Sports Roundup: Upsets and Dominant Wins Across Various Leagues

Thursday was a day filled with thrilling matches across various sports leagues, with some teams and players experiencing dramatic highs and lows. From the world of darts to football, snooker, and rugby, here's a roundup of the key developments.

In the Premier League Darts, Stephen Bunting secured an emotional win in Belfast, while Josh Rock hit his 20th nine-darter in the history of the Premier League. However, Luke Littler's struggles continued as he exited the competition early. Bunting's win was a highlight of the evening, which saw Rock's impressive nine-darter light up the stage. Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports every Thursday until the finale at The O2 in London on May 28.

Meanwhile, in the Welsh Open, two-time champion Mark Williams was ousted by Barry Hawkins. Williams had started strong, taking a 2-1 lead with an impressive 115 break in the second frame. However, a crucial moment in the fifth frame saw the white ball go in off the middle pocket, allowing Hawkins to clear the table and eventually win the match 4-2. Williams reflected on the match, saying, "I thought it was a good match, we both played really well. I made some great breaks, and just a little bit of luck in the last couple of frames decided it." Jak Jones and Jackson Page also exited the tournament, marking the end of Welsh involvement in the competition.

In the Betfred Super League, Wigan maintained their winning start to the season with a ruthless 54-0 demolition of Leigh. The dominant display saw Wigan assert their authority, leaving Leigh reeling from the blowout defeat.

In European football, Nottingham Forest survived a scare from Fenerbahce to book their Europa League last-16 place. Despite losing 2-1 in the second leg at the City Ground, Forest's 4-2 aggregate win secured their spot in the next round. Manager Steve Cooper will be relieved to have navigated the challenge, as Forest look to make a deep run in the competition.

Crystal Palace also secured their passage into the UEFA Conference League last 16, beating Bosnian side Zrinjski Mostar 2-0 at Selhurst Park. The 3-1 aggregate win marked a much-needed victory for under-pressure manager Oliver Glasner, who will be hoping to build momentum from this result.

As the sports world continues to deliver thrilling matches and unexpected upsets, fans are eagerly anticipating the next round of fixtures. With the Premier League Darts, Welsh Open, Super League, and European football leagues all heating up, there's no shortage of excitement for sports enthusiasts to enjoy.