Adrian Lewis is the early leader in this years Premier League and Sky Sports Rod Studd is glad to see one of the sports most exciting talents back at the top... Its great to see Adrian Lewis playing so well in the Premier League, with two wins out of two, and being top of the table. He is one of only two players with a 100 per cent record, along with Peter Wright.I think hes actually enjoying it a lot more. Hes come off the back of a World Championship where he did really well, got to the final, and wasnt that far off beating Gary Anderson. If Anderson hadnt taken out that 170 right at the end, it might have been a different story. Adrian Lewis suffered a 7-5 defeat to Gary Anderson in the World Championship Off the back of that, Adrian decided to change his darts to throw with heavier darts, and a lot of people wondered why he was doing that. But the proof of the pudding is in the eating and hes throwing better, there is no doubt of it. That amazing natural talent of almost just lobbing the darts in effortlessly has kind of been amended and adjusted. With the heavier darts, hes throwing with a lot more authority to go with his obvious talent and panache. We relive some classic encounters between Michael van Gerwen and Adrian Lewis Maybe it comes to us all at some point, where you kind of just mature a little bit. Adrian is 31 now, hes happily married, and has got his young family. I think maybe his whole perspective and attitude has changed and hell be the first to admit he has probably grown up a little bit. I think his darts has improved because of it. Adrian Lewis had to settle for a 120 after his third dart got caught between his other treble 20s The rest of the commentators will say this too - his performances in the Premier League have been poor really by his standards, much poorer than his ability would dictate. Weve been critical, saying he has been playing poorly. I remember him getting the hump after a match at the World Matchplay, which he had won. He had a go at us commentators, but we pretty much said, Look, we only criticise you because its frustrating to see you play so poorly when you know youre much better than that. Hes realised that he was not doing himself justice in the Premier League and now is the time to stop wasting that talent and really do something about it. Rod Studd When were talking after matches this year he says, Its a darn sight better than I used to play in the Premier League. He has realised that he was not doing himself justice in this competition and now is the time to stop wasting that talent in the Premier League and really do something about it.Its been terrific to see him play so well and long may it continue. Darts is a better place with Adrian Lewis playing in top form, it really is. Get a Sky Sports Day Pass Dont miss the Darts! Watch live on NOW TV for ￡6.99. 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Dickey chuckled at the idea of not being the Atlanta Braves oldest starting pitcher next season.A mere 42, Dickey will be ceding that honor to 43-year-old Bartolo Colon.I gave myself the nickname Little Ugly, Dickey quipped Friday after formally introduced by the Braves in an office tower overlooking SunTrust Park. Big Sexy and Little Ugly are going to be leading it on.All kidding aside the Braves insist their unorthodox moves show how serious they are about contending again for a postseason spot.The major hole in their massive rebuilding plan was the starting rotation. Thats where Colon and Dickey come in, giving the Braves two guys who can eat up innings, mentor the younger pitchers and not require the sort of long-term commitment that might block the path of several top prospects who are still a year or two away.Colon and Dickey both agreed to one-year contracts with a team option for 2018.These arent four- or five-year deals. These wont, theoretically, block any of our kids, said general manager John Coppolella. It will just give them a little more time. Guys that may have been force-fed up here now have a little more time to get their sea legs under them as they turn into really good big league pitchers.In a way, the signings of Dickey and Colon show that the Braves timetable for a return to postseason contention has been pushed up a bit, coinciding neatly with the move from Turner Field to a $622 million suburban stadium that anchors a massive complex of retail shops, restaurants, office space, residential areas and a hotel.It was impossible to miss the symbolism of introducing Dickey from an eighth-floor suite that provided an ideal view of SunTrust Park and the furious construction activity going on below.This is a franchise that has undergone a major overhhaul, on and off the field.ddddddddddddIts a real honor for me to be a part of a very storied franchise that looks like its on its way to becoming what it once was, Dickey said. Im happy to be a part of that growth and hoping that I can add to what they did at the end of the year.Despite another 90-plus-loss season and bringing up the rear in the NL East, Atlantas strong finish indicated that better times arent too far away. The trade for slugger Matt Kemp and the emergence of players such as Dansby Swanson, Ender Inciarte and Adonis Garcia helped the Braves win 50 of their last 97 games, including a 12-2 spurt to close out the year.Our starting eight is really good, manager Brian Snitker said. Everybody feels very confident in what weve got going on, and rightly so.The Braves are still in talks to add another pitcher, perhaps even a top-of-rotation starter such as Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox.But, for now, Colon and Dickey provide an aging insurance policy.Colon is coming off an All-Star season with the New York Mets, going 15-8 with a 3.43 and memorably becoming the oldest player to hit his first career homer. 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