Luke Humphries Wins Premier League, Joins Triple Crown Elite

Luke Humphries secured his ninth victory over rival Luke Littler by winning the Premier League darts play-offs final at London's O2 Arena, completing darts' prestigious Triple Crown with wins in the World Championship, World Matchplay, and Premier League. This achievement places him in an elite group alongside legends Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, and Gary Anderson. Humphries credited Phil Taylor, a six-time Premier League champion and widely regarded as the greatest darts player, for providing crucial personal support and confidence that helped him clinch the title. Despite frequent encounters with Littler, Humphries defended the current Premier League format, emphasizing its popularity and the inevitability of top players meeting often. The rivalry between Humphries and the 18-year-old Littler, who led the Premier League for nearly four months, is highlighted as a defining feature of the sport's current era. Both players will now represent England as defending champions at the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt, with Humphries expressing excitement about their partnership.