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James Wade is out to make amends for a disappointing World Championship performance when he gets his Premier League campaign underway. Wade crashed out in the quarter-finals at Alexandra Palace - losing 5-1 to an inspired Gary Anderson - but The Machine knows he was far from his best during a lacklustre showing over the festive period.Im still very angry with myself, and very disappointed with my performance [at the Worlds], he told Sky Sports. I put a lot of practice in which I never normally do. I maybe went to the other extreme and practiced too much.I knew I wasnt playing well but hoped Id pull through, but never did. Its not for me to practise too much. Mardles opening night picks Wayne Mardle makes his Premier League picks for week one Wade is a two-time Premier League finalist, winning the title in 2009 when he beat Mervyn King to the crown, and he is hoping a more relaxed approach can take him far in this years event, which gets underway in Leeds on Thursday night, live on Sky Sports 1.I just have to play darts and try to enjoy it, Ive tried to stop thinking about the game and be more laid back, he added ahead of his opener against Michael van Gerwen. I dont look at any game differently in the Premier League. Hes the world No 1 so its good to play him in that respect, but in the Premier League youve got so many games. You need to make sure youve got enough under your belt to get yourself through.People have had chances to beat Michael but havent taken their opportunities, which has grown his confidence even more. People arent beating Michael when they have their chance.Wade returned last year and the surprise omission in 2014 insists his experience of winning majors - he has eight of them already - will make him a contender for this seasons crown. Studds memorable moments Rod Studd looks back at some nights to remember Its a long time ago that I won the Premier League. Time scale on darts is relevant - some things feel like yesterday, some feel like a million years ago. Its a hard tournament to win, he said.I think Im better placed to win it again than players who havent won a major tournament. Some of them still havent learned how to cross the finishing line. Thats about being in the right place at the right time in the early days of your career and winning a tournament rather than keep losing.You can watch the opening night live on Sky Sports 1 from 7pm on Thursday, or watch without a contract on NOW TV.We will be building up to the coverage this week on our live blog here www.skysports.com/darts and the Sky Sports app will keep you up to date with all the action. Also See: Sky Live: Premier League Darts Premier League players Mardles PL predictions MVG gunning for title Devon Travis Blue Jays Jersey .25 million option on reliever Jose Veras. Paul Molitor Jersey .2 billion agreement with Rogers Communications for the leagues broadcast and multimedia rights. http://www.bluejaysonline.com/blue-jays-dave-winfield-jersey/ .ca. Hey Kerry, big fan of yours, just finished reading your book. I think that we all saw the Canucks/Flames line brawl just after puck drop. It was obvious that something was about to happen, even to the referees because the fourth lines were on to start. Clay Buchholz Blue Jays Jersey .J. -- Pitcher Carl Pavano is retiring after 14 major league seasons. Devon Travis Jersey . -- Stanford squashed Oregons national championship hopes again, schooling the Ducks in power football. RALEIGH, N.C. -- Center Victor Rask and the Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a six-year contract worth $24 million.General manager Ron Francis?said Tuesday the deal will pay Rask $4 million per year through 2021-22. Rask was a restricted free agent this offseason.Francis says Rask has gotten better every season that hes been a part of our organization and called him a big part of this teams present annd future.ddddddddddddThe 23-year-old had 48 points this past season -- the most in his career and the second most on the team -- with 21 goals and 27 assists in 80 games. He led the team with 18 points on the power play, with five goals and 13 assists with the man advantage. ' ' '