Three players hit nine-dart finishes at Players Championship 7 in Germany, while Michael van Gerwen was eliminated in the first round before Gary Anderson claimed his 30th title by defeating Adam Lipscombe 8-3 in the final. Anderson overcame tough opponents like Krzysztof Ratajski and Mike De Decker on his way to victory, expressing his joy and relief after a challenging period. The eventful day also saw Ryan Searle, Dirk van Duijvenbode, and William O’Connor achieve perfect legs, with Lipscombe impressing on his way to the final in just his eighth event since securing a Tour Card in January.
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Trump, Putin float NHL-KHL games; league mum
Greg Wyshynski, ESPN's senior NHL writer, reported that President Trump supported President Putin's proposal for U.S.-Russia hockey games during a recent phone call. The NHL and KHL have previously played exhibition games, but their relationship changed after Putin's invasion of Ukraine, resulting in a suspension of dealings with the KHL. Russia and Belarus are currently banned from international hockey tournaments, including the 2026 Winter Olympics, pending decisions by the IIHF and IOC. Full Article
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