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Professional darts player Jonny Clayton pushed through severe gout pain in his ankle to claim victory at the Premier League Darts event in Nottingham. His determination to compete despite the debilitating condition shows the mental toughness athletes bring to their sport.
Welsh darts champion Jonny Clayton won his second Premier League tournament despite limping from a painful gout flare-up. His unusual solution? He practiced more than ever because sitting down made the pain worse.
The Clayton Foundation just donated $10,000 to help bring holiday meals to thousands of East Tennessee families in need. For decades, Jim Clayton's family has quietly made Christmas dinner possible for hundreds through the Empty Stocking Fund.
Two Clayton firefighters just earned scholarships totaling $12,000 to advance their education while serving their community. The awards are part of a statewide program that invested $240,000 in North Carolina's first responders this year.
When the Great Depression crushed his music career, American trumpeter Buck Clayton took a chance on Shanghai and discovered something he'd never experienced at home: respect. His journey reveals how 1930s Shanghai became an unexpected haven where jazz transcended borders and Black musicians found dignity.
A gleaming new $117 million arena just opened in Clayton County, Georgia, promising to transform the local economy while giving students world-class opportunities right in their backyard. The Arena at Southlake will host everything from high school graduations to major concerts and sporting events.
The only person to become a Navy SEAL, Harvard-trained doctor, and NASA astronaut will inspire alumni at Harvard's celebration next month. Jonny Kim just returned from eight months on the International Space Station.
Jonny Clayton was told he'd finish last in the Premier League of Darts. Instead, the 51-year-old former council plasterer is crushing the competition and proving age is just a number.
A team of North Carolina volunteers spent a week in Mexico building a house and delivering food to families who need it most. Their annual mission trip shows how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference across borders.
Underdog Stephen Bunting delivered a stunning performance to win Premier League Darts Night Four in Belfast, defeating defending champion Luke Humphries and whitewashing Jonny Clayton on his way to glory. The emotional victory marks a remarkable comeback for "The Bullet," who credits last year's losing streak with teaching him the resilience that powered his 6-2 final win.
Clayton, North Carolina is partnering with NC State University to study how residents access housing, jobs, and transportation. The goal is to identify barriers and ensure growth benefits everyone.
Two Clayton firefighters just scored $12,000 in scholarships to advance their education and leadership skills. The awards are part of a North Carolina program that distributed $240,000 to firefighters and their families this year.
Volunteers in Clayton County are working around the clock to find homes for 19 healthy, adoptable dogs facing a Friday deadline. Their year of networking and social media campaigns has already saved countless lives, and they're hoping for one more miracle.
When a CNN host asked if President Trump deserved credit for the Artemis II mission, former astronaut Clayton Anderson had a better answer. He reminded everyone that space exploration is a team effort that belongs to all humanity.
A Canberra real estate agent who once lived on the streets is leading an army of volunteers to repair 20 vacant public housing homes for free. Jonny Warren wants families off the streets by Christmas, and hundreds of tradespeople are already joining his mission.
After orbiting Earth nearly 4,000 times and traveling 104 trillion miles in space, Lt. Cmdr. Jonny Kim is leaving NASA to continue serving his country as a naval aviator. The Navy SEAL turned Harvard-educated doctor turned astronaut represents what's possible when dedication meets purpose.
A team of young athletes from Clayton, North Carolina rallied together after their teammate's first-inning injury to win the 2026 Little League Softball World Series with a dominant 2-0 shutout victory. Pitcher Anna-Lynn Clark threw a complete game masterpiece while her squad showed heart both on and off the field.
Gerwyn Price claimed his first Premier League Darts title of the season in Antwerp, fighting back from behind twice to defeat reigning champion Michael van Gerwen 6-3 in the final. The thrilling night marked the tournament's historic first visit to Belgium, where 10,000 fans witnessed multiple dramatic comebacks.
World No. 1 Luke Littler thought he'd lost when he waved goodbye to the Dublin crowd while down 5-0, but the teenage darts sensation fought back to win six straight legs in an unforgettable comeback. The 18-year-old world champion survived eight match darts to claim victory in one of the sport's most dramatic finishes.
World number one Luke Littler stunned a Dublin crowd by winning six straight legs to beat Gerwyn Price after trailing 5-0 in the Premier League Darts final. The 17-year-old even waved goodbye to fans thinking he was beaten before staging one of the sport's greatest comebacks.
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