Stan James World Matchplay: Van Gerwen Defeats Andy Hamilton
Photo courtesy Lawrence Lustig/PDCYoung Dutch darts sensation Michael van Gerwen gave a thrilling performance to start his Stan James World Matchplay challenge with a 14-12 win over Andy Hamilton.

Stan James World Matchplay: Taylor Leaves Steve Beaton Beaten
Photo courtesy Lawrence Lustig/PDCDarts top two titans overcame anxious moments in today's matches, but both Phil The Power Taylor and Raymond The Man van Barneveld will for now remain forces in this tournament.

Stan James World Matchplay: Jenkins Takes No Bull, Defeats Alex Roy
Terry Jenkins produced his best display for five months to win a place in the second round of the Stan James World Matchplay with a 10-6 victory over Alex Roy at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

Stan James World Matchplay: Mardle Pulls Out Win Over Dudbridge
Wayne Mardle took advantage of five missed darts at victory by Mark Dudbridge to pull out an 11-9 win on the opening night of the 2008 Stan James World Matchplay.

Taylor Takes a Sixth Consecutive Bobby Bourn Victory
Phil Taylor whitewashed Ronnie Baxter in the Bobby Bourn Memorial Players Championship final, held at the Winter Gardens. This is Taylor's sixth successive win in this event.

James Wade Begins Defense of World Matchplay Title in Blackpool
The Stan James World Matchplay will kickoff on July 20th, 2008 at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, and there James Wade will begin his defense of the title in his opening match with Wayne Jones.