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Phil Taylor believes he is two wins away from reaching the Premier League play-offs ahead of Thursdays double-header in Sheffield. The six-time champion will play twice this evening, live on Sky Sports, as he attempts to retain top spot in the table.Taylor begins against defending champion Gary Anderson, who he defeated in Dublin, before ending the schedule with a closing match against James Wade. I love playing Gary and this will be another big match because were getting into the business end of the season now, said Taylor, who holds a one-point lead at the top of the table. Michael Smith crashed out of the Premier League, finishing bottom of the table after a 7-5 loss to Phil Taylor I think I need another couple of wins to be sure of getting to The O2 and Im pushing for that now because I really want to qualify. Ive done okay so far and only lost once, so I know my games in good shape.Van Gerwen sits just behind Taylor in second-place, tied on 13 points with Anderson, and hopes to end his wait for a win against Robert Thornton after three successive draws. His confidence is high after the last couple of weeks so I know Ill have to play my best darts. Michael van Gerwen on Robert Thornton The world No 1 said: Ive not been at my best in the last three weeks and Ive made too many mistakes, but this is a new game and Ill make sure that Im ready for Robert.His confidence is high after the last couple of weeks so I know Ill have to play my best darts.We always have fantastic matches so I wont be taking him lightly and Im determined to get back to winning ways and back to the top of the table.James Wade v Raymond van BarneveldGary Anderson v Phil TaylorRobert Thornton v Michael van GerwenAdrian Lewis v Peter WrightPhil Taylor v James WadeWatch Premier League Darts on Thursday, live on Sky Sports 2 HD at 7pm. Or watch live for £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV. Also See: When Mardle played Snakebite Players to watch out for Wright: No more Mr Nice Guy Mardles PL Darts predictions Cheap Arizona Coyotes Jerseys China . The 19-year-old Olsen played 34 games with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL this season. In that time, hes recorded 17 goals and 17 assists with 36 penalty minutes. Cheap NHL Jerseys Fast Shipping .Y. -- Paul Byron and Matt Stajan scored as the Calgary Flames started a five-game road trip with a 2-1 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. http://www.cheaphockeychina.com/ . The 29-year-old from Port Colborne, Ont., has nothing but good things to say about former U.S. marine Liz (Girlrilla) Carmouche ahead of their co-main event Wednesday on the UFCs "Fight for the Troops" televised card in Fort Campbell, Ky. Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys . -- Playing time has been limited for Maxim Tissot this season, so the Montreal Impact defender made the most of his first scoring opportunity on Saturday. Discount NHL Jerseys . Aside from the trilogy main event title fight, there are a number of intriguing matchups in the heavyweight, welterweight and lightweight divisions. WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- Derrike Cope had his signature moment in NASCAR when he won the Daytona 500 in 1990. Now, he has another -- at age 57.Running in the back of the field Saturday in the Xfinity race at Watkins Glen International, Copes Blue No. 70 Chevrolet rolled to a halt in a runoff area in the tracks chicane and then the front of his car exploded, the hood flying up and brake dust showering the front of the car.NBCs announcers Rick Allen, Jefff Burton and Steve Letarte were puzzled, and so was Cope.ddddddddddddIt exploded the whole nose, Cope said to his crew over his radio. I dont know what that was.Neither did the sanctioning body. NASCARs David Higdon tweeted Weve impounded and will review to identify what exactly happened.Cope finished 31st, 29 laps behind. ' ' '