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THE SECRET BEHIND DEBUTANT JUSTIN HOODS INCREDIBLE ONE HUNDRED AND THREE AVERAGE

The PDC World Championship break begins as Justin Hood and Arno Merk deliver historic upsets at Alexandra Palace.

The secret behind debutant Justin Hoods incredible one hundred and three average
Justin Hood hit eleven maximums to defeat Noppert

Justin Hood, ranked 86th worldwide, shocked everyone by beating Danny Noppert, the sixth seed, at the PDC World Championship! After easily winning his first match against Nick Kenny last week, Hood kept up the good work against Noppert.

The 32-year-old, playing in his first championship, quickly took a 2-0 lead at Alexandra Palace, averaging over 102 in both sets, hitting over half of his doubles, and scoring three 180s. Noppert fought back to tie the game, but Hood stayed calm and won.

Hood won with a 78 finish, setting up a third-round match against Ryan Meikle after Christmas. Luke Littler, who won his match against David Davies, praised Hood, saying, What a man! with some emojis.

Hood averaged 103.01, hit 11 180s, and hit about 43% of his doubles throughout the game.

Hood said about his win: It was a good game. I knew it would be because Danny is a great player. I just throw my darts without worrying. If it's good, it's good. Tonight, it was.

Noppert is the 17th seed to lose before Christmas. Before him, Daryl Gurney and Peter Wright lost. Gary Anderson, Michael van Gerwen, and Josh Rock made sure no one else lost that evening.

Littler will play Mensur Suljovic on Saturday night.

Suljovic, ranked 60th, was accused of cheating after his win against Joe Cullen. Cullen was mad about Suljovic's behavior on stage.

Cullen said on social media, “The old guard will say it’s part of the game, but word it how you will—it’s CHEATING!” That’s not darts!

Suljovic responded, I never do this to provoke anyone. I do it for my game. Sorry Joe, I never do this—love you, man.

Littler, after his win against Davies, said about Cullen's comments, No, it’s not cheating. That’s just how he plays. I watched the match a bit. Joe felt like he slowed it down. It’s not cheating. We all know he flicks his flight a few times before he throws. He’s doing it until he feels settled.

The World Championship will continue after a three-day break after Christmas, with Wesley Plaisier playing Krzysztof Ratajski on Saturday afternoon.

KENDRICK BOURNE REVEALS THE STRICT DISCIPLINE THAT SPARKED THE PATRIOTS' TURNAROUND

Kendrick Bourne speaks out! Discover why he thinks Mike Vrabel is the right fit and why he’s eyeing a 2026 return to the 49ers.

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Kendrick Bourne’s path through the NFL has zigzagged all over – some highs, plenty of lows, and now, another fresh start. He took a shot with the Patriots in 2025 after building his reputation with the 49ers. But honestly, that New England chapter ended before it even got going. Bourne didn’t just slip out the back door. He left with a lot to say about what he saw brewing in New England as Mike Vrabel took charge.

Once Vrabel arrived, you didn’t need to listen for rumours about a culture shift; it was obvious. Bourne noticed right away. He’s already got his eyes set on home, back with the 49ers, but even from a distance, he could see the Patriots were heading somewhere new long before their record showed it.

Talking about his exit from New England, Bourne didn’t sugarcoat anything. Losing the job itself wasn’t the hardest part. What stung was watching Vrabel put his stamp on the team, laying down the kind of structure and discipline Bourne knew would eventually pay off. He was blunt; things just felt different under Vrabel compared to before.

He put it like this: “After going through OTAs and camp with Vrabes, you just knew. Nothing against Mayo, but he just wasn’t ready. With Vrabes, the structure was totally different in how we studied, how we met, and just the whole vibe. Honestly, I was sad about it.”

This wasn’t just a guy being bitter. Bourne respected what was happening in New England and genuinely wished he could have been part of it, especially with a Super Bowl push on the horizon. He even admitted he’d wanted to be in that locker room when the Patriots finally made it back to the big stage.

Now he’s back with the 49ers, hoping to stick around. At 30, Bourne wants a new contract in San Francisco. He had a solid 2025, racked up 551 yards, picked up a contract bonus, and gave the offence a spark. The 49ers needed reliable hands, and Bourne delivered. He’s clear: he wants to stay, but only if the deal makes sense for him.

So now, the offseason gets interesting. Bourne knows where he fits best, but he’s still keeping an eye on what’s building in New England. That mix of looking back and chasing what’s next makes this part of his career one to pay attention to.

MRI SCARE: STEVE KERR ADMITS STEPH CURRY’S "NEBULOUS" KNEE MAY REQUIRE SECOND IMAGING

Warriors crisis! Discover why Steph Curry may need another MRI and how Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear shifts GSW to the play-in.

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Warriors star to undergo new MRI as knee pain lingers

The Warriors have been scrambling since Jimmy Butler went down with that ACL tear. He’s done for the year, and now Stephen Curry has to carry the offence on his own.

Right after the All-Star break, the Warriors are sitting in eighth place out West. That’s already shaky, and now Curry’s dealing with a knee injury too. The team calls it runner's knee; basically, he just needs time to heal. But then Steve Kerr gave an update that didn’t exactly inspire confidence.

Turns out, Curry might need another MRI. He tried to push through a full workout, but his knee just wasn’t right. Now, they’re waiting on imaging to figure out how long he’ll actually be out.

Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis still hasn’t suited up for Golden State. If Curry misses significant time, everyone else needs to step up in a big way. The Warriors already have one of the most average offences in the league, 15th at the break. No curry, and things get ugly fast. He’s already missed 16 games this season, and the team went 6-10 without him.

Losing Butler already knocked the Warriors out of serious contention. They’re pretty much locked into the play-in. Unless Curry suddenly goes supernova, it’s hard to see them catching the Thunder or making any real noise out West.

So, what’s next? The front office tried to swing big at the deadline, going after Giannis Antetokounmpo, though who knows if the Bucks ever really considered it. Giannis stayed put, but you can bet the Warriors will chase him again this summer.

If that doesn’t work, they’ll turn to other stars. They know the championship window is closing with Curry still on the roster. He’s still elite, but time’s ticking.

LeBron James even comes up as a possibility. If he declines his player option and hits free agency, maybe he’d team up with Curry for one last run at a ring.

Most likely, though, Golden State will look at trades instead of free agents to try to reload. Curry’s health isn’t what it used to be, and the Warriors know they have to make the most of whatever prime he’s got left.

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