Watch: Michael Smith throws nine-darter en route to claiming maiden world title
Smith fired a stunning nine-dart finish to level the match against Michael van Gerwen before eventually triumphing 7-4 at Alexandra Palace
Smith fired a stunning nine-dart finish to level the match against Michael van Gerwen before eventually triumphing 7-4 at Alexandra Palace
Darts player Deta Hedman, Olympic eventer Mary King and golf fanatic Zoe Hardman speak out on an enduring taboo
Sherrock led 6-3 before van Gerwen turned the tables to win 11-7 - his first title in 10 months
The world No 1 did not own any darts until 2012 when he was playing down the pub
'The Iceman' missed 11 match darts before eventually, at 2-2 in the tenth set, he hit double five to secure £500k first prize
The seventh seed achieved the historic feat, but then became the latest big name to exit the Alexandra Palace tournament
No fancy dress allowed, chanting not permitted nor interaction between different tables - until the gears had been sufficiently lubricated
Collapse of the BDO means there will be no women’s world champion for first time since the turn of the century
Around 1,000 tickets will be available for each session at Alexandra Palace but the atmosphere will be more subdued than usual
Increase in awareness and funding has allowed female athletes to close the gap in sports like snooker, horseracing and darts
Matchroom Sport chief wants to do his best to provide a living for self-employed athletes and entertainment for sports fans
"It doesn't surprise me. I struggle to pay bills online in my house"
2020 World Champion Peter Wright, Grand Slam of Darts champion Gerwyn Price, and four-time Women’s World Champion Lisa Ashton are confirmed
'Queen of the Palace' has to juggle her own kidney condition with home schooling her autistic son
The 25-year-old was on course to beat the three-time BDO world champion but had to settle for a 6-6 draw