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24 legs won in a row(!): Remarkable Ross Smith produces one of the best winning runs ever to win Players Championship 16

24 legs won in a row(!): Remarkable Ross Smith produces one of the best winning runs ever to win Players Championship 16

Ross Smith has hit two nine-dart finishes and has won 24 legs in a row winning his last three games of the day to nil at Players Championship 16 in one of the best runs ever seen on the ProTour today in Hildesheim.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 13
Field European Darts Open 2025: Luke Littler continues German boycott as Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen lead

Field European Darts Open 2025: Luke Littler continues German boycott as Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen lead

The list of top-16 seeded players and Pro Tour Qualifiers for the European Darts Open has been announced. Eight Dutch and one Belgian have secured entry to the eighth Euro Tour tournament of the season.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 13
Ross Smith throws his second nine-dart finish of the day at Players Championship 16

Ross Smith throws his second nine-dart finish of the day at Players Championship 16

After a nine-darter in the first round against Dylan Slevin, Ross Smith hit it again in the last sixteen. In his match against Chris Landman, 'Smudger' threw his second nine darter of the day.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 13

Field World Cup of Darts 2025 complete: Lithuania and Finland grab final spots

The field of participants for the BetVictor World Cup of Darts 2025 is complete. A total of 40 countries will compete from June 12 to 15 in Frankfurt for the prestigious title and a prize pool of no less than £450,000.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 13
Ross Smith hits nine-darter in first round of Players Championship 16!

Ross Smith hits nine-darter in first round of Players Championship 16!

Ross Smith has thrown his second nine-darter of the 2025 season on Tuesday. The Englishman threw a perfect leg in the first round of Players Championship 16 against Dylan Slevin.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 13

No English winner in 10: Global growth of darts highlighted on the PDC Pro Tour

The PDC Pro Tour continues to showcase its growing international flavor, with the latest Players Championship event marking a significant milestone: ten consecutive tournaments without an English winner.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 13
'The belief just isn’t there' - Michael van Gerwen pulls out of Players Championship 16 after early exit at PC15

'The belief just isn’t there' - Michael van Gerwen pulls out of Players Championship 16 after early exit at PC15

There was yet another setback for Michael van Gerwen at the fifteenth Players Championship of the year. The 36-year-old Dutchman, who is already enduring one of the toughest seasons of his career, suffered a disappointing early exit in Hildesheim, losing to Germany’s Dominik Gruellich in the opening round.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 13
PDC Players Championship 15 Highest Averages | James Wade, Dave Chisnall & Gian van Veen star in Hildesheim

PDC Players Championship 15 Highest Averages | James Wade, Dave Chisnall & Gian van Veen star in Hildesheim

The scoring power was on full display at Players Championship 15 in Hildesheim, with a string of remarkable averages lighting up the board throughout the day.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 13
'Ginja Ninja' sees red! Matt Campbell risks DRA wrath after middle finger outburst

'Ginja Ninja' sees red! Matt Campbell risks DRA wrath after middle finger outburst

A remarkable incident took centre stage at yesterday’s fifteenth Players Championship event of the year, held in Hildesheim, Germany. The moment came following a fiery first-round clash between Matt Campbell and Scott Williams.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 13
'I knew I had a chance to get to the World Matchplay': First step towards Winter Gardens for resurgent Krzysztof Ratajski

'I knew I had a chance to get to the World Matchplay': First step towards Winter Gardens for resurgent Krzysztof Ratajski

Krzysztof Ratajski saw off Dave Chisnall in the final of Players Championship 15 in what was a battle of ProTour stalwarts as he sealed the deal for his first title in over two years.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 13
Players Championship Order of Merit Update: Michael van Gerwen well outside of Minehead spots after another early loss

Players Championship Order of Merit Update: Michael van Gerwen well outside of Minehead spots after another early loss

Krzysztof Ratajski has made a big jump on the Players Championship Order of Merit after winning the fifteenth Players Championship tournament on Monday.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 12
Gates and Buntz take CDC titles at season opener in Niagara Falls

Gates and Buntz take CDC titles at season opener in Niagara Falls

The Championship Darts Circuit (CDC) started the new season in style in Canada's Niagara Falls. During the opening weekend of the CDC ProTour, Leonard Gates and Stowe Buntz immediately seized their chance to start the year off right.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 12
Krzysztof Ratajski fires himself into World Matchplay contention, first title in over two years at Players Championship 15

Krzysztof Ratajski fires himself into World Matchplay contention, first title in over two years at Players Championship 15

Krzysztof Ratajski has put himself in position potentially suddenly for a World Matchplay spot after sealing a first ProTour title in over two years. He saw off Dave Chisnall 8-4 in the final of Players Championship 15 in Hildesheim.

Dave Chisnall News / Dartsnews.com / May 12
Watch: Dave Chisnall throws nine-dart finish during Players Championship 15, also perfect leg for Luke Woodhouse

Watch: Dave Chisnall throws nine-dart finish during Players Championship 15, also perfect leg for Luke Woodhouse

Two nine darters were thrown in the second round of Players Championship 15 on Tuesday afternoon. Dave Chisnall threw one on the stream board, and Luke Woodhouse also provided a perfect leg on one of the other boards.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 12
Teemu Harju and Darius Labanauskas grab titles on latest PDC Nordic & Baltic weekend in Finland

Teemu Harju and Darius Labanauskas grab titles on latest PDC Nordic & Baltic weekend in Finland

This past weekend, the Finnish town of Vääksy played host to a double-header on the PDC Nordic & Baltic Tour — the regional circuit for players from Northern Europe and the Baltic states.

Luke Littler News / Dartsnews.com / May 12
Former world number one warns Luke Littler against continued taunting of crowd: 'Could get to a point where they are at you constantly'

Former world number one warns Luke Littler against continued taunting of crowd: 'Could get to a point where they are at you constantly'

Luke Littler has reinvigorated the sport of darts since his emergence on the PDC scene at the 2024 World Darts Championship. But with Littler now becoming the man to beat, and sports crowds generally favouring the underdog, the 18-year-old has been more and more hostile receptions over recent months.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 12
Draw Players Championship 15: Opponents confirmed for Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright & more

Draw Players Championship 15: Opponents confirmed for Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright & more

Starting at 12 p.m UK time, the 15th Players Championship tournament of the season gets underway this afternoon in Hildesheim, Germany. Find the draw for the first round right here!

Beau Greaves News / Dartsnews.com / May 12

PDC Development Tour Order of Merit Update: Beau Greaves' lead cut to just £250 after Cam Crabtree hat-trick in Milton Keynes

Beau Greaves remains at the top of the PDC Development Tour Order of Merit after the third tournament weekend of the season — but her lead has been cut dramatically.

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