Darts

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 darts ace Stephen Bunting swept aside Daryl Gurney with a 2-0 win at the World Grand Prix in Leicester. Bunting, a former semi-finalist who missed out last year after testing positive for Covid, produced the outstanding performance of the day.

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.

Merseysiders Michael Smith and Stephen Bunting are preparing for their World Darts Championship campaigns. The St Helens pair will have to wait over a week before they start their tournament, as the competition gets underway on Monday (December 14)

Merseyside darts stars Michael Smith and Stephen Bunting face tough draws in this year's PDC World Championship. The quarters and seedings were announced for the tournament which begins in two weeks, with Smith seeded number four and Bunting down at 26.

Liverpool’s Stephen Bunting has lost in the first round of the Players Championship Finals in Coventry. The 30-year-old fell 6-4 to Ryan Murray despite taking an early 3-0 lead. The result comes as a shock with Bunting 71 places higher...