The U.S. Open begins under a cloud, after 1-seed Jannik Sinner is cleared of dopingJannik Sinner, cleared of doping fault, will compete as the top seed at the U.S. Open amidst controversy over positive drug tests.
2-time Slam winner Halep announces retirementSimona Halep retired from tennis at age 33 after recent struggles and a doping suspension.
Swiatek takes 1-month ban for failed doping testIga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension for testing positive for trimetazidine, citing contamination from a nonprescription medication.
Iga Swiatek accepts one-month ban after testing positive for trimetazidineIga Swiatek was banned for one month after a positive doping test caused by contaminated melatonin, not intentional.The ITIA found no significant fault or negligence on Swiatek's part.
Top Tennis Player Suspended From Playing After Failed Drug Test, Loses Number One RankingIga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension for testing positive for trimetazidine, claiming it was due to unintentional contamination.
Wada seeks long ban for world No 1 Jannik Sinner over positive drugs testsSinner's victory at the US Open is overshadowed by a potential ban due to doping allegations despite the ITIA's earlier ruling of no fault.
The U.S. Open begins under a cloud, after 1-seed Jannik Sinner is cleared of dopingJannik Sinner, cleared of doping fault, will compete as the top seed at the U.S. Open amidst controversy over positive drug tests.
2-time Slam winner Halep announces retirementSimona Halep retired from tennis at age 33 after recent struggles and a doping suspension.
Swiatek takes 1-month ban for failed doping testIga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension for testing positive for trimetazidine, citing contamination from a nonprescription medication.
Iga Swiatek accepts one-month ban after testing positive for trimetazidineIga Swiatek was banned for one month after a positive doping test caused by contaminated melatonin, not intentional.The ITIA found no significant fault or negligence on Swiatek's part.
Top Tennis Player Suspended From Playing After Failed Drug Test, Loses Number One RankingIga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension for testing positive for trimetazidine, claiming it was due to unintentional contamination.
Wada seeks long ban for world No 1 Jannik Sinner over positive drugs testsSinner's victory at the US Open is overshadowed by a potential ban due to doping allegations despite the ITIA's earlier ruling of no fault.
'You see domination everywhere' - Pogacar responds to questions about dominance and suspicionTadej Pogačar faces skepticism regarding his success in cycling, reflecting historical doping issues within the sport.
'Knives against our throats' - French WorldTour teams warn of talent drain amidst endemic economic difficultiesThe disparity in French cycling teams' financial and employment regulations hinders competitiveness, prompting riders to leave for better offers abroad.
UCI Bans Repeated Carbon Monoxide Inhalation, CO Hb Mass Testing OK Once or TwiceCycling doping allegations prompted UCI to regulate carbon monoxide inhalation tests designed for performance measurement.
Jose Azevedo: If I know today that Lance Armstrong consumed banned substances it's because he said so; I never saw itJosé Azevedo claims he never witnessed doping during his time with Lance Armstrong, learning about it only through Armstrong's confession.
Polish rider provisionally suspended after positive EPO test at World ChampionshipsKacper Gieryk faces a provisional suspension for doping after testing positive for dEPO during the 2024 World Championships.
Alex Baudin signs with EF Education-EasyPostAlex Baudin joins EF Education-EasyPost after a breakout season, emphasizing his desire for international exposure and cultural experiences in cycling.
'You see domination everywhere' - Pogacar responds to questions about dominance and suspicionTadej Pogačar faces skepticism regarding his success in cycling, reflecting historical doping issues within the sport.
'Knives against our throats' - French WorldTour teams warn of talent drain amidst endemic economic difficultiesThe disparity in French cycling teams' financial and employment regulations hinders competitiveness, prompting riders to leave for better offers abroad.
UCI Bans Repeated Carbon Monoxide Inhalation, CO Hb Mass Testing OK Once or TwiceCycling doping allegations prompted UCI to regulate carbon monoxide inhalation tests designed for performance measurement.
Jose Azevedo: If I know today that Lance Armstrong consumed banned substances it's because he said so; I never saw itJosé Azevedo claims he never witnessed doping during his time with Lance Armstrong, learning about it only through Armstrong's confession.
Polish rider provisionally suspended after positive EPO test at World ChampionshipsKacper Gieryk faces a provisional suspension for doping after testing positive for dEPO during the 2024 World Championships.
Alex Baudin signs with EF Education-EasyPostAlex Baudin joins EF Education-EasyPost after a breakout season, emphasizing his desire for international exposure and cultural experiences in cycling.
Oktagon 66 Suffers Major Blow Due To Doping ViolationsDoping violations led to the suspension of fighters Lapilus and Salamone, affecting the Oktagon 66 fight card.
