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SKY SPORTS’ EMMA PATON BREAKS DOWN LUKE LITTLER’S TRUE CHARACTER BEFORE SEMI-FINAL
Sky Sports presenter Emma Paton lifts the lid on world No. 1 Luke Littler’s real personality away from the PDC World Darts stage.
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.”
REVIEW: WHY MATT LAFLEUR IS COUNTING ON VETERANS TO SAVE THE SEASON
Matt LaFleur rested starters in a 16-3 loss to the Vikings. We analyse the Packers' slump and life without Micah Parsons.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur stood on the sideline, watching as his team slogged through a rough second quarter against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. It was January 4, 2026, and honestly, this game didn’t mean much for Green Bay. They’d already locked up their playoff spot, so LaFleur kept Jordan Love and several other starters on the bench. Instead, Clayton Tune got the nod at quarterback—a guy who’d been hanging out on the practice squad most of the year and only took a few snaps in Week 17.
Tune threw just 11 passes all game, completing six for 34 yards. Not exactly electric. The Vikings sacked him four times, so the Packers actually finished with negative passing yards. Yeah, minus 7. That pretty much sums up the afternoon.
The final score was 16-3, and the only reason Green Bay even got on the board was a late field goal they set up with a timeout. The run game looked a little better—they managed 128 yards on 35 carries, and that was without Josh Jacobs, who sat out too. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs didn’t play either, whether because of injuries or just getting some rest. So, the Packers were missing a lot of firepower.
Here’s the bigger problem: for the second year in a row, the Packers are stumbling into the playoffs on a losing streak. Just a few weeks ago, after beating the Bears in Week 14, they were leading the NFC North and looking sharp. But then things unravelled—four straight losses, injuries piling up, and the worst of it was losing Micah Parsons to a torn ACL. He’s done till next season.
LaFleur isn’t pretending it’s all fine. He says the team has taken their lumps, but now it’s time to move on. “We’re in the dance,” he told reporters. “We’ve got to go on the road and play our best football from here.”
Nobody knows exactly who they’ll face in the first round, but LaFleur is counting on his veterans to remember what playoff football feels like. He wants them to step up when it matters most.
“You stick with what you believe in,” he said. “But everyone’s got to understand—the playoffs are different. There’s no next week if you lose. We need to play our best.”
Green Bay’s hoping that resting its stars will pay off. Whether it does, well, we’ll see soon enough.
“ LaFleur said, “Everything’s pretty fluid as we prep this week. It depends on when we actually play. But I thought practice went well—the guys who rested still got solid reps, first team offence versus first team defence. Physically, we’re in a good place.”
HOW MYLES GARRETT SURPASSED STRAHAN AND WATT FOR THE SACK RECORD
Myles Garrett makes history with his 23rd sack as Andre Szmyt’s 49-yard field goal lifts the Browns over the Bengals 20-18.
Myles Garrett waited until the last possible moment to break the NFL sack record, but it was Cleveland’s kicker who stole the show at the end. As the clock hit zero, Andre Szmyt nailed a 49-yard field goal to give the Browns a 20-18 win over the Bengals—a little redemption for Szmyt, who missed a short field goal and an extra point against Cincinnati way back in the season opener. This time, he delivered. On the other side, Bengals kicker Evan McPherson missed two extra points, which ended up costing his team the game.
Garrett’s big moment came with just over five minutes left. He burst up the middle, and Joe Burrow just slid to the ground—sack number 23 for Garrett. That put him past Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt for the single-season record. The Browns' bench cleared to celebrate with him, and the game paused while everyone soaked it in.
Cincinnati wasn’t done, though. Down 17-12 late, Burrow led the Bengals on a 61-yard drive and hit Ja’Marr Chase for a 4-yard touchdown, giving Cincinnati an 18-17 lead with 90 seconds left. Chase was his usual self—eight catches, 96 yards, and a score.
For Cleveland, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders didn’t light up the stat sheet—just 111 yards on 11-of-22 passing—but he picked up his third win as a starter. The Browns closed out the season with back-to-back victories over AFC North rivals, even though their offense sputtered most of the day and they lost center Luke Wypler to a knee injury.
Burrow finished with 236 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception on 29-of-39 passing. Running back Chase Brown crossed the 1,000-yard mark for the first time and grabbed a touchdown as well, wrapping up a strong season with 72 yards on 13 carries.
Early on, it looked like Cincinnati would cruise. Burrow hit a wide-open Brown for a 4-yard touchdown after Cam Sample strip-sacked Sanders and Howard Cross recovered at the Cleveland 29. But the extra point got blocked, and that missed point loomed large later.
Cleveland’s defense made some noise, too. Devin Bush picked off Burrow and ran it back 97 yards for a score in the first quarter. Just a minute later, Sam Webb scooped up a fumble and sprinted 47 yards to the end zone. That gave the Browns a 14-6 lead.
Tee Higgins caught a 13-yard touchdown from Burrow just before halftime, and again, McPherson missed the extra point. It was that kind of day for Cincinnati.
The Browns lost their top corner, Denzel Ward, to a neck injury early on. He didn’t return.
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