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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 Air Force 1 07 Pas Cher . Isner, ranked No. 14, won his eighth career singles title and took the title in New Zealand for the second time after his victory in 2010. The match was similar to Isners quarterfinal victory over fifth-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber which went to three sets, all tiebreaks and contained no breaks of serve. Air Force 1 Destockage . 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LONG POND, Pa. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. indicated Saturday that his return to racing is not imminent as he continues to treatment for concussion-type symptoms.Earnhardt posted the following in a tweet Saturday morning:Earnhardt, 41, is missing his third consecutive race after suffering balance issues and nausea. Wrecks June 12 at Michigan and July 2 at Daytona possibly produced the concussion-type symptoms, he has said.He missed two races in 2012 because of two concussions in a six-week period.Doctors at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine Concussion Program are overseeing Earnhardts treatment.Alex Bowman substituted for Earnhardt two weeks ago at New Hampshire, and Jeff Gordon has come out of retirement since then to drive the No. 88 car. Gordon, who will turn 45 next Thursday, said Friday at Pocono Raceway that he would race as long as hhes needed by Hendrick Motorsports, where he is an equity owner.ddddddddddddEarnhardt, speaking on his The Dale Jr. Download podcast Monday, said he wont rush his return. The series goes to the road course at Watkins Glen next week before a week off, followed by races at Bristol, Michigan, Darlington and Richmond.There are certain things that you can race through, but one of the things that you cannot race through is concussion-like symptoms, Earnhardt said. The balance deal is a critical part of being able to drive a race car.This process is going to take a little bit longer. ... Im not going to go against that [doctors] advice, no matter what. I cant play around at this age. And with my history, I definitely dont need to get cute. ' ' '