Marcos Rogerio de Lima Earns 1-Year Suspension After Second Failed Drug TestMarcos Rogerio de Lima faces a one-year suspension after testing positive for a banned substance, marking his second doping violation.
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.
Marcos Rogerio de Lima Earns 1-Year Suspension After Second Failed Drug TestMarcos Rogerio de Lima faces a one-year suspension after testing positive for a banned substance, marking his second doping violation.
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.
What is WADA and why does it have an image problem? DW 02/25/2025WADA is the international agency established to combat doping in sports, ensuring adherence to the World Anti-Doping Code.
World Anti-Doping Agency Drops Defamation and Ethics Cases Against U.S. OfficialsWADA dropped its defamation lawsuit against USADA after controversial drug test handling of Chinese swimmers.Increased tensions between WADA and USADA highlighted governance issues in anti-doping.
WADA's Doping Ban Settlement With Jannik Sinner Creates More Questions Than Answers | DefectorWADA settled with Jannik Sinner, granting a three-month suspension without major tournament conflicts.
Tennis world in uproar after Jannik Sinner's mild doping ban DW 02/18/2025Sinner faced a three-month ban for positive tests of Clostebol, marking a controversial yet relatively lenient outcome given the circumstances.
Jannik Sinner case a million miles away from doping', claims Wada officialJannik Sinner's three-month ban was accepted by WADA, confirming no intentional doping took place.
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.
What is WADA and why does it have an image problem? DW 02/25/2025WADA is the international agency established to combat doping in sports, ensuring adherence to the World Anti-Doping Code.
World Anti-Doping Agency Drops Defamation and Ethics Cases Against U.S. OfficialsWADA dropped its defamation lawsuit against USADA after controversial drug test handling of Chinese swimmers.Increased tensions between WADA and USADA highlighted governance issues in anti-doping.
WADA's Doping Ban Settlement With Jannik Sinner Creates More Questions Than Answers | DefectorWADA settled with Jannik Sinner, granting a three-month suspension without major tournament conflicts.
Tennis world in uproar after Jannik Sinner's mild doping ban DW 02/18/2025Sinner faced a three-month ban for positive tests of Clostebol, marking a controversial yet relatively lenient outcome given the circumstances.
Jannik Sinner case a million miles away from doping', claims Wada officialJannik Sinner's three-month ban was accepted by WADA, confirming no intentional doping took place.
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.
Kenya's Brimin Kipkorir suspended after testing positive for banned substancesBrimin Kipkorir has been provisionally suspended for testing positive for banned substances, reflecting ongoing doping issues in Kenyan marathoning.
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.
Russian athlete Tatyana Tomashova receives 10-year ban for doping offencesTatyana Tomashova banned for 10 years for doping; stripped of her 2012 Olympic silver medal.
Kenya's Brimin Kipkorir suspended after testing positive for banned substancesBrimin Kipkorir has been provisionally suspended for testing positive for banned substances, reflecting ongoing doping issues in Kenyan marathoning.
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.
Russian athlete Tatyana Tomashova receives 10-year ban for doping offencesTatyana Tomashova banned for 10 years for doping; stripped of her 2012 Olympic silver medal.
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.
Jannik Sinner banned from tennis for three months in doping case settlementJannik Sinner has been banned from tennis for three months due to a doping case settlement.
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.
Jannik Sinner banned from tennis for three months in doping case settlementJannik Sinner has been banned from tennis for three months due to a doping case settlement.
Cheating hack lets athletes run faster - and it's totally undetectableMitochondrial transplantation, a potential doping method, offers undetectable performance enhancement for athletes.
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.
Cheating hack lets athletes run faster - and it's totally undetectableMitochondrial transplantation, a potential doping method, offers undetectable performance enhancement for athletes.
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.
'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.
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.
Under-23 rider tests positive for CERA in sample taken before UCI Road World ChampionshipsDaniel Vysočan tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug CERA just before the U23 Road World Championships.
'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.
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.
Under-23 rider tests positive for CERA in sample taken before UCI Road World ChampionshipsDaniel Vysočan tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug CERA just before the U23 Road World Championships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.