Phil Taylor became world champion for a record 14th time with a clinical 7-1 victory over Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld.

Newcastle could face competition from several Premier League rivals for Rangers' Barry Ferguson.

Sky Sports News has learnt Stewart Downing will hand Middlesbrough a transfer request on Monday.

Defending champion Mark Webster needed just 23 minutes to reach round two of the BDO World Darts Championships.