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It was another heartbreaking night of darts for Michael Smith as he lost his eighth consecutive final, this time to Danny Noppert in the UK Open.The match came down to a deciding leg, and all Smith had to do was hold his throw to end his cruel losing run and win his first major tournament.However, Smith went on to lose his eighth final in a row, just months after he lost the World Championship at the last hurdle to Peter Wright.And the 'Bully Boy' has branded himself as "garbage" after losing his cool right when it mattered most, which has been the tale of his career so far.After beating Gerwyn Price in the quarter-final, Smith was the heavy favourite to go on and finally win his first major, but Noppert held his own and took his opportunity when it was presented to him.But Smith only had himself to blame, as he said following his 11-10 defeat: "I was absolute garbage. I could have walked away with that 11-3.

Michael Smith somehow managed to bust a 140 checkout in the first leg of his crunch UK Open quarter-final against Gerwyn Price. Price and Smith met in the last-eight in Minehead with both men looking to book a spot in the semi-final of a competition that was blown wide open following the exits of several key contenders.After the departure of top seeds, including Jonny Clayton, Michael van Gerwen and Peter Wright, both players would have sensed a real opportunity going into the match.But Smith could have been forgiven for wondering if it was going to be one of those days after managing to bust a 140 checkout in the very first leg.

Darts last November, beating the current world champion Peter Wright in the final, who is in hot pursuit of his number one ranking.

darts rankings Michael van Gerwen could drop.The Dutchman was world number one for seven years from 2014 onwards but lost the title last year following Gerwyn Price's World Championship win.Van Gerwen has since slipped down to third as a result of a dip in form and headed into this weekend's UK Open in that position.However, with a prize fund of £450,000 on offer, and the winner receiving £100k of that, there was a slim chance that he could fall down to as low as sixth in the rankings.When this was pointed out to Sky Sports pundit Mardle, he wrote on social media: "After vigorous shaking…my head has just fallen off."Van Gerwen has since avoided that fate, though, by beating Gary Anderson 10-7 on Day One on Friday.Anderson, who is the current sixth-ranked player, would have had to have won the whole competition in order to have climbed above Van Gerwen.Are you backing Van Gerwen to win the UK Open? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Michael van Gerwen rounded off a sensational night in the Premier League by hilariously trolling Wayne Mardle live on TV. MVG was back to his brilliant best in Exeter as he picked up his first knockout win of the campaign.

Adrian Lewis hitting a no-look 180 to Michael van Gerwen mocking a failed nine-dart finish attempt from Dave Chisnall - it is often the most talented stars that capture the imagination. However, it isn't always the big names who create the most memorable of moments, with lesser known PDC contenders even enjoying spectacular bounce-ins and even a mesmerising double Robin Hood.Daily Star Sport has now picked out seven of the most unexpected moments the sport has ever produced.

darts world champion Gerwyn Price is making his boxing debut later this year but will need to refocus quickly as he faces Peter Wright in the Premier League just a few days later.The multi-talented 36-year-old revealed on Instagram that he'll step into the ring with Rhys 'Cool Fly & Flashy' Evans in his native Wales on April 9, before returning to the oche the following week.Price admitted that he needs to drop some weight for the fight, telling followers: "Need to drop 10kg for this."Speaking to Sky Sports following his 6-3 victory over Michael Smith on night 3 of the Premier League in Belfast, Price confessed that he was worried about "looking stupid"."One of my mates was an ex-boxer and a very good pro, so I’ve got to get some training in and get myself ready otherwise I’m going to look stupid," he said.Remarkably, this isn't the first time The Iceman has switched sports.Price played rugby union and rugby league professionally and even scored a try in a cup final at the Millennium Stadium, before officially joining the darts circuit in 2014.He became the first Welshman to win the PDC World Championship in 2021, beating Scotland's Gary Anderson 7-3 in the final at Alexandra Palace, becoming World No 1 in the process.Will Gerwyn Price get battered in the ring? Let us know what you reckon in the comments section below...Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Darts stars are now enjoying this adrenaline rush each Thursday night in cities across the UK.But being paid to throw darts in front of raucous crowds is a remarkable contrast to the traditional jobs many players used to have.And as we approach night three of the Cazoo Premier League at The SSE Arena in Belfast, we take a look at the different gigs these darting pros paid their bills with before making it to the oche.Peter Wright’s name is now indelible in darting history after becoming a two-time world champion earlier this year.And despite now being a multi-millionaire, his journey to the top has been rocky.He said goodbye to the sport not long after qualifying for his first World Darts Championship in 1995.Desperate for cash, he fitted windows, hauled concrete fence posts and grafted on building sites and holiday camps.He then had a stint on the dole before returning to darts almost 20 years after his first appearance.And Wright - who also changed his name to 'Snakebite' - is now reaping the rewards.Who will win this year's Premier League? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section belowUnlike many of his fellow pros, Jonny Clayton has refused to become a full-time darts player – despite winning four premier events last year, including the Premier League.He still earns money on the side as a part-time plasterer even though he claimed £400,000 in prize money in 2021.But the humble Welshman still puts in a shift for Carmarthenshire County Council. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Star last month, he said: "I would be a liar to say I have not considered it.

