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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Tom Cruise's mega meltdown in Top Gun 3 meeting over insane plot twist involving Val Kilmer
When Val Kilmer reprised his role as Lieutenant Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky in Top Gun: Maverick, the film's star called it 'special' and 'beautiful.' Indeed, Cruise had allegedly been the 'driving force' behind the actor's return to the movie franchise three decades after the pair first took flight as US Naval aviators in the 1986 blockbuster.
Metro
5 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
Price lifts lid on Littler and Humphries' World Cup of Darts nightmare
Gerwyn Price reckons England's shock World Cup of Darts demise was down to Luke Littler and Luke Humphries not having the same team ethic as other countries in the event. Northern Ireland were crowned World Cup winners for the first time on Sunday night, beating Wales 10-9 in an epic final in Frankfurt. Daryl Gurney and Josh Rock got the better of Price and Jonny Clayton in a final which most expected to feature the English team of Humphries and Littler. However, the top two players in the world rankings were downed by Germany in their first game, beaten 8-4 by the home nation in a big shock in the last 16. Price was asked about the need for friendship and a connection between the pair to achieve success in the World Cup of Darts and he suggested this is where the English dream team went wrong. 'I think you need a connection, I think you need to have that camaraderie off the stage and have that connection,' the Iceman said after defeat in the final. 'When we all turned up…and I'm not just saying this because they lost…the only two players who didn't turn up together, didn't sit together, didn't play as a team…I'm not saying who they are, but they didn't win their first game. 'You need it. You need to turn up as a team, practice together, sit together, it's a team ethic and it didn't show with England and it showed on the board. 'They're great players individually, but you need to be a team. You need that team ethic, you need to be together as a team all the way though, but it didn't happen. 'I wanted them to do well but they didn't. I'm not just saying that, I wanted them to do well but they were rubbish.' The Northern Irish pair downed England's conquerors in the semi-finals, thrashing the Germans 8-1 before their brilliant tussle with the Welsh in the final. In a deciding leg of stunning quality Gurney landed a 180 before Rock hit a 171 to leave just 16, which Gurney nailed to wrap it up in just 11 darts. The 39-year-old has won major titles before, but not since the 2018 Players Championship Finals and he admitted that he felt his trophy-lifting days were over. 'This is better. I said in my interview yesterday, if we could win this it would be better than any individual competition I've won,' he said. 'I'm a very proud Northern Irishman today. So pleased to play with Josh. We said we could do damage, we've done damage. We came, we won, we conquered. 'We're not finished yet. I believed I was finished, that's why I'm so emotional because I thought I was probably done as a PDC winner but Josh gave me the belief.' More Trending 24-year-old Rock turned in a sublime performance over the piece in Germany, with PremiumDartsData revealing his tournament average to be 102.42. 'That was probably the best World Cup final there's ever been,' he said. 'That was just phenomenal.' Rock is still searching for his own first major TV title, but reckons this could be the springboard to launch him to individual glory. 'I'm hoping so,; he said. 'I believe in myself that it will happen.' MORE: World Cup of Darts 2025 schedule, TV channel, teams, fixtures and odds MORE: Phil Taylor 'advice' helps Luke Humphries beat Luke Littler to Premier League Darts title MORE: Premier League Darts final 2025: Prize money, start time, format and schedule
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Gerwyn Price savours massive consolation prize after darts World Cup Final loss
