Darts

Darts player Michael Smith was at Broad Oak Community Primary School in St Helens yesterday launching Bullseye Maths.

Premier League Darts makes its return to Liverpool on tonight (February 10), with St Helens’ Michael Smith chasing his first points of the year on home turf. The M&S Bank Arena hosted a night of the Premier League’s annual tour every year between 2008 and 2020.

St Helens darts star Michael Smith returns for the first night of the 2022 Premier League tonight (February 3). "Bully Boy" Smith will make his anticipated return to the competition after missing out last year.

Professional Merseyside barber Lewy Williams is looking razor-sharp after swapping his scissors for darts. Williams, who made his TV debut earlier this month, has been brushing aside opponents for fun.

Merseysider Stephen Bunting was knocked out of the semi-final of the World Grand Prix by World Number One Gerwyn Price. Bunting fell short in the semi-final despite taking a lead against Price, who lost the final to fellow Welshman Jonny Clayton.

A huge 135-finish in the final leg saw Dave Chisnall defeat Ross Smith in the World Grand Prix 4th round. Chisnall, ranked 10th by the PDC, came out on top at the Morningside Arena.

Merseyside trio Dave Chisnall, Michael Smith and Stephen Bunting had mixed fortunes in the 2021 UK Open. St Helens-born Chisnall battled his way to the quarter-final while Smith and Bunting crashed out in the fifth and fourth round respectively.

World number 17 Stephen Bunting is 'full of confidence' and raring to go ahead of the UK Open this weekend. The tournament marks the occasion of the first major televised event of the year so far, which begins at 12PM...

St Helens has emerged as a darts hotspot for talent in recent years with Stephen Bunting, Michael Smith and Dave Chisnall among the world’s biggest names. But all three have suffered disappointment in their bid to secure a Premier League place after the 10th and final spot went to Welshman Jonny Clayton.

World number four Michael Smith has been tipped to have a good run at this year’s World Championships, despite a tough draw. St Helens-based Smith and fellow Merseysider Stephen Bunting take to the stage on December 23.