Biden White House Holds Up U.S. Contribution to Anti-Doping AgencyThe Biden administration is withholding payments to WADA to demand increased accountability and transparency regarding doping practices.
Antidoping Agency Lost Track of Open Cases and Test Results Before OlympicsWADA faces significant data integrity issues that undermine its ability to monitor doping cases effectively before the Paris Olympics.
US withholds WADA dues; calls for reforms to global anti-doping watchdogThe US withholds funds from WADA due to dissatisfaction with their doping test enforcement.Accountability and transparency in doping regulations are critical for fair athletic competition.
U.S. Withholds Funding for World Anti-Doping AgencyThe U.S. has suspended its funding to WADA due to concerns about its effectiveness in combatting doping, particularly related to elite Chinese athletes.
The Great Doping Deterrent - Health, performance and the prohibited listWADA prohibits substances based on performance enhancement, health risks, and the spirit of sport, reflecting shifting values in anti-doping.
WADA has 21 days to appeal Sinner's doping caseJannik Sinner was exonerated after positive steroid tests, and WADA is considering whether to appeal the ruling.
Biden White House Holds Up U.S. Contribution to Anti-Doping AgencyThe Biden administration is withholding payments to WADA to demand increased accountability and transparency regarding doping practices.
Antidoping Agency Lost Track of Open Cases and Test Results Before OlympicsWADA faces significant data integrity issues that undermine its ability to monitor doping cases effectively before the Paris Olympics.
US withholds WADA dues; calls for reforms to global anti-doping watchdogThe US withholds funds from WADA due to dissatisfaction with their doping test enforcement.Accountability and transparency in doping regulations are critical for fair athletic competition.
U.S. Withholds Funding for World Anti-Doping AgencyThe U.S. has suspended its funding to WADA due to concerns about its effectiveness in combatting doping, particularly related to elite Chinese athletes.
The Great Doping Deterrent - Health, performance and the prohibited listWADA prohibits substances based on performance enhancement, health risks, and the spirit of sport, reflecting shifting values in anti-doping.
WADA has 21 days to appeal Sinner's doping caseJannik Sinner was exonerated after positive steroid tests, and WADA is considering whether to appeal the ruling.
How a U.S. Antidoping Law Fueled Global TensionsThe United States has new powers to police doping globally, leading to conflict with international athletic authorities and major implications on international competitions.
Celebrity boxing matches and 'doping-legal Olympics': the increasingly blurred line between sports and entertainmentModern sports are influenced by cultural trends and profit motives, leading to an evolving definition of what constitutes a sport.
Chinese Swimming's Olympic Haul: More Medals, More QuestionsAs the Tokyo Olympics in Paris come to a close, Chinese swimmer Wang Shun addresses questions on Chinese doping amidst ongoing mistrust and unanswered inquiries in the sport.
Track Keeps Banning Drug Cheats. It Worries That Other Sports Are Not.Catching athletes breaking rules is crucial in track and field to maintain integrity and combat doping issues.
How a Doping Feud Almost Cost Salt Lake City the 2034 OlympicsFederal agents subpoenaed a top swimming official amidst a doping investigation, escalating tensions over Olympic oversight.
A Doping ScandalThe Olympic drug testing system faces challenges and scrutiny, highlighted by the case of positive doping tests in the Chinese swimming program.
How a U.S. Antidoping Law Fueled Global TensionsThe United States has new powers to police doping globally, leading to conflict with international athletic authorities and major implications on international competitions.
Celebrity boxing matches and 'doping-legal Olympics': the increasingly blurred line between sports and entertainmentModern sports are influenced by cultural trends and profit motives, leading to an evolving definition of what constitutes a sport.
Chinese Swimming's Olympic Haul: More Medals, More QuestionsAs the Tokyo Olympics in Paris come to a close, Chinese swimmer Wang Shun addresses questions on Chinese doping amidst ongoing mistrust and unanswered inquiries in the sport.
Track Keeps Banning Drug Cheats. It Worries That Other Sports Are Not.Catching athletes breaking rules is crucial in track and field to maintain integrity and combat doping issues.
How a Doping Feud Almost Cost Salt Lake City the 2034 OlympicsFederal agents subpoenaed a top swimming official amidst a doping investigation, escalating tensions over Olympic oversight.
A Doping ScandalThe Olympic drug testing system faces challenges and scrutiny, highlighted by the case of positive doping tests in the Chinese swimming program.
With Mudryk's positive a rarity, is football tackling drugs issue the right way? | Rob DraperMykhailo Mudryk faces scrutiny due to adverse doping test results, reflecting the complexities of anti-doping regulations in sports.
