Luke Humphries makes early exit from Grand Slam of Darts

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.

“What can I say.. gutted to be out of the Grand Slam,” Humphries wrote on social media after the match.

“Just wasn’t me up on that stage this week, but I’ve had other...