Robert Thornton
Phil Taylor, James Wade dumped out of World Grand Prix
Phil Taylor and James Wade, who have won 13 of the 17 World Grand Prix tournaments between them, both lose during the opening round in Dublin.
Oct 5, 23:22
Injury forces Robert Thornton into retirement
Jockey Robert Thornton is forced to retire from horse racing after failing to fully recover from a fall at Chepstow last year.
Sep 24, 10:10
Jump jockey Robert Thornton retires due to injury
British jump jockey Robert Thornton is forced to retire due to persistent injury problems.
Sep 21, 15:46
Phil Taylor's top five wins during World Matchplay streak
Sports Mole selects five of Phil Taylor's best victories during his 37-match unbeaten streak at the World Matchplay in Blackpool.
Jul 24, 12:15
Michael van Gerwen storms to UK Open qualifying win
Michael van Gerwen wins his second successive UK Open qualifier with victory in the third event in Wigan.
Feb 8, 18:29
Michael van Gerwen relieved to beat battling Robert Thornton
Michael van Gerwen expresses his relief at beating Robert Thornton to move into the semi-final of the PDC World Championship.
Jan 2, 00:03
Michael van Gerwen through to last four of PDC World Championships
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson book their spots in the semi-finals of the PDC World Championships at Alexandra Palace.
Jan 1, 22:16
Peter Wright predicts tough Gary Anderson test
2013 PDC World Darts Championship runner-up Peter Wright acknowledges that he faces a difficult task if he is to match his feat of 12 months ago this time around.
Jan 1, 10:59
James Wade humbled by Stephen Bunting
Michael van Gerwen thumps Terry Jenkins to move into the quarter-finals of the World Championships, but James Wade is a second-round casualty.
Dec 29, 23:23
Peter Wright, Terry Jenkins, Robert Thornton into last 16 of World Championship
2013 finalist Peter Wright eases past Ronny Huybrechts to secure a spot in the last 16 of the PDC World Championship.
Dec 27, 16:40
Robert Thornton: 'Glasgow bin lorry tragedy is heartbreaking'
Robert Thornton insists that darts takes a back seat following the recent tragic events in Glasgow which claimed the lives of six people.
Dec 26, 21:50
Justin Pipe suffers shock defeat to Laurence Ryder
Justin Pipe and Andy Smith lose in the first round of the PDC World Championship as the seeds continue to fall at Alexandra Palace.
Dec 20, 17:30
Preview: 2015 PDC World Championship
Sports Mole previews the 2015 PDC Word Championship which gets underway at Alexandra Palace on December 18.
Dec 16, 13:12
Robbie Green grabs last-16 place at Grand Slam of Darts
Robbie Green reaches the second round of the Grand Slam of Darts after hitting a 170 checkout in the deciding leg of his match with Vincent van der Voort.
Nov 10, 22:46
Raymond van Barneveld: 'I was lucky against Vincent van der Voort'
Raymond van Barneveld admits that he was fortunate to beat Vincent van der Voort after his Dutch compatriot missed seven darts for the match.
Nov 10, 11:57
Adrian Lewis stunned by Rowby-John Rodriguez at Grand Slam of Darts
Adrian Lewis suffers a surprise 5-2 defeat to Rowby-John Rodriguez on the opening afternoon of the Grand Slam of Darts.
Nov 8, 17:26
Phil Taylor draws Christian Kist at Grand Slam of Darts
Defending champion Phil Taylor is drawn in a group containing 2013 Lakeside champion Christian Kist at the Grand Slam of Darts which starts on Saturday.
Nov 3, 18:26
Preview: European Championship
Sports Mole previews the European Championship that gets underway in Germany on Friday.
Oct 22, 15:40
James Wade beats Phil Taylor at World Grand Prix
Phil Taylor's reign as World Grand Prix champion has come to an end after he lost 3-1 to James Wade in the quarter-finals on Friday night.
Oct 10, 23:39
Phil Taylor "glad to get through" at World Grand Prix
Reigning champion Phil Taylor admits that he is "glad to get through" to the quarters of the World Grand Prix having battled back from behind against Andrew Gilding.