Chelsea and Ukraine footballer Mykhailo Mudryk fails drugs testMykhailo Mudryk has failed a doping test and is provisionally suspended after an adverse finding in a routine urine sample.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk returns adverse test resultMykhailo Mudryk denies knowingly taking banned substances following an adverse result in a routine urine test.Chelsea and Mudryk are cooperating with The FA in light of the situation.
With Mudryk's positive a rarity, is football tackling drugs issue the right way? | Rob DraperMykhailo Mudryk faces scrutiny due to adverse doping test results, reflecting the complexities of anti-doping regulations in sports.
Chelsea and Ukraine footballer Mykhailo Mudryk fails drugs testMykhailo Mudryk has failed a doping test and is provisionally suspended after an adverse finding in a routine urine sample.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk returns adverse test resultMykhailo Mudryk denies knowingly taking banned substances following an adverse result in a routine urine test.Chelsea and Mudryk are cooperating with The FA in light of the situation.
Chelsea boss believes Mykhailo Mudryk is innocent of wrongdoing and gives thoughts on Shamrock RoversThe Ukrainian forward faces a potential four-year ban due to an adverse finding in a urine test while receiving full support from his club.
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia handed four-year ban for avoiding dope testBajrang Punia has been banned for four years for avoiding a doping test, claiming innocence and alleging political retaliation from wrestling federation officials.
Chelsea boss believes Mykhailo Mudryk is innocent of wrongdoing and gives thoughts on Shamrock RoversThe Ukrainian forward faces a potential four-year ban due to an adverse finding in a urine test while receiving full support from his club.
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia handed four-year ban for avoiding dope testBajrang Punia has been banned for four years for avoiding a doping test, claiming innocence and alleging political retaliation from wrestling federation officials.
Why has Iga Swiatek been banned and how serious is the offence?Iga Swiatek's positive doping test was determined to be accidental due to contamination from melatonin supplements.
Winner of 2022 Dublin Marathon tests positive for banned substanceAllam's provisional suspension underscores the persistent issue of doping violations within athletics.
Fifth athlete stripped of Olympic medal from one of dirtiest races in athletics historyThe London 2012 women's 1500m race saw numerous athletes disqualified for doping, exemplifying long-term issues within sports integrity.
Men's Dublin Marathon 2022 winner and first-place woman from 2015 and '17 test positive for banned substanceBoth Allam and Lehonkova face doping allegations related to EPO, affecting their athletic reputations and the integrity of the Dublin Marathon.
Rhasidat Adeleke calls for 'life-long consequences' for drug cheatsAdeleke advocates for harsher penalties for doping violations to ensure a fair competition environment. She fears not competing in a clean sport.
Olympic medallists allowed to compete at Paris Games despite World Athletics ban on Bahrain for anti-doping violationsBahrain's athletics face a 12-month competition ban due to serious anti-doping violations while athletes can still participate in Diamond League events.
Winner of 2022 Dublin Marathon tests positive for banned substanceAllam's provisional suspension underscores the persistent issue of doping violations within athletics.
Fifth athlete stripped of Olympic medal from one of dirtiest races in athletics historyThe London 2012 women's 1500m race saw numerous athletes disqualified for doping, exemplifying long-term issues within sports integrity.
Men's Dublin Marathon 2022 winner and first-place woman from 2015 and '17 test positive for banned substanceBoth Allam and Lehonkova face doping allegations related to EPO, affecting their athletic reputations and the integrity of the Dublin Marathon.
Rhasidat Adeleke calls for 'life-long consequences' for drug cheatsAdeleke advocates for harsher penalties for doping violations to ensure a fair competition environment. She fears not competing in a clean sport.
Olympic medallists allowed to compete at Paris Games despite World Athletics ban on Bahrain for anti-doping violationsBahrain's athletics face a 12-month competition ban due to serious anti-doping violations while athletes can still participate in Diamond League events.
Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months after Cas appealPogba's doping ban reduced from four years to 18 months, allowing him to return to training and play in 2025.
Pogba: I considered retiring before doping reprievePaul Pogba considered retirement after a doping ban but remains positive about returning to football after a reduced suspension.
Pogba doping ban reduced; can return in early '25Pogba's doping suspension reduced to 18 months, beginning September 2023, allowing return to football in March 2025.
France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba banned for four years for dopingPaul Pogba banned for four years for doping offence after testing positive for testosterone.Juventus yet to comment on the situation, dealing with Pogba's ban announcement.
