PDC President Hearn backs The BIGGER 180 after own prostate operation

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PDC President Barry Hearn has revealed that he underwent successful prostate surgery on the eve of the World Darts Championship after being motivated by The BIG 180 campaign.

Merry Christmas from the PDC!

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The PDC would like to wish darts fans all around the world a very Merry Christmas!

2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Stats Update

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The 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship has featured 64 matches before the Christmas break - here we look at the top stats from the sport's showpiece event so far.

Williams dumps out Cross as a further three seeds exit at Ally Pally

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Scott Williams dumped out former World Champion Rob Cross on another thrilling day of action at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship, as Dave Chisnall also crashed out in the capital.

2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship post-Christmas schedule

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The post-Christmas schedule of play for the 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship third round has been finalised.

De Graaf stuns Anderson as five seeds crash out at Alexandra Palace

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Jeffrey de Graaf produced a brilliant display of doubling to stun his darting idol Gary Anderson on a day of upsets at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship on Sunday.

Update: Sandro Eric Sosing

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The Professional Darts Corporation can provide an update on the health of Sandro Eric Sosing, who withdrew before his World Championship last 96 match with Ian White on Friday December 20.

Littler makes more history in 'tough' Meikle test

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Luke Littler made World Championship history as he defeated Ryan Meikle in the opening game of his 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship campaign at Alexandra Palace on Saturday.

Van Gerwen opens title challenge with convincing win on Day Six

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Michael van Gerwen sent out a warning to his title rivals after making a winning return at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship on Friday.

Inspired Doets denies Smith in Ally Pally thriller

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​​​​​​​Kevin Doets hailed the 'best feeling' of his darting career after dumping out Michael Smith in a thrilling tie-break at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship on Thursday.

Jamie Lewis, Matthew Edgar, Ciaran Teehan and Karel Sedlacek secured a return to the William Hill World Darts Championship alongside debutants Nick Kenny and Niels Zonneveld in Monday's Tour Card Holder Qualifiers.

The final six places in the World Championship field were on offer at the Ricoh Arena as Tour Card Holders completed in the last-chance knockout.

2018 semi-finalist Lewis defeated former UK Open and World Grand Prix champion Robert Thornton 7-5 in a high-profile decider as he ensured his place on the Alexandra Palace stage.

The Welsh ace also saw off David Pallett and Alan Tabern during the UK Qualifier as he claimed a huge win to kick-start a bid to save his Tour Card.

Edgar will play in his third successive World Championship after defeating Gary Blades, Martin Atkins and Josh Payne to secure an Alexandra Palace return.

Irish youngster Teehan will play at Alexandra Palace for a second straight year, after defeating Barrie Bates, Michael Barnard, Mark McGeeney and Joe Murnan - winning the final clash with a 13-darter in their sudden-death leg.

Nick Kenny will cap his first year on the PDC circuit with an Alexandra Palace debut, after defeating James Wilson 7-6 to secure his World Championship spot, having earlier seen off Steve Brown and Ted Evetts.

Karel Sedlacek will make his second World Championship appearance after the Czech star defeated Rowby-John Rodriguez 6-0 and then lost just two legs in each of his wins over Benito van de Pas and Jan Dekker in the Rest of the World Qualifier.

Dutch left-hander Niels Zonneveld secured his World Championship debut with wins over Krzysztof Kciuk, Jelle Klaasen and Martin Schindler.

The six players complete the 96-player field for the World Championship, with the draw for the tournament due to take place at 0930 GMT on Thursday December 3 live on Sky Sports News.

The William Hill World Darts Championship will be held from December 15-January 3 at London's Alexandra Palace.

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