Overview
- The PDC and DRA said a sample taken on 14 December returned a positive result, triggering Taylor’s immediate suspension and exclusion from the event, with no further comment planned.
- Taylor issued a public apology, citing severe personal difficulties and mental-health problems, and stated he intends to seek professional support.
- With Taylor out, his scheduled opponent Jonny Clayton moves directly into the third round.
- In domestic results, SC Magdeburg edged SC DHfK Leipzig 29:28 to extend its winning run to 23 matches, Bayern Munich secured the Bundesliga Herbstmeister title with a 4:0 win at Heidenheim, and the Veolia Towers Hamburg won 111:108 after overtime at Heidelberg.
- Füchse Berlin coach Nicolej Krickau said Norway goalkeeper Torbjørn Bergerud is among names being considered to succeed Dejan Milosavljev, whose summer exit is planned.