But earlier this year, he went to throw a dart and it physically would not leave his hand. "You're in shock, I stood there for ages. I just couldn't get my arm up to let go of the dart," he said.

Luke Littler is through to the fourth round of the World Darts Championship after overcoming another tough test to defeat Ian White 4-1 at the Alexandra Palace.

Every month this year, an expert in a sport will provide tips for Sunday Times readers. The December spotlight is on darts.

Kevin was suffering from dartitis, a mental condition where the brain stops a player from being able to release a dart. Finding a cure would become the 57-year-old's latest challenge. " [Dartitis is] ...

KIRK SHEPERD once reached the World Darts Championship final as a 1,000-1 outsider. But he is now working as an electrician ...

Luke Littler hopes of a first PDC World Darts Championship title live on. The 17-year-old has ensured a last 16 meeting with Ryan Joyce at the Alexandra Palace after coming through a real battle ...