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Ryan Garcia has been suspended for one year and his fight with Devin Haney has been ruled a no-contest after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Garcia will forfeit his $1.1 million purse and pay a $10,000 fine. He claims the positive test was due to supplement contamination and has announced his retirement from boxing.
Boxer Ryan Garcia tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine before his fight against Devin Haney, leading to threats of quitting boxing in since-deleted social media posts. Garcia's lawyers claim the positive results are due to supplement contamination, supported by a negative hair sample test. The New York State Athletic Commission is investigating the matter.
Ryan Garcia's B samples have tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine, leading to his threat to quit boxing and sarcastic remarks about steroids. Garcia's lawyers argue that the positive results are due to supplement contamination, citing negative hair sample tests and previous clean tests.
Ryan Garcia's B sample drug test from his fight with Devin Haney confirmed the presence of the banned substance Ostarine. Despite the likelihood of his victory being overturned, Garcia remains unconcerned and continues to engage with fans and media on social media.
Cincinnati Reds' top prospect Noelvi Marte has been suspended for 80 games by MLB after testing positive for a banned substance, impacting both his career and the team's lineup. The suspension raises questions about Marte's future, leaves the Reds scrambling to adjust their depth chart, and potentially hampers their playoff chances in a competitive National League Central.
As a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America, Matt Snyder discusses his approach to Hall of Fame voting, including his stance on PEDs and the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. He outlines his hypothetical 10-player ballot, including players like Adrián Beltré, Carlos Beltrán, Joe Mauer, Gary Sheffield, and Andruw Jones, while also considering newcomers for next year's ballot.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher J.C. Mejía has been suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol. This is the second time in 16 months that Mejía has tested positive for the banned substance. He will not be paid during the suspension, and a third positive test would result in a lifetime ban.
Conor McGregor is ineligible to fight for the remainder of 2023 after failing to register with the US Anti-Doping Agency. The earliest he could fight Michael Chandler is January 2024, but it's unlikely due to his fiancee's pregnancy and his desire to take time off during the holidays. McGregor's massive frame and significant muscle gain have raised speculation about PED use, but he has denied it. The UFC can afford to wait for McGregor's return, as it's become a money-making machine. McGregor's leg injury also needs to be fully healed before he can fight again.