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Dominic Taylor was set to play Michael Smith in the Players Championship Finals before being withdrawn from the tournament due to failing a drugs test from a previous event
The Darts Regulation Authority has suspended Dominic Taylor
The Darts Regulation Authority has suspended Dominic Taylor(PDC)
By Scott Trotter
13:19, 22 Nov 2024Updated13:39, 22 Nov 2024
The Darts Regulation Authority has suspened Dominic Taylor after he failed a drugs test just moments before the Players Championship Finals.
Taylor was due to face Michael Smith on Friday night in the competiton before being withdrawn. Nick Kenny has entered the draw and will face Bully Boy instead.
The ace, known as the Tower, has previously won on the challenge and development tour and Is a pro tour semi-finalist. Taylor has featured in the UK Open four times.
The 26-year-old was part of a 64-man field that aims to find success in the £600,000 tournament at Butlin’s Minehead Resort. Round One is to be played over two stages on Friday.
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A statement read from the PDC read: “The Darts Regulation Authority has suspended Dominic Taylor following the failure of a drugs test.
“Taylor was tested at a recent Players Championship event and returned a positive sample for a banned substance. The Chairman of the DRA has confirmed that Taylor is suspended with immediate effect and will face a disciplinary hearing on a date to be confirmed.
“As a result, Taylor has been withdrawn from the Players Championship Finals and will be replaced in the draw by Nick Kenny, who will now play Michael Smith on Friday evening.”
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The likes of Michael van Gerwen, Luke Littler and reigning champions Luke Humphries will all be targeting glory in the tournament. Littler faces a tough first round clash against Rob Cross on the opening evening of competition.