LUKE HUMPHRIES avoided a Brexit from the World Darts Championship as he sent France’s top player back over the Channel. The last time a reigning world darts champion lost on the opening night at

Luke Humphries insists he pays no attention to the pre-tournament odds at the World Darts Championships - but feels he has the edge over rival Luke Littler given what he's achieved over the past 12 months.

Luke Humphries has shared his Christmas plans as he enjoys a 12-day break before his third-round match at the World Darts Championship. The reigning world champion will be putting plenty of practice into maintaining the momentum generated from a dominant opening victory against Thibault Tricole last night.

Humphries was back on the Alexandra Palace stage almost one year on from his memorable win against Luke Littler in the 2024 final.

Luke Humphries averages just haven’t been on the same level as Luke Littler’s, even if he won the Players Championship final.” “PLEASE DON’T TAKE ME HOME”. “But he just has that ability to get over the line.

Darts world rallying around Wayne Mardle, says Luke Humphries - The world champion offered his support to the Sky Sports commentator after the death of his wife, Donna.

Luke Humphries began the defence of his World Darts Championship title with a 3-0 stroll past Thibault Tricole, despite being ‘nowhere near’ his best. The defending champion won all nine legs in the comfortable victory over the Frenchman,

Luke Humphries kicks off his world title defence with a dominant 3-0 win over Thibault Tricole on the opening night.

Luke Humphries made a perfect start to his PDC World Darts Championship defence at Alexandra Palace on Sunday, winning nine legs in a row to see off Thibault Tricole.