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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
‘People didn't realise I was really ill' – Darts star, 42, feared he'd never play again after health scare
Player has revealed what condition he suffered from STAR'S BATTLE 'People didn't realise I was really ill' – Darts star, 42, feared he'd never play again after health scare Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JAMES WADE feared he'd never play darts again after suffering a string of illnesses. The Aldershot hotshot claimed the Players Championship 19 title after defeating Scott Williams 8-3 in yesterday's final in Leicester. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 James Wade has opened up about his health struggles Credit: Getty It was Wade's first ranking title since 2022 and the 19th Players Championship Event in his stellar career. 'The Machine' took out a brilliant 110 checkout to take a 4-2 lead against 'Shaggy'. The World No.10 followed this up with a cracking 120 finish to gain a 5-2 advantage over Williams at the Mattioli Arena. Wade, a ten-time major winner, pearled in a ten-darter to go 6-3 up. Wade sealed the deal with another cracking 110 outshout as he averaged 101.52 and pinged in eight out of nine doubles for the victory. Former World Matchplay champ Wade opened up about struggles with his health and how it impacted his career and rankings before making a terrific comeback to the winner's circle. He said: 'It's been a bloody long time that is for sure. 'I'm really pleased and happy. I felt I have just been lucky the last two games. 'Everyone forgets I had pancreatitis. It's a serious health condition and I went from world number three to plummeting down and out of the rankings. 'I just think everyone takes their health for granted. Peter Wright stunned after James Wade farts during game 'The public and probably the organisation didn't realise I was really ill. 'I went from world No3 to 27. It wasn't because my darting ability disappeared, it was because my health disappeared. 'So give me a little bit of a break. 'Today I felt really proud of myself because I've never been a press favourite or an organisation favourite. 'But you know when I've gone against what I've gone against, not knowing if I'm going to play darts again, today is a milestone. 'I've put myself under quite a bit of pressure over the last 12 months so today it has been really nice.' The 42-year-old smashed in two ton plus checkouts to overcome Gian van Veen 6-4 in the quarter-final. Wade hit seven out of 13 doubles to record a routine 7-3 triumph against Andrew Gilding in the last four.
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
‘People didn't realise I was really ill' – Darts star, 42, feared he'd never play again after health scare
JAMES WADE feared he'd never play darts again after suffering a string of illnesses. The Aldershot hotshot claimed the Players Championship 19 title after defeating Scott Williams 8-3 in yesterday's final in Leicester. It was Wade's first ranking title since 2022 and the 19th Players Championship Event in his stellar career. 'The Machine' took out a brilliant 110 checkout to take a 4-2 lead against 'Shaggy'. The World No.10 followed this up with a cracking 120 finish to gain a 5-2 advantage over Williams at the Mattioli Arena. Wade, a ten-time major winner, pearled in a ten-darter to go 6-3 up. Wade sealed the deal with another cracking 110 outshout as he averaged 101.52 and pinged in eight out of nine doubles for the victory. Former World Matchplay champ Wade opened up about struggles with his health and how it impacted his career and rankings before making a terrific comeback to the winner's circle. He said: 'It's been a bloody long time that is for sure. 'I'm really pleased and happy. I felt I have just been lucky the last two games. 'Everyone forgets I had pancreatitis. It's a serious health condition and I went from world number three to plummeting down and out of the rankings. 'I just think everyone takes their health for granted. Peter Wright stunned after James Wade farts during game 'The public and probably the organisation didn't realise I was really ill. 'I went from world No3 to 27. It wasn't because my darting ability disappeared, it was because my health disappeared. 'So give me a little bit of a break. 'Today I felt really proud of myself because I've never been a press favourite or an organisation favourite. 'But you know when I've gone against what I've gone against, not knowing if I'm going to play darts again, today is a milestone. 'I've put myself under quite a bit of pressure over the last 12 months so today it has been really nice.' The 42-year-old smashed in two ton plus checkouts to overcome Gian van Veen 6-4 in the quarter-final. Wade hit seven out of 13 doubles to record a routine 7-3 triumph against Andrew Gilding in the last four.
