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Callan Rydz keeps up perfect record to reach World Championship last 16

The world number 43 from Newcastle beat Dimitri van den Bergh in straight sets at Alexandra Palace.

The Independent UK

Michael Smith Could Drop To 15th In Updated PDC Order Of Merit

2023 World Darts Championship winner Michael Smith crashes out in Round 2 at Ally Pally and drops dramatically down the PDC Order of Merit.

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World Darts Championship 2025: Second seed Michael Smith crashes out as Kevin Doets edges Ally Pally thriller

Deciding set went to a tenth leg as Doets sealed victory with his fourth match dart

Evening Standard

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Kevin Doets secures surprise win over former world champion Michael Smith

Smith’s form has spiralled since he became world champion in 2023

The Independent UK

World Darts Championship Day 5 prediction, 16/1 treble and best bets

Follow our free darts betting tips as the Ally Pally drama ramps up on Thursday

The Independent UK

Noa-Lynn van Leuven blazes trail and feels the love at Alexandra Palace

The first trans woman to feature at the PDC world darts championship says she just wants to play

The Guardian - UK

Ryan Meikle denies Fallon Sherrock chance of Luke Littler clash

Sherrock took the left-hander to a deciding set but he prevailed and will face the teen sensation on Saturday night.

The Independent UK

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Noa-Lynn van Leuven: It’s terrible for trans people at the minute to play sports

Van Leuven made history by becoming the first trans player to compete at the World Championship on Tuesday, losing in the first round to Kevin Doets.

The Independent UK

Even in defeat, Noa-Lynn van Leuven wins as World Darts Championship embraces first transgender player

Van Leuven made history as she stepped on to the stage at Ally Pally before falling to defeat by fellow Dutch player Kevin Doets

The Independent UK

Noa-Lynn van Leuven rues missed chances on historic World Championship debut

Van Leuven became the first trans player to play on the Alexandra Palace stage.

The Independent UK

World Darts Championship LIVE: Luke Littler gets through tricky test against Ryan Meikle to reach third round

The 17-year-old began his quest to create history at Ally Pally and dethrone Luke Humphries after falling one short earlier this year

The Independent UK

Junior sous chef Noa-Lynn van Leuven hoping to cook up a storm at Ally Pally

The 28-year-old Dutchwoman, who transitioned in 2021, will create history on Tuesday when she plays Kevin Doets in the first round.

The Independent UK

World Darts Championship 2025: Schedule and latest results as Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen reach final

Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen to meet in heavyweight encounter

Evening Standard

Game of Throws: Inside Darts review – captures all the jubilant anarchy of one of the world’s greatest sports

Every tiny moment of darts’ ascendance to an even higher level – and the birth of a superstar – is captured in this retrospective of last year’s world championship. Also there are men in fancy dress as chickens

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Women Playing In The 2025 PDC World Darts Championship

Two women will compete at the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship this winter at Alexandra Palace in London, with one notable omission.

The Guardian - UK

Two Lukes lead new darts era both deeply trivial and deathly serious

Rising star Luke Littler and world champion Luke Humphries are the stars of an ever-expanding cultural phenomenon

Evening Standard

World Darts Championship 2025/25 schedule as Luke Littler first match date set

The tournament favourite takes to the oche on December 21

The Independent UK

A night at the PDC World Championship: How the darts took over Christmas and New Year

After the greatest leg of darts in history between Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen, the World Championship returns for more beers, more karaoke and more fancy dress at Ally Pally

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The National (Scotland)

Plumber Cameron Menzies eases into second round as Michael Smith survives scare

Cameron Menzies went from fixing a kitchen sink to throwing his way into the second round of the World Championship, where reigning champion Michael…

Evening Standard

World Darts Championship: Michael Smith survives scare on opening night of title defence

Defending champion needs a final-set decider to see off Kevin Doets as Cameron Menzies and Simon Whitlock also progress

The Guardian - UK

PDC world darts: Michael Smith given scare by Kevin Doets on opening night

Michael Smith fought back from 2-1 down to beat Kevin Doets in five sets and get his PDC world title defence up and running

Evening Standard

World Darts Championship: Michael Smith gunning for title defence as Ally Pally draw made

He will face either Kevin Doets or Stowe Buntz in the first round next month

The Independent UK

‘I don’t want to be the former world champion’: Michael Smith ready for World Darts Championship defence

Smith says his 12 months as world champion have ‘gone too quick’

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