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2022-07-152022 World Matchplay: Draw, schedule, prize money, and preview for the Sky Sports-televised event There are few tournaments in darts more prestigious than the World Matchplay. In fact, many would argue this is the biggest event outside of the World Championship. For almost three decades, the Matchplay has delivered some of the most…

A lot of people will voice their negative opinions of this new format based on just one campaign, but we need at least another year to really see if it works. It hasn't been a disaster and when you change a format, that's what you don't want. It's been interesting to see how the players have evolved and coped with the increased number of…

With just three nights to go before the Play-Offs the race is on to secure one of the remaining three spots, and this week we head to the Utilita Arena in Sheffield for Night 14. Last week we were treated to a classic final in Glasgow, with Jonny Clayton getting the better of Michael van Gerwen, extending his lead at the top of the table to six…

Lisa Ashton in action at the 2022 PDC World Darts Championship Darts tips, best bets and analysis for the Betfred Women's World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. Sky Sports Action, 1pm Sunday Lisa Ashton 1pt 6-4 general The inaugural Betfred Women's World Matchplay looks like a straight scrap between Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock, and…

Newcastle are out to make it 16 games unbeaten when they take on League One side Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup on Saturday. The Magpies are in excellent form in the Premier League but come up against a Sheffield Wednesday side who have not been beaten in their last nine matches. Newcastle are the obvious favourites to win this game at odds…

Michael van Gerwen has emerged as the bookies favourite to win the World Matchplay Darts while Peter Wright begins his title defence as the champion against Latvian outsider Madars Razma. MVG will be hoping to build on his Premier League win this year ahead of the ranked event. Since last year, he has only managed to appear in one final - last…

Sheffield Wednesday will welcome Newcastle United to the Hillsborough Stadium in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday (January 7). The hosts secured their place in the third round with a 2-0 win over Morecambe and 2-1 win over Mansfield Town. Newcastle, meanwhile, have earned a direct place in the third round with 19 other Premier League…

Premier League Darts returns to Liverpool for the first time in almost two years on Thursday, with St Helens' Michael Smith hoping to bounce back from his night one quarter-final exit. Due to problems caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic, Liverpool was missed off the list of host venues in 2021, though as things return to some sort of normality, that…

My name is Ryan Hallam and I'm a Content Executive at William Hill. I love the Darts and I've been to events all around Europe so I'm previewing The World Darts Championship. It's the greatest spectacle in darts. The atmosphere. The pressure. The excitement. The fancy-dress. Alexandra Palace. The World Darts Championship. For many, the build-up to…

MICHAEL SMITH looks unrecognisable in a clip from the 2013 World Youth Darts Championship doing the rounds online. A video has surfaced of a fresh faced "Bully Boy" taking on Ricky Evans nine years ago. In the clip, Smith is seen wearing his hair in a dramatic mohawk style, complete with racing lines. Aged 22 at the time, Smith appeared without the…

Every player is aware just how much the first round is a slippery slope due to it being best-of-three sets but from a fans perspective, that's one of its charms and why the World Grand Prix is my favourite event after the World Championship. With so many big names on the chopping block match after match, some people ask why the first round isn't a…

Alexandra Palace once again plays host to the PDC World Darts Championship as Peter Wright bids to defend the Sid Waddell Trophy. The Christmas cracker is scheduled to take place between Thursday, December 152022 and Tuesday, January 32023 as 96 players are whittled down to the last one standing. The latest PDC World Darts Championship odds can be…

When is Michael Smith vs Michael van Gerwen on and what time does it start? Michael Smith vs Michael van Gerwen will take place on Tuesday 3 January, 2023 - evening (UK) Where is Michael Smith vs Michael van Gerwen taking place? Michael Smith vs Michael van Gerwen will take place at Alexandra Palace in London, England What channel is Michael Smith…

Michael Smith -1.5 set handicap v James Wade As we move into the semi-final stage at the 2022 World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, @tomsportsjourno is on-hand to provide the lowdown ahead of the action, with his best bets on offer after hitting two consecutive trebles... Michael Smith vs James Wade - 19:45 In the opening semi-final clash,…

THE PDC Darts World Championship is heading into a thrilling climax at Ally Pally. And there has already been a shock with last year's winner Peter Wright getting knocked out in the third round. After after a day off, we are now into the business end of things with the quarter-finals underway. And former champs Gerwyn Price and Michael van…

THE PDC World Darts Championship at Ally Pally has reached the final eight! We'll be bringing you all of the updates from quarter-final day today as the big tournament resumes. Dimitri van den Bergh has beaten Jonny Clayton 5-2 and last year's runner-up Michael Smith vs Stephen Bunting is up next. And then Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price face…

