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Watch: Jamie Harvey leaves Phil Taylor stunned as he falls off stage in iconic moment from early PDC years

The darts world said goodbye yesterday to a particularly colourful and beloved figure in the history of the sport: 'Bravedart' Jamie Harvey. The well-liked Scottish darter was not only a pioneer within the professional darts world, but also a player whose charisma and unique style made him a firm favourite with fans for many years.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 2

Fourth Euro Tour title for Luke Littler, but Michael van Gerwen remains unchallenged leader with a whopping 38 titles

Luke Littler won the Flanders Darts Trophy last weekend. The Nuke beat Josh Rock 8-7 in the final in Antwerp. For Littler it is already his second title on the European Tour this year, after winning the Belgian Darts Open in early March.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 31

'People aren’t frightened of him at the minute': Adrian Lewis lacking fear factor so far in return according to Phil Taylor

After a whopping 29-month absence, Adrian "Jackpot" Lewis made his long-awaited return to professional darts. The two-time world champion returned to the international stage at the Modus International Pairs, where he teamed up with darts icon Steve Beaton for Team England.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 29

Phil Taylor reveals the only way to stop Luke Littler: 'Slow the game down'

For the past eighteen months, the world of darts has been turned upside down by the phenomenon that is Luke Littler. Since his sensational breakthrough at the PDC World Championship at the start of 2024 – when, as a 16-year-old, he reached the final – the young Englishman has shown no signs of slowing down.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 28

'We should just be really happy about the fact that we're going to get to watch him play': Paul Nicholson eagerly awaits Adrian Lewis return

'We should just be really happy': Paul Nicholson eagerly awaits Adrian Lewis return

Adrian Lewis is making his long-awaited return to competitive darts. For the first time since the 2023 UK Open, the two-time world champion will reappear on the oche.

Back in the day with: Kyle Anderson - Australian nine-dart hero who sadly passed away four years ago

In this column, we regularly go back in time with a particular darter. On the occasion of the Auckland Darts Masters, a tournament that takes place this month and was won by Kyle Anderson in 2017, today we do so with the much missed Australian.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 22

From Phil Taylor's heir apparent to two-time world champion, this is the story of darts' born entertainer Adrian Lewis

Adrian Lewis, the two-time world champion, is famously known for his effortless style, frequent 180s and has been a household name in darts for over a decade.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 21

Back in the day with: Ted Hankey — From Hero to Zero: two-time world champion who ended career in disgrace

In this column, we regularly go back in the day with a particular darter. Today we do so with Ted Hankey, who at 57 already has a particularly eventful life story behind him.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 20

23 years on from his last entry, John Part returns to the WDF World Masters

Three-time World Champion John Part is making a return to the World Darts Federation (WDF), as he becomes the latest player to enter the WDF World Masters.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 20

'That’s his own fault, he didn’t perform the rankings reflect that'- Van der Voort tough on Van Gerwen after poor World Series showing

The 2025 World Series of Darts is in the books — and once again, the headline is Luke Littler. The teenager continues to set the standard, Mike De Decker has underlined his progression, and Michael van Gerwen faces the prospect of a brutal draw in Amsterdam.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 19

17 years, 5 months and 24 days: Dragutin Horvat's historic drought at Players Championship tournaments

There are players such as Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Phil Taylor who have won almost everything in their careers. However, these are exceptional cases.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 19

Back in the day: ONE HIT WONDERS: Aden Kirk - The man who beat Phil Taylor and Peter Wright at the 2014 UK Open

In this column, we highlight "One Hit Wonders," players who achieved one remarkable feat but then disappeared from the big stage just as quickly. Today it is the turn of Aden Kirk, the Englishman who caused a big stunt at the 2014 UK Open by winning consecutively from Phil Taylor and Peter Wright.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 18

Analysis: The fleeting rise and unexpected downfall of the World Seniors Darts Tour

Back in 1994, Circus Tavern kicked off a memorable and iconic stint as the home of the pinnacle of darts: the PDC World Championships. With a capacity of 1,100, eagerly anticipated darts fans crowded the venue located in Purfleet, Essex, to watch some world class darts.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 17

The Highest Average Ever Thrown in the PDC — And No, It Wasn’t Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen or Luke Littler

In today’s PDC landscape, three-figure averages have become almost commonplace. The top players consistently deliver breathtaking performances that push the boundaries of what’s possible in darts.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 17

'I've been putting a lot of work in... at least 3 hours a day' - Adrian Lewis has Phil Taylor in mind as he steps up preparations for darting return

Adrian Lewis is gearing up for a long-anticipated return to the oche — and while he’s been putting in the hard graft behind closed doors, one familiar voice might still be echoing in his head: Phil Taylor.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 14

'That one has everything but brains' - 'Mario Balotelli of Darts' Corey Cadby still sorely missed after 'sabotaging himself'

When Corey Cadby burst onto the international darts scene in 2016, he was instantly hailed as one of the brightest talents of his generation. The Australian, now 30, seemed to have everything required to become a permanent fixture in the world’s elite ranks.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 6

Who's hit the highest TV averages for a whole calendar year? Van Gerwen dominates list, Littler eyeing top spot

The last decade has seen some of the highest averages in the history of darts, with records being broken all over the place, by the older generation and the younger stars.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 5

'Luke Littler might be better than Phil Taylor' - Former pro adds to frequent debate surrounding 'The Nuke' v 'The Power'

Luke Littler won his sixth major title in just 15 months last July. The current world number two impressively defeated James Wade 18-15 in the final of the World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 4

The inside story of the 2025 World Matchplay - Luke Littler's Triple Crown completion, Jonny Clayton's Hulk Hogan heartbreak

The 2025 World Matchplay is in the history books and what an edition of the yearly Winter Gardens spectacle it was. Dartsnews.com was there, present in the press room, seeing all the action first hand.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 3

Adrian Lewis explains how Littler & Humphries can follow in his and Phil Taylor’s World Cup footsteps

Adrian Lewis has offered a firm defence of England’s Luke Littler and Luke Humphries following their early World Cup of Darts exit — and says they’ll need time, and a little graft, to emulate the kind of team success he enjoyed alongside Phil Taylor.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 2

Who’s hit the most 100+ averages on TV in the last decade? From Michael van Gerwen to Luke Littler and even Phil Taylor

Over the past decade, televised darts has reached unprecedented heights — and one key metric tells much of the story: the 100+ average. Once a rarity reserved for the sport’s elite moments, three-figure averages are now almost a benchmark for top-level performance.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 23

'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.