Luke Littler is predicted to win the 2026 European Darts Championship, with a final against Stephen Bunting. The predictions follow a set of quarterfinal forecasts. Stephen Bunting is tipped to beat Gerwyn Price and then Luke Woodhouse in the semifinal. Martin Schindler is forecast to beat Jonny Clayton but lose to Littler in the other semifinal. Because Gian van Veen is out of the event, a different player is guaranteed to win the title than last year.
Sixteen players will compete for eight quarterfinal spots at the 2026 European Darts Championship on Saturday, with matches in the second round expected to run longer. Luke Littler is predicted to beat Nathan Aspinall after a strong first-round win, while Kevin Doets is tipped to beat Krzysztof Ratajski in a match that could be a career milestone. Gerwyn Price is predicted to beat Cameron Menzies, and Damon Heta is tipped to edge Ross Smith.
The 2026 European Darts Championship begins in Dortmund, with 32 of the world's best players competing over four days. Early matches are set for Thursday and Friday evenings. Predictions for the first round include Dirk van Duijvenbode against Luke Woodhouse, Stephen Bunting against Danny Noppert, and Luke Littler against William O'Connor, with Littler expected to win. Other notable matches include Michael van Gerwen facing Kevin Doets and Nathan Aspinall against Cristo Reyes.
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Victor Wembanyama is the betting favourite for the 2026-27 NBA MVP award, but his health and competition from players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic make it uncertain. Cameron Boozer is predicted to win Rookie of the Year, while Zach Edey is tipped for Most Improved Player. Wembanyama is also favoured for Defensive Player of the Year if he plays 65 games. Other awards include Dylan Harper for Sixth Man of the Year, Anthony Edwards for Clutch Player of the Year, and Darko Rajakovic for Coach of the Year.
Sporting News staff have made their predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season. Most of the experts pick the San Antonio Spurs to win the championship, with Victor Wembanyama named Most Valuable Player. Others favour the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cameron Boozer of the Grizzlies is the most common pick for Rookie of the Year. Predictions for the Eastern Conference vary, with the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors all tipped to come out on top.
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia predicts the team will improve, make the playoffs, and win a first-round series in the 2026-27 season. He believes the Suns, led by superstar Devin Booker, are an ascending young team that will continue to get better. Last season, the Suns won 45 games and made the playoffs through the play-in tournament, losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a four-game sweep.
Sporting News has published its NFL picks against the spread for Week 6, with 14 games on the schedule after four teams had byes. The Seahawks are tipped to beat the Broncos 24-17 in a Thursday night game. The Packers are predicted to beat the Cowboys 31-27 in the week's featured game. The Bills are picked to beat the Raiders 34-27, and the Chiefs are expected to beat the Chargers 30-14.
Astrologer Yasmin Boland shares her predictions for the week of October 12 to 18, 2026. She advises Geminis to reconnect with past lovers, Cancers to focus on family, and Leos to improve communication. Virgos are encouraged to boost their income, while Libras should consider rebranding themselves. Scorpios should address their fears, and Sagittarians should set intentions for their dreams. Capricorns are urged to focus on their careers, Aquarians to evaluate their life changes, and Pisces to plan their intimate life and finances. Aries should restart important relationships, and Tauruses should reassess their daily lives.
