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'No one likes to pay a parking fine, you know?': James Wade jokes on whether £100,000 softens blow of expensive family dayout

'No one likes to pay a parking fine, you know?': James Wade jokes on whether £100,000 softens blow of expensive family dayout

James Wade has never been one to mince his words — and after an exhausting 2025 World Matchplay semi-final win, he didn’t hold back. The 2018 champion booked his place in a seventh Matchplay final after a gruelling and chaotic contest, leaving him, in his own words, “absolutely bamboozled” and exhausted.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 26
Nine-dart king Luke Littler seals breathtaking Josh Rock comeback, faces brilliant James Wade in World Matchplay final

Nine-dart king Luke Littler seals breathtaking Josh Rock comeback, faces brilliant James Wade in World Matchplay final

A nine-darter and a remarkable comeback for Luke Littler as the World Champion is en route potentially to his maiden World Matchplay title. He came from 6-1 down, hit perfection and beat Josh Rock 17-14.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 26
'I'm f****d': Exhausted, tired and 'bamboozled' James Wade books World Matchplay final after marathon Clayton win

'I'm f****d': Exhausted, tired and 'bamboozled' James Wade books World Matchplay final after marathon Clayton win

James Wade has never been one to mince his words — and after an exhausting 2025 World Matchplay semi-final win, he didn’t hold back. The 2018 champion

Luke Littler News / Dartsnews.com / July 26

Watch: 'That is the second best leg you will ever see': Luke Littler produces sensational nine-dart finish at World Matchplay

They're both on nines again as Luke Littler produced an epic nine-dart finish on the Winter Gardens stage with his back to the wall after an epic start from Josh Rock in their World Matchplay semi-final showdown.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 26

Women's World Matchplay 2025: Results, Field, Schedule, Format and Roll of Honour

The Women's World Matchplay will be played on Sunday afternoon, July 27, at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. In this article you will find all the information about the field, results, format and history of this event.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 26

Why does a leg start on 501? The surprisingly logical explanation behind darts’ most iconic number

For the casual viewer, it may seem odd that a leg of darts begins on 501 rather than a clean, round number like 500. It’s a small detail that’s easy to overlook — but the reasoning behind it reveals a lot about the structure and strategic depth of the sport.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 26
Fine margins: The key to victory for Luke Littler and Josh Rock with intriguing World Matchplay statistic

Fine margins: The key to victory for Luke Littler and Josh Rock with intriguing World Matchplay statistic

Josh Rock and Luke Littler made it through to the semi-finals on Friday night at the World Matchplay and will face off in the leading clash on Saturday in the semi-finals but the key it seems was edging the mini sessions as they all finished the same scoreline.

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