World Championship

Before his arrival at the PDC World Championships, only Devon Petersen had ever represented the entire continent of Africa on darts’ grandest stage. Munyua was not just flying the Kenyan flag – he was carrying a continent on his back...

The real Michael van Gerwen emerged after the break, shoulders squared, jaw set, authority restored. This was the version the world expected.

The latter chapters have been harder to read for the Barney Army. Early exits have become the norm, the fire flickering rather than roaring...

Following multiple appearances, the wasp’s days could be numbered, with it just 2/1 that a player kills a wasp on the broadcast before the end of the tournament...

Wade took control with the quiet authority of a man who has been here, done it, and won almost everything there is to win...

Time flies when you are having fun - and for the thousands who have already trudged, sung, staggered and serenaded their way up Muswell...

Gerwyn Price detonated his way into round two, dismantling Adam Gawlas and setting up a meeting with Wesley Plaisier...

Thankfully for Dobey, the second interval worked wonders. The doubles returned, the shoulders dropped, and order was restored.

Three ton-plus checkouts. Three from three on the outer ring to close it out. Job done. Nervy at times, yes — but when the big moments arrived, Clayton owned them...