Favourite Football Team
Sheffield United
Favourite Darts Player
Steve Beaton
Favourite NFL team
Baltimore Ravens
Favourite Sporting Venue
The Crucible
Favourite Sports Movie
The Blind Side
Favourite Sporting Memory
Michael Smith's nine darter in the 2023 World Championship final
Louis Hobbs is the Sports Editor at SportsBoom, overseeing daily coverage across a wide range of sports while shaping the site’s editorial direction and breaking news agenda.
When he’s not editing the website from home or SportsBoom’s London office, Louis can usually be found in the darts or snooker press room. He has covered both sports extensively for SportsBoom, reporting live from venues for over three years and building strong relationships across the professional circuits.
With a background in interviews, exclusives and live event reporting, Louis combines on-the-ground insight with sharp editorial judgement to ensure SportsBoom delivers authoritative, engaging and timely sports journalism.
What is more a difficult a nine darter or 147?
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I simply couldn't answer that one. All I can say is they're both significantly harder than a hole in one. You can fluke a hole in one for sure.
What is your favourite sporting quote?
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Sheffield's own, Neil Warnock: "Enjoy yourself, but enjoy it by being disciplined".
Louis Hobbs
Louis Hobbs is an esteemed authority on all matters sports-related. His wealth of knowledge and experience in sports make him an expert, especially when it comes to darts and snooker, which are his passions.