Phil Taylor: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

'99% of players who beat Phil Taylor lost the next game – I wanted to prove them wrong' - Gian van Veen averts Humphries hangover to reach World Matchplay quarters

Gian van Veen is through to the quarter-finals for the first time at the World Matchplay. Speaking to Dartsnews.com afterwards, he admitted he was “wary” of a post-upset hangover after beating world number one Luke Humphries – and drew on darting history as motivation before producing another big-stage victory at the Winter Gardens.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 22

'Darts doesn't stop for me, or Phil Taylor': Barney beaten but Michael van Gerwen's biggest battles are off the oche

Michael van Gerwen admitted he is drawing strength from having his daughter with him at the 2025 World Matchplay, as he opened up in press including to DartsNews on an emotional and testing period in his personal life following a hard-fought first-round win over Raymond van Barneveld in Blackpool.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 21

'Youngsters are boring, absolutely boring' - Gary Anderson misses camaraderie of Taylor, Painter and Adrian Lewis era

Gary Anderson made a winning return to the Winter Gardens stage on Saturday night—but it was his vintage post-match interview including with DartsNews that really caught attention.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 20

'Lack of oxygen in high temperatures'' - John Part felt the heat in darting pomp at World Matchplay

He won three world titles, threw a perfect leg in Blackpool and beat Phil Taylor at a time no one thought possible. Still, the World Matchplay is missing from John Part's record.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 18

Watch: From Phil Taylor to Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen: These are all nine-darter in World Matchplay history

On Saturday 19 July, the 32nd edition of the World Matchplay gets underway. Over the long and storied history of this prestigious tournament, we’ve witnessed plenty of magical moments — including several nine-darters.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 17

'No disrespect to Phil Taylor, but there weren’t as many challengers' - Luke Humphries says darts is harder than ever ahead of World Matchplay defence

One of the never ending, yet unanswerable questions in the sport of darts, is whether or not Phil Taylor would be able to dominate modern darts the way he did in his own era.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 16

'I gave him the dartboard and he sat there crying': Phil Taylor recalls unexpected best World Matchplay memory

In the run-up to the World Matchplay in Blackpool, there is one name that remains inextricably linked to the prestigious tournament and that, of course, is darts legend Phil Taylor.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 16

16 titles and 99 wins: Phil Taylor's unimaginable numbers at the World Matchplay

Next Saturday, July 19, the 2025 World Matchplay kicks off at the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The world’s best players will battle it out for one of the sport’s most prestigious prizes: the Phil Taylor Trophy.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 16

Who has the most 100+ averages in World Matchplay history? Taylor, Van Gerwen & Wright lead the way

The iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool will once again play host to one of darts’ most prestigious tournaments as the World Matchplay gets underway this Saturday.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 15

These are the five must-watch first-round matches at 2025 World Matchplay

From Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 27, the world’s top darts stars descend on the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool for the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay—one of the most prestigious tournaments on the PDC calendar.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 15

James Wade equals darts legend and approaches Phil Taylor with extraordinary World Matchplay run

The World Matchplay in Blackpool stands as one of the most prestigious events on the darts calendar—an elite battleground that not only showcases top talent but also serves as a true barometer of the world’s best players.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 4

Tips from the G.O.A.T: Phil Taylor’s secrets to improving your darts game

Phil Taylor may have thrown his last competitive dart, but his influence on the game is far from over. The 16-time world champion — widely regarded as the greatest player in darts history — recently confirmed he won’t be returning to the oche for exhibition or senior events.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 2

'It broke my heart': Phil Taylor admits sad reason behind not playing darts at all anymore

Darts icon Phil Taylor has revealed that he has permanently ended his darts career because he no longer wanted to disappoint the fans who came to watch for him.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 29

'I couldn't perform like Phil Taylor... It broke my heart' - 'The Power' opens up on difficult Seniors farewell

Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor is, for many, the undisputed greatest darts player of all time. With 16 world titles, 87 major PDC trophies, and an era of dominance that shaped the modern game, his legacy is etched into the very fabric of the sport.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 22

'Darts was always labelled an old man’s sport... It’s remarkable how it’s completely swung around' - Phil Taylor sees rising prize money change sport

The PDC recently announced a major shake-up in prize money across its tournaments, with a record-breaking £25 million now on offer in total. Most eye-catching

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 12

Bobby George claims peak Phil Taylor would struggle to match Littler & Humphries: 'Phil was in a time where he could win a lot because the standard was not high'

With 16 world titles and 87 major tournament victories between the 1990s and 2017, Phil Taylor is in the books as the most successful dart player of all time.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 10

The best stories from the World Cup of Darts: Exclusive list ranked & remembered

As the World Cup of Darts approaches, there is hope and optimism across all the teams competing. The annual event, taking place from the 12th to the 15th of June in Frankfurt, is expected to once again deliver drama at every turn.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 5

'Phil Taylor in his prime was more consistent than even Luke Humphries and Luke Littler' - Dennis Priestley sees only one darts G.O.A.T.

Dennis Priestley is convinced that a Phil Taylor in top form today would still be at the top of the world rankings, even above the likes of Luke Humphries and Luke Littler.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 1

'To beat my records he needs to be at the top for another 25 years'- Phil Taylor on if Luke Littler will break his world title record.

Phil Taylor has warned the 18 year old, after losing the Premier League final to Luke Humphries, that he will need to be at his best and be dedicated for at least another 25 years if he wants any chance of beating his world title record.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 30

Luke Humphries follows in the footsteps of Taylor, Van Gerwen & Anderson as Premier League title completes PDC Triple Crown

History was made at London’s O2 Arena as Luke Humphries etched his name into an exclusive chapter of darts history. With an 11-8 victory over Luke Littler

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 30

'Been giving me lots of support': Luke Humphries thanks Phil Taylor after realising Premier League dream

Luke Humphries has won the Premier League Darts for the first time in his career. 'Cool Hand Luke' defeated compatriot and defending champion Luke Littler 11-8 in the final of the playoffs.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 22

'Not a chance': Analysts agree Phil Taylor's World title record won't be broken by Luke Littler or Luke Humphries

Phil Taylor is still the all-time record holder with sixteen world titles (two with the BDO, fourteen with the PDC). Whether that record will ever be broken seems highly doubtful.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 21

16-time World Champion Phil Taylor officially retires from playing darts including exhibitions

Phil Taylor will no longer be playing darts of any kind, he has confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. The 16-time World Champion was noted as being on posters for exhibitions this past weekend including Armageddon in Leicester but didn't play any part.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / May 15

Colin Lloyd has had enough: 'He is not Phil Taylor, He is Luke Littler'

Former world number one Colin Lloyd has spoken out about the constant comparisons between darts sensation Luke Littler and the legendary Phil Taylor. According to Lloyd, it is time to judge Littler on his own performance not 'The Power's past exploits.

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