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‘Seven Feet Nine and a Quarter Inches’ maps the meteoric rise of Katie Sheldon as she makes waves on the darts scene.
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He’ll meet Gerwyn Price in tomorrow’s final.
The world number one suffered a 5-0 defeat in the quarter-finals of the PDC World Championship.
The other match of the afternoon session saw Stephen Bunting defeat Krzysztof Ratajski.
The two-time champion saw off South African Devon Petersen before taking aim at the former pro over his comments about slow play.
James Wade recorded the first nine-darter at the tournament for five years but lost his match.
The seventh seed let a 2-0 lead slip against Stephen Bunting.
The Scot was furious over Mensur Suljovic’s inconsistent game.
Germany’s Gabriel Clemens upset the reigning champ at Alexandra Palace tonight.
Jason Lowe delivered the shock of the PDC World Championship with a 3-1 win.
Elsewhere, Lisa Ashton narrowly failed in her bid to emulate Fallon Sherrock.
The draw was made for the World Championships this morning.
‘I think the decision (to retire) was the right one, but I have now had a lot of time to think about it.’
The 26-year-old took out double 16 to clinch an 18-10 win and scoop the title on his tournament debut.
Michael van Gerwen and Daryl Gurney are also doubts for the home event.
The well-known promoter underwent surgery yesterday, his son Eddie revealed.
Dave Clark has continued to work despite being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2011.
Smith’s perfect leg was the first in the Premier League for three years.
It’s been a memorable few weeks for the 17-year-old Meath native.
Revenge for 2014 as Wright beats MVG to the PDC title.
The pair booked their places in the championship decider tonight.
The 25-year-old bowed out of the world darts championship against Chris Dobey earlier today.
Chris Dobey, the 22nd seed, is through to the fourth round after a 4-2 win.
Fallon Sherrock says she has shown that women can beat anyone in darts after her stunning 3-1 victory.
Meath teen won Saturday morning’s final in London.
Limerick’s Willie O’Connor was left to rue a costly error against favourite Gerwyn Price.
Keane Barry, the youngest player at this year’s event, went up against Vincent van der Voort last night.
Meath’s Keane Barry is the youngest player at this year’s World Championships.
Additional security and Garda resources will be in operation on Irish Rail trains over the weekend.
Steve Lennon and Willie O’Connor eliminated the pre-tournament favourites en route to the decider.
After retiring from football in 2018, the Dutchman made his debut in professional darts at the BDO Denmark Open on Saturday.
Cappamore native William O’Connor continued an impressive run of form by beating UK Open champion Nathan Aspinall.
Rafael van der Vaart will compete at next month’s Denmark Open.
He was eliminated from the Premier League courtesy of two thumping defeats in Rotterdam
PDC chairman Barry Hearn said he has plans to expand darts to China, India and North America.
Michael van Gerwen was a happy man after winning his third world title last night.
MVG beats Michael Smith 7-3 in the Alexandra Palace decider.
What promised to be a classic semi-final proved to be a one-sided affair as Michael van Gerwen beat Gary Anderson at a canter.
England’s Nathan Aspinall has advanced to the last four at the Alexandra Palace thanks to a 5-1 win.
Cross’ PDC World Championship defence ended at the round-of-16 stage on Friday night.
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