World Seniors Darts Masters LIVE RESULTS: Thornton plays SOON, Phil Taylor misses out on farewell tournament – updates

ALL eyes are on Sunderland as the World Seniors Darts Masters is finally UNDERWAY – but English icon Phil Taylor misses out on his farewell tournament.

Three-time major winner Robert Thornton kickstarts his campaign with a testing match against 10-time Women’s world champ Trina Gulliver.

English star Richie Howson and 2024 Matchplay winner John Henderson are in action this evening.

While darts legend Phil Taylor has been forced to watch on from the sidelines due to an injury.

• Start time: 1pm GMT
• Live stream: discovery+
• TV channel: TNT Sports
• Explainer: Full results and prize money

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