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Law
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Michail Antonio faces ban for failing to name driver

Michail Antonio faces a driving ban for failing to identify the driver of his speeding Lamborghini.
#anti-doping
#lawrence-okolie
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

British boxer Lawrence Okolie vows to clear his name after failed drugs test

Lawrence Okolie pledges to clear his name after a failed drugs test ahead of his fight against Tony Yoka.
MMA
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Okolie fails doping test before Yoka fight

Lawrence Okolie failed a doping test before his heavyweight fight against Tony Yoka, raising questions about the fight's status.
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

British boxer Lawrence Okolie vows to clear his name after failed drugs test

Lawrence Okolie pledges to clear his name after a failed drugs test ahead of his fight against Tony Yoka.
MMA
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Okolie fails doping test before Yoka fight

Lawrence Okolie failed a doping test before his heavyweight fight against Tony Yoka, raising questions about the fight's status.
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago

Can Pro Athletes Bet on Sports They Don't Play in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

Professional athletes cannot bet on their own sport, including games in their league, to prevent insider trading. This rule is strictly enforced across major leagues.
Chicago Cubs
#wada
US Elections
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

WADA delays call over potential Trump ban until after World Cup

WADA postponed a decision on barring government officials from major sporting events until September, delaying potential conflict with U.S. officials over unpaid dues.
US Elections
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

WADA delays call over potential Trump ban until after World Cup

WADA postponed a decision on barring government officials from major sporting events until September, delaying potential conflict with U.S. officials over unpaid dues.
Exercise
fromFuturism
1 week ago

To Get Swole, Teens Are Pumping Themselves Full of Drugs Meant for Fattening Cows for the Slaughterhouse

Looksmaxing leads some teens to use dangerous anabolic steroids like trenbolone for rapid body transformation despite severe health risks.
#tiger-woods
Law
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Tiger Woods fights subpoena for prescription drug records

Tiger Woods' attorney is contesting a subpoena for his prescription drug records, citing privacy rights amid ongoing DUI charges.
Miami
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Prosecutors seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records

Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records following his DUI arrest after a vehicle crash.
Miami
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records

Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges after a crash, with prosecutors seeking his prescription drug records for investigation.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Woods's latest brush with the law should leave us questioning why golf remains so beholden to him | Ewan Murray

Tiger Woods' public persona has shifted dramatically, revealing a complex narrative of personal struggles and changing perceptions in the world of golf.
MMA
from
3 days ago

UFC 327 medical suspensions: 6 fighters handed indefinite terms

Six fighters received indefinite suspensions after UFC 327, requiring medical clearance before returning to competition.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis says he never wanted to hurt wife Melissa Hoskins and attacks media's false narrative'

Rohan Dennis criticized journalists for creating a false narrative about him following his wife's death, claiming they portrayed him as abusive.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Semenya hits out at impact of Olympic ban on DSD athletes

The new IOC policy on female athletes impacts those with Differences in Sexual Development more than trans athletes.
Running
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Kenya's former New York marathon champion Korir gets five-year doping ban

Albert Korir has been banned for five years after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug, EPO.
#transgender-athletes
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
#ioc
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC has banned transgender women from women's Olympic events and introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Olympics cave to Trump, banning transgender women from competition

The IOC has approved a policy restricting women's event participation to biological females, effective at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
New York Giants
fromDefector
1 month ago

Cam Skattebo Sorry For Saying CTE And Asthma Are Fake | Defector

Cam Skattebo made controversial remarks about CTE and asthma, leading to public backlash and an apology for his tasteless joke.
#miguel-rojas
fromDodger Blue
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Miguel Rojas Frustrated By Dodgers Being Named In False PED Report

A false report mistakenly linked Miguel Rojas to a PED suspension, causing frustration over reputational damage to him and the Dodgers.
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers' Miguel Rojas Speaks Out on False PED Report

Miguel Rojas demands an apology from The Athletic reporter Evan Drellich for falsely identifying him as receiving an 80-game PED suspension, emphasizing the error damaged both his reputation and the Dodgers organization.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
1 month ago

Miguel Rojas Frustrated By Dodgers Being Named In False PED Report

A false report mistakenly linked Miguel Rojas to a PED suspension, causing frustration over reputational damage to him and the Dodgers.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Dodgers' Miguel Rojas Speaks Out on False PED Report

Miguel Rojas demands an apology from The Athletic reporter Evan Drellich for falsely identifying him as receiving an 80-game PED suspension, emphasizing the error damaged both his reputation and the Dodgers organization.
#ufc
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

'TUF 33' finalist suspended 1 year for failed drug test at UFC Houston

Alibi Idiris has been suspended for one year after testing positive for hydrochlorothiazide during UFC Fight Night 267.
MMA
fromCageside Press
3 weeks ago

UFC's Alibi Idiris Hit With 12 Month Ban Following Drug Test Failure

Alibi Idiris has had a win overturned and faces a 12-month suspension due to a positive drug test for a banned substance.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

'TUF 33' finalist suspended 1 year for failed drug test at UFC Houston

Alibi Idiris has been suspended for one year after testing positive for hydrochlorothiazide during UFC Fight Night 267.
MMA
fromCageside Press
3 weeks ago

UFC's Alibi Idiris Hit With 12 Month Ban Following Drug Test Failure

Alibi Idiris has had a win overturned and faces a 12-month suspension due to a positive drug test for a banned substance.
#performance-enhancing-drugs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago
Chicago Cubs

REPORT: Jurickson Profar Tested Positive for PEDs a Second Time - Bleacher Nation

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs for the second time, significantly impacting the team's roster and championship prospects.
fromBattery Power
1 month ago
Atlanta Braves

Jurickson Profar reportedly set to receive 162-game suspension for PED usage

Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension for a second performance-enhancing drug violation, sidelining him for the entire 2026 season and forcing the Braves to restructure their lineup plans.
Atlanta Braves
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Jurickson Profar gets 162-game PED suspension after appeal resolved

Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a second positive PED test was denied, forfeiting $15 million in salary.
Atlanta Braves
fromBattery Power
1 month ago

Jurickson Profar reportedly set to receive 162-game suspension for PED usage

Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension for a second performance-enhancing drug violation, sidelining him for the entire 2026 season and forcing the Braves to restructure their lineup plans.
Boston Red Sox
fromBattery Power
1 month ago

Jurickson Profar's appeal of PED test result fails and he will miss entire 2026 season

Jurickson Profar's full-season suspension for PED use was upheld after the MLBPA's appeal failed, leaving the Braves with $18 million in available salary cap space.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 month ago

The World Anti-Doping Agency wants to ban Trump and U.S. government officials from international sporting events for not paying their dues | Fortune

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering a rule to bar U.S. government officials, including President Trump, from attending major international sporting events in response to unpaid dues and disputes over doping case handling.
LA Dodgers
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

The Athletic Reporter Apologizes to Dodgers Star for Reporting He Was Suspended for Drugs After Ballplayer Publicly Called Him Out for B*llshit'

Athletic senior writer Evan Drellich apologized for falsely reporting that Dodgers player Miguel Rojas was suspended for performance-enhancing drugs, when the suspension actually applied to Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas.
LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Bob Costas Supports Olympic Committee Banning Trans Athletes from Women's Events: Common Sense Is Not Transphobic'

Bob Costas supports the IOC's decision to ban transgender athletes from women's sports, emphasizing common sense and respect for all individuals.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Recent UFC signee suspended 9 months for positive steroid test

Levi Rodrigues' Contender Series victory is overturned due to a positive drug test for nandrolone, resulting in a nine-month suspension and a fine.
US news
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

A Referee Was Decapitated - And 10 Other Shocking Crimes Athletes Committed During Games

Athletes have committed serious crimes during competition, including assault, cheating, and violence that resulted in career-ending injuries and tragic consequences.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Michael Johnson accused of taking $500,000 from debt-ridden track league

Michael Johnson withdrew $500,000 from Grand Slam Track eight days before its collapse, prioritizing himself over athletes and creditors owed millions.
#mlb-suspension
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Dodgers' Miguel Rojas wrongly identified as PED user

Evan Drellich initially misidentified Miguel Rojas as receiving an 80-game suspension before correcting the error to identify Johan Rojas of the Phillies as the actual suspended player.
Atlanta Braves
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Braves' Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension after possible second failed PED test in a year

Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension for a second alleged performance-enhancing drug violation within less than a year, making him ineligible for the postseason and the World Baseball Classic.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Braves' Profar to land 162-game ban and forfeit $15m after reportedly failing PED test

Jurickson Profar receives a 162-game suspension for a second positive performance-enhancing drug test, forfeiting his $15 million 2026 salary.
English Premier League
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Paul Kimmage: A convicted doper playing in the AIL and a curious testing regime raise some serious questions

Rugby has historically avoided public scrutiny of internal issues, preferring to handle matters privately rather than through transparent public discourse.
Medicine
fromDefector
2 months ago

Chromosome Testing Will Take Sports Back To The Dark Ages | Defector

Sports organizations have reinstated DNA/chromosome testing to exclude trans and intersex women, framing it as noninvasive and necessary to protect female competition.
#ski-jumping
fromJezebel
2 months ago
Skiing

Norway's National Sports Scandal Involves a Few Extra Stitches in the Crotch of a Ski-Jumping Suit

fromJezebel
2 months ago
Skiing

Norway's National Sports Scandal Involves a Few Extra Stitches in the Crotch of a Ski-Jumping Suit

US politics
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

This Would Never Fly in High School Sports. Why Is It OK for Team USA?

Most U.S. men's Olympic hockey players have failed to meaningfully apologize for laughing at Trump's misogynistic joke about the women's team, with only one player offering a direct apology.
#winter-olympics
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago
Snowboarding

When the President of the United States Calls His Own Olympic Athletes "Losers" - SnowBrains

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Skiing

Controversies, condoms and cheating scandals: 8 of the most unbelievable moments from the Winter Olympics so far

fromSnowBrains
2 months ago
Snowboarding

When the President of the United States Calls His Own Olympic Athletes "Losers" - SnowBrains

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Skiing

Controversies, condoms and cheating scandals: 8 of the most unbelievable moments from the Winter Olympics so far

Major League Baseball
fromDodger Blue
2 months ago

Max Muncy doubts MLB players can participate in 2028 Olympics

MLB players could compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if MLB, the MLBPA, and LA28 agree and the schedule allows an extended midseason break.
Atlanta Braves
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Former Dodgers rival hit with season-long PED suspension

Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension for a second drug policy violation, forfeiting $15 million and missing the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Olympic curling scandal threatens to forever alter the sport's culture of trust

Curling's traditional self-policing is under pressure as Olympic and professional stakes and cheating accusations prompt calls for officials and video replay to ensure fairness.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter

UK Athletics pleaded guilty to the corporate manslaughter of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei after a metal cage fell on him during training in July 2017.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I thought my powerlifter father was the strongest man in the world. But a secret steroid addiction took him and us to the brink

A father's drug addiction was concealed by a muscular, disciplined physique and obsessive gym habits, masking his dependence until his family discovered it.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Should the U.S. be prevented from competing in the Olympics like other lawless nations? - LGBTQ Nation

The 1980 U.S. Olympic boycott responded to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; similar foreign-policy conduct under Trump raises concerns about U.S. participation and international accountability.
Miscellaneous
fromDefector
2 months ago

Adulterous Norwegian Biathlete's Appeal Denied | Defector

Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid publicly confessed on live TV that he cheated, pleaded to win back his girlfriend, and expressed deep regret.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Former Olympic snowboarder accused of trafficking drugs through Calif. arrested

"He went from an Olympic snowboarder to the largest narco trafficker in modern times," Patel said, describing Wedding as a "modern-day El Chapo" and a "modern-day Pablo Escobar."
US news
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

17 of the biggest scandals in Olympic history

Olympic athletes and Games have repeatedly faced controversies including age falsification, medal revocations, judging errors, athlete misconduct, cheating allegations, and environmental problems like Seine pollution.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

British-American Olympic Skier Urinates F*ck ICE' Into Snow in Milan

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I'm a constituent from [Your City, State]. I'm calling to urge Senator [Name] to refuse to support any final Department of Homeland Security funding agreement that fails to meaningfully rein in ICE and Border Patrol. Innocent people have been murdered, and enough is enough. We can't wait around while ICE continues to operate with unchecked power in our communities.
US politics
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Forever Chemicals Lead to Olympic Disqualifications

But there's also the matter of making sure one's equipment is up to snuff - and, beginning with this year's Winter Olympics, that means not having any PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in the mix. What happens if a competitor does turn out to have such chemicals in their equipment? They'll find themselves disqualified. As GearJunkie's Mary Andino reports, three skiiers have been disqualified so far due to their use of fluorocarbon wax, also known as "fluoro wax."
Skiing
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Russia plays prideful, but there's no doubt the Olympics ban is hurting | Bruce Berglund

Russia treats Olympic success as a political tool and must overcome the 2014 doping scandal and international exclusion to restore its status.
World news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

LA28 board backs Casey Wasserman after Epstein files scrutiny

Casey Wasserman remains chairman of LA28 after a review found his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell did not exceed publicly documented exchanges.
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Jon Jones Rips 'Absolute Asshole' Who Leaked Arthritis Revelation

A recent conversation recorded on Meta glasses revealed Jones talking about his arthritis. The former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion was asked about a potential wrestling match against archrival Daniel Cormier. However, Jones dismissed the idea while revealing that he has severe arthritis in his left hip. Jones claimed that he has even qualified for a hip replacement surgery.
MMA
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The F1, football and NFL figures who kept Epstein links after conviction

Millions of new files relating to the notorious American financier were released last Friday. They included emails and text messages between Epstein and some public figures who - before the files were released - claimed they had distanced themselves from him following his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. The files also include documents that show discussions about potential business deals involving Epstein, who died in prison in 2019, and high-level sports executives.
World news
MMA
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Sean O'Malley Claims Paddy Pimblett Was Vaping During UFC 324 Weight Cut

Paddy Pimblett cut more than 15 pounds in 16 hours to make lightweight and displayed strong stamina despite losing a 25-minute fight.
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