CHRIS MASON is to undergo surgery on a nerve problem in his elbow during August.

PICTURES from the first round of the 2008 Stan James World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens.

REPORTS from Tuesday's play at the Stan James World Matchplay, as the first round concludes at the Winter Gardens and round two begins.

JAMES WADE begins the defence of his Stan James World Matchplay title tonight gunning for a chance to face off with Phil Taylor in Saturday's final.

MARK FROST has been practising with Phil Taylor in preparation for a Stan James World Matchplay debut against Raymond van Barneveld on Monday.

REPORTS from Monday's second day of play at the 2008 Stan James World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

REPORTS from the opening night of the 2008 Stan James World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

STARS of the PDC warmed up for the Stan James World Matchplay by attempting to create a new world record for hitting a bullseye from distance.

ROD HARRINGTON and Sid Waddell emerged victorious from the Celebrity Heat at PartyPoker.com Fish'O'Mania XV on Saturday.

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