The Iceman is back in the Grand Slam after he and Jonny Clayton make Final in Frankfurt Cheered-up Gerwyn Price celebrated a major consolation prize after the heartbreak of World Cup Final defeat with Wales. The Iceman and partner Jonny Clayton were sunk in a dramatic last-leg decider as the 2020 and 2023 winners failed to complete a famous hat-trick when losing 10-9 to Northern Ireland. However, in beating Netherlands in the last-four to make the Final, the Cymru pair both secured spots in November's Grand Slam of Darts. That's especially sweet for Price who admitted last year it hurt him badly to miss out of the showpiece event in Wolverhampton. Having been a three-time winner in 2018, 2019 and 2021, defeat in the qualifiers in Leicester last year saw him miss the tournament for the first time since 2015 and it stung badly. But Price's ticket for 2025 is now already booked and he said: 'That was one of my aims this week and probably why I played so rubbish in the semi-final, knowing that it would get me in the Grand Slam. Then I relaxed a little bit in the Final, but things didn't really seem to happen. Probably due to the pressure of these [NI] boys throwing treble twenties for fun against us and we were up against it. "We got it at 9-9. We gave ourselves a chance, but they were a little bit better than us and they deserve it.' Price and Clayton was hugely gracious in defeat to Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney having played their part in an epic contest and simply being outdone in the thrilling shootout. Missed chances in a key 13th leg turned the tide of the Final. The former World champ , who sat out the tournament 12 months ago, said: 'I mean, we started off really slowly and we were trying to get into the game. It was really difficult. But we got ourselves in front. I think the leg to go 8-5 up was a crucial leg for us. And then we find ourselves 8-7 behind. But testament to the Irish team, Josh was scoring unbelievable. "We probably couldn't keep up with him. Last leg, I banged a 180, I thought: We got him back. Then he hits a 177 and I'm like: Oh, yeah, fair play. Gave him a high five. At the beginning of this tournament, I predicted Wales-Ireland final. I just predicted we would win. But fair play to them. They were fantastic.' Clayton echoed his partner's sentiments of congratulations to the Irish and admitted he was delighted to have his old sidekick back in harness. He said: 'Fair to Josh and Daryl. That last leg, oh my God, didn't they get off the blocks. We got it back to 9-9 and tried our best. Gezzy carried me, to be fair. I struggled starting off. "We gave it all. We get on great. It's nice to see him back in Germany! To be fair, he's just classy. I'm a proud man to be a captain here and to have a team-mate like this, oh, my God, awesome.'
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
World Cup of Darts 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Gerwyn Price's Wales taking on Northern Ireland in huge final
THE WORLD CUP of Darts final is here with Northern Ireland taking on Wales RIGHT NOW! Northern Ireland - featuring the pair of Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney - have sailed into the final after thrashing Germany 8-1 on home soil. Advertisement Wales - with Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton - downed the Netherlands 8-5 to reach the final. Defending champions and top seeds England - with World No 1 Luke Humphries and world champ Luke Littler - were stunned Start time: From 12pm BST TV channel: Live stream: NOW/Sky Sports app CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Follow our live blog below... Advertisement By Northern Ireland* 2-1 Wales Josh Rock is on fire today. He is first up in the leg and hits another maximum. They seem to be trying to wind Price up with their elaborate celebrations. Price gives the Welsh a slight lead and Clayton hits double 16 to take out 68. That was much needed, that is for sure. Copy link Copied By Northern Ireland 2-0 *Wales The Irish pair are hitting treble 20s for fun. Price seems to be unhappy with the grip of his darts, something he has struggled with before on warm stages. With 123 remaining, Rock hits treble 19 followed by treble 16 but then narrowly misses double 9. The Iceman cannot take out his triple-digit out and Gurney hits double 4 to take another leg. Copy link Copied By Northern Ireland* 1-0 Wales Rock gets things started with a 180 on his first visit and lets out a roar. That certainly has laid down a marker in this final. Clayton replies with a maximum of his own but it is all in vain as Gurney takes out 130, hitting double 5 with his last dart. Copy link Copied By Magic moment ahead for Irish pair Daryl Gurney and Josh Rock have the chance to write their names in the country's history. They go into this final looking to win the World Cup for the first time. Wales have won it twice before with this same pair, that experience could prove to be key. Copy link Copied By The Brits take over Frankfurt We are heading for an all-British final in the World Cup of Darts. Northern Ireland face Wales in the biggest game possible. After their demolition of Germany in the semis, the Irish will feel this is their trophy to lose. However, when facing a formidable pair like Price and Clayton, victory is far from guaranteed. Copy link Copied By The Iceman cometh for dragons It was by no means his best darts in that semi-final but Gerwyn Price stood up to be counted when it mattered most. After getting into the lead for the first time in the match to make it 6-5, Wales went for the kill and stunned the Dutch. Finishing the final leg wit tops/tops is just pure Price, not many players would have the minerals to go for it with the stakes so high. He let out his famous roar as he and Clayton celebrated, knowing they dodged a bullet in this one. Weirdly, they can probably take more from that win than if they whitewashed Netherlands. They showed their grit, came from behind, and booked their place in the World Cup of Darts final. Copy link Copied By Wales beat Netherlands 8-5 Copy link Copied By Wales* 8-5 Netherlands Wales go off the boil in the leg with some poor visits. Fortunately, the Dutch follow suit. Neither Clayton nor Price have had any success when switching downstairs in this match. Clayton scores just 60 on his visit, allowing van Veen to score 140. Price steps up and hits tops/tops in the 20 bed to win the leg and the match. Copy link Copied By Wales 7-5 *Netherlands Wales claw their way back into the leg thanks to a visit from Price. Clayton has a poor visit though to undo the good work. Noppert needs 60, hitting the single and then doing it again as he goes for the double. He misses double 10, gifting the Welsh a chance. Price hits double 14 and lets out his trademark roar. They are one leg from victory now. Copy link Copied By Wales* 6-5 Netherlands A very solid leg from Wales. Price lays up for tops with Netherlands in the 200s. Clayton hits double 20 with his first dart to put them in the lead for the first time in this semi-final. Copy link Copied By Wales 5-5 *Netherlands A really even leg between the two teams. Van Veen leaves Noppert wiith a chance of a finish. Clayton hits a good score to put the pressure on the Dutch. Noppert misses two darts at tops to open the door. Price goes for double 12 but hits the single. The Iceman hits double 6 to level up the match. Copy link Copied By Wales* 4-5 Netherlands The Iceman finally cometh for Wales. Price hits a maximum to put them in control of the leg. With 66 remaining, The Ferret hits double 16 with his last dart. Copy link Copied By Wales 3-5 *Netherlands Price just cannot find the treble 20 bed. Visits of 60 are costing Wales dearly. They then miss more doubles, with Price's last effort so far away from the double 10 bed. Van Veen punishes them hitting double tops with his first arrow. Copy link Copied By Wales* 3-4 Netherlands Massive moment for Wales. Firstly Clayton hits 140 and then Price hits a maximum. The Ferret returns to hit double 16 to get back within one leg of the Dutch. Wales need to regroup in the interval. Copy link Copied By Wales 2-4 *Netherlands The pressure is well and truly on here. Price cannot find a finish and presents an opening for the Dutch. Van Veen hits double 16 as Netherlands hold their throw. Copy link Copied By Wales* 2-3 Netherlands The misfiring Welsh pair manage to scramble over the line in this leg. Missing plenty of doubles, eventually, Price takes out double 6. You feel that was an important leg to win for the favourites. Copy link Copied By Wales 1-3 *Netherlands The Welsh pair seem to have gone right off the boil here. Both Clayton and Price couldn't find treble 20 with a compass. Van Veen sets up for double tops for his partner. Noppert shows clinical finishing, hitting it with his first dart. Copy link Copied By Wales* 1-2 Netherlands Wales get into position to get back into this one. Price iis being haunted by double tops as he misses another two darts at it. With 73 remaining, Noppert misses tops with his last dart. It seems to be catching as Clayton goes all around the board before missing double 5. Van Veen then misses double tops, hitting the single, before missing double 10 with his last dart. Eventually, Price hits double 2 to reduce the deficit. Copy link Copied By Wales 0-2 *Netherlands Wales need to break back quickly in this one. Neither side are having man triple-digit visits in this leg. Noppert has 120 remaining but misses tops with his last dart. Big chance for Price with 68 remaining but he misses tops again. Van Veen steps up and takes out double 10. Copy link Copied By Wales* 0-1 Netherlands The Dutch have the first chance of breaking the Welsh. However, van Veen narrowly misses his double. Price has one dart at double tops but bends the wire. Noppert steps up and hits himself to give them first blood in this match. Copy link Copied By Wales vs Netherlands Next up, we have the favourites for the tournament. Wales face form side Netherlands. Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price have such a chemistry together, it is hard to see anyone trumping them. That said, Gian van Veen has been in amazing form this weekend. Even teammate Danny Noppert has been telling the media his partner has been the man winning matches for them. Copy link Copied By Hosts bombed out of tournament Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney showed nothing phases them today. They stepped up in front of a German crowd and battered the hosts in a one-sided semi-final. It was the perfect tactics, silencing the crowds early on and by the time the last dart went into a double, you could hear a pin drop in Frankfurt. We could potentially be seeing an all-British final tonight. Copy link Copied By Northern Ireland beat Germany 8-1 Copy link Copied By Germany* 1-8 Northern Ireland This is all but over and German heads are down. Northern Ireland get down to a double first with Germany nowhere near a finish. Rock steps up and takes out double 10 at the second attempt with his last dart. Copy link Copied By Germany* 1-7 Northern Ireland It is like a library here with this scoreline. We haven't seen Germans go this quiet since a certain ball did or didn't cross the line in a certain World Cup final. Schindler has the chance to claw a leg back but misses three darts at the double. Gurney steps up and hits double 16 with his first arrow. Levels. Copy link Copied 1 …
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Luke Littler and Humphries told 'you buckled' in England darts disaster as Gerwyn Price fires Wales World Cup warning
The Welsh are on course and Price reckons the Lukes didn't handle the World Cup expectation Pumped-up Gerwyn Price has dished out a fierce World Cup warning as Wales stay firmly on course to rip the crown back from England. The Iceman and partner Jonny Clayton are now favourites to win the coveted darts title after the shock Saturday demise of Luke Littler and Luke Humphries at the hands of hosts Germany. Price and his compatriot are into the last four having taken care of Hong Kong in Sunday afternoon's quarters and the ex-World Champion has told the rest that anything offered up by opponents during the final session will be fired straight back in spades in the chase for the trophy, which the duo won in 2020 and 2023. He said: 'We weren't at our ultimate best there, but we keep improving. I think we improved from the last game and, every game we go through, we improve again. Whatever anyone throws at us, we'll throw a little bit more back. So, yeah, bring it on.' Price and Clayton went seven darts in an attempted nine during their win and the Ferret smiled: 'I was thinking it's time for a nine darter in the pairs, but I was closer to home than treble 19! Never mind, I tried..' Wales play Netherlands in the semi-final shootout after Danny Noppert and Gian van Veen built on their whitewash of Scotland to hammer Czechia. Hosts Germany backed up their famous English win with a thrilling last-leg success over Australia, who missed a match dart from Damon Heta to win. Home hero Martin Schindler hit the winning shot and said: 'We needed to fight our way through and that's what we did. If you want to be amongst the best, you need to grow over your own limits and that is what I always try to do. Partner Ricardo Pietreczko added: 'It's unbelievable to reach the semis. On the Tour, we are opponents and now we are a team. And we are winning it!' Germany play Northern Ireland, who beat the Republic, in their semi and Schindler said: 'I have to say Josh [Rock] and Daryl [Gurney] are a good pair, but so are we and I think we have a chance to beat them and I think they have more pressure than we do as they have the higher rankings. We just want to win.' As the Welsh, Germans and Northern Irish fight for the title, fans of the sport are still stunned at the shock loss of the English super-team and Wayne Mardle they 'buckled' under the pressure and weight of expectation. The former World Championship semi-finalist and Sky TV commentator said: 'Luke and Luke were no doubt feeling the stresses and strains of being massive favourites. To go on about how good Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis were, they made it look easy. That is how difficult World Cup pairings can be. Pressure got to them at some point, Luke and Luke. They buckled and their opponents didn't.'
