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Sky News AU
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Sky News AU
‘Women are being absolutely screwed': Protesters of trans darts player forcibly removed
Sky News host Freya Leach discusses individuals from the 'Save Women's Sport' campaign being forcibly removed from a venue after they protested during a darts match at the Women's World Matchplay involving a transgender player. 'Another area where women are being absolutely screwed is the participation of males in women's sports,' she said. 'They're removing the real women who are standing up for women's rights while a man is dominating the competition – what kind of upside-down world are we now living in?'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Darts power couple Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies SPLIT after four years together
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DARTS' golden couple Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies have split up after four years. The shock break-up was revealed by former tour player Vincent van der Voort on his podcast. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies have split Credit: PA 6 Sherrock lost in the Women's World Matchplay final on Sunday Credit: Getty 6 Menzies wasn't in the crowd to support Sherrock Credit: Getty The tungsten-throwing lovebirds met in an online darts league and fell in love over their love for KFC, but now they have brought their time together to an end. During the latest episode of the podcast Darts Draait Door, presenter Damian Vlottes let slip that Van de Voort knew their relationship had come to a close. Vlottes said: "They broke up — you told me.' To which Van de Voort replied: "True, yes. But what else do you want me to say about it? READ MORE ON DARTS LUKE AT THAT Littler is youngest EVER triple crown winner after winning World Matchplay "I don't work for a gossip magazine. I don't know the exact reason either. She told me and I didn't ask why.' SunSport has approached both Sherrock and Menzies' camps for comment. The news comes after Sherrock made her return to television on Sunday at the Women's World Matchplay. Menzies was nowhere to be seen in the crowd as 'The Queen of the Palace' took to the stage at Winter Gardens. 6 Former tour player Vincent van der Voort broke the news of their split Credit: Getty 6 Sherrock regularly watched Menzies' games from the crowd Credit: PA CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The Scot is normally watching on for all of Sherrock's matches but wasn't present for her return despite being in Blackpool himself for the Men's World Matchplay earlier in week. Sherrock reached the final, ultimately losing to Lisa Ashton, 54, after a string of eight missed darts at double. Darts star Cameron Menzies has nightmare as he busts with incredible 180 and is left with head in hands Meanwhile Menzies lost 10-2 to Danny Noppert in round one of the men's matchplay, exiting with the worst average (81.35) of the competition after busting with a 180. Menzies and Sherrock used to practice together at home, with Menzies admitting Sherrock would often get the better of him. He previously told Sky Sports: "We enjoy our practice together and she is a very class player. "She has done well for darts in general and is banging in 90 averages and 100 averages, the same as a lot of women. "I'm quite lucky I've got a very good partner who can play darts. "It's good in the house unless she beats me and I've got to make the food. I don't like it when she beats me. "I will support her left, right and centre. I am her biggest fan. "I might be a bit strict, but I know how good she is. I've known her for a very long time and I know she is very, very good. "She's taken me places I would never have experienced because of darts, so I'm a very lucky person." 6 The couple were together for four years Credit: Instagram @fsherrock The pair had met while playing in an online darts league, competing in a doubles team. Following their initial online encounter, Menzies revealed that "It started off with a KFC''. He said: 'I had known Fallon for years in darts and played doubles with her years ago. ''We met in an online league in Southampton. ''The rest is history as they say. It started off with a KFC.'' Former plumber Menzies, who fixed a sink on the day of his world championship appearance, was also a brilliant father figure to Fallon's son Rory from another relationship. Sherrock was dubbed the 'Queen of the Palace' after becoming first woman to win at the World Championship back in 2019, ultimately reaching the third round. The 31-year-old announced last month that she is taking a year-long break from darts after battling with health issues. She said: "I just need to sort myself out. "I need to get myself well again and then once I do, the sky is the limit because I know I can do it and I know how many hours I've got to put in, what standard I've got to play. So I can do it, I just need the energy for it first."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Darts power couple Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies SPLIT after four years together
