could really be the lead player on a championship team. … Read more
Nathan Aspinall should have been celebrating a hard-fought victory at the World Grand Prix. Instead, the darts star woke up to an ugly reminder that the drama surrounding major tournaments does not always stay inside the arena. Aspinall battled back from a set down to beat Kevin Doets 2-1 in Leicester on Monday night, surviving … Read more
Luke Littler’s Surprise Darts Break Could Change Everything Before His Ally Pally Defence Luke Littler has gone from one of the busiest players in darts to suddenly having something almost every 19-year-old would love: time. After his shock first-round defeat to Luke Woodhouse at the World Grand Prix, Littler could now have only two competitive … Read more
Phil Taylor is coming back. At 66 years old, after years away from the professional game, “The Power” has decided that there is one opponent, one partner and one opportunity capable of dragging him back to the oche: Adrian Lewis. This is not the beginning of another full-time comeback. It is something much more personal. … Read more
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