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OURENSE, Spain -- Chris Froome had a successful start to the Spanish Vuelta with Sky winning the team time trial as the grand tour got underway Saturday.Sky picked up from helping Froome win his third Tour de France in July by completing the 27.8-kilometer (17.2-mile) trial in 30 minutes, 37 seconds, just ahead of rival Movistar.While Nairo Quintanas Movistar held its own, the Tinkoff team of three-time Vuelta champion Alberto Contador came in 52 seconds off Skys pace.Starting the Vuelta with a 50-second deficit on your main rivals is difficult, but Im satisfied with how we raced. It will be a long Vuelta, said Tinkoff sport director Steven De Jongh. Alberto was feeling good which is the most important thing for us and we now look to tomorrows stage.Sky rider Peter Kennaugh will wear the red leaders jersey during Sundays second stage, a 160.8-kilometer (99.9-mile) ride from Ourense to Baiona, which includes one category-three climb at the midway point.Kennaugh said that his teams strong start to the team trial was key to taking the race initiative.Sometimes were a bit cautious and riders want to start off easier, but at the end of the day a team time trial is not supposed to be easy, Kennaugh said. You cant just give away 10 seconds in the first five kilometers as youll never get it back.The 21-stage race ends in Madrid on Sept. 11. Carter Hart Jersey . Denis Coderre, the former federal MP who was elected mayor on Nov. 3, has drawn the ire of some Montreal Canadiens. During last nights game he tweeted: "Hello? Can we get a one-way ticket to (minor-league) Hamilton for David Desharnais please. 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Anderson has recovered from a virus and makes his first appearance in the competition against Van Gerwen at the Metro Radio Arena on Thursday night, live on Sky Sports.But Robert Thornton is the latest player to struck by the illness bug and has withdrawn from playing Michael Smith, meaning James Wade will play twice. Opening night winners Raymond van Barneveld, Peter Wright, Adrian Lewis, James Wade and Dave Chisnall also return to action, while Phil Taylor and Michael Smith will try to get off the mark in the north east.Michael Smith v James Wade Michael Smith suffered two humbling defeats on his debut night Smith endured a nightmare debut in the Premier League as Bully Boy was on the receiving end of two one-sided defeats against Peter Wright and Adrian Lewis.He must adjust to a new opponent at just a few hours notice after his original opponent Thornton backed out due to illness. On a coin toss, Wade will step in for his first of two matches on Thursday and will fancy his chances of using his vast experience to vanquish Smith.Raymond van Barneveld v Peter Wright Peter Wright powered to an opening victory in Leeds In stark contrast, Van Barneveld and Wright should be brimming with confidence after making a winning start to the new campaign.Barney averaged 103.60 in his comfortable 7-2 win over old rival Taylor, while Wright completed a 121 checkout on the bullseye during his own 7-2 savaging of Smith. 2014 Premier League champion Raymond van Barneveld dominated his match against Phil Taylor Both men lacked consistency last year and this match could be an early indication of whether Van Barneveld or Wright could challenge for the title.Adrian Lewis v Dave Chisnall Adrian Lewis sent out a warning to his rivals with a dominant display on night one This match features two other players who kicked-off the Premier League schedule in style as Chisnall and Lewis recorded impressive results at the First Direct Arena.Chisnall, who hit the most 180s in last years Premier League, fired in three maximums in his thrashing of Thornton and Lewis cruised to a 7-2 win over the struggling Smith. Adrian Lewis had to settle for a 120 after his third dart got caught between his other treble 20s playing in the third leg Lewis has approached the sport with renewed commitment and reached the final of the recent World Darts Championship, but could have his hands full against Chisnall in this battle of two heavy scorers.ddddddddddddGary Anderson v Michael van Gerwen Van Gerwen watched on helplessly as James Wade inflicted an early setback Anderson was unable to begin the defence of his title on night one after being struck down by a virus, but has been cleared to make his return in this eagerly awaited match-up with Van Gerwen.The Scot defeated the Dutchman in last years Premier League final to secure silverware, but MVG did exact a form of revenge by beating Anderson in the European Championship final. 2013 champion Michael Van Gerwen lost his first match of the Premier League Darts season, being beaten 7-4 by James Wade Van Gerwen will be determined to make a winning response following last weeks 7-4 defeat to an inspired Wade.James Wade v Phil Taylor Phil Taylor had something to smile about after his defeat to Raymond van Barneveld Taylor has swiftly hit back at his doubters after that defeat by Van Barneveld, averaging 109.6 in a 6-2 win over Van Gerwen in last weekends UK Open Qualifier Three final. That result was a timely reminder that The Power is far from finished as he prepares to face Wade, who fired in five 180s in his own victory over Van Gerwen on night one.Wade, who plays twice on Thursday, lost both of his meetings with Taylor in the previous campaign, but The Machine ended the Stoke mans lengthy reign at the World Matchplay with a semi-final win last summer.Watch night two of the Premier League this Thursday night, starting at 7pm on Sky Sports 1. Or watch for £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV Also See: PL darts talking points Wade has the whole game Brutal Barney shuts off Power Premier League darts recap ' ' '