Fallon Sherrock beats Luke Littler to win £501,000

Fallon Sherrock defeated Luke Littler in a one-leg 501 darts challenge in Manchester on October 30, winning the £501,000 prize and ending his run of 14 successful matches against previous contestants. The Netflix event, Beat Luke Littler, offered the prize to the first challenger to beat the reigning two-time world champion in a single leg. Sherrock was the 15th person to face him. She won the bull-off to throw first, hit a maximum 180 and finished on double 20 in 15 darts. Littler was left needing 142 when she won. Sherrock’s participation drew criticism from some darts fans because of her experience in professional competitions. She said she met the event’s criteria because she had never held a Professional Darts Corporation Tour Card. She also said she does not consider herself a professional and plays for enjoyment. The reports describe criticism but do not establish how widespread it was. Netflix said the competition was open to people aged 12 or older who had never held a PDC Tour Card. According to a Netflix spokesperson, selected contestants also had to complete a leg of 501 in 24 darts or fewer during the selection process. PDC president Barry Hearn defended...