Latest World Matchplay Darts odds with Michael van Gerwen as the bookies favourite

Kim Kardashian put her flawless complexion on display to promote her SKKN by Kim brand Sunday.The reality star, 41, appeared makeup free as she shared three photos in which she is washing her face with products from her recently released skincare line.It comes after the beauty ended her nine-month romance with boyfriend Pete Davidson, 28, due his 'immaturity and young age.' Flawless complexion:Kim Kardashian, 41, put her flawless complexion on display to promote her SKKN by Kim brand SundayThe entrepreneur styled her blonde bob in a chignon at the nape of her neck and demonstrated the cleansing process using her pink gel manicured hands, writing on the SKKN by Kim Instagram page, 'Soaking it all in (water drop emoji).' The Kardashians star has kept mum about her recently reported breakup with the comedian.CNN is reporting a source has confirmed the split, explaining, 'They did break up this week amicably due to distance and schedules.' Soak it in:The entrepreneur styled her blonde bob in a chignon at the nape of her neck and demonstrated the cleansing process using her pink gel manicured hands, writing on the SKKN by Kim Instagram page, Soaking it all in (water drop emoji).' The former SNL star had been in Australia for several weeks shooting the film, Wizards.In addition to battling long distance as he works on a project in Australia while she is based in the US, a source told Page Six, the reality star was 'totally exhausted by this relationship and other things going on in her life.''Pete is 28 and Kim is 41 — they are just in very different places at the moment,' the insider says.

Clu Gulager, a prominent actor in television and film since the late 1950s, has passed away at the age of 93.The talented star had roles in a total of 165 IMDB projects during the course of his career, with his last role starring in Quentin Tarantino's 2019 film, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.The actor's daughter-in-law, Diane Goldner, released a statement on her Facebook page, revealing that during his last moments, he was, 'surrounded by his loving family.' A loss: Clu Gulager has died at the age of 93, and was known for starring in classic westerns and horror films, such as The Return Of The Living Dead (1985); pictured in 2006 Clu was born as William Martin Gulager in 1928 in Oklahoma. He was Cherokee and was given the nickname of Clu, which was named after the birds near his home.

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Michael van Gerwen paid tribute to Phil Taylor after winning the World Matchplay for the third time. The Green Machine saw off Gerwyn Price 18-14 in a blistering final at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

Michael van Gerwen produced a sensational finish to overcome Gerwyn Price in a thrilling World Matchplay final in BlackpoolThe Green Machine scored heavily throughout the contest but had double trouble in the first half of the match. Price took advantage, going into a 4-0 lead in the first-to-18 affair. The Iceman also led 9-6 and 12-10, but when Van Gerwen eventually got his eye in on the outer ring, he was unstoppable.The Dutchman took the lead for the first time in the 29th leg at 15-14.

Michael van Gerwen.The Asp, back to full fitness following a wrist injury threatened to derail his career, battled back from 11-4 down to push the Green Machine all the way in their quarter-final. Aspinall got to within one leg of Van Gerwen, but the Dutchman held his nerve and clinched a 16-14 victory with a stunning 146 checkout.Nevertheless, the 31-year-old from Stockport could reflect on a positive week and has taken the chance to unwind since his last-eight clash.

Queen of the Palace is now the Queen of Blackpool after landing the inaugural Women's World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens.Fallon Sherrock overcame a high quality field to secure the first ever PDC Women's World Matchplay title - and with it the £10,000 first prize.It has not been the best of years for Sherrock, who lost in the first round of the World Darts Championship and subsequently failed to gain a PDC Tour Card in January. She also failed to qualify for the UK Open and suffered an embarrassing first round defeat to unknown Leonard Gates in the US Darts Masters.

Gerwyn Price brought the house down at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool by hitting a stunning nine-dart finish in his World Matchplay semi-final against Danny Noppert.The Welshman hit a perfect leg to go 8-5 up in the first-to-17 match against Dutchman Noppert. His next four darts hit the treble 20 bed too as he briefly threatened to repeat the trick.

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Gerwyn Price believes Danny Noppert was "fortunate" to reach the last-four of the World Matchplay darts and believes his "A-game" will be enough to see off the Dutchman in Blackpool tonight.Price produced the performance of the tournament so far to defeat Jose De Sousa in a captivating quarter-final, averaging 104.64 to close out a tense 16-14 victory and set up semi-final clash against Noppert. UK Open champion Noppert dumped out countryman Dirk van Duijvenbode in Friday night’s opener before Price came through a classic to continue his tilt for World Matchplay glory.“I think he [Noppert] was quite fortunate to get through his game today but that will probably spur him on,” said Price. “I’m just going to concentrate on my own game.

