, one shot difference. To hang around that long and keep it that close is good, but at the end of the day you want to be able to get one at the end to tie it up and get the pong for the third all-around spot even though both finished well ahead

Defending champion Gary Anderson is still searching for his first Premier League point when he battles Raymond van Barneveld on night four in Aberdeen.The Flying Scotsman has suffered two defeats since missing the opening night of the competition through illness, but will head back to his home country for the latest round of matches on Thursday night, live on Sky Sports.Fellow Scot Peter Wright - who leads the table with three straight wins - is also in action along with Michael van Gerwen, Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis at the GE Oil & Gas Arena. Adrian Lewis v James Wade Adrian Lewis endured a frustrating defeat against Michael van Gerwen Lewis was knocked off top spot in the table after a 7-4 defeat against world No 1 Van Gerwen on night three.Jackpot only lost the match by fine margins, missing a dart at double 16 while 5-4 down, and was inches away from completing a spectacular 164 finish in the final leg.After starting the campaign with two wins, Wade has suffered back-to-back defeats and will be trying to rebuild following last weeks 7-4 defeat against the in-form Wright.Gary Anderson v Raymond van Barneveld Anderson has started his title defence with two defeats Anderson has been forced to play catch-up since sitting out his first match with a virus and looked a little rusty in defeats by Van Gerwen and Taylor.But the world champion showed encouraging signs in last weekends 6-1 win over Wade in the final of a UK Open qualifier.Any match against Barney, however, is rarely easy and the Dutchman displayed vintage finishing against Robert Thornton, firing in a 153 checkout in his night three win.Michael van Gerwen v Michael Smith Michael van Gerwen enjoyed more success at the weekend Van Gerwen is winning matches with his usual ruthless efficiency and defeated Steve Beaton on Sunday for his third final victory from the six UK Open qualifying events.The Green Machine had a scoring average over 106 against Wade, a little lower than the 111 he managed in his blistering win over Anderson in the previous week.Smith has endured a difficult start to his debut season, but picked up his first point in a gritty 6-6 draw with Dave Chisnall.Phil Taylor v Dave Chisnall Taylor has enjoyed himself on the oche in recent weeks Taylors win over Anderson was even more proof that the Power is far from finished as a title contender.The 55-year-old rattled in 10 140s while overpowering Anderson and has recovered well since a lacklustre loss to Van Barneveld on the opening night.Normally a high-scorer, Chisnall is yet to catch fire during the current campaign and averaged around 96 after snatching a draw with Smith.Peter Wright v Robert Thornton Wright is the only player with an unbeaten record This all-Scottish battle will see Snakebite Wright taking on Thornton, with both men experiencing contrasting fortunes in the competition.Wright is sitting at the Premier League summit after his composed victory over Wade, which saw him finish with a 70 per cent success rate on the doubles. Peter Wright brought the house down in Dublin after checking out on 161 in his match against James Wade. But Thornton is rock-bottom of the table and his scoring average slipped below 90 in his most recent loss to Van Barneveld.Watch night four of the Premier League this Thursday night, starting at 7pm on Sky Sports 1. Or watch for £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV.Also See:Mardle has faith in AndoWright top as MVG sinks LewisSky Bets darts oddsOn Sky TVAir Max 1 Outlet Schweiz . Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey last Sunday. The fine is the fourth this season for Goldson. He was fined $30,000 for a hit on the New York Jets Jeff Cumberland in Week 1. Air Max 1 Herren Schweiz . How great will be revealed in the next couple of days at the board of governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif. http://www.airmax1schweiz.ch/ . -- Three close looks at the bucket, three misses. Air Max 1 Günstig Kaufen . Aside from the trilogy main event title fight, there are a number of intriguing matchups in the heavyweight, welterweight and lightweight divisions. Air Max 1 Dames . Schenn scored the game-winning goal and added two assists to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday.RIO DE JANEIRO -- Gabby Douglas tried to block out the criticism when national team coordinator Martha Karolyi named the reigning Olympic champion to the 2016 gymnastics team last month despite a so-so performance at trials.Emphasis on tried.Yes, Douglas wasnt crisp on beam either night in San Jose. Yes, there were a handful of other athletes Karolyi could have chosen instead with minimal effect on the Americans chances of steamrolling their way to gold in Rio. And yes, Douglas understands everything she does now will be compared to that euphoric summer four years ago when she rapidly morphed from prodigy to superstar.Yet Karolyi chose her anyway, confident there was nothing wrong with Douglas that a little quality time at the Karolyi Ranch in the southeast Texas woods couldnt fix. The second-guessing on social media came anyway. Douglas heard it loud and clear.I mean everyone makes mistakes and after trials it was hard because there was a lot of negativity, but whatever, Douglas said Thursday after finishing a solid round of podium training inside the Olympic Arena. I feel like shutting it all the way (down) and I have to prove myself.Funny, but the poised and professional gymnast that always seems to turn it on when it is absolutely necessary was back just three days before team qualifying.There was Douglas working the beam Thursday evening without so much as a wobble. There was Douglas gliding over the uneven bars. Its a testament to how much Douglas has improved over the last month -- much of that time spent under Karolyis close, personal supervision -- that shes assured of a spot in the all-around with three-time world champion Simone Biles while Aly Raisman and Laurie Hernandez are fighting for the third all-around spot even though both finished well ahead of Douglas at trials.Thats how quickly Douglas seems to respond when shes able to retreat into the sanctity of the ranch.She kind of has us in a little bubble, Douglas said. Its great we all get to go down there and she whips us into shape.Its exactly what Karolyi had in mind when she selected Douglas over alternates MyKayla Skinner, Ashton Locklear and Ragan Smith and 2015 world championship team member Maggie Nichols.It would be a stretch to caall Karolyi sentimental, but shes uniquely attuned to what makes Douglas work.dddddddddddd It happened last fall when Douglas struggled in training ahead of the world championships before coming alive once the team got to Britain, where she finished runner-up to Biles in the all-around and qualified for the bars final. Karolyi believes it can happen again.I know Gabby for many years, Karolyi said. Like I said, shes peaking a little bit later and she definitely needs organized and structured training system installed before competitions and she reacts well to that. She responds very, very well. I feel that she is ready to compete.Nowhere is her renewed confidence more visible than on beam. After hopping off once during both nights at trials -- mistakes that overshadowed largely clean routines elsewhere -- Douglas attacked it during training in the green-splashed arena. Podium training is basically a dress rehearsal, a chance for the gymnasts to get a feel for the equipment, the lighting and the energy. No wonder she looked so at home. Shes been here before.Its not really feeling any different (than in London), Douglas said. Weve done so many routines were kind of like on autopilot right now. Its go, go, go, go.Its a sense of urgency that Douglas has long thrived on. A pep talk with Christian Gallardo -- who took over as her full-time coach between U.S. Championships and Olympic Trials -- helped, too.The biggest thing we talk about is going out and doing her gymnastics, Gallardo said. Her gymnastics are beautiful, consistent, clean. She doesnt have to worry about anything other than going out and being Gabby Douglas.When she steps into the arena on Sunday, shell be the first reigning Olympic champion to return to the ensuing games since Nadia Comaneci in 1980. Its heady territory and despite her occasionally uneven route back to this point, Douglas is trying to enjoy it. That doesnt mean its easy. The crown shes worn for four years has proven heavy at times.Im not going to go out here and listen to any negative thing, she said. Just shine bright and do what Im capable of doing. ' ' '