Teenage kicks - what makes darts sensation Luke Littler so good?
Luke Littler has become darts' youngest world champion. BBC Sport looks at the qualities that have taken him to the top.
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Luke Littler’s rise brings darts huge opportunities – and burning questions | Jonathan Liew
The 17-year-old could reign supreme for years but at some point his unassailability risks dulling the sport’s edges. You know what? I reckon this is the year Luke Littler could finally be ready ...The Guardian - 2d -
Luke Littler ref makes history as gay darts official
Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.BBC News - 2d -
I'll never admit I'm the best, says darts champion Luke Littler
Luke Littler says he will never admit to being the best in the world at darts despite winning the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship.BBC News - 2d -
17-year-old Luke Littler claims historic darts world title
Luke Littler makes history at Alexandra Palace with victory over Michael van Gerwen in PDC World Darts Championship final.BBC News - 2d -
Luke Littler beats Michael van Gerwen to win PDC World Darts Championship final – live
Briton becomes youngest darts world champion at 17 Today in Focus podcast: how Britain fell in love with darts Read Jonathan Liew on semi-final night . Eric Bristow, Phil Taylor, Raymond van ...The Guardian - 2d -
Apple AI alert falsely claimed Luke Littler had already won darts final
An AI-generated notification says the teen has won the tournament before the final is even played.BBC News - 3d -
Luke Littler sails into blockbuster world darts final with Michael van Gerwen
MvG thrashes Dobey 6-1; Littler demolishes Bunting 6-1 Teenager finishes with 105 average in brutal display Today in Focus podcast: how Britain fell in love with darts Deep down, we all knew ...The Guardian - 3d -
Luke Littler sets up world darts final against Michael van Gerwen – as it happened
The teenage sensation is back in the final after beating Stephen Bunting 6-1, while Van Gerwen saw off Chris Dobey by the same score. First set: Dobey 0-0 Van Gerwen (legs 0-1) Dobey to throw ...The Guardian - 3d -
Luke Littler dismantles Aspinall to make PDC world championship last four
Littler’s 5-2 win sets up semi-final with Stephen Bunting ‘The crowd wanted a comeback, I just wanted to finish it’ Nathan Aspinall probably thinks he just took part in a game of darts. And ...The Guardian - 4d
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