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Friday, Mar 6

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Nigel Benn Accused of Doping Decades After Boxing Match That Left His Opponent Permanently Disabled

Some tragedies in the ring bring reforms. Others, unfortunately, get covered up and buried. According to Lisa McClellan, such is the case for her brother Gerald McClellan’s fight against Nigel Benn. On the night of February 25, 1995, the…

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Russian Anti-Doping Agency inspectors collect over 890 doping samples in February

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The agency collected 1,788 samples since the start of the year

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'India don’t give it to ICC': Ex-Pakistan batter sparks fresh controversy, targets BCCI over doping tests

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Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad sparked controversy by claiming the Board of Control for Cricket in India does not allow the International Cricket Council to conduct doping tests on Indian players. However, India’s testing system operates…

Enhanced Games: A Sporting Revolution or Dangerous Doping?

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BBC Sport investigates the Enhanced Games, one of sport's most controversial concepts.

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2x All-Star Unloads in Blunt Message After MLBPA Defends Jurickson Profar in Doping Saga

The Jurickson Profar and the doping saga have rattled a lot of people. We had Braves manager Walt Weiss, and the Braves said that he was really disappointed with what had happened. But on the other side, the MLBPA is saying that this is a…

Thursday, Mar 5

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Doping scourge: Concerns as more athletes repeat offences

The most severe sanction is the life ban imposed on Beatrice Toroitich.

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3 Springboks Banned for Doping Since 2019 — Including World Cup Winners

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A report from the Telegraph has uncovered some shocking revelations in regards to South African rugby and its drug testing. As stated in their article, the country is the worst…

Wednesday, Mar 4

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“Still Processing” – Braves Skipper Sends Blunt Clubhouse Message After Jurickson Profar’s Second Doping Bombshell

The partnership between the Atlanta Braves and Jurickson Profar has turned into a full-blown disaster. Just as the team was gearing up for the new season, a bombshell report about Profar forced the front office to scrap its plans and start…

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Atlanta Demands Jurickson Profar’s Permanent Ouster After Braves Express Disappointment Following Doping Saga 2.0

Ever since Jurickson Profar signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Braves in 2025, his tenure with the team has been surrounded by controversy. Last year, he received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Chorionic…

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Isolated Ex-Pirates Star Becomes Ideal Braves Fit After Jurickson Profar’s Second Doping Saga, Per MLB Veteran

After one of the Pirates’ strongest offseasons in years, there is still one noticeable absence at their spring training: Andrew McCutchen. He struggled last season, finishing with just 0.1 WAR and a career-low 95 OPS+, but McCutchen has…

Saids hits back at UK media doping claims

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport has responded to claims that doping testing is spiralling in South African rugby.

Tuesday, Mar 3

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Doping Scandal Rocks Baseball World as Braves’ $42M Star Reportedly Faces Brutal Suspension for Second Time

The MLB teams have to step up and take the initiative to stop doping cases from happening. Because MLB players seem to be ignoring the consequences they will have to face if they get caught doping. Just like $42 million Atlanta Braves…

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Reaction: How fans responded to Springbok doping allegation

There has been an understandable outcry after a reputable UK publication implied the Springboks have benefited from a drop in doping testing.

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Marathon champion Jeptoo, Were among 27 Kenyan athletes suspended for doping violations

Disgraced Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo, national 400m hurdles champion Wiseman Were, and 25 other athletes have been provisionally suspended for doping violations

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RUSADA reports three suspected violations of anti-doping rules in February

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In January the agency reported five of such cases

Elina Svitolina Details Indian Wells Ordeal Amid Doping Test and No Racket Chaos

Red-hot on court (in 2026) but scrambling off it – Elina Svitolina has endured a chaotic start to her Indian Wells campaign. The Ukrainian star arrived in California for the BNP Paribas Open riding a wave of momentum in 2026. But before…

Monday, Mar 2

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Chelsea: Mykhailo Mudryk issues training update in new video as doping suspension limbo drags on

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Ukraine winger has not appeared for the Blues since 2024 after failing routine drugs test

Chelsea: Mykhailo Mudryk issues training update in new video as doping suspension limbo drags on

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Ukraine winger has not appeared for the Blues since 2024 after failing routine drugs test

National Anti-Doping Agency Suspends Track and Field Athlete for a Second Time

Doping cases have long cast a shadow over track and field. However, even in a sport known for controversy, the repeated fall of a champion carries particular weight. And the latest update on a Kenyan athlete has shaken the entire athletic…

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Kenya suspends 27 athletes for doping violations

Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo, national 400m hurdles champion Wiseman Were, and 25 other athletes have been provisionally suspended for doping violations.