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| The top two players are on a collision course in Dublin, but Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson must first contend with a tough semi-final line-up on Friday night. Wilbert Montgomery Youth Jersey . World No 1 Van Gerwen is aiming to become champion for the third time in the past five years at the Citywest Hotel, and the brilliant Dutchman continued his charge towards the £100,000 title by averaging 103 in the double-start format as he overcame Simon Whitlock 3-1 in the quarter-finals.Van Gerwen remains on course to add to the Premier League, UK Open and World Matchplay titles he has already won this year and next meets 2013 runner-up, Chisnall. Brilliant Barney marches on Raymond van Barneveld and Gary Anderson into World Grand Prix last four Ive got a good record against Dave but I cant underestimate him, said Van Gerwen. He beat me before in this tournament a couple of years ago but I can only worry about myself. Im playing well and I think theyre more afraid of me than I am of them. Watch NOW TV Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. The St Helens thrower is looking to reach the fifth televised final of his career and second in Dublin although he has yet to record a major victory.Ive said its my aim to still be here on Saturday and thats still on. It will be tough in the semis and Ill be giving it a good shot, he said. Van Gerwen beat a resurgent Simon Whitlock 3-1 to set up a semi-final meeting with Dave Chisnall The other semi-final sees a blockbuster clash between Raymond van Barneveld and The Flying Scotsman Anderson.Five-time World Champion Van Barneveld dropped just one leg on his way to a straight sets win over youngster Benito van de Pas and has yet to drop a set all week. Anderson made hard work of beating Kim Huybrechts to set up a semi-final meeting with van Barneveld Anderson has yet to find his World Championship winning form but showed glimpses of it when came from a set down to reach the semi-finals for a second time against Kim Huybrechts.I was rubbish tonight but tomorrows a different day because Ive been playing well and thats given me a kick up the backside, said the Scot. Raymonds playing well and hes been really good in the last couple of games - the Barney of olds come back. Van Barneveld gives his reaction after beating compatriot Benito van de Pas 3-0 in Dublin Semi-finalsMichael van Gerwen v Dave ChisnallGary Anderson v Raymond van BarneveldBest of seven sets, best of five legs per set. All legs must begin and end with a double.You can follow all the action from Fridays semi-finals with our live blog and on Sky Sports 1 from 7pm.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Brilliant Barney marches on Results/Schedule Seth Joyner Womens Jersey . Unfortunately for the Cleveland Cavaliers, James Harden was in the building. Tommy McDonald Youth Jersey . 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"First and foremost I am an American athlete and I am proud to live in a country that encourages diversity, openness and tolerance," Boitano said in his statement. "As an athlete, I hope we can remain focused on the Olympic spirit which celebrates achievement in sport by peoples of all nations." Russia has come under fierce criticism for passing national laws banning "gay propaganda," and some suggested the United States should boycott the Sochi Olympics in protest. Obama rejected that idea earlier this year, saying a stronger statement could be made by "gay and lesbian athletes bringing home the gold or silver or bronze." But his choices for the U.S. delegation left little doubt about Obamas disapproval of the new Russian law. For the first time since 2000, the U.S. will not send a president, former president, first lady or vice-president to the Olympics. This years group is led by former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and others in the delegation include U.. 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Earlier this month, IOC President Thomas Bach said Russia would set up public protest zones in Sochi for "people who want to express their opinion or want to demonstrate for or against something." Meanwhile, the IOC approved a letter going out to athletes reminding them to refrain from protests or political gestures during the Sochi Games -- reiterating Rule 50 of the Olympic charter, which forbids demonstrations on Olympic grounds. Bach previously said hed received assurances from Russian President Vladimir Putin that gays will not be discriminated against in Sochi. But the Russian law has raised questions about what could happen to athletes who wear pins or badges or carry flags supporting gay rights. ' ' ' |
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