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Perth’s Damon Heta is known for his theatrical entrances.

Aussie darts showman doesn’t need the Ashes ‘Heat’

Cricket-loving Aussie darts thrower Damon Heta reckons discretion is the better part of valour as he’s decided against any flamboyant Ashes-themed walk-on antics that might get boisterous English crowds on his back at the world championships.

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Darts champions Luke Littler and Beau Greaves.

‘Fair play … some talent’: World darts champion Luke Littler beaten by female star

Littler, the reigning men’s champion, was beaten by three-time women’s champion Beau Greaves at the World Youth Championship in one of sport’s biggest cross-gender shocks.

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Darts champion Luke Littler.

How a 17-year-old darts player captured Britain’s hearts and minds

The sporting world’s new phenomenon is a teenage kebab-loving darts champion who sleeps in until midday at his parents’ place.

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The Olympics must be compelling, electrifying and showcase unparalleled skill. One sport is all of these

If shooting is an Olympic sport, and if breaking was, darts should at least be considered. Yet there’s more chance of Raygun becoming a two-time Olympian.

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Luke Littler’s life has changed profoundly within eight months.

Dart of sharpness: How teen star Luke Littler hit the bullseye

The 17-year-old Brit, a rugby league fan who has turned darts into a sexy sport, will compete at the Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong this weekend.

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Luke Littler became the youngest-ever world championship finalist earlier this year.

From Warrington to Wollongong: Kebab-loving darts cult hero heading to Australia

Luke Littler, the 17-year-old who took the world by storm when he became the youngest ever world championship finalist, will contest the Australian Darts Masters in August.

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Teenage phenom Luke Littler lost the World Darts Championship final to Luke Humphries.
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Teen phenom loses world darts final

Teenage phenom Luke Littler lost the World Darts Championship final to Luke Humphries.

16-year-old Luke Littler has become the youngest player to reach the World Darts Championship semi-finals.
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Teenage sensation continues meteoric darts rise

16-year-old Luke Littler has become the youngest player to reach the World Darts Championship semi-finals.