All articles tagged with #doping
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
Victor Conte, founder of BALCO and a central figure in the steroid scandal involving elite athletes like Barry Bonds and Marion Jones, has died at 75. He was known for supplying undetectable performance-enhancing drugs and served prison time for steroid distribution. Despite his controversial past, he later became an advocate for anti-doping efforts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Ruth Chepng'etich, the women's marathon world record-holder, received a three-year ban after admitting to doping violations involving the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), which she initially claimed was due to medication taken while ill. Her achievements before the positive test still stand, but the case highlights ongoing doping issues in athletics.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by UFC.com
Conor McGregor accepted an 18-month suspension for three missed drug tests in 2024 due to whereabouts failures, which he cooperated with and was recovering from injury at the time. The sanction was reduced from 24 to 18 months, ending in March 2026, under the UFC's anti-doping program.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN Singapore
Suspended American sprinter Fred Kerley has committed to the no-testing Enhanced Games, a controversial event promising no drug testing and high monetary rewards, raising concerns from official sports authorities about athlete health and integrity.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
Suspended American sprinter Fred Kerley has committed to the no-testing Enhanced Games, aiming to push his limits without traditional doping restrictions, despite ongoing legal and suspension issues.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Olympic swimmer Ben Proud joined the controversial Enhanced Games, which offers significantly higher prize money and allows banned performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision, sparking criticism from governing bodies and raising concerns about fair play and athlete health.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Men's Health
Olympic swimmer Ben Proud has announced his participation in the controversial Enhanced Games, a new event allowing FDA-approved substances for athletes, which has sparked mixed reactions and concerns about the future of clean sport.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Lleyton Hewitt, Australia's Davis Cup captain and former tennis star, received a two-week ban and a fine of 30,000 AUD for pushing a doping control official after a Davis Cup match in Spain. The tribunal found his actions excessive and upheld the charge, although Hewitt can appeal. The ban affects his participation in tennis activities from September 24 to October 7.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Fighting
UFC BJJ aims to professionalize and clean up the sport, explicitly stating that doped athletes like Gordon Ryan, who has openly used PEDs, will not be allowed to compete, reflecting a move towards stricter doping controls in the sport.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Citius Mag
Marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, which can mask banned substances. She voluntarily suspended herself during the investigation and faces potential a two-year ban. Chepngetich, who set the women's marathon record in 2022, has a history of doping allegations and is under ongoing investigation by the Athletics Integrity Unit.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ESPN
Kenyan marathon record holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent, with investigations ongoing by the Athletics Integrity Unit.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Independent
French Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus was cleared of doping charges after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled her positive test for ostarine was caused by accidental contamination from kissing her partner, American fencer Race Imboden, who was taking the substance. The court dismissed WADA's appeal and upheld the previous ruling that Thibus bore no fault or negligence, allowing her to compete in Paris 2024.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CBS News
French Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus was cleared of doping charges after authorities accepted she was contaminated by kissing her partner, who was using ostarine, over nine days. The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed WADA's appeal, citing scientific evidence that saliva from her partner could have caused the contamination, allowing her to compete in the Paris Olympics.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ESPN
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is urging U.S. authorities to shut down the planned Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, which promote the use of performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision, citing concerns over athlete health and sport integrity. WADA plans to advocate legal action against the event, which has faced criticism from U.S. sports officials and organizations.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Newser
World Aquatics announced a ban on athletes, coaches, and officials participating in the upcoming Enhanced Games, a controversial event promoting performance-enhancing drugs, emphasizing their stance against doping and protecting the integrity of clean sport.