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Richard Gasquet rips 'grotesque' handling of Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner doping cases

Gasquet thought the ITIA should have made the Swiatek and Sinner cases from Day 1.

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Why Shayna Jack’s lawyer expects Jannik Sinner to be banned despite ‘unintentional’ doping

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The tennis world No.1 faces a sanction for twice testing positive to an anabolic steroid, according to an Australian sports lawyer who helped clear the Olympic swimmer.

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Paul Pogba was NOT due to play in the cancelled Kings Cup despite being used in promotional material - as he steps up his return after doping ban was slashed

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SAMI MOKBEL: The midfielder is preparing to return to professional football after the Court of Arbitration for Sport slashed his doping ban from four years to 18 months in October.

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Iga Swiatek’s Doping Saga under scrutiny as Renowned French Journalist criticizes Lack Of Transparency

“I can go back to what I love most,” is what Iga Swiatek said after acknowledging her doping ban. Once regarded as the best, her world took a U-turn when she was hit by a doping ban. While many supported her, many were quick to criticize…

Swiatek & Sinner to Sharapova: 7 Grand Slam champion doping scandals

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We look at some of tennis' biggest drug test controversies following Iga Swiatek's suspension.

Simona Halep Confronts Career-Altering Rankings Plunge Amid Emotional Turmoil of Doping Scandal

Simona Halep is back in the game after a long hiatus. Two years ago, during the US Open in 2022, she was tested positive for a banned substance, Roxadustat. As a result, she was handed a 4-year suspension. Subsequently, she ended up…

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Serious Questions Raised on Jannik Sinner’s Doping Saga as Popular Tennis Fan Makes ‘Dubious’ Claim

It seems as if there is no escape from facing the backlash for Jannik Sinner surrounding his doping controversy. He first came under the fire in August this year, when it was revealed that he successfully avoided a ban despite testing…

Iga Swiatek Warned to Stay ‘Vigilant’ After Doping Scandal as Retired Olympian Offers Rare Consolation

Glory seems to be chasing Iga Swiatek as she has kept on conquering mountains one after the other. The Polish WTA pro clinched win after win and therefore completed 22 titles by the end of this season. However, a single incident balanced…

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Iga Swiatek doping controversy: Former world No 1 issues ‘life ban’ call

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Swiatek is the latest high-profile star embroiled in a drugs test controversy.

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Coach Wim Fissette answers if he knew about Iga Swiatek's failed doping test

Fissette and Swiatek officially announced their partnership in mid-October.

Iga Swiatek Doping Controversy Deemed ‘Avoidable’ as WTA Pro’s Intriguing Take Adds Fresh Fire

Polish player Iga Swiatek‘s recent ordeal has landed her in trouble, with supposedly little way out. While the ITIA has found her involvement was unintentional, the tennis fraternity remains divided about supporting Swiatek. And…

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Horrified by US Sprinter’s Fate, Usain Bolt Took Extreme Measures to Avoid Doping Scandals in 2008: “Dumba** Move”

In today’s fast-paced track and field realm, doping has often appeared as a recurring evil. As competitiveness grows, athletes often seem to give away to shortcuts. In a recent interview, the Australian entrepreneur who proposed the idea…

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Eugenie Bouchard seemingly throws shade at Iga Swiatek after doping news

Bouchard reacts to Nick Kyrgiosand#039; statement after the Swiatek news.

Saturday, Nov 30

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Iga Swiatek Draws Strength From Wim Fissette’s Emotional Support Amid Intensifying Doping Controversy

As if her poor form wasn’t enough, things took a turn for the worse for Iga Swiatek. The former World Number 1 was embroiled in a doping controversy after reports of her positive test result broke out. Swiatek’s blood sample was found to…

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Asian Games Gold Medallist VK Vismaya Vows to Clear Her Name of Doping Charges

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Vismaya said throughout her athletics career she had "never taken shortcuts or compromised my values to enhance my performance."

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Polish pharma company issues statement after backlash over Iga Swiatek doping news

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The company that produced the drug in question reacts to the criticism that is being sent their way.

Sports News | Quarter-miler Vismaya Vows to Clear Her Name of Doping Charges

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Asian Games 4x400m relay gold-winning quarter-miler VK Vismaya, who was provisionally suspended earlier this year after returning positive for a banned substance, has vowed to clear…

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Iga Swiatek doping ban: ‘I was confident she is innocent from the start’, says the Pole’s coach

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Iga Swiatek’s coach Wim Fissette has spoken for the first time since the news of the Polish star’s ban for failing a drug test emerged.

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Iga Swiatek’s 2023 Video on Calling For Russians and Belarusians to be Banned Comes Back to Bite Her After Doping Controversy

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Iga Swiatek is arguably the most scrutinised name in tennis right now. Swiatek was considered to be the epitome of work ethic and determination, making it big in the sport from a small country like Poland. However, the latest doping…