Tributes have been paid to five-time world champion Eric Bristow, who has died aged 60 after suffering a heart attack.

New darts world champion Rob Cross has said he is on "cloud nine" after his life-changing victory over 16-time winner Phil Taylor in the William Hill World Championship final at Alexandra Palace last night.

Phil Taylor admitted he was retiring from darts at the right time after his hopes of finishing his glittering career with a 17th world title were ended by Rob Cross.

Former electrician Rob Cross turned off ’The Power’ for the final time as he denied the retiring Phil Taylor a 17th world title with a stunning 7-2 victory at Alexandra Palace.

Newcomer Rob Cross has claimed his first World Championship title with a win over retiring darts legend Phil Taylor.

Phil Taylor has the chance to end his illustrious career in perfect style when he faces Rob Cross in the final of the William Hill World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Phil Taylor kept alive his hopes of winning a 17th and final William Hill World Championship title by cruising into the quarter-finals at Alexandra Palace.

Michael Van Gerwen started the defence of his PDC World Championship with a comfortable victory over Christian Kist at Alexandra Palace.

“Let him cry a little bit because I don't give a s**** to be honest with you.”

Phil Taylor won his 16th - and last - World Matchplay title with another stunning performance to see off Peter Wright.

Phil Taylor saw off his greatest rival Raymond van Barneveld in what could be the final meeting between the pair.

"At the end of the year, that's me done."

Van Gerwen dominated the final, which included a match-record 42 180s, finishing with an average of 108.06 and completing five ton-plus finishes.

The Dutchman produced another stunning performance to see off two-time champion Gary Anderson 7-3.

Van Gerwen will be bidding to prevent a three-in-a-row in the final.

World number 1 Michael van Gerwen has powered through to the semi-finals of the William Hill World Darts Championship.

Gary Anderson's defence of the World Darts Championship came under a stern examination in a thrilling contest with Dave Chisnall.

"Of all people you should not ask me a question like that.”

Earlier, defending champion Gary Anderson booked his place in the quarter-finals.

After a three-day break for the festive period, the darts have returned.

The sixth seed shrugged off losing the first leg of each set.

Meanwhile Raymond van Barneveld eased into the next round.

Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor progressed into the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship with a 3-0 defeat of David Platt at Alexandra Palace.

Steve Walters tweeted: "Disgusted with Eric Bristows remarks tonight #stoneagementality."

The 45-year-old Scot did not hit the heights of his stellar win over Phil Taylor a year ago but there was plenty to remember as he beat Adrian Lewis 7-5.

Defending champion Gary Anderson produced a flawless display including a nine-dart finish to cruise into the final of the PDC World Championship with a 6-0 victory over Dutchman Jelle Klaasen at Alexandra Palace last night.

In a classic and dramatic affair, Van Gerwen’s average of 105.78 was the highest ever for a loser.

The former world number one was below his best and only operated at 28 per cent on the doubles but Painter missed a number of opportunities and was made to pay.

Adrian Lewis cruised into the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship.

Phil Taylor began his pursuit of a 17th World Darts Championship title with a comfortable first-round victory at Alexandra Palace.

Ninth seed Ian White was eliminated from the World Darts Championship at the first hurdle after defeat by Dimitri Van den Bergh at Alexandra Palace.

Scott Mitchell held his nerve to land his first BDO World Championship crown with a nail-biting 7-6 win over Martin Adams on Sunday night.

Gary Anderson collected his first PDC World Championship title after a stunning 7-6 victory over 16-time champion Phil Taylor in a thrilling finale at Alexandra Palace.

Gary Anderson has knocked out defending champion Michael van Gerwen to reach the final of the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor survived another scare in the PDC World Championships at Alexandra Palace before seeing off Vincent van der Voort to move into the semi-finals.

"Look at the man go: it's like trying to stop a water buffalo with a pea-shooter."

Roscommon is welcoming a new European champion home today after David Concannon scooped a gold medal in the WDF European Cup in Romania over the weekend.

He’s one of the most popular figures in darts but Raymond Van Barneveld has been battling his demons on the oche in recent years. From hypnotism to Buddhism, the Dutchman is searching for alternatives to find his best form again

Michael Van Gerwen defeated Peter Wright by seven sets to four to win the Ladbrokes World Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Michael van Gerwen crushed Adrian Lewis 6-0 to set up a PDC World Championship final against Peter Wright at Alexandra Palace.

Peter Wright is through the final of the PDC World Championship after beating Simon Whitlock 6-2 at Alexandra Palace.

Michael Smith set his sights on the title after he pulled off a major upset by dumping an off-colour Phil Taylor out of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

James Wade hung on to earn his place in the second round of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.