Rob Cross was “very unlucky” to miss out on selection from the Premier League to Joe Cullen.Cullen has been included in the eight players who compete in the Premier League, alongside Gary Anderson, Michael Smith, Peter Wright, Gerwyn Price, Michael van Gerwen, James Wade and Jonny Clayton.The 32-year-old owes his selection to his excellent recent form, which saw him win back-to-back Pro Tour titles with victory at Players Championship 4 in Wigan on the weekend. Cross won the European Championship in October and admitted recently in an interview with Oche180.com that he was “gutted and devastated” to miss out and slammed the decision-making process as “ruthless”.

darts stars, the walk-on is a key part of proceedings with well-known tunes blasting out at Ally Pally or Circus Tavern to set up the tense affair.As fans slap, rub and hi-five their favourite tungsten throwers, walk-on girls throw sweet shapes from the front of the stage before it's down to business for the quickfire contest.From the current era, darts fans will be used to Michael Van Gerwen's famous Seven Nation Army walk-on or Peter Wright's entrance to Pitbull's Don't Stop The Party.But neither MVG nor Snakewright can compete with Bob Anderson's legendary walk-on at the 1995 World Championship.The three-time World Masters champion made unparalleled ground by introducing a live horse when making his approach to the oche.The Limestone Cowboy is still fondly remembered for his unorthodox walk-on choice, though it's unlikely to be repeated due to updated health and safety regulations."I still get people coming up to me asking if I’m the guy that walked on with the horse," Anderson told sportsgazette.HAVE YOUR SAY! Is Bob Anderson's horse walk-on the best of all time? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done. You'll receive an email with all of the top news stories every single morning.You can find out more information on our email newsletter on this link here.He added: "That damn horse gets more publicity than I do.

Ross ‘The Boss’ Montgomery insists chats with world number one Gerwyn Price will help him in his quest to improve after an impressive PDC bow.

Three men who used a saw, ‘a metal pole’ and a table leg during a terrifying Bolton street brawl have been jailed.

Ross ‘The Boss’ Montgomery admits he would love to face reigning world champion Peter Wright when he makes his PDC bow this weekend.

Supervet star Noel Fitzpatrick is mourning the death of his beloved mother, Rita, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 92.MORE: Everything you need to know about supervet Noel FitzpatrickIn a statement released by the family, they requested time to mourn in private before paying tribute to the matriarch. HELLO! has reached out for comment.WATCH: Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick in tears over loss of beloved petIt read, via The Mirror: "Our beloved mother, Rita Fitzpatrick (92), passed away peacefully in her home at Esker, Mountmellick, on Wednesday 2 February.

Premier League line-up in full: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Gerwyn Price, Jonny Clayton, James Wade, Michael Smith, Gary Anderson, Joe Cullen.

Darts fans have urged reigning world champion Peter Wright to 'ditch' his new arrows after being dumped out in the second round of the Ladbrokes Masters. Wright, who beat Michael Smith to claim his second Ally Pally crown earlier this month, went down 10-8 to Simon Whitlock in Milton Keynes.

Peter Wright, Searle was left wondering what if having struggled with illness ahead of the game.And though slightly disappointed with his performance, the Ladbrokes Masters debutant admits he should be happier with reaching that stage at Ally Pally for the first time."I had a bit of flu over Christmas and I just didn't feel right, didn't feel myself at all against Peter," Searle told Daily Star Sport. "That showed in my performance."I'm not trying to make excuses but I felt the way I had been playing that I would put up a bit of a fight, more than I did.

and has now weighed in on the video of Hankey that went viral last month.In the clip, Hankey needs 25 to win a leg during a match against fellow ex-BDO darts world champion John Walton.Hankey, otherwise known as 'The Count', readies himself to throw before pausing and talking to himself.He says: "Do I fancy double 12 or double eight? Who's in charge, me or the devil?"The now 53-year-old then returns to the oche and continues: "I think I'm in charge. Fat nine, double eight, shake his hand.

Livingston's Peter Wright produced a stunning fightback as he was crowned world champion last night.

Peter Wright is flying the Saltire at the Ally Pally as darts fans hope for a final flourish from an enthralling PDC World Championship.

'Snakebite' Peter Wright sank his fangs into Gary Anderson's hopes of a World Darts Championship hat-trick and sealed his Monday night final place with an Ally Pally masterclass.