
LUKE HUMPHRIES is looking to complete a near-full house of major finals at the Betfred World Matchplay in Blackpool and hopes his fitness will sustain him in the heat.
World No.1 'Cool Hand Luke' faces German firebrand Ricardo Pietreczko - who ran him close at Alexandra Palace last December in the first round at the Winter Gardens.
And the reigning PDC world champion believes he is built to cope with the greenhouse conditions of a venue where it is often warmer than the Golden Mile.
This story is from the July 12, 2024 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the July 12, 2024 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In

Sean: I'm proud of my role
SEAN DYCHE claims he will still be proud if Everton's new American owners do not offer him a new deal and he leaves in the summer.

COOL IT
NEW boss Vitor Pereira has warned Wolves' players to keep their heads in the heat of their relegation battle or face the consequences.

ALL TY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
You're fooling no one Fury... win WILL be your greatest moment

DOUBLE BILL
BILL Bailey has banned himself from taking painkillers during gigs - after strong meds left him repeating the same jokes on stage.

Vlad: I'm not dead
MAD Vlad turned stand-up comic to laugh at claims he was dead and is now replaced by a double.

Stonehenge was circle of friends
BOFFINS reckon they have cracked the mystery of why Stonehenge was built 5,000 years ago.

Pillow stalk
SMART BED TECHNOLOGY KNOWS ALL ABOUT YOU

Davina: I'm feeling way better now
STAR'S 'BEST XMAS GIFT'

BECKS IS A VIN-ER
BROOKLYN Beckham has added a new hobby to his ever-growing list of talents.

I had stroke & woke with Italian accent
A BRITISH woman who had a stroke woke up with an Italian accent.