Controversial Kiwi conqueror Justin Pipe protests innocence after darts champs hammeringGETTY IMAGES Bernie Smith was beaten in the first round of the World Darts Championship by Justin Pipe at Alexandra Palace, London. Kiwi conqueror and alleged "cougher" Justin Pipe bowed out of the world darts championships following a cacophony of booing. The Englishman was accused of deliberately coughing close behind Smith when the Kiwi was on match darts and as he went to throw double 10. READ MORE: Kiwi player in controversial lossPipe was booed on entry, throughout the match and fans sang "You're not coughing any more", the Mirror website reported. Pipe has been referred to the Darts Regulation Authority by the Professional Darts Corporation, but Smith, a 53-year-old Christchurch plasterer, told Stuff from London he had "nothing to say" about the incident.

Source: Stuff December 24, 2017 00:22 UTC