Three-time PDC world champion beat Swede 4-2 in last 16 Stephen Bunting and Nathan Aspinall also advance A statement win for Michael van Gerwen, but also in its own way Read more

The Guardian and Observer sport photographer selects his favourite images of the year and recalls the stories behind them It’s been quite a year, and one totally dominated by the Read more

Two-time champion beats world No 1 and holder 4-1 Wright joins Gerwyn Price in quarter-finals Luke Humphries left this arena stunned and staggered, left it the victim of one of Read more

Littler overcomes slow start to defeat Ian White 4-1 Van Gerwen into last 16 by beating Brendan Dolan 4-2 Luke Littler struggled to hit top form but still did enough Read more

Australian earns £60,000 prize in third round Heta’s feat is second nine-darter at 2025 tournament Damon Heta kicked off the resumption of the World Championship in style by throwing a Read more

Guardian writers recall their memorable occasions over the past year, from fraternity in the F1 paddock to an indiscreet moment in the darts You hear all sorts of whispers at Read more

No 7 seed taken the distance in epic Ally Pally contest Ratajski, Gilding and Rock also reach third round Jonny Clayton won a sudden-death leg in the deciding set to Read more

‘I’ve been shown no respect … I’m going to go home’ Ian White jokingly calls Luke Littler ‘Runcorn’s No 2’ Joe Cullen stormed out of his post-match press conference after Read more

Teenager into third round after 3-1 win over Ryan Meikle Littler just misses nine-dart finish in fourth set A tearful Luke Littler came within millimetres of opening his quest for Read more

Sosing pulls out of first-round match with chest pains Stephen Bunting wins with Ed Sheeran watching on The darts player Sandro Eric Sosing has been taken to hospital before his Read more