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘People didn't realise I was really ill' – Darts star, 42, feared he'd never play again after health scare
JAMES WADE feared he'd never play darts again after suffering a string of illnesses. The Aldershot hotshot claimed the Advertisement 1 James Wade has opened up about his health struggles Credit: Getty It was Wade's first ranking title since 2022 and the 19th Players Championship Event in his stellar career. 'The Machine' took out a brilliant 110 checkout to take a 4-2 lead against 'Shaggy'. The World No.10 followed this up with a cracking 120 finish to gain a 5-2 advantage over Wade, a ten-time major winner, pearled in a ten-darter to go 6-3 up. Advertisement READ MORE IN DARTS Wade sealed the deal with another cracking 110 outshout as he averaged 101.52 and pinged in eight out of nine doubles for the victory. Former World Matchplay champ Wade opened up about He said: 'It's been a bloody long time that is for sure. 'I'm really pleased and happy. I felt I have just been lucky the last two games. Advertisement Most read in Darts Breaking 'Everyone forgets I had pancreatitis. It's a serious health condition and I went from world number three to plummeting down and out of the rankings. 'I just think everyone takes their health for granted. Peter Wright stunned after James Wade farts during game 'The public and probably the organisation didn't realise I was really ill. 'I went from world No3 to 27. It wasn't because my darting ability disappeared, it was because my health disappeared. Advertisement 'So give me a little bit of a break. 'Today I felt really proud of myself because I've never been a press favourite or an organisation favourite. 'But you know when I've gone against what I've gone against, not knowing if I'm going to play darts again, today is a milestone. 'I've put myself under quite a bit of pressure over the last 12 months so today it has been really nice.' Advertisement The 42-year-old smashed in two ton plus checkouts to overcome Wade hit seven out of 13 doubles to record a routine 7-3 triumph against Andrew Gilding in the last four.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Controversial darts star who LICKED Luke Humphries caught in another disgusting act
A darts match had to be stopped this week after a top-10 star farted during a match. On the back of a dramatic World Cup, the Players Championship resumed in Leicester this week, with Chris Dobey claiming victory on Tuesday and then Stephen Bunting on Wednesday. One moment caught the eye on Tuesday, though - with James Wade striking once again as he let one rip inside the venue. Lining up against Peter Wright, Wade, ranked No 9 in the world, was in a last-32 clash but his body had other things on his mind rather than focusing on the darts. After throwing an arrow, Wade, 42, farted in the direction of Wright as he approached the board to remove his darts. It caused Wright to step back, uttering 'James' and letting out a slight laugh. Referee Owen Binks, meanwhile, responded with an 'ooo' and offered the darts star the chance to hold fire on continuing the game while he sorted himself out. 𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘ⵑ 💨🤢 James Wade laat wéér een scheet, nu vlak voor Peter Wright 😅 #ViaplayDarts — Viaplay Sport Nederland (@viaplaysportnl) June 18, 2025 Binks added: 'OK then. This is a streamed match guys.' Wade denied the chance to take a short break, with Wright joking that Wade could have three more goes to allow the situation to pass. And it wasn't the first time Wade had been caught in a disgusting act. Earlier this year, he licked the neck of former rival Luke Humphries ahead of their tie at the UK Open. And just days later, he kissed Raymond van Barneveld on the cheek, leading to complaints towards the referee from the Dutch player, who could be seen clearly annoyed by Wade's actions. In September meanwhile, Wade jokingly denied farting in a different Players Championship game against Callan Rydz. He had walked over to a table following the win, with the footage showing the darts star slightly bending his knees. Fans claimed they could then hear the sound of a fart on the video feed, with Wade forced to take to social media to deny the claim. 'I feel I must address a situation following my run to the semi-finals of PC22 today,' Wade wrote. 'Footage has emerged of me doing what appears to be a "shart" at the end of one of my matches. 'It was actually the velcro on my new trainers. I now consider this matter put to bed as don't wish to talk about it again.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
James Wade locked in another ‘FARTGATE' storm as disgusting act caught on live TV and called out by referee
JAMES WADE was involved in yet another dart 'fartgate' incident in Players Championship 17. The World No.10 kicked up a stink in a clash with fellow veteran star Peter Wright in Leicester. 3 Wade let rip during his 6-5 win over 'Snakebite' to reach the quarter-finals on Tuesday afternoon. Wright stepped back and laughed uncomfortably, but Wade's joke quickly backfired when the match caller told him the clash was being televised. Referee Owen Binks then informed the players: 'Oh boy, okay then… This is a streamed match guys.' Wade claimed: 'It slipped out.' And then added: 'Give it a second.' Wright thought it needed more than a second, though. And Wade tried to prompt him back onto the oche, saying: 'Go ahead. Do you want nine more arrows?' It's not the first time the 42-year-old has passed wind during a match. He did the same less than a year ago in September 2024, also at the Players Championship. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK On that occasion he claimed it was his SHOES that made the noise. He wrote on social media: 'I feel I must address a situation following my run to the semi-finals of PC22 today. Darts star Daryl Gurney screams X-rated rant about his 'b------s' on stage at World Cup 'Footage has emerged of me doing what appears to be a 'shart' at the end of one of my matches. 'It was actually the Velcro on my new trainers. "I now consider this matter put to bed as don't wish to talk about it again.' 3
