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Sunday, Jun 28

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Serena Williams calls anti-doping system ‘grueling’ and says ‘I hate it’

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LONDON — Serena Williams took aim at tennis’ anti-doping system on Sunday ahead of her Wimbledon return, calling the system “unprofessional” and “unreasonable.”

Serena Williams calls anti-doping system ‘grueling’ and says ‘I hate it’

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LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams took aim at tennis’ anti-doping system on Sunday ahead of her Wimbledon return, calling the…

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How 'gruelling' doping protocols almost put Williams off comeback

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Serena Williams says the nature of the anti-doping testing process almost stopped her from making a shock comeback.

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Serena Williams criticises ‘unprofessional’ anti-doping rules before Wimbledon return: ‘I hate it’

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Williams, 44, said providing anti-doping officers with a daily one-hour testing window during her comeback was ‘gruelling’; the ITIA issued a response claying their whereabouts rules have not ‘changed’

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Kevin Palmer: Does tennis have a doping problem? Latest suspension throws up fresh questions along with debate over weight-loss drugs

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ITIA defends Marketa Vondrusova’s four-year ban as world’s top stars prepare to open Wimbledon under a cloud of suspicion

Saturday, Jun 27

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Pico Lopes called in for post-match doping after historic World Cup achievement

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Cape Verde will now go on to face Lionel Messi and Argentina in the round of 32.

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Horse Racing Federation partners NDLEA to tighten anti-doping measures

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Mr Abubakar-Bida expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded by the federation.

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Former World Record Holder Banned for Seven Years After Doping Rule Violations

Kibiwott Kandie, a Kenyan native of Baringo County, would have never thought he would become the third fastest half-marathon runner in history. Raised by a farmer mother and a father who worked for the Ministry of Water, Kandie walked 7…

Friday, Jun 26

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Trust cost Asenathi in doping case

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The tribunal that handed Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye an 18-month doping ban found he genuinely relied on the Lions' medical system.

Thursday, Jun 25

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Kenya’s Kandie gets seven-year ban for doping violations

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Kibiwott Kandie initially faced an eight-year ban split evenly across two violations, but received a one-year reduction.

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‘Very Stressful’: Marketa Vondrousova’s 4-Year Doping Ban Prompts 4x Slam Winner To Reveal Shock Doping Incident

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year ban on Monday by an independent tribunal for refusing an out-of-competition anti-doping test at her home in December 2025. The decision stumped the tennis world. And now,…

Wednesday, Jun 24

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Putin signs law bringing Russia’s anti-doping legislation in compliance with WADA Code

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All-Russia national as well as regional sports federations in addition to professional sports leagues will be required to comply with anti-doping rules

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Result of Russian Athletes’ Doping, Olympians Finally Rewarded Their Medals After 14 Years

On August 11, 2012, Pamela Jelimo walked away believing she had failed at the Olympics! She arrived in London as the defending Olympic champion from Beijing 2008. But in the women’s 800m final, Mariya Savinova, Ekaterina Poistogova, and…

Tuesday, Jun 23

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Varsity rugby player hit with doping ban

A South African Varsity rugby player has received a lengthy suspension after admitting to an anti-doping violation earlier this year.

‘I Would Say, Get Lost’: Andy Roddick Breaks Silence on Marketa Vondrousova’s 4 Year Doping Ban

Marketa Vondrousova’s four-year ban shook the tennis world. Now, Andy Roddick has offered the clearest explanation ever of how the system works for players. The 2023 Wimbledon champion was suspended after the ITIA ruled that her refusal to…

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Tomljanovic accuses anti-doping chiefs of being out to get players after Vondrousova ban

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Ajla Tomljanovic has described the lengthy doping ban administered to Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon singles champion, as a disgrace and she has accused the tennis anti-doping authorities of being out to get players even when they…

Another SA rugby player cops heavy doping ban

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NEWS: The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) loose forward Liam Santos has been handed a three-year ban after testing positive for prohibited anabolic steroids.

Fuming tennis star lashes out as Wimbledon champion's 'disgraceful' doping ban ignites row

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One player had their say after Marketa Vondrousova received a four year ban after refusing a doping test.

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Former Olympic walking champion Alex Schwazer faces third doping ban

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Former Olympic race walking champion Alex Schwazer is being investigated a third time for doping.

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Former Olympic walking champion Alex Schwazer faces third doping ban

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BOLZANO, Italy (AP) — Former Olympic race walking champion Alex Schwazer is being investigated a third time for doping. The…