The 2014 Ladbrokes World Darts Championship gets underway on Friday evening as 72 players prepare to do battle for the biggest prize in the sport.

Last year’s runner-up Michael van Gerwen is widely considered to be a major contender to be lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy on New Year’s Day, while James Wade and Simon Whitlock are also hoping to pocket the record £250,000 first prize. (more…)

Simon Whitlock is aiming for glory in the sold-out ‘u moove Untouchables’ darts event, which takes place on Saturday evening at Portsmouth Pyramids Centre.

Whitlock, pictured here with Jody Gough and Tom Soane of title sponsors u moove, wants to be on top form at the Southsea venue as he completes his preparation for the World Championships later this month. (more…)