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Barry Hearn believes the PDC World Darts Championship could bring some shock early results amid the strong competition.

2026 PDC Darts World Championship Day 1 final results, scores, schedule and bracket: Littler kicks off title defense with a win originally appeared on The Sporting News.

The tournament got underway on Thursday, with defending champion Luke Littler in action in the third game, beating Darius Labanauskas in straight sets in front of his girlfriend.

‘The Nuke’ brushes aside Darius Labanauskas in just 25 minutes after opening night victories for Michael Smith and debutant Arno Merk at Alexandra Palace

Luke Littler was given a fright on stage after winning his first round match at the PDC World Darts Championship.

The Nuke was able to handle his Lithuanian opponent and a pesky insect as he made a triumphant start to his title defence

Luke Littler began his defence of the PDC World Championship with a 3-0 win over Darius Labanauskas at the Alexandra Palace on Wednesday evening

Stephen Bunting has warned world No. 1 Luke Littler that no one is scared of him as the PDC World Darts Championship begins

Luke Littler was made to work to make a winning start to his World Darts Championship title defence after world number 95 Darius Labanauskas put up a surprise fight.

Littler began his third world championship campaign on Thursday evening.

Littler began his third world championship campaign on Thursday evening.

Everything you need to know ahead of the World Darts Championship 2026 including the key dates, format, prize money, and who can challenge Luke Littler...

LUKE Littler’s World Darts Championship title defence is up and running in fine style

Express Sport brings you the latest darts news on the opening day of the World Championship.

Littler, 18, played his first game of this year's tournament at Alexandra Palace on Thursday night, taking on Darius Labanauskas in the third match of the evening in the first round.

Luke Littler refused to name the rivals he believes he can defeat as the world No.1 kept his cards close to his chest before beginning to defend his world championship

German star Arno Merk storms through the first match of the World Championship and would savour a clash with the Scot

The PDC World Darts Championship gets underway tonight at Alexandra Palace with Luke Littler looking to defend his crown.

Giants trade back, add weapon for Jaxson Dart in 2026 NFL mock draft originally appeared on The Sporting News.

It's time to look ahead to the draft for Giants fans.