Sources: Pogba handed four-year ban for dopingPaul Pogba banned for 4 years for dopingPogba tested positive for testosterone after Juventus' game against Udinese in August 2023
World Cup winner Paul Pogba banned 4 years for doping; verdict is 'incorrect,' he saysPaul Pogba banned for four years due to failed doping test at JuventusPogba plans to appeal the verdict but faces challenges due to lack of mitigating reasons
Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months after Cas appealPogba's doping ban reduced from four years to 18 months, allowing him to return to training and play in 2025.
Pogba: I considered retiring before doping reprievePaul Pogba considered retirement after a doping ban but remains positive about returning to football after a reduced suspension.
Pogba doping ban reduced; can return in early '25Pogba's doping suspension reduced to 18 months, beginning September 2023, allowing return to football in March 2025.
France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba banned for four years for dopingPaul Pogba banned for four years for doping offence after testing positive for testosterone.Juventus yet to comment on the situation, dealing with Pogba's ban announcement.
Sources: Pogba handed four-year ban for dopingPaul Pogba banned for 4 years for dopingPogba tested positive for testosterone after Juventus' game against Udinese in August 2023
World Cup winner Paul Pogba banned 4 years for doping; verdict is 'incorrect,' he saysPaul Pogba banned for four years due to failed doping test at JuventusPogba plans to appeal the verdict but faces challenges due to lack of mitigating reasons
UFC Featherweight Sees Contract Axed After One Fight Due to PED UseLuis Pajuelo was cut from UFC and received a 24-month suspension due to a drug test failure for banned anabolic steroids.
Jannik Sinner plays Jack Draper in the US Open semifinals weeks after a doping exonerationSinner's doping case was resolved in his favor, allowing him to compete in the U.S. Open semifinals amid controversy. He seeks a fresh start.
Why the WADA appeal into Jannik Sinner doping case cuts to the heart of anti-doping prioritiesThe doping case against Jannik Sinner raises critical questions about anti-doping enforcement, athlete culpability, and the regulatory framework governing sports.
US Open: The spray that caused Jannik Sinner's failed drug tests has 'DOPING' warningJannik Sinner's doping incident highlights the risks of over-the-counter medications containing banned substances, emphasizing the importance of awareness among athletes.
Jannik Sinner plays Jack Draper in the US Open semifinals weeks after a doping exonerationSinner's doping case was resolved in his favor, allowing him to compete in the U.S. Open semifinals amid controversy. He seeks a fresh start.
Why the WADA appeal into Jannik Sinner doping case cuts to the heart of anti-doping prioritiesThe doping case against Jannik Sinner raises critical questions about anti-doping enforcement, athlete culpability, and the regulatory framework governing sports.
US Open: The spray that caused Jannik Sinner's failed drug tests has 'DOPING' warningJannik Sinner's doping incident highlights the risks of over-the-counter medications containing banned substances, emphasizing the importance of awareness among athletes.
Doping agency asks to test 2 dead Norway playersNorway's anti-doping agency mistakenly summoned two deceased football players for testing during a routine check of the national team.
China justifica a dos de sus nadadores que dieron positivo al dopajeChina absolved elite swimmers secretly of doping allegations, attributing positive tests to contaminated food, raising skepticism among anti-doping experts.
Colombian cycling star Miguel Angel Lopez banned until July 2027 for use of MenotropinUCI banned Miguel Ángel López for four years for doping.
2014 Boston Marathon winner receives prize money from strangerBuzunesh Deba finally received her rightful prize money from the 2014 Boston Marathon ten years later, thanks to the generosity of a stranger.
Boston Marathon winner fights for $100,000 prize money after 10 yearsBuzunesh Deba, the 2014 Boston Marathon winner by default, continues to seek compensation a decade later due to the disqualification of the original winner.
2014 Boston Marathon winner receives prize money from strangerBuzunesh Deba finally received her rightful prize money from the 2014 Boston Marathon ten years later, thanks to the generosity of a stranger.
Boston Marathon winner fights for $100,000 prize money after 10 yearsBuzunesh Deba, the 2014 Boston Marathon winner by default, continues to seek compensation a decade later due to the disqualification of the original winner.
Netflix unveils trailer for 'Tour de France: Unchained' season 2 with focus on crashes and questions of dopingThe release date for 'Tour de France: Unchained' season 2 is June 11, focusing on the drama from the 2023 Tour de France with doping questions highlighted.
Podcaster Dives Into Doping At Amateur RacesProfessional cycling and amateur cycling both struggle with doping issues.The prevalence of doping in amateur cycling is acknowledged despite various reasons like fear of being caught or the difficulty of the race.
Dillian Whyte says he is free to return after positive drugs testDillian Whyte's positive drugs test caused by contaminated supplementInvestigation clears Whyte to resume his boxing career