Luke Humphries sealed his first Betfred World Matchplay title with a thrilling 18-15 victory over Michael van Gerwen at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on Sunday. Humphries led for much of the contest, but he was forced to fend off a valiant fightback from Van Gerwen on his way to lifting the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy at the Empress Ballroom. The world number one secured his eighth win in a row against the Dutchman and his fifth televised ranking title in the space of nine months. He is now the reigning champion of the World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts, Players Championship, World Darts Champi…