Luke Humphries Leads Premier League Darts After Littler Final Loss

Luke Humphries, the current world number one in darts, recently defeated 18-year-old Luke Littler in the Premier League Darts final, marking Humphries' second nightly win of the season. Despite Littler leading the Premier League table and having a strong season, he has faced boos and hostile receptions from crowds, which Humphries attributes to Littler no longer being seen as the underdog. Humphries explained that when players reach the top ranks, they often face negativity and pressure from fans hoping to see them lose, a phenomenon he has experienced himself. Both players have consistently delivered high-level performances, leading to multiple matchups this season, which some fans have found repetitive, but Humphries insists that fans should appreciate the rivalry between two of the sport's best. The mutual respect between the two competitors was evident after their recent final, with Littler showing sportsmanship despite the crowd's hostility in Leeds. Both Littler and Humphries have secured their places in the end-of-season play-offs, continuing their battle for the Premier League title.