THE Professional Darts Corporation are saddened to learn that former MC and Hall of Fame member Phil Jones has passed away.

PETER WRIGHT bounced back to form as he began his defence of the European Darts Open title in Leverkusen on Saturday.

JOHN DAVEY and Michael Barnard shared the victories as the second weekend of the PDC Unicorn Challenge Tour began.

ADRIAN LEWIS survived a missed match dart as he joined James Wade amongst the European Darts Open's first round winners.

DANNY NOPPERT, Jan Dekker, Jermaine Wattimena and Michael Rasztovits enjoyed a double European Tour qualifying success.

FORMER European Tour winners James Wade and Steve Beaton will clash on the opening day of the European Darts Open on Friday.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN moved clear at the top of the Unibet Premier League with a 7-2 win over Michael Smith in Glasgow.

MICHAEL SMITH believes that Thursday's Unibet Premier League clash with Michael van Gerwen will be the biggest test of his form.

TABLE-TOPPERS Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith clash as the Unibet Premier League visits Glasgow on Thursday.

ROB CROSS has attributed his return to clinical form to his practice regime, after kick-starting his Unibet Premier League season.