Clinical Cross returns to winning ways with victory at Players Championship 22 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Rob Cross picked up his first PDC ranking title of the year on Wednesday, after an 8-5 victory against MaikKuivenhovenin the final of Players Championship 22, as the Pro Tour double header concluded at Wigans Robin Park Leisure Centre in the UK.Cross who's last ranking title came at the opening Players Championship Event of 2025 ended a 16-month drought as he reached the final firstly by recording victories againstChris Landman, Jimmy Van Schie, Connor Scutt, David Sharp, Alexander Merkx and Stephen Bunting, to set up a clash with Kuivenhoven.MORE ELITE DARTS COVERAGE:Check Out Our Devoted PDC AreaNothing separated the pair in the opening stages of the final, with bothlevelat 2apiece after following four legs before Cross won back-to-back legs in 15 and 14 darts respectively to move 4-2 ahead and halfway to victory. Kuivenhoven then hit back with successive legs of his own in a total of 37 dartsto square the tie up again at 4apiece. Cross then dominated theremainderof the final with Voltage winning four of the following five legs and sealed an 8-5 victory in Leg 13 with a14-darterto pick up an 11thPlayers Championship title of his career as well as the 15,000 top prize.Kuivenhovens run to a maiden PDC ranking final saw the Dutchman record victories on the day againstChristian Kist, Alan Soutar,Rob Owen, Ryan Searle, Gian VanVeenand Tom Bissell, before being denied by Cross.Elsewhere, there were Quarter Final runs for Former World Championship Semi Finalist Gabriel Clemens and Challenge Tour representee Tommy Morris, whilsta trio of2026 Players Championship title winners in Beau Greaves, Luke Woodhouse and Jeffrey De Graaf were amongst the first-round casualties.DARTS PLAYER MERCHANDISE AND COLLECTABLES AT OUR DARTSWORLD STORE!The PDC Pro Tour returns on July 6-7 in Leicester with Players Championship 23 & 24 taking place and the final events before the qualification cut-off for the Betfred World Matchplay, with 128 players competing for 150,000 in prize money each day. Play will be broadcasted across four streaming boards on PDC.TV and various bookmaker websites worldwide, with all live scores and results on tv.dartconnect.com.PDC Players Championship 22Last 16Alexander Merkx 6-5 Cristo ReyesRob Cross 6-1 David SharpTommy Morris 6-5 Cam CrabtreeStephen Bunting 6-2 Andrew GildingGabriel Clemens 6-1 Mickey MansellTom Bissell 6-5 Jonny ClaytonGian Van Veen 6-5 Adam LeekMaikKuivenhoven6-3 Ryan SearleQuarter FinalsRob Cross 6-4 Alexander MerkxStephen Bunting 6-4 Tommy MorrisTom Bissell 6-5 Gabriel ClemensMaikKuivenhoven6-3 Gian Van VeenSemi FinalsRob Cross 7-3 Stephen BuntingMaikKuivenhoven7-6 Tom BissellFinalRob Cross 8-5 MaikKuivenhovenFor the full stories and more in depth coverage of everything darts, together with the latest issues of their legendary publications, head on over todartsworld.com

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A World Cup row has erupted involving Son Heung-min and South Korea after the squad reportedly decided to boycott domestic media interviews following comments about the former Tottenham star's military service.The controversy comes ahead of South Korea's crucial Group A showdown with Mexico, whose experienced manager Javier Aguirre has already warned his players about the threat posed by the national captain.According to reports in South Korea, members of the squad were angered by remarks allegedly picked up on a hot microphone after an open training session had concluded.The comments are said to have referenced Son's exemption from the majority of South Korea's mandatory military service, an issue that remains highly sensitive in a country that technically remains at war with North Korea.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayOne reporter was quoted as saying: "He runs like an old general."Another allegedly remarked: "This b*****d doesn't know the meaning of military."Further comments won't be repeated.The backlash has prompted South Korea's players to reportedly refuse interview requests from Korean journalists for the remainder of the tournament, despite FIFA regulations requiring players to make themselves available to the media before and after matches.Son was exempted from completing the standard 21 months of military service after helping South Korea win gold at the 2018 Asian Games.However, he still undertook three weeks of basic military training and later completed a substantial period of community service.The 33-year-old remains one of the most revered sporting figures in his homeland and is widely regarded as Asia's greatest footballer.Having previously inspired South Korea into the knockout stages of a World Cup, Son is hoping to repeat the feat in what could prove to be his final appearance at the tournament.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Thomas Tuchel left furious after national anthem incident in England World Cup win over CroatiaCristiano Ronaldo was finished at the last World Cup and Portugal have bowed to him for too longThomas Tuchel spotted having heated row with England star during World Cup victory over Croatia"Now it is my dream to repeat that journey in what may well be my last World Cup," Son recently said."Perhaps go even further. Who knows?"South Korea opened their campaign with victory over the Czech Republic, although Son was unable to find the net despite several promising opportunities.Mexico manager Aguirre is refusing to underestimate the former Premier League Golden Boot winner.Fresh from guiding Mexico to a win over South Africa in the tournament's opening match, the veteran coach immediately reminded his players about the danger posed by Son once celebrations inside the dressing room had subsided."Beware Son Heung-min," was reportedly among his first messages to the squad.Aguirre is taking charge of Mexico at a World Cup for the third time and knows the dangers of complacency, particularly against opponents capable of producing moments of individual brilliance.Mexico are expected to adopt the aggressive approach that overwhelmed South Africa in their opener, but Son's determination to respond to the growing controversy surrounding him could provide South Korea with additional motivation.With both nations winning their opening matches, the clash in Guadalajara could go a long way towards deciding which side finishes top of the group.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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