TAYLOR POWERS INTO LAST EIGHT

Phil Taylor remained on course to win his third UK Open title with a fifth-round win over Andy Smith.

DUO URGE HATTON TO RETIRE

Ricky Hatton has once again been urged to retire from boxing, this time by both Joe Calzaghe and Phil Taylor.

WADE'S DELIGHT AT TITLE

James Wade expressed his delight after beating Mervyn King on Monday to win the darts’ Premier League.

WALSH STUNS TAYLOR IN COVENTRY

Mark Walsh pulled off a huge shock by beating Phil Taylor at the Players Championship in Coventry.

FORDHAM NERVOUS ABOUT PDC DEBUT

Andy Fordham has admitted that he is nervous about his upcoming debut on the PDC Pro Tour.