Max Hopp speaks of his admiration for "incredible" Van Gerwen.

Nathan Derry hoping for Grand Slam career spring board.

Tickets for the 2017 PDC U.S. Masters in July in Las Vegas are now available.

PHIL TAYLOR, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright, James Wade and Benito van de Pas all booked places in the knockout stages of the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts with victories in Sunday's second group games at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.

FORMER champions Michael van Gerwen, Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld enjoyed victories on the opening day of the 2016 SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts on Saturday, as Scott Mitchell stunned Adrian Lewis in Wolverhampton.

THE PDC European Tour will expand further in 2017 with the addition of a 12th tournament, with tickets now available through PDC Europe for the series of three-day ranking events.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN is aiming to create another slice of history at the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts next week, as he prepares to open his title defence on Saturday against Martin Adams in Wolverhampton.

JAMIE HUGHES will make his debut in the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts on Saturday hoping to enjoy a double celebration following the birth of his daughter in the build-up to the Sky Sports-televised event.

DARTS fans can prepare for the festive season in style with the new darts-themed Christmas Jumper, available now from the official PDC Merchandise website.

INFORMATION, schedule and fixtures for the 2016 SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts.