World champion Gary Anderson and former protege Michael Smith are ready to lock horns at Premier League Darts in Nottingham this week. Anderson played an influential part in Smiths transition from World Youth champion to fully-fledged top 10 player but are yet to collide in a major competition.Smith, who picked up his first Premier League win last week against Raymond van Barneveld, now has the chance to test himself against reigning champion Anderson on the biggest stage, live on Thursday on Sky Sports 1 HD at 7pm. Sky Live: PL Darts Thursday, 7pm, Sky Sports 1 HD Weve been arguing about this game since the fixtures came out and saying that well beat each other 7-0 Michael Smith Smith said: This was the first fixture I looked for when they were announced and its going to be good, although because Ive been waiting so long for this game I dont want to come out and blow my chance. But well both be up for it and we want to smash each other up on the board!Weve been arguing about this game since the fixtures came out and saying that well beat each other 7-0, but theres no pressure on me now that Ive got that win. I can relax and have fun up there and I cant wait to go up against him. Anderson is sixth in the league and Michael Smith is ninth Anderson added: Its a massive match for us both. Michaels had a tough start, especially playing twice in the first week, but hes started to find his feet.Now that hes got the win hell settle down and hes given himself a great chance to make the cut. He was getting a bit down about it but I know what he can do - I just dont want to let him show that against me! The debate has started. Is Michael van Gerwen the greatest darts player ever? Elsewhere, world No 1 Michael van Gerwen will aim to continue his rich vein of form against Dave Chisnall.Van Gerwen struck a world record televised average in Aberdeen a fortnight ago then ended Peter Wrights unbeaten start to put himself top of the Premier League. Van Gerwen produced another inspired performance to take top spot on night five of the Premier League. The last few weeks have been brilliant, said van Gerwen. Im playing well, Im full of confidence and Im not making a lot of mistakes and Im very happy with my form.I think I can do this every week, because Ive been doing it for more than a month but I still have to practise hard and get ready for Dave because hes a great player and a big scorer.Watch Premier League Darts live on Thursday on Sky Sports 1 at 7pm. Or watch live for £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV. Also See: Fixtures/Results On Sky TV Prem Table Darts betting Get Sky Sports Alex English Nuggets Jersey . A forerunning sled crashed into the worker Thursday at the Sanki Sliding Center. The unidentified worker broke both legs and was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Tyler Lydon Nuggets Jersey . Jason Zucker and Matt Cooke also scored for Minnesota, which has won five of six. Kuemper made five saves in the first, nine in the second, and nine in the third. The rookies best save came with 2:17 left in the third period when he denied former Wild forward Matt Cullen from just outside of the crease on the right side. http://www.nuggetsproshop.com/Jamal-Murray-Nuggets-Jersey/ . The giant slalom world champion slipped during her first run in the morning, landing on her back and then twisting forward before getting her leg caught in the protective material on the side of the slope. Alex English Jersey . -- The Missouri Tigers might not have a roster full of superstars. Nikola Jokic Jersey . Nigeria beat surprise package Ethiopia 2-0 in the second leg of their playoff for a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory. Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty after an Ethiopian handball, and Victor Obinna made certain of Nigerias place in Brazil with his powerful free kick in the 82nd at UJ Esuene Stadium.Pele is to auction his collection of awards and memorabilia in London next week. The Brazil legend is selling more than 2,000 items and the lots being auctioned include a replica of the World Cup and his 1977 North American Soccer League championship ring.Peles copy of the Jules Rimet Trophy - the original World Cup - is the most expensive lot, with an estimate of $400,000 (£276,000) to $600,000 (£414,000). The 75-year-old, three-time World Cup winner will donate some of the proceeds from the auction to Pequeno Principe, the largest pediatric hospital in Brazil. Memorabilia to be auctioned off by legendary Brazilian soccer player Pele, including a replica of the 1958 World Cup trophy, rests on a table The auction, which is being handled by Beverly Hills-based Juliens Auctions, will take place in London over three days next week.ddddddddddddMartin Nolan, executive director at Juliens Auctions, says it could be the biggest sports auction ever. Also See: Lucas called into Brazil squad 10 to light up Copa America PL players at Copa America Get ￡10 free bet! ' ' '