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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.Averaging 101.93 and securing three maximum 180s against Oceanic Masters winner Platt, the 56-year-old will face compatriot Kevin Painter in the second round.Platt had earlier beaten John Bowles 2-0 to ensure he would be Taylors opponent.Also earlier on Sunday, Northern Irelands Daryl Gurney defeated Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena 3-1 to also progress to the second round where he will face Scotlands Robert Thornton or a qualifier. He recorded an average of 96.85 and scored five maximum 180s.There was a 3-2 victory for Alan Norris over John Michael, in which his average was 91.61 and he secured four 180s.Ian White won 3-0 against Kevin Simm, who had earlier defeated Gilbert Ulang 2-0. Whites average was 87.2, and he hit two 180s.Mark Webster also won via a 3-0 scoreline, against Joe Murnan, when he maintained an average of 87.78 and threw a solitary 180.Finally, Chris Dobey defeated Justin Pipe 3-1, with an average of 85.94 and after seven 180s.Dan Majerle Suns Jersey . Galatasaray said in a statement on its website Monday that Mancini signed a three-year contract and will be paid 3.5 million euros for the upcoming season, with his salary upped to 4. Shaquille ONeal Suns Jersey . - NASCAR announced a 33-race schedule for the 2014 Nationwide Series with virtually no changes from this years slate. http://www.officialsunsfanstore.com/ . After a first half in which he thought "the lid was on the basket," the Toronto Raptors coach watched his squad mount a second half surge to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91. Custom Phoenix Suns Jerseys . - Chris Tierney snapped a tie with a power-play goal late in the third period as the London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Erie Otters 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday. Devin Booker Jersey . Bjorn, who had a 36-hole total of 8-under 134, made a testing six-foot putt to save par on the 16th and a birdie on the 17th before bogeying the final hole after a misjudged approach shot. American Kevin Streelman was in second place after shooting a 69.Cronulla prop Andrew Fifita has been warned for consorting with criminals by police just over a week out from the NRL finals.Gangs Squad detectives visited Sharks training on Wednesday to issue the State of Origin forward with the caution, reportedly linked to a long-time mate in jail.Its the fourth time this year police have used the controversial consorting law - designed to tackle organised crime, particularly bikie gangs - to warn a NRL player.NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said on Wednesday night the incident should serve as another reminder to players and officials to be careful who they associated with.We are determined to work with police to ensure that criminal elements do not infiltrate our game, he said in a brief statement.However, its thought unlikely Fifita will be stood down by Cronulla ahead of the clubs final-round clash on Saturday with the Storm in Melbourne.Chief executive Lyall Gorman told News Corp Australia Fifita had explained that the matter concerned the fact he was a loyal friend and he still keeps in touch with mates he grew up with in the west.Andrew has been warned about continuing to mix with these people who may have made some wrong choices, Gorman was quoted as saying.Its important to state there are no fines; there are no sanctions; there are no allegations; there are no charges at all.Parramatta star Corey Norman, former Penrith hooker James Segeyyaro and ex-Eel Junior Paulo received warning notices in May for consorting.ddddddddddddNormans NRL season came to an abrupt halt on July 21 when he was suspended for eight weeks and fined $20,000.The governing body took a hardline stance after hed attracted a string of damaging headlines, including pleading guilty after being caught in May with MDMA and muscle relaxants at The Star casino.On the same night, he was photographed alongside housemate Segeyaro and then-teammate Paulo dining with bikies.This reflects poorly on the players involved and is a bad look for the game, Greenberg said at the time.I would expect those who have received warnings to take them very seriously.The penalties for ignoring a warning are severe and we fully support the police in the action they have taken.Its not the first time Fifitas behaviour has come to the attention of the NRL either.Last year, he was suspended for six matches and fined $30,000 over his abuse of a referee at a junior rugby league match.The 27-year-old was also required to perform 25 hours of community service, undergo anger management training and issue a written apology to the match officials involved.His twin brother David, who was also a party to the incident, was banned for six games as well. ' ' '