THE Professional Darts Corporation sends its best wishes to American star Larry Butler, who is recovering in hospital following a heart attack.

THE 2018 Betway World Cup of Darts was arguably the best staging of the event since its inception in 2010, culminating in a fourth title for the Netherlands.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN and Raymond van Barneveld spoke of their pride after claiming a record-equalling fourth Betway World Cup of Darts title in Frankfurt on Sunday.

GERMANY dumped sixth seeds Northern Ireland out of the Betway World Cup of Darts for a second consecutive year as they came from behind to record a famous 2-1 win in front of a passionate home crowd in Frankfurt.

BELGIUM produced an incredible fightback to beat the Republic of Ireland 5-4 in one of the greatest ever Betway World Cup of Darts matches in Frankfurt.

BETWAY World Cup of Darts stars Michael van Gerwen, Rob Cross and Daryl Gurney have been taken out of their comfort zone.

JAPAN stole the show on the opening night of the Betway World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt.

JOHN PART is relishing the chance to represent Canada for an eighth successive time at the 2018 Betway World Cup.

THE 2018 Betway World Cup of Darts begins on Thursday at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has prepared for his Betway World Cup of Darts title defence by playing darts with the Dutch football team.