THE 2013 William Hill Grand Slam of Darts kicks off at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Saturday, as Raymond van Barneveld begins his bid to retain the cross-code title over the next nine days.

RICKY EVANS is hoping to upset the odds when he makes his William Hill Grand Slam of Darts debut this weekend.

RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD revitalised his career by taking glory in the William Hill Grand Slam of Darts, and he returns to Wolverhampton this weekend with high hopes of retaining the crown.

DARIN YOUNG has won through an eighth appearance in the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship, after topping the PDC North American Championship Tour rankings.

THE schedule of play for the 2013 William Hill Grand Slam of Darts has been confirmed.

THE William Hill Grand Slam of Darts draw was made on Monday night, with the groups for the Wolverhampton Civic event determined.

JUSTIN PIPE, Peter Wright, Vincent van der Voort and Stuart Kellett came through Monday's Wildcard Qualifier to claim the final places for the 2013 William Hill Grand Slam of Darts.

PICTURES from the semi-finals and final of The Coral Masters, as Phil Taylor claimed the title in Edinburgh.

PHIL TAYLOR claimed glory in the inaugural Coral Masters at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh on Sunday night, sweeping aside Stoke rival Adrian Lewis 10-1 with a stunning performance in the final.

PICTURES from the first round of The Coral Masters at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh.