Michael van Gerwen eased through to the last 16 on a thrilling day of second round action at the Dutch Darts Championship, as Michael Smith began his title defence in convincing fashion.
Gian van Veen and Ciaran Teehan claimed Winmau Development Tour titles as Events Eight and Nine took place on a high-quality day of competition in Wigan.
Reigning World Cup champion Damon Heta believes his inventive walk-ons can elevate his game to another level, as he targets a place in the world’s top ten over the coming months.
Michael Smith clinched his second nightly victory of this year’s Cazoo Premier League on Thursday, reigniting his Play-Off bid with a superb 6-4 success against league leader Gerwyn Price on Night 13 in Leeds.
Michael Smith will begin his defence of the Dutch Darts Championship against either Jim Williams or George Killington, with the draw and schedule for this weekend’s event now confirmed.
Darts star Chris Dobey prepared for Thursday's Cazoo Premier League night in Leeds by joining the PDC's Bullseye Maths session held at Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy.
Nathan Aspinall is aiming to build upon his landmark Rotterdam win when the Cazoo Premier League roadshow rolls into Leeds' First Direct Arena on Thursday.