MICHAEL SMITH has admitted being left out of the upcoming Premier League Darts was a big "kick up the backside". The former world champion, 34, has endured a difficult time with both form and ...

Michael Smith has admitted ... with arthritis in his right hand. Smith has tumbled down the PDC's Order of Merit since going into this year's World Darts Championship ranked second in the world.

Michael van Gerwen has admitted he will “miss” Michael Smith during this year’s Premier League Darts after the Englishman was denied a place in the competition. This season’s Premier ...

Michael van Gerwen believes the Premier League Darts lineup 'could have been stronger' and that Michael Smith should not have been dropped. Smith was one of two players axed from last year's eight ...

Michael van Gerwen has warned Luke Littler that the teenager's status as Premier League Darts defending champion will count for nothing when they meet on the opening night of the 2025 competition.

Dobey and Stephen Bunting joined the line-up this year in place of Michael Smith and Peter Wright. World No6, No7 and No8 - Jonny Clayton, Dave Chisnall and Damon Heta - all missed out on a spot ...

“I miss one good player – Michael Smith. "But outside that, it’s eight really good darts players and that’s what people want to see. “Moving forward we want to create an atmosphe ...

Guilty Michael van Gerwen reckons he let himself ... was wrecked by last-gasp blunders on Night One of Premier League Darts. Van Gerwen was majestic as he stood tall in the face of Luke Littler ...

Michael van Gerwen earned a classic 6-5 win over 18-year-old world champion Luke Littler on the first night of the Premier League of Darts. The Dutchman's win was made all the more remarkable by ...

Wayne Mardle made a return to Sky Sports' darts coverage on Thursday for the opening night of the BetMGM Premier League. Mardle, who is one of the most popular commentators and pundits in the ...