Michael Smith has twice gone all the way to the World Championship final Michael van Gerwen, Michael Smith and Gerwyn Price - the three titans of tungsten who dominate the outright market for the PDC World Championship - all get the chance to show off their wares on quarter-finals day. The four-match card gives acca fans a whole day of Alexandra…

Jonny Clayton insists Josh Rock'deserves the hype' as they prepare to collide for a place in the Cazoo World Darts Championship quarter-finals on Thursday night. The Welshman is bidding to reach the last eight at Alexandra Palace for the first time in his career, and he will take on World Youth Champion Rock in a stellar last 16 showdown. Clayton…

THE PDC Darts World Championship is nearing the business end of a thrilling competition. Peter Wright won the trophy last time out - but he won't be defending his title after being knocked out in the third round. Thursday December 15 (7pm GMT) 3x First Round, 1x Second Round Mickey Mansell BEAT Ben Robb 3-1 (R1) Grant Sampson BEAT Keane…

The fight for Fourth Round berths at the 2023 PDC Darts World Championship resumes on Thursday night at the Ally Pally. Read our darts betting tips for each of the six fixtures lined up for the night. Reigning champion Peter Wright crashed out early against Kim Huybrechts, but 2021 champion Gerwyn Price set a hot pace in storming through to the…

The PDC World Darts Championship 2023 will continue its third-round fixtures on Wednesday, December 28 at Alexandra Palace. The tournament wrapped up its first and second-round matches before a three-day Christmas break. Now, the World Darts Championship 2023 is back and ready to sort out the best from the rest. Rounds three and four will take…

The fifteenth edition of the Grand Slam of Darts goes down in Wolverhampton, England, beginning on Saturday. Over the course of eight days, 32 of the world's best darts professionals will compete for a share of the £550000, with the winner taking home a cool £125000. We're down to the bracket stage and I've updated the article below with plays for…

Jonny Clayton may have been underestimated by the layers against young pretender Josh Rock Free darts tips, best bets and analysis for day 12 of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on Thursday. Sky Sports Arena, 12.30pm & 7pm Thursday R Smith to beat D van Duijvenbode 12.45pm 1pt 11-10 general D Chisnall to win & most 180s v S…

We have reached the business end of this year's PDC World Championship and several of the game's biggest names will be believing that this will be their year. As always with the World Championship, several big names have already made an early exit but the likes of Gerwyn Price, Michael Van Gerwen, Rob Cross and Gary Anderson all remain very much in…

PDC darts tips, best bets and player analysis for the quarter-finals of the 2022 William Hill World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. Sky Sports Arena & Main Event, 12.30pm Saturday Peter Wright to win world championship 1pt 10-3 general Mervyn King to beat James Wade 1pt 6-4 bet365, Boyles Luke Humphries to beat Gary Anderson 1pt…

Gerwyn Price and Raymond van Barneveld, two former world champions, will face each other in the third round, after Price's come-from-behind win over Luke Woodhouse was followed by the Dutchman beating Ryan Meikle on Tuesday night. Michael van Gerwen, favourite to pick up his fourth world title, breezed into the third round himself with a routine…

World number one Peter Wright should be trusted to bounce back to form PDC darts tips, best bets and player analysis for Night 15 of the 2022 Premier League at London's O2. Live on Sky Sports Arena, from 7pm Thursday Peter Wright -1.5 handicap v James Wade 2pts 6-5 Betfair, Paddy Power Joe Cullen under 94.5 average v Gary Anderson 3pts 5-6…

Price returned to form at the Utilita Arena, producing back-to-back 100 averages to reach the final for the first time since Night Three in Belfast when he landed two nine-dart finishes on the way to victory. The Welshman pockets the £10000 winner's bonus and picks up a crucial five league points which move him up to fifth, just two points adrift…

The PDC World Darts Championship moves into day No 6 on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. A few early upsets have made waves at the tournament in Alexandra Palace. However, the favourites have picked up victories for the most part in the competition. odds On Tuesday, fans will get their first look at the world's No 32-ranked player, Raymond van…

THE PDC Darts World Championship at Alexandra Palace is finally underway! The big tournament will take on its traditional dates from mid-December to early into the new year - though there will be some slightly different start times to accommodate the football World Cup in Qatar. Peter'Snakebite' Wright prevailed 7-5 over Michael Smith to win the…

Five years ago the darts world witnessed the utterly inconceivable when a recently retired electrician won the sport's holy grail on his debut. Rob Cross obliterated Phil Taylor - the greatest to ever play the game - 7-2 in sets, on a day which many expected to mark the fairytale end to the 16-time world champion's career. It was not as…

