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 DartsPremier League playersMardles PL predictionsMVG gunning for titleClearance Kobe Bryant Shoes . At a Manhattan federal court hearing, attorney Jordan Siev said his law office has gotten more evidence nearly every day to support its lawsuit accusing MLB and Selig of going on a "witch hunt" to ruin Rodriguezs reputation and career. He said the defendants went "way over the line. Kobe Bryant Shoes Outlet . Already owning gold from competition in Vancouver in 2010, Loch posted a combined four-run time of 3:27.526. That included a track-record third run of 51. https://www.cheapkobebryantshoes.com/ . With Parker having a quiet game for once, Nicolas Batum and Boris Diaw provided the scoring as France won its first major basketball title by beating Lithuania 80-66 on Sunday. It was a victory that ended a decade of frustration for Parker and a talented French generation, which lost the final against Spain two years ago and took bronze in 2005. Cheap Kobe Bryant Shoes . -- Arizona knocked off some quality opponents, rolled over a few overmatched ones and grinded out victories even when things didnt go so well. Kobe Bryant Shoes Deals .Y. -- Canadas Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse have another World Cup gold medal after winning the two-women bobsled race on Saturday in Lake Placid, N.Each week, we will highlight players on so-called underdog teams, those who will turn college football upside down by helping to pull off upsets.(Last weeks results: straight up 1-4; against the spread 1-4. Season totals: straaight up 21-39; against the spread 34-24-2.dddddddddddd)Here are five upset-makers for Week 13. ' ' '