Hughes is a likely lad

JUST as darts’ PDC World Championship gets down to the nitty gritty, so the second rate BDO version starts at Frimley Green this afternoon. It looks likely to be the event’s swansong on the Beeb as it downsizes its sports offerings to the nation. Fourth seed JAMIE HUGHES (pictured) can make a bold bid for victory. The 29-year-old from Tipton takes on Scot Ross Montgomery in the first round and is available at 12/1 (bet365) to lift the title.