LUKE HUMPHRIES has said that he has “had other things on my mind” after crashing out of the Grand Slam of Darts. The sport’s top thrower was dumped from the competition in the

Luke Humphries revealed that his below-par Grand Slam of Darts performance was due to his son being unwell and his mind being elsewhere. The world champion has fallen at the first hurdle in Wolverhampton after defeats to Rowby-John Rodriguez and James Wade, meaning he is eliminated before his final group game against Mickey Mansell.

Defending champion and world number one Luke Humphries suffered a shock group-stage exit from the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton. Humphries lost his second match 5-3 to fellow Englishman James Wade,

Luke Littler will be taking note of Wayne Mardle’s warning after Luke Humphries was dumped out of the Grand Slam of Darts. "The best player in the world is out. Anyone now will be thinking why can't they go and win this," Mardle said on Sky Sports.

Luke Humphries crashed out of the Grand Slam of Darts in the group stage as his title defence came to a shockingly early end.

Defending champion Luke Humphries crashed out of the Grand Slam of Darts following a second straight defeat in the group stages. Humphries lost 5-3 to Rowby-John Rodriguez on the opening day and the world champion was beaten by the same score by James Wade on Sunday to ensure he cannot advance from Group A.