Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Shaun Murphy claimed just the sixth maximum in Masters history

Murphy hits sublime 147 to beat Allen in Masters semi

Shaun Murphy crafted a magnificent 147 break as he came from behind to beat Mark Allen 6-3 and secure his place in the Masters final at Alexandra Palace.

Snooker • 18 Jan

Littler ready to show ruthless side at Alexandra Palace

Luke Littler knows developing a nasty streak at the oche could help fire him to the World Championship title.

Darts • 29 Dec 24

Luke Littler posted an average of 140.91 in the final set of his win over Ryan Meikle

Littler just misses out on nine-darter at Ally Pally

A tearful Luke Littler came within millimetres of opening his quest for a maiden World Championship crown with a nine-dart finish as he beat Ryan Meikle on Saturday night.

Darts • 22 Dec 24

Michael van Gerwen is up and running at the World Championship

MVG cruises to opening victory at World Championship

Michael van Gerwen began his bid for a fourth World Championship title with a comfortable 3-0 victory against England's James Hurrell.

Darts • 21 Dec 24

Kist hits nine-dart finish for a big payday

Christian Kist earned himself a bumper payday by firing a stunning nine-dart finish at the World Championship.

Darts • 18 Dec 24

Ryan Meikle paid tribute to Fallon Sherrock after his 3-2 win

Meikle edges out Sherrock at World Darts Championship

Ryan Meikle held off a spirited fightback from Fallon Sherrock to set up a second-round clash with last year's runner-up Luke Littler in the World Darts Championship.

Darts • 17 Dec 24

Gerwyn 'The Iceman' Price froze out Keane 'Dynamite' Barry in the second round at Ally Pally

Price whitewash spells end of the Worlds for Barry

Former champion Gerwyn Price blitzed Ireland's Keane Barry 3-0 to secure his place in the third round of the World Darts Championship.

Darts • 17 Dec 24

Littler lit up Alexandra Palace at the turn of the year by sensationally reaching the World final

Littler effect could impact Ally Pally's Worlds future

Barry Hearn says the PDC World Darts Championship's future at Alexandra Palace is "under discussion" because of the Luke Littler effect on the sport.

Darts • 29 May 24

O'Sullivan unhappy with bins at the Alexandra Palace

Ronnie O'Sullivan has criticised Masters venue the Alexandra Palace, saying that the historic North London building is "dirty" and that it makes him "feel ill".

Alexandra Palace • 12 Jan 24

Humphries ends teenage Littler's dream to win PDC crown

Luke Littler's historic World Championship dream ended after he lost in the final to Luke Humphries.

Darts • 03 Jan 24

Judd Trump fought back to overcome Ryan Day

Trump scrapes past Day at the Masters

Former Masters champion Judd Trump fought back from the brink to keep alive his hopes of more Alexandra Palace success with a 6-5 first-round win over Ryan Day.

Snooker • 11 Jan 23

Match-fixing would be 'breathtaking stupidity' - Davis

Snooker great Steve Davis has described the ongoing investigation into alleged match-fixing as "embarrassing" for the sport, and says any player found guilty of the offence will have shown a "breathtaking level of stupidity".

Snooker • 08 Jan 23

Michael van Gerwen enjoying a moment during his second round match against Lewy Williams

Michael van Gerwen up and running at Alexandra Palace

Michael van Gerwen began his quest for a fourth PDC World Championship title by routing Lewy Williams, with the Dutchman dropping just one leg en route to a commanding 3-0 win.

Darts • 22 Dec 22

Ireland's John O'Shea fell to a narrow first round defeat

Cork's O'Shea suffers narrow defeat at Ally Pally

Ireland's John O'Shea suffered an agonising 3-2 loss to Lithuania's Darius Labanauskas in their first-round match at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Darts • 21 Dec 22

Nathan Aspinall claimed a a 3-1 win over Boris Krcmar

Nathan Aspinall off to a winner at the PDC Championship

Nathan Aspinall got his PDC World Darts Championship campaign up and running with a 3-1 win over Boris Krcmar.

Darts • 19 Dec 22

Michael van Gerwen is back in action at the World Championship

I've nothing left to prove, insists Michael van Gerwen

Michael van Gerwen claims he has nothing to prove as he looks to further cement himself as one of the darting greats at the World Championship.

Darts • 14 Dec 22

Selby joins O'Sullivan in Masters quarter-finals

Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan cruised into the quarter-finals of the Masters with a 6-1 victory over Jack Lisowski at Alexandra Palace, while Mark Selby ended Stephen Maguire's challenge to progress.

Snooker • 12 Jan 22

Two-time champion Gary Anderson cut a new look on the oche to fire his title hopes.

New look Anderson marches on while King ends wait

Veteran Mervyn King turned back the clock to reach the quarter-finals of the William Hill World Darts Championship.

Darts • 31 Dec 21

Michael Van Gerwen is out of the World Darts Championship

MVG 'confused & angry' as Covid ends his World C'ship

Three-time champion Michael Van Gerwen has withdrawn from the William Hill World Darts Championship after testing positive for Covid-19, organisers have announced.

Darts • 29 Dec 21

Van Barneveld began to feel symptoms after his match against Rob Cross

PDC insist protocols in place after positive Covid test

World Darts Championship organisers insist all necessary precautions are in place to safeguard players and fans after Raymond Van Barneveld's positive test for Covid-19.

Darts • 27 Dec 21

"It's a privilege to be back. I miss it and I had one goal, to be back here"

Van Barneveld makes winning return at Ally Pally

Raymond Van Barneveld made a winning return to the PDC World Championship as the Dutchman saw off Lourence Ilagan in the first round on Monday.

Darts • 21 Dec 21

Keane Barry gave 'The Ferret' a major scare at the World Championship

Barry edged out by Clayton in Ally Pally thriller

Keane Barry is out of the PDC World Championship after losing a high-quality second round contest with Welshman Jonny Clayton.

Darts • 20 Dec 21

Gerwyn Price eventually found his rhythm to see of the challenge of Ritchie Edhouse

Price progresses at Ally Pally

Defending champion Gerwyn Price survived a scare to come from behind and beat Ritchie Edhouse 3-1 to move into the third round of the William Hill World Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Darts • 15 Dec 21

Raymond Smith of Australia in action during the 2019 tournament

Father and son duo to make World Championship history

Australians Raymond and Ky Smith will make history later this year as the first father and son duo to compete in the same World Darts Championship.

Darts • 31 Oct 21

Gary Anderson also ruled out any talk of retiring while once again playing down his chances of a third title despite a 4-0 whitewash of Devon Petersen

Victorious Anderson takes aim at 'numpty' Mardle

Two-time champion Gary Anderson roared into the last eight of the PDC World Championship and then took aim at commentator Wayne Mardle.

Darts • 30 Dec 20