Oct 9, 06:59
James Wade a "contagious disease" for nine-darters
James Wade jokes that he is a "contagious disease" for nine-dart finishes following a dramatic second-round clash with Robert Thornton at the World Grand Prix.
Oct 9, 01:11
James Wade, Robert Thornton hit nine-darters at World Grand Prix
James Wade beats Robert Thornton in a five-set epic at the World Grand Prix in Dublin in a match which saw both players hit nine-dart legs.
Oct 8, 23:47
Adrian Lewis survives scare against Daryl Gurney
Adrian Lewis survives a fightback from Daryl Gurney to advance through to the second round of the World Grand Prix.
Oct 7, 00:17
Paul Nicholson edges out Robert Thornton at World Matchplay
Paul Nicholson defeats seventh seed Robert Thornton to move through to the second round of the World Matchplay in Blackpool.
Jul 20, 17:05
Preview: PDC World Matchplay
Sports Mole previews the 21st staging of the PDC World Matchplay, which begins on Saturday at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
Jul 18, 06:02
Raymond van Barneveld secures Premier League draw with Phil Taylor
Raymond van Barneveld moves into a tie for first place in the Premier League table after drawing 6-6 with Phil Taylor in Birmingham.
May 2, 06:22
Dave Chisnall targeting playoff place
Dave Chisnall targets a place in the Darts Premier League playoffs ahead of round 13 in Birmingham tonight.
May 1, 07:10
Michael van Gerwen, Raymond van Barneveld close in on Premier League playoffs
Dutch duo Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld secure wins on Thursday night to all but secure their place in the Premier League playoffs.
Apr 25, 06:13
Michael van Gerwen maintains first place in Premier League
Michael van Gerwen remains in first place in the Premier League table despite enduring a mixed night in Aberdeen.
Apr 18, 06:13
Phil Taylor beats Adrian Lewis in Sheffield
Phil Taylor moves into the top four of the the Premier League table after recording a 7-4 victory over Adrian Lewis in Sheffield.
Apr 11, 06:14
Wes Newton eliminated from Premier League
Wes Newton is eliminated from the 2014 Premier League campaign after losing 7-5 to Dave Chisnall in Cardiff.
Apr 4, 06:22
West Newton: "I'll give it my all"
Wes Newton promises to 'give it his all' in Cardiff tonight in order to avoid relegation from the Darts Premier League.
Apr 3, 07:43
Phil Taylor powers past Wes Newton in Leeds
Phil Taylor moves a step closer to avoiding relegation from the Premier League with a comprehensive 7-1 triumph over Wes Newton in Leeds.
Mar 21, 06:14
Raymond van Barneveld "looking forward" to Peter Wright clash
Five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld claims that this season's Premier League Darts is the 'tightest ever'.
Mar 20, 08:24
Phil Taylor earns second win in Premier League
Phil Taylor keeps his hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League alive with a 7-5 victory over Dave Chisnall in Nottingham.
Mar 14, 06:14
Gary Anderson edges out Phil Taylor in Exeter
Phil Taylor suffers his fourth Premier League defeat in five games after losing 7-5 to Gary Anderson in Exeter.
Mar 7, 06:16
Phil Taylor records first win in Premier League
Phil Taylor records a 7-3 win over Simon Whitlock to secure his first points of the 2014 Premier League campaign.
Feb 28, 06:20
Michael van Gerwen wary of Raymond van Barneveld ahead of clash
World champion Michael van Gerwen admits that he will have to be on the top of his game if he is to beat Raymond van Barneveld in Glasgow tonight.
Feb 27, 17:22
Gary Anderson: 'We've got a hard act to follow in Glasgow'
Gary Anderson admits that he has got a hard act to follow when he takes on Dave Chisnall in Glasgow tonight.
Feb 27, 16:05
Gary Anderson beats Robert Thornton in all-Scottish final of UK Open qualifier
Gary Anderson avenges Thursday's Premier League defeat to Robert Thornton by beating his fellow Scotsman 6-2 in the final of the fifth UK Open qualifier in Wigan.
Feb 22, 18:53