DARTS' golden couple Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies have split up after four years. The shock break-up was revealed by former tour player Vincent van der Voort on his podcast. 3 Fallon Sherrock and Cameron Menzies have split Credit: PA 3 Sherrock lost in the Women's World Matchplay final on Sunday Credit: Getty 3 Menzies wasn't in the crowd to support Sherrock Credit: Getty The tungsten-throwing lovebirds met in an online darts league and fell in love over their love for KFC, but now they have brought their time together to an end. During the latest episode of the podcast Darts Draait Door, presenter Damian Vlottes let slip that Van de Voort knew their relationship had come to a close. Vlottes said: "They broke up — you told me.' To which Van de Voort replied: "True, yes. But what else do you want me to say about it? READ MORE ON DARTS "I don't work for a gossip magazine. I don't know the exact reason either. She told me and I didn't ask why.' SunSport has approached both Sherrock and Menzies' camps for comment. The news comes after Sherrock made her return to television on Sunday at the Women's World Matchplay. Menzies was nowhere to be seen in the crowd as 'The Queen of the Palace' took to the stage at Winter Gardens. Most read in Darts CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The Scot is normally watching on for all of Sherrock's matches but wasn't present for her return despite being in Blackpool himself for the Men's World Matchplay earlier in week. Sherrock reached the final, ultimately losing to Lisa Ashton, 54, after a string of eight missed darts at double. Darts star Cameron Menzies has nightmare as he busts with incredible 180 and is left with head in hands Meanwhile Menzies lost 10-2 to Danny Noppert in round one of the men's matchplay, exiting with the worst average (81.35) of the competition after busting with a 180. Menzies and Sherrock used to practice together at home, with Menzies admitting she would often get the better of him. He previously told Sky Sports: "We enjoy our practice together and she is a very class player. "She has done well for darts in general and is banging in 90 averages and 100 averages, the same as a lot of women. "I'm quite lucky I've got a very good partner who can play darts. "It's good in the house unless she beats me and I've got to make the food. I don't like it when she beats me. "I will support her left, right and centre. I am her biggest fan. "I might be a bit strict, but I know how good she is. I've known her for a very long time and I know she is very, very good. "She's taken me places I would never have experienced because of darts, so I'm a very lucky person." The pair had met while playing in an online darts league, competing in a doubles team. Following their initial online encounter, Menzies revealed that "It started off with a KFC''. He said: 'I had known Fallon for years in darts and played doubles with her years ago. ''We met in an online league in Southampton. ''The rest is history as they say. It started off with a KFC.'' Former plumber Menzies, who fixed a sink on the day of his world championship appearance, was also a brilliant father figure to Fallon's son Rory from another relationship. Sherrock was dubbed the 'Queen of the Palace' after becoming first woman to win at the World Championship back in 2019, ultimately reaching the third round. The 31-year-old announced last month that she is taking a year-long break from darts after battling with health issues. She said: "I just need to sort myself out. "I need to get myself well again and then once I do, the sky is the limit because I know I can do it and I know how many hours I've got to put in, what standard I've got to play. So I can do it, I just need the energy for it first." MORE TO FOLLOW... THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'They grabbed me hard': Darts fan claims abuse after chaotic protest against Noa-Lynn van Leuven at Blackpool match
Darts fan claims abuse after chaotic protest against Noa-Lynn van Leuven at Blackpool match (Image via Getty) Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a 28-year-old transgender darts player from the Netherlands, was set to play at the Women's World Matchplay event on Sunday, July 21, 2025, at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England. But just before her match began, three women in the crowd stood up in protest. One of them, Jean Hatchet, held a sign that read 'He's a man.' Another woman wore a shirt saying, 'Save women's sport.' Jean Hatchet says she was hurt by security while protesting at the Winter Gardens The women including Jean Hatchet were quickly approached by security and escorted out of the venue during the protest. After the event, Jean Hatchet shared photos on social media showing large bruises on her arm. She claimed the bruises were caused by security guards who dragged her out. 'Hello PDC… This is what your security did,' she wrote on X (formerly Twitter). 'I offered to walk out if they gave me my bag.' Jean Hatchet said the protest was peaceful. She said she only stood up and held a banner for a few seconds. 