Sky Sports presenter Emma Paton has given a real look at what world number one Luke Littler is like when the cameras aren’t on him. This year at the PDC World Darts Championship, Littler’s been electric—hardly dropping a set on his way to a big semi-final showdown with ‘Heavy Metal’ Ryan Searle.

But things haven’t all gone smoothly. Littler, just 18, lost his cool after beating former world champ Rob Cross in the last 16. The crowd at Ally Pally threw their support behind Cross, even booing Littler as he stepped up for his shots. You could tell it got to him.

After the match, Littler faced the crowd and let them have it: “I’m not bothered, I’m not bothered, really, I’m not bothered! Can I just say one thing? You guys pay for tickets and pay for my prize money, so thank you for the money, and thank you for booing me!”

Later, backstage, Littler admitted he’d “lost his head” for a minute. But Emma Paton says this kind of outburst isn’t typical for him. She’s seen a different side—calm, down-to-earth, and nothing like the fiery showman who lights up the stage.

Talking to the Mirror before Littler turned 18, Paton explained, “It’s like chatting with any 17-year-old. He’s really relaxed. Off-stage, he’s just a chilled-out guy. On stage, though, he flips a switch—he’s a real entertainer.”

She thinks he’s handled the sudden fame impressively. “He was thrown into the spotlight, and he’s managed it so well. That says a lot about the kind of kid he is and the good people he’s got around him.”

Paton also pointed out how Littler deals with tough times. “It’s easy to talk when you’re winning, but you’ve got to face the questions when things aren’t going your way, too,” she said.

Before his Grand Slam wins in 2024 and 2025, Littler had a string of early TV exits. People started doubting him, wondering if he’d lost his edge. Through it all, he kept his composure. “Even then, he spoke really well. I think he’s a bit more comfortable in his own skin now—probably just comes with experience. But honestly, he’s always been great to talk to.”

The Dolphins are in the middle of a messy hunt for a new general manager, and they’ve decided to get creative. Instead of sticking with the usual suspects, they’re bringing in Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman to help steer the GM search.

Yeah, you read that right—Aikman. He’s not exactly the first name you’d expect for this sort of thing. But with all the chaos swirling around the team right now, maybe it makes sense. Tua Tagovailoa just got benched, the whole franchise feels a little directionless, and fans are stuck wondering what’s next.

It’s also wild how much time has passed since they fired Chris Grier, who got the boot back on Halloween after that ugly 2-7 start. Owner Stephen Ross kept Mike McDaniel as head coach, which probably made the GM search even trickier.

Ross made his usual statement after the firing, promising more effort and no excuses. He said, “There is a lot of football left to play, and we all need to fight even harder… I have always been and remain committed to building a winning team that consistently competes for championships. Our performance on the field and our team-building process have not been good enough. There are no excuses. You deserve a championship-calibre team you can be proud of.”

Now, Aikman’s role isn’t totally clear. He’s not in the running for the GM job himself, but he’s jumping in as a temporary consultant—maybe he’ll just give advice, maybe he’ll have a bigger say. He’s spent decades in the broadcast booth, and his name definitely carries weight in the league. Still, you have to wonder how much influence he’ll really have.

The Dolphins have bounced back a bit since that brutal start, but once again, they’re watching the playoffs from home. Losing Grier made some fans happy, but a lot of the heat is on McDaniel, who’s only managed two playoff trips in four years and holds a 35-2 record—solid, but not exactly legendary.

So here comes Aikman, and honestly, it’s a fascinating move. Maybe his time as a colour analyst on Monday Night Football gives him an edge here. He knows the league, he knows the people, and he’s got a reputation you can’t ignore. But is this actually going to help the Dolphins find the right GM, or is it just a Hail Mary?

Aikman himself sounds cautious about jumping into a front office job. “I’m not opposed to hard work… It’s not so much the hours that would be involved; it’s more about, at my age currently, there would be a learning curve,” he admitted. “Would an organisation be willing to allow that to happen? It’s a young man’s game; it’s a young man’s world.” He might help out with the search, but he’s not itching to be the guy in charge.

For Miami, this move feels a little desperate, maybe a little bold. It could shake things up in a good way—or just add to the confusion. The only thing that really matters now is who they pick and what comes next.