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Michael Smith cruised through the opening phase Free darts tips, best bets and analysis for the Grand Slam of Darts matches on Wednesday. Sky Sports Arena, 7pm Wednesday Michael Smith -2.5 legs 3pts 6-4 Ladbrokes, Coral S Whitlock 1pt 10-11 Betfair, BoyleSports, Hills If it doesn't get any better it's "home time" according to Rob Cross, and Michael…

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The 2023 PDC World Darts Championship gets underway on Thursday night at Alexandra Palace, as Peter Wright looks to defend the title he won last time out, his second World Championship title win. New talkSPORT BET customers can get up to £25 in free bets and get 25 free spins when they bet a minimum of £10 on the action. Gerwyn Price goes into the…

PDC darts tips, best bets and player analysis for the 2023 Cazoo World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. Tournament starts 6pm Thursday Live on Sky Sports Main Event & Arena Michael Smith 2pts each-way 15-2 Paddy Power Alan Soutar to reach quarter-finals 1pt 10-1 Betfair Chris Dobey to reach quarter-finals 1pt 5-1 Betfair Jonny…

Nathan Rafferty has been performing well on the Development Tour PDC darts tips, best bets and player analysis for day one of the 2023 Cazoo World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. Sky Sports Arena, 7pm Thursday Over 885.5 tournament 180s 4pts 5-6 Betfair, Paddy Power Nathan Rafferty to beat Jermaine Wattimena 1pt 8-5 Coral,…

Nearly three weeks of darts gets underway this week, as the world's best descend on Ally Pally and compete for the biggest prize in the sport. Peter Wright will be looking to defend his crown, after beating Michael Smith in last year's final, and the 52-year-old has won the tournament in two of the last three years. Smith arrives with renewed…

As the exhilarating 2022 World Cup from Qatar draws to a thrilling end, we look forward to one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events of the year - the PDC Darts World Championship from Alexandra Palace, starting on Thursday evening. Click here to take advantage of Coral's superb bet £5 get £20 welcome bonus for new customers in time to watch…

NOTHING says Christmas quite like 3000 well-oiled souls singing about Kolo and Yaya Toure in a North London palace… The World Darts Championship are back! 96 players from 28 countries will battle it out for the Sid Waddell trophy. Let's look at the betting to pick out some arrowsmiths that could go all the way… THE FAVOURITES MICHAEL VAN GERWEN…

Three time winner Michael van Gerwen is pre-tournamnet favourite. Gerwyn Price and Michael Smith also fancied by bookmakers. The Professional Darts Corporation's showpiece tournament gets underway this week as a field of 96 players compete in London to lift the biggest prize in the sport. Seven former Champions will be back on the famous stage for…

It's Premier League night as the darting roadshow makes its much-anticipated return to Dublin. With just five weeks of the regular season remaining, it's make-or-break time for certain players. Top two Jonny Clayton and Michael van Gerwen are well on course for the play-offs in Berlin, but for the other two places, it's all to play. Basement pair…

The 2023 PDC World Darts Championship will kick off this month at the world-famous Alexandra Palace in London. The tournament will crown the darts world champion and fans are expecting another incredible event. Since the Professional Darts Corporation first began holding the competition in Alexandra Palace, it has grown bigger every year. It has…

Latest betting for the 2023 PDC World Darts Championship, for which Michael Van Gerwen is the 11/4 favourite. This year's darting extravaganza kicks off at the Alexandra Palace on Thursday 14th December. Following a short break after Christmas, the tournament will resume, with the final scheduled to take place on Monday 2nd January, 2023. *Odds…

Verysoon the most prestigious tournament in the darts calendar will begin. The PDCWorld Darts Championship will unfold over the course of two and a half weeks inLondon, with the best players in the sport vying for the coveted title.Scottish World No.2 Peter Wright, known to his fans by the moniker'Snakebite,'enters the tournament seeking to defend…

Peter Wright fulfilled his prophecy of a darting double as the eccentric Scotsman secured his second World Championship title on Monday night, leaving Englishman Michael Smith crushed. Two weeks before July's World Matchplay in Blackpool, Wright predicted he would win that tournament and this one at Alexandra Palace. The 51-year-old beat Smith 7-5…

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Wayne Mardle and John Part preview the quarter-finals of the 2022 PDC World Championship And then there were eight. As the PDC World Championship takes a minor pause after the four-day post-Christmas burst, the mouthwatering quarter-final line-up has been set. The big Saturday night…

SOME of the greatest players in the world will battle it out in Milton Keynes and SunSport looks at who could come out on top. The three-day tournament kicks-off on Friday and we're going to pick our top selections. Selections: 3pts Michael van Gerwen @ 9/2 2pts Jonny Clayton @ 7/1 The (near enough) 24 best players in the world do battle in Milton…