'I asked to walk out calmly, but they grabbed me hard,' she posted online. 'My girlfriend, who was with me, didn't even get to hold her sign before they grabbed her too.' She added that security staff used force even though she asked to leave quietly. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Him? Take A Deep Breath Before You See Him Now The Noodle Box Undo 'They shoved me, pulled my sign out of my hand, and left me with bad bruises,' she wrote. 'I just wanted to get my bag.' Hatchet also accused one of the security staff of making a homophobic comment during the removal. 'Why are you doing this homophobic s***?' she claimed one of them said to her. Noa-Lynn van Leuven faced protests again despite PDC 's support for transgender athletes Noa-Lynn van Leuven has been competing in women's darts since completing her hormone therapy in 2022. She became the first transgender player to appear at the Grand Slam of Darts in November 2023 and qualified for the World Championship in December 2024. Also Read: Steve Jobs' Daughter Eve Jobs Marries Olympic Gold Medalist Harry Charles In $6.7 Million Fairytale Wedding The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has said its rules for transgender players are fair. PDC chief executive Matt Porter stood by the policy last year. Van Leuven has previously said she receives hate often. 'Sometimes people say I have an advantage, but it's just darts,' she told German outlet Süddeutsche Zeitung last year. 'I don't even do a backswing or a lunge. It's darts. What are we talking about?' FAQs 1. Why was Jean Hatchet kicked out of the darts event in Blackpool? She was removed for protesting against transgender player Noa-Lynn van Leuven during the Matchplay event. 2. What did Jean Hatchet say about the security at the darts event? She claimed the security guards bruised her while removing her from the venue. 3. Who is Noa-Lynn van Leuven in the darts world? Noa-Lynn van Leuven is a transgender darts player who's been winning titles in women's darts since completing her transition. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Beau Greaves 'can't win' as darts superstar weighs up huge career decision
Following the Women's World Matchplay, which she is the overwhelming favourite to defend, Beau Greaves must decide whether to grace Alexandra Palace or the Lakeside Beau Greaves faces a can't-win decision as she gears up to defend her Women's World Matchplay title. The 21-year-old, who previously competed in the 2022/23 PDC World Championship, has chosen to participate in the WDF Women's World Championship in recent years. Due to stringent PDC regulations, she is unable to compete in both tournaments, forcing her to make a tough choice. However, with her continued dominance in the women's game, boasting three WDF world titles and two PDC World Matchplay crowns in her trophy collection, it seems increasingly likely that she will return to Alexandra Palace this year. Lorraine Winstanley, who will also be part of the Women's Matchplay field on Sunday, supports this move, believing it is time for the Doncaster thrower to challenge herself on the sport's grandest stage once more. "It's a really difficult decision for her and she'll upset people whatever she chooses," said Winstanley. "At the end of the day, the decision is hers. Personally, I feel like she should be looking to do the PDC this time. "If she was on the verge of winning nine [women's] World Championships and challenging Trina [Gulliver] for the record [of 10], it might be different. But considering where she is in her career, I think it's time for her to make that change. Ultimately, it's up to her and she's got to do what's best for her." Winstanley believes that Greaves' exceptional talent is elevating the entire standard of women's darts. She added: "She's just on a whole different level to all the other women. "Across the board, the bar has been raised. Everybody is playing better darts because everybody wants a piece of the action. You've got to play better. And she's lovely. She's such a chilled person. For such a young girl, she's got such a lot of experience. She's really interesting to talk to." Greaves will begin her title defence at the Women's World Matchplay against Finnish newcomer Kirsi Viinikainen when the fourth edition of the £25,000 tournament takes place at the Winter Gardens on Sunday. Eight players have qualified through a 12-month Order of Merit based on PDC Women's Series prize money from 28 events since last July, with Greaves returning to Blackpool as top seed. Winstanley will take on second seed Noa-Lynn van Leuven, who will be making her third straight Winter Gardens bow. Meanwhile, Fallon Sherrock and Laura Ashton will both extend their perfect attendance records in Blackpool, with 2024 finalist Sherrock drawn against debutant Gemma Hayter. The remaining quarter-final will pit four-time BDO women's world champion Ashton against Ireland's Robyn Women's Matchplay victor will secure a spot at November's Grand Slam of Darts and the 2025/26 World Darts Championship, alongside a top prize of £10,000.
