PHIL TAYLOR will begin his challenge to win a fourth successive title at the Ladbrokes Sydney Darts Masters against Australian sensation Corey Cadby as the PDC World Series of Darts event begins at The Star on Thursday.

RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD and Michael van Gerwen celebrated a special anniversary for the Netherlands as they warmed up for the Ladbrokes Sydney Darts Masters with a challenge match against Australia's Simon Whitlock and Kyle Anderson.

DAVID PLATT has overcome a heart scare to take his place against the world's top players at the Ladbrokes Sydney Darts Masters this week.

THE Professional Darts Corporation's circuit will continue to grow across all levels in 2017, with next year's calendar now available and featuring more tournaments than ever!

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN and Phil Taylor will renew their rivalry in the Unibet Champions League of Darts following the confirmation of the competing players for September's inaugural BBC2-televised event.

FORMER champion Scott Waites will head the eight BDO representatives at the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts in November, with Canada's Jeff Smith and current BDO number one Glen Durrant set to make their debuts at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall later this year.

THE Professional Darts Corporation will return to Las Vegas in July 2017, and fans can watch the U.S. Darts Masters in style with our exclusive official travel packages, which can now be reserved for just £250 per person!

WE'LL be continuing our exclusive World Series of Darts LIVEPDC Subscriber Q&A sessions in August as first Phil Taylor and then James Wade take to the hot seat ahead of our double-header in Australia.

IAN WHITE claimed his third ProTour triumph of 2016 as he won Player Championship 13 in Barnsley by defeating double PDC ranking title winner Benito van de Pas in Sunday's final.

GARY ANDERSON reigned supreme at Players Championship 12 in Barnsley as he picked up his second ProTour title of 2016 after defeating Terry Jenkins in a close final on Saturday.