Gerwyn Price repelled a valiant fightback from Jose de Sousa to clinch a place in the semi-finals of the World Matchplay – and replace Peter Wright at the top of the world rankings.In yet another thrilling clash at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, Price looked to cruising into the last four when he led 13-8, but a rejuvenated De Sousa fought back by reeling off five legs in a row in the first-to-16 clash.Price regained his composure to move 15-13 ahead, only for De Sousa to pull another leg back, but the Iceman held his nerve to close the match out in the next leg. READ MORE: Anti-Leeds United chant breaks out at World Matchplay darts In the semis, he will face Danny Noppert, who defeated compatriot Dirk van Duijvenbode in the first match of the night. The other semi-final will pit Michael van Gerwen against Dimitri Van den Bergh.

darts in Blackpool on Friday night.After a thrilling night of action on Thursday, which saw Dimitri Van den Bergh and Michael van Gerwen edge into the semi-finals, the second pair of quarter-finals are taking place.The first saw Dutch pair Dirk van Duijvenbode and Danny Noppert clash for the right to face Gerwyn Price or Jose de Sousa in the last four. In the early stages of Van Duijvenbode-Noppert showdown, a chant of ‘we all hate Leeds, scum’ was clearly audible among the sold-out crowd at the Winter Gardens. READ MORE: James Wade column: The plus side of World Matchplay exit and why I won’t be taking up golf And it was noticed by fans on social media too, with many supporters of the Elland Road club seeing it as a back-handed compliment.“Watching the darts and the crowd are singing we all hate Leeds scum.

Dancing Dimitri Van den Bergh reeled off 10 straight legs to edge past Peter Wright 16-14 in a World Matchplay classic at the Winter Gardens.The 2020 winner seemed to be on his way out of the tournament at the quarter-final stage after surrendering five of the first six legs to the Scotsman. But as Wright struggled with his darts - and his doubles - Van den Bergh set to work reducing that four-leg deficit to take control of the match. In the end he didn't just reduce the deficit, he turned it on his head.

darts in Blackpool – almost.Van Duijvenbode landed the tournament’s first 170 checkout as he triumphed 11-7 triumph over one of the title favourites. An explosive start from the Dutchman saw him go 4-0 up, a deficit Smith was never able to recover from.It was a tale of woe on the doubles for Smith, who saw 23 of his outer ring attempts go wide of the target, including a dart at double 12 for a nine-darter.

Livingston-born world champion Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright has set up a repeat of last year’s final as he continues his bid for a second straight World Matchplay title.

Michael van Gerwen has dismissed suggestions this year’s World Matchplay line-up is the strongest in the tournament’s history.The Blackpool event – widely regarded as the second most important tournament in the PDC behind the World Championship – has reached the halfway stage, with the final lot of second ties taking place tonight (Wednesday). Van Gerwen booked his place in the last eight with an 11-5 victory over Joe Cullen. After the match, the Green Machine was asked if he is part of the best Matchplay line-up in history.

Peter Wright hit an unbelievable bull, 25, bull checkout against Krzysztof Ratajski in the World Matchplay, leaving darts fans absolutely flabbergasted.The World No 1 had already powered home a brilliant 127 checkout earlier in the night, but outdid himself minutes later to put himself in control of the contest.Naturally, fans on social media were absolutely loving it, with one tweeting: "Omg Peter Wright what a show off magnificent 125 bull 25 bull".READ MORE: Gerwyn Price water bottle routine baffles commentators as star goes full Rafa Nadal"Going to take some beating this week is Peter Wright, what a 125 checkout that was," another wrote, while a third said: "That Bull, 25, Bull finish from Peter Wright to take out 125. Insane."A fourth commented: "Peter Wright is just unbelievable.

James Wade dropped a huge retirement hint after his first round win at the World Matchplay.Wade breezed past Winter Gardens debutant Martin Lukeman 10-4 to book his place in the second-round during yesterday's (July 18) evening session. And afterwards he suggested that packing it all in wasn't too far from his mind.Asked by Live Darts whether he felt more relaxed in his 17th appearance at the Matchplay, the Machine replied: "Not at all, not at all. No, it is what it is, you know.

went down particularly well with fans at the German Grand Prix.Speaking at the time, he said: “I’m not going to do it all the time but I may think about doing it now and again. I’ve done it on county stages, a few little tournaments, stuff like that. I don’t know, it just happens.

darts in Blackpool.The Leicester-based Australian has been dumped in the toughest portion of the draw for the Winter Gardens extravaganza. He begins his campaign against Premier League runner-up Joe Cullen on Sunday. Michael van Gerwen, James Wade and Luke Humphries are in the same section.But as tough as Cullen, and any potential subsequent opponents will be, he shouldn’t have to deal with the interruptions he had to contend with during a Players Championship event last weekend.