Sarah Benson: from a PhD in explosives to overseeing integrity in Australian sportSarah Benson faces challenges in her new role as chief executive of Sport Integrity Australia, particularly regarding drug policies in sports.
Melbourne player Joel Smith handed four-year AFL ban for cocaine sagaJoel Smith is banned from Australian rules football until January 2028 due to multiple violations of anti-doping regulations.
Sarah Benson: from a PhD in explosives to overseeing integrity in Australian sportSarah Benson faces challenges in her new role as chief executive of Sport Integrity Australia, particularly regarding drug policies in sports.
Melbourne player Joel Smith handed four-year AFL ban for cocaine sagaJoel Smith is banned from Australian rules football until January 2028 due to multiple violations of anti-doping regulations.
Contender Series 2024 Winner Turfed Two Years After Failing Drug Test, Cut by UFCDanylo Voievodkin's UFC debut is jeopardized by a two-year suspension due to a positive drug test for meldonium.
Statement On Luis Pajuelo-RevillaUFC operates a comprehensive anti-doping program overseen by CSAD and executed by DFSI.
Azamat Murzakanov Receives 6-Month Sanction for Anti-Doping ViolationMurzakanov accepted a six-month suspension for a doping violation due to a contaminated supplement. This is his second violation in UFC.His suspension is retroactive to Nov. 1, allowing a potential return on May 1, 2025.
UFC Signee Danylo Voievodkin Suspended 2 Years for MeldoniumDanylo Voievodkin received a two-year suspension for testing positive for meldonium post-DWCS, leading to his release from the UFC.
Contender Series 2024 Winner Turfed Two Years After Failing Drug Test, Cut by UFCDanylo Voievodkin's UFC debut is jeopardized by a two-year suspension due to a positive drug test for meldonium.
Statement On Luis Pajuelo-RevillaUFC operates a comprehensive anti-doping program overseen by CSAD and executed by DFSI.
Azamat Murzakanov Receives 6-Month Sanction for Anti-Doping ViolationMurzakanov accepted a six-month suspension for a doping violation due to a contaminated supplement. This is his second violation in UFC.His suspension is retroactive to Nov. 1, allowing a potential return on May 1, 2025.
UFC Signee Danylo Voievodkin Suspended 2 Years for MeldoniumDanylo Voievodkin received a two-year suspension for testing positive for meldonium post-DWCS, leading to his release from the UFC.
What is WADA and why does it have an image problem? DW 02/25/2025WADA is the international agency established to combat doping in sports, ensuring adherence to the World Anti-Doping Code.
How Jannik Sinner's doping case and WADA agreement rocked the anti-doping worldJannik Sinner's case has resulted in a significant change in anti-doping enforcement for unintentional rule violations.
World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds fundingThe US has defaulted on a $3.6m payment to Wada, escalating tensions and calls for reform.
UCI president formally asked WADA to ban Carbon Monoxide useUCI's call to ban carbon monoxide in cycling follows concerns over its use for performance enhancement during altitude training.
Tennis Champion Jannik Sinner Has Steroid Case Appealed by World Anti-Doping AgencyWADA appeals Jannik Sinner's exoneration in steroid case, seeking a one to two-year ban.
Jannik Sinner tennis doping ban: What is happening? DW 09/28/2024WADA is appealing the ITIA's decision to clear Jannik Sinner after he tested positive for a banned substance.
What is WADA and why does it have an image problem? DW 02/25/2025WADA is the international agency established to combat doping in sports, ensuring adherence to the World Anti-Doping Code.
How Jannik Sinner's doping case and WADA agreement rocked the anti-doping worldJannik Sinner's case has resulted in a significant change in anti-doping enforcement for unintentional rule violations.
World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds fundingThe US has defaulted on a $3.6m payment to Wada, escalating tensions and calls for reform.
UCI president formally asked WADA to ban Carbon Monoxide useUCI's call to ban carbon monoxide in cycling follows concerns over its use for performance enhancement during altitude training.
Tennis Champion Jannik Sinner Has Steroid Case Appealed by World Anti-Doping AgencyWADA appeals Jannik Sinner's exoneration in steroid case, seeking a one to two-year ban.
Jannik Sinner tennis doping ban: What is happening? DW 09/28/2024WADA is appealing the ITIA's decision to clear Jannik Sinner after he tested positive for a banned substance.
Zverev must not freeze if he is to defeat supreme Sinner in Australian Open finalJannik Sinner showcases remarkable resilience, overcoming challenges both on and off the court, as he reaches the Australian Open final.
The U.S. Open begins under a cloud, after 1-seed Jannik Sinner is cleared of dopingJannik Sinner, cleared of doping fault, will compete as the top seed at the U.S. Open amidst controversy over positive drug tests.
Raducanu turns down insect bite treatment over doping fears in AustraliaEmma Raducanu highlights the concern of ingesting contaminated substances among tennis players amid ongoing high-profile anti-doping cases.
Swiatek takes 1-month ban for failed doping testIga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension for testing positive for trimetazidine, citing contamination from a nonprescription medication.
Iga Swiatek accepts one-month ban after testing positive for trimetazidineIga Swiatek was banned for one month after a positive doping test caused by contaminated melatonin, not intentional.The ITIA found no significant fault or negligence on Swiatek's part.
World No 1 Jannik Sinner penalised after twice testing positive for banned substanceJannik Sinner tested positive for a banned substance but is deemed not at fault.
Zverev must not freeze if he is to defeat supreme Sinner in Australian Open finalJannik Sinner showcases remarkable resilience, overcoming challenges both on and off the court, as he reaches the Australian Open final.
The U.S. Open begins under a cloud, after 1-seed Jannik Sinner is cleared of dopingJannik Sinner, cleared of doping fault, will compete as the top seed at the U.S. Open amidst controversy over positive drug tests.
Raducanu turns down insect bite treatment over doping