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Monday, May 25

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Axel Schulz reflects on the injustice that alerted boxing to doping

sportsnewsuk.com

“The doping scandal then [against Botha] actually turned out to be quite a catalyst for change in the industry and that, because of that, there was more attention on doping, to prevent more of it. The motivation behind today’s doping plan…

Sunday, May 24

23

Fresh twist in Springbok’s doping suspension as doctor’s surprising decision revealed

sportsnewsuk.com

Former Lions team doctor Rob Collins, the man who allegedly approved Asenathi Ntlabakanye to use medication containing banned substances, reportedly refused to testify in the Springboks front-row’s doping trial. In August 2025, Ntlabakanye…

12

Ben Proud denies Enhanced Games will encourage young people to try doping

www.theguardian.com

The former Team GB swimmer Ben Proud has denied that young people will be tempted to dope after watching him in the Enhanced Games.

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‘It’s about the money’: Cash lure outweighed doping concerns, say Enhanced swimmers

www.watoday.com.au

As Cam McEvoy’s world record time becomes a focal point Las Vegas, swimmers say the lure of million-dollar bonuses outweighed concerns over drugs, reputation and risk.

Saturday, May 23

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Doping Saga Hits Baseball World Again as Mariners’ Minor Leaguer Faces Harsh Punishment

Another failed drug test, another baseball player faces punishment. Multiple big-league players, like Jurickson Profar, are already facing varied punishments for using performance-enhancing drugs this season. The Seattle Mariners’ 21-year…

Friday, May 22

11

"Steroid Olympics" set to debut sparks global doping debate

Enhanced Games, dubbed steroid Olympics, allows doping under supervision, sparking global debate over sport ethics and athlete safety.

Thursday, May 21

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Enhanced Games could tempt more young people into doping, Wada warns

www.theguardian.com

The World Anti-Doping Agency says it is concerned that Enhanced Games’ athletes will tempt more young people into using performance-enhancing drugs.

12

Did Novak Djokovic’s New Coach Face a Doping Ban? Here’s the Story Behind His Controversial Past

Novak Djokovic hired Viktor Troicki as a coach. In the wake of the change, many tennis fans began asking themselves, “Didn’t Viktor Troicki get a doping ban at some point?” The short answer is yes. However, there is a lot more to this…

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Sports News | Sports Ministry Proposes Criminal Provisions Against Doping Networks, Exempts Athletes from Prosecution

www.latestly.com

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. In a public consultation paper issued on Thursday, the Sports Ministry said the current anti-doping framework is largely limited to sporting sanctions such as suspensions,…

08

I’ve seen how doping ruins lives – the Enhanced Games is a dangerous freak show

inews.co.uk

The impact of this weekend's event in Las Vegas where athletes are encouraged to take performance-enhancing drugs cannot truly be known for years to come

05

Competing in the pro-doping Enhanced Games – podcast

www.theguardian.com

The Olympian Max McCusker on his decision to sign up for the Las Vegas games where performance-enhancing drugs are encouraged

Wednesday, May 20

15

Russia, China to cooperate in fight against doping abuse in sports — statement

tass.com

The parties advocate further promotion of equal international sports cooperation based on Olympic values and principles

Saturday, May 16

09

Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway Fight Announcement Reportedly Imminent Amid Viral Doping Test Post

People are still waiting to hear official news, and that moment may be close. A new report says Conor McGregor is nearing a UFC return, with a possible opponent reportedly locked in. The story has added more buzz to the comeback talk,…

Simona Halep, Banned for Doping, Gets Emotional on 9-Month Ban: ‘I Kept Fighting’

Former World No.1 Simona Halep recently had an open conversation about the doping scandal that marred her career. The two-time Major champion from Romania tested positive for a banned substance back in 2022, which saw her incur an initial…

Friday, May 15

12

UK publication again implies Springboks have a doping problem

A leading UK publication has again suggested the Springboks have a 'drugs test' problem on the back of a ban for Asenathi Ntlabakanye.

Lions and Springbok prop Ntlabakanye given doping ban

www.rte.ie

South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been banned for 18 months due to an anti-doping rule violation, his Lions franchise confirmed on Thursday, ruling the player out of the 2027 Rugby World Cup barring a successful appeal.

Thursday, May 14

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Springbok prop set to miss Rugby World Cup after doping ban

www.independent.co.uk

Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been banned for 18 months for the violation, meaning he will miss next year’s World Cup