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#anti-doping

1 week ago

MMA

UFC chaos agents: One fighter poised to create championship shake-up in each division

Several fighters entering 2026 possess the youth, ranking and skills to upend divisions and dramatically reshape UFC title landscapes.

MMA

2024 PFL Finalist Taila Santos Suspended 6 Months for Failed Drug Test

Taila Santos has been suspended for six months after testing positive for banned substances oxandrolone and clenbuterol.

1 week ago

MMA

UFC chaos agents: One fighter poised to create championship shake-up in each division

MMA

2024 PFL Finalist Taila Santos Suspended 6 Months for Failed Drug Test

UFC Heavyweight Suspended Until 2028 After Failed Drug Test

Mohammed Usman suspended until April 2028 after testing positive for exogenous testosterone and BPC-157 and providing false information about the failed test.

Public health

fromwww.aljazeera.com

1 month ago

Elite cheats slip through net as anti-doping system has stalled', says AIU

Anti-doping detection systems are failing to keep pace with sophisticated cheats, allowing intentional elite athletes to evade detection despite increased investigations.

World news

1 month ago

Global anti-doping chief admits drugs cheats in sport are escaping detection

Intentional elite-level dopers are evading detection due to ineffective compliance-focused anti-doping systems, requiring more ambitious, proactive testing and transparency.

MMA

1 month ago

Alexandre Pantoja Wants Top Pound-for-Pound Spot, "Very Happy to Be Part of That Club"

Alexandre Pantoja reached 50 clean UFC drug tests and seeks a fifth flyweight title defense at UFC 323 while inspiring younger fighters.

Soccer (FIFA)

Valerenga call for anti-doping changes after artificial pitch causes footballer to fail drug test

Environmental contamination of artificial pitch rubber crumb can cause inadvertent ingestion of banned stimulants, prompting calls to strengthen anti-doping regulations.

#penny-oleksiak

Toronto

Penny Oleksiak banned from competition until 2027 after accepting penalty for whereabouts failures | CBC Sports

Toronto

Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak notified of anti-doping rules violation | CBC Sports

Toronto

Penny Oleksiak banned from competition until 2027 after accepting penalty for whereabouts failures | CBC Sports

Toronto

Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak notified of anti-doping rules violation | CBC Sports

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#wada

World news

US anti-doping accuses Wada of trying to smear America' amid Enhanced Games row

7 months ago

Washington Nationals

Senate urged to press WADA over China clash

Washington Nationals

Congress escalates doping clash with WADA

World news

US anti-doping accuses Wada of trying to smear America' amid Enhanced Games row

7 months ago

Washington Nationals

Senate urged to press WADA over China clash

Washington Nationals

Congress escalates doping clash with WADA

MMA

Ismael Bonfim Returns at UFC Vegas 111 with Brother Gabriel and a Point to Prove

MMA

Conor McGregor Suspended 18 Months for Violating UFC Anti-Doping Policy

MMA

UFC Heavyweight Alvin Hines Suspended 1 Year for Multiple Substances

MMA

UFC: Douglas Silva de Andrade Suspended Following Tainted Supplement Use

MMA

Ismael Bonfim Returns at UFC Vegas 111 with Brother Gabriel and a Point to Prove

MMA

Conor McGregor Suspended 18 Months for Violating UFC Anti-Doping Policy

MMA

UFC Heavyweight Alvin Hines Suspended 1 Year for Multiple Substances

MMA

UFC: Douglas Silva de Andrade Suspended Following Tainted Supplement Use

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#conor-mcgregor

fromIrish Independent

MMA

Dana White addresses Conor McGregor anti-doping ban and what it means for White House fight

MMA

McGregor suspended 18 months for missed tests

MMA

Back in the Pool: Conor McGregor Returns to UFC Drug Testing Program

fromIrish Independent

MMA

Dana White addresses Conor McGregor anti-doping ban and what it means for White House fight

MMA

McGregor suspended 18 months for missed tests

MMA

Back in the Pool: Conor McGregor Returns to UFC Drug Testing Program

PFL, USADA Part Ways, League Gets New Drug Testing Partner

The Professional Fighters League has ended its USADA anti-doping partnership and transferred drug-testing responsibilities to the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation.

World news

Olympic 100m medallist Fred Kerley joins Enhanced Games weeks after ban

Fred Kerley will compete at the inaugural Enhanced Games, an event allowing banned performance-enhancing drugs, scheduled for Las Vegas in May 2026.

US news

Suspended sprinter Kerley joins Enhanced Games

Fred Kerley, provisionally suspended, committed to the no-testing Enhanced Games aiming to pursue performance without anti-doping restrictions.

Trainer advertised performance-enhancing drugs before working with Canelo Alvarez

Rulas Arreola, also known as Raul Arreola Dosal, has travelled to Las Vegas with Canelo to prepare for a super fight with the undefeated American Terence Crawford on Saturday. It is a contest marketed as a once-in-a-lifetime event that marks the beginning of a bold new era in boxing. Arreola says he has never recommended, provided or sold any banned substance to any athlete or anybody who was subject to any anti-doping rules.

Medicine

fromwww.bbc.com

Alvarez gets 10-month ban for failing doping test

Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez has been banned for 10 months by Uefa for failing a doping test. The 30-year-old tested positive for banned substance canrenone following a 3-0 defeat by Manchester United in the Europa League semi-finals in May. Canrenone is a diuretic that can sometimes be used as a masking agent. Spaniard Alvarez said in July that he mistakenly ingested the substance when taking a preventative medicine for hair loss which contained canrenone.

Soccer (FIFA)

France news

Now-retired Franck Bonnamour banned for four years due to an 'unexplained abnormality' in Athlete Biological Passport

Franck Bonnamour received a four-year ban (backdated Feb 5, 2024–Feb 4, 2028) for an unexplained 2022 Athlete Biological Passport abnormality.

#cycling

Bicycling

Antwan Tolhoek handed four-year ban for anabolic androgenic steroid positive

Antwan Tolhoek has been suspended for four years after testing positive for anabolic steroids.

Bicycling

'We're in a technological arms race' - How the UCI's Nick Raudenski is fighting mechanical doping

UCI implements advanced technology to combat mechanical doping in cycling.

Bicycling

Antwan Tolhoek handed four-year ban for anabolic androgenic steroid positive

Bicycling

'We're in a technological arms race' - How the UCI's Nick Raudenski is fighting mechanical doping

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#tennis

UK news

Tara Moore, former British No 1 in doubles, handed four-year doping ban

Soccer (FIFA)

Tennis body defends uncomfortable' shower rule as criticism bubbles over

UK news

Tara Moore, former British No 1 in doubles, handed four-year doping ban

Soccer (FIFA)

Tennis body defends uncomfortable' shower rule as criticism bubbles over

UFC Nashville: Calvin Kattar's Mindset Hasn't Changed Despite Skid

Calvin Kattar received a letterman jacket for 50 clean tests under UFC's Anti-Doping Program, exemplifying his commitment to being a clean athlete.

E-Commerce

Tour de France judges to study video for 'suspicious behaviour' in continued fight against motor doping

The UCI will implement advanced data-driven anti-doping measures during the 2025 Tour de France.

MMA

7 months ago

PFL's Alexander Shabliy Hit With Six-Month Ban by USADA

Alexander Shabliy faces a six-month suspension after testing positive for rEPO, though it was deemed unintentional usage.

#jannik-sinner

Juventus

Sinner set for hero's welcome in Rome but how will the locker room react?

Boston Bruins

Jack Draper backs Sinner as return from ban nears: He doesn't deserve any hate'

Juventus

Sinner set for hero's welcome in Rome but how will the locker room react?

Boston Bruins

Jack Draper backs Sinner as return from ban nears: He doesn't deserve any hate'

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UK news