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		PART THE WAY Canada's John Part collected his third world title, beating 21-year-old qualifier Kirk Shepherd 7-2 in a one-sided PDC World Championship final at the Alexandra Palace. Click here for full story.

PART WINS TITLE AGAIN
John Part won the 2008 PDC World Championship with a 7-2 win over Kirk Shepherd. (More)

JOHN READY TO PLAY LEAD PART
John Part is determined it will be him and not rookie Kirk Shepherd making history tonight. (More)

SHEPHERD JUST HAPPY TO BE IN FINAL
Rookie ace Kirk Shepherd insists he is still a winner even if he loses the PDC World Championship final. (More)

PART AND SHEPHERD REACH FINAL
John Part and Kirk Shepherd will contest Tuesday's final at Alexandra Palace. (More)

POWER SWITCHED OFF BY MARDLE
Thirteen-time World Champion Phil Taylor crashed out after a 5-4 defeat to Wayne Mardle. (More)

PART EDGES OUT WADE
Two-time champion John Part won a classic encounter with James Wade to seal his place in the last four. (More)

SHEPHERD MOVES INTO LAST FOUR
Kirk Shepherd stunned world number five Peter Manley to move into the semi-finals. (More)

PAINTER SECURES SEMI SPOT
Kevin Painter claimed his place in the semi-final by beating Adrian Lewis 5-2. (More)

PAINTER BRUSHES BARNEY ASIDE
Kevin Painter pulled off the shock of the tournament by ousting champion Raymond van Barneveld. (More)

LEWIS SURVIVES ECCLES BATTLE
Adrian Lewis survived a titanic battle with Tony Eccles to reach the quarter-finals of the PDC World Championship. (More)

TAYLOR SCRAPES PAST TABERN
Phil Taylor battled past Alan Tabern 4-3 to reach the quarter-finals. (More)

ECCLES FIGHTBACK STUNS MAISH
Tony Eccles staged a remarkable fightback to end Steve Maish's hopes on Thursday. (More)

WADE SURVIVES BEATON FIGHTBACK
Third seed James Wade staved off a tremendous fightback from Steve Beaton on Boxing Day. (More)

LEWIS MARCHES ON
Adrian Lewis powered into the last 16 by beating Vincent van der Voort 4-2 on Boxing Day. (More)

PAINTER BRUSHES OFF MASON CHALLENGE
Kevin Painter powered through to the last 16 by crushing Chris Mason 4-0. (More)

TAYLOR SQUEEZES THROUGH
World number one Phil Taylor saw off the brave challenge of Mark Walsh on Saturday. (More)

MANLEY STAYS ON COURSE
Peter Manley reached the last 16 with a 4-1 victory over Alan Warriner-Little. (More)

WADE BRUSHES ASIDE MacARTHUR
James Wade ruthlessly dispatched Steve MacArthur 3-0 in his first-round match on Friday. (More)

FLYING DUTCHMAN BEATS OSBORNE
Colin Osborne became the latest seed to be sent packing when he lost 3-1 to Erwin Extercatte. (More)

MAGIC MAISH SENDS PRIESTLEY PACKING
Steve Maish beat Dennis Priestley 3-1 to send the 10th seed crashing out in round one. (More)

HAMILTON OVERCOMES INJURY
Andy Hamilton began his World Championship campaign with a 3-1 victory over Leroy Kwadijk. (More)

SHEPHERD ROUNDS UP BULL
Kirk Shepherd sent fourth seed Terry Jenkins spinning out in the first round at Alexandra Palace. (More)

WES WHITEWASHED BY CAVEN
Jamie Caven sprang a surprise with a 3-0 victory over Wes Newton at Alexandra Palace. (More)

SHAKEN TAYLOR BACK FROM THE BRINK
Phil Taylor came back from the brink to beat Michael van Gerwen in the PDC World Championship. (More)

MANLEY MADE TO BATTLE
Peter Manley had to fight hard to see off Dutch teenager Toon Greebe 3-2. (More)

KING SHRUGS OFF ROSENAUER CHALLENGE
Mervyn King edged out Michael Rosenauer 3-2 in another Tuesday thriller at the PDC World Championship. (More)

SCHOLTEN SURVIVES CLARK SCARE
Roland Scholten edged Matt Clark 3-2 in a thrilling first-round clash at the PDC World Championship. (More)

MARDLE SURVIVES BUT LLOYD GOES OUT
Wayne Mardle won his first-round match at the PDC World Championships, but Colin Lloyd lost. (More)

TAYLOR READY FOR A SCRAP
Phil Taylor insists he will be up for a scrap in his bid to win a 14th PDC World Darts Championship. (More)

TAYLOR WARNING FOR RIVALS
Phil Taylor has issued a stark warning to his rivals ahead of the PDC World Championship. (More)

WADE TAKING MacARTHUR SERIOUSLY
James Wade is refusing to take the challenge of the unheralded Steve MacArthur lightly. (More)

WIZARD PLEASED WITH FORM
Colin Osborne is hoping a combination of hard work and good form will pay off for him. (More)

POWER GEARS UP IN STYLE
Phil Taylor warmed up for the PDC World Championship with victory in the German Darts Championship. (More)

DUO BOOK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SPOTS
Mensur Suljovic and Michael Rosenauer have booked places at the 2008 PDC World Championship. (More)

TOUGH TEST FOR TAYLOR
Phil Taylor will play Michael van Gerwen in the first round of the PDC World Championship. (More)

TAYLOR MADE FOR VICTORY
Phil Taylor claimed the Grand Slam of Darts title with an 18-11 victory over Andy Hamilton. (More)

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