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Tuesday, Jan 20

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Kenya: Legendary Kipchoge Calls for Honest Reckoning On Doping and Athlete Welfare

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Nairobi — Legendary Eliud Kipchoge has challenged Athletics Kenya (AK) leadership and key stakeholders to confront doping, weak structures, and inadequate athlete support systems, warning that Kenya risks failing its own talent if hard…

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UFC doping czar Jeff Novitzky denies promotion gave Derrick Lewis ‘prohibited’ peptides

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The UFC would like everyone to know that they’re not giving Derrick Lewis illegal peptides. “The Black Beast” raised a number of eyebrows over the weekend when he announced on a new video podcast that he was taking peptides given to him by…

Sunday, Jan 18

17

2023 Saw Significant Uptick in Positive Doping Cases As Testing Numbers Increased Post-COVID

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The World Anti-Doping Association has released its 2023 global doping statistics summary. Aquatic sports saw a significant decrease in spite of an overall climb in positive tests.

Saturday, Jan 17

01

Defending champion Jannik Sinner recalls 'difficult' 2025 Australian Open after positive doping test

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Jannik Sinner has admitted the 2025 Australian Open was 'difficult' after the world number two entered the tournament under a doping cloud.

Friday, Jan 16

21

UFC heavyweight Mohammed Usman suspended 2.5 years for doping violation

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Heavyweight fighter Mohammed Usman has been suspended two years and six months for violating the UFC Anti-Doping Policy.

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Russian Anti-Doping Agency inspectors collect over 11,100 doping samples in 2025

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The Russian governing anti-doping body also reported earlier this month that the agency’s inspectors recorded 109 suspected violations of anti-doping regulations by Russian athletes over the past year

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Jannik Sinner Breaks Silence on the Doping Cloud That Nearly Drove Him Away From Tennis: “Knew the Ending”

Jannik Sinner is turning a new leaf. The Italian No. 1 steps into the Australian Open chasing history again: a three-peat in Melbourne and the No. 1 ranking ahead of Carlos Alcaraz. Just a year ago, he was caught in the storm of a doping…

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Former UFC Champion’s Brother Hit With 30-Month Suspension for Anti-Doping Violation

The UFC’s list of grievances that kicked off 2026 just grew longer. After UFC 324 lost its co-main event, and UFC 325 lost a hometown fighter yesterday, a doping scandal verdict has taken the spotlight today. What’s worse, it involves the…

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'Still Had It In...': Jannik Sinner Turns Adversity Into Strength After Doping Allegations

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Jannik Sinner reflects on overcoming a doping ban, winning Wimbledon and ATP Finals and maturing ahead of the Australian Open after a tough 2025.

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Sinner says doping scandal made him stronger

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Jannik Sinner said Friday a three-month doping ban last year made him stronger as a person and more relaxed on court as he prepares to defend his Australian Open title."It got me even stronger as a person.

Wednesday, Jan 14

22

Stephen Appiah delighted to be appointed as national anti-doping board member

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Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has expressed his deep gratitude following his appointment to Ghana's newly formed National Anti-Doping Board, vowing to champion the values of integrity and fair play in his latest role serving…

Stephen Appiah vows to uphold football integrity as a National Anti-Doping Board member

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Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has pledged his unwavering commitment to the principles of clean sport following his appointment to Ghana's newly inaugurated National Anti-Doping Board. The football icon emphasised that he will…

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‘Protecting football’s integrity a duty I don’t take lightly’ – Stephen Appiah on anti-doping appointment

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Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has underlined his commitment to safeguarding the values of the game after being appointed to Ghana’s newly inaugurated National Anti-Doping Board, insisting he will approach the role with…

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Whistleblowers made 185 reports to doping body

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Whistleblowers made 185 reports of suspected doping to the UK's national anti-doping organisation in 2025.

Whistleblowers made 185 reports to doping body

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Whistleblowers made 185 reports of suspected doping to the UK's national anti-doping organisation in 2025.

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Milano-Cortina Games Set to Introduce Innovative Anti-Doping Measures for First Time in Olympic History

With just 23 days to go until the Milano‑Cortina Winter Olympics, excitement is ramping up. But so is tension among some athletes, as something is happening behind the scenes this year, that could change the way we think about clean sport.…

Saturday, Jan 10

12

MLB: German Kepler suspended for 80 matches over positive doping test

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German player Max Kepler has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball after a positive doping test. MLB said that outfielder Kepler tested positive for the banned steroid epitrenbolone which violated their Joint Drug Prevention…

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Make Mandatory Doping Tests More Intensive

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One of the most significant policy announcements made by the federal government recently, especially towards the end of 2025, is its directive on compulsory drug testing for individuals seeking employment in the public service. Clearly…

Friday, Jan 9

23

MLB hands German outfielder Kepler 80-game doping ban

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German free agent outfielder Max Kepler was issued an 80-game doping ban by Major League Baseball on Friday after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Epitrenbolone.After working his way through the minor-league…

Tuesday, Jan 6

06

Uttarakhand cricketer Rajan Kumar tests positive for doping

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Kumar last featured for Uttarakhand in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group D match against Delhi, played in Ahmedabad on December 8, 2025.