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A hint of adversity hasn't been enough to slow down defending champion Luke Littler in his quest for back-to-back world darts championship titles

3 January 2026

A hint of adversity hasn't been enough to slow down defending champion Luke Littler in his quest for back-to-back world darts championship titles

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Reigning world champion Luke Littler has fired a warning to his rivals after a dominant display in the third round of the world darts championship in London
	28 Dec 2025: Reigning world champion Luke Littler has fired a warning to his rivals after a dominant display in the third round of the world darts championship in London... more

To the darts world championships at London's Alexandra Palace, on Sky Sport..
	28 Dec 2025: To the darts world championships at London's Alexandra Palace, on Sky Sport..... more

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