yes The Cannibal aka Eddy Merckx arguably the greatest competitor, sportsmen, athlete to ever live imho. Cycling as a sport is fringe in the USA. Of course millions ride a bike in recreation but that doesn't mean they know or have fitness to ride on a competitive level or even have attempted to race...

You make some very valid points LG, OTOH other sports that Americans have had success with that are not part of the big 4 (i.e. american football, baseball, basketball, hockey) have faced the same obstacles as the 2 you pointed out. Cycling is just one of many e.g. but it is the one I know the best....

many reasons why the americans are not as good, would have to start another thread to discuss that one. Just a few major reasons, trny are structured to attract the amateur player, e.g. short format. We have no professional circuit, therefore the best don't play the best all the time as in a PDC PC ...

Truly amazed not more yanks (being one myself) have spoken up on this thread. One thing you always hear from them is "if only we played cricket in WC against the best we could hold our own" Personally I think that is not true. Darts is simply being more accurate with a pointy stick than yo...

Very disappointing final, thought Gary was ready to give Taylor a fight. Gary seemed a little to happy just to be there, and not hungry for a win. I so wanted to root for Gary but couldn't when it was obvious he was just content to be on the final stage and chumming up to Taylor like they were knock...

Good interview, very enjoyable read. I had to laugh when he mentioned, those cardboard boards with plastic dividers, I thought they only sold those crappy boards on this side of the pond. Excellent questions concerning the PL, and King's response about his attitude towards the event/darts and fans w...

Huge, massive, King Fan. Always got the impression he worked hard on his game, always seems fierce and focused in the TV events. Was excited when he came over from BDO as I thought he would have the work ethic to compete against the best in the PDC and hoped he would be one of those who would give T...