DAVE CHISNALL caused a sensation on the opening day of the Singapore Darts Masters, in association with Singha Beer and Weston's Cider, with a 10-6 win over Phil Taylor on Friday, as Michael van Gerwen, James Wade and Simon Whitlock joined him in the semi-finals of the World Series of Darts event.

PHIL TAYLOR will return to the nation's bookshelves in October 2014 with the release of "Staying Power: A Year in My Life".

THE stars of the PDC are preparing for a World Series of Darts triple-header during August ahead of tournaments in Singapore, Perth and Sydney.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has vowed to bounce back from his defeat in the BetVictor World Matchplay final against Phil Taylor.

STEPHEN BUNTING is set to make his Grand Slam of Darts debut in November after being confirmed amongst the competitors for this year's event.

PDC CHAIRMAN Barry Hearn has hailed the success of a record-breaking BetVictor World Matchplay.

PHIL TAYLOR has set his sights on regaining his status as world number one, after claiming a record-extending 15th World Matchplay title.

PICTURES from the BetVictor World Matchplay Quarter-Finals at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

PICTURES from the BetVictor World Matchplay semi-finals at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

PICTURES from the BetVictor World Matchplay final as Phil Taylor defeated Michael van Gerwen to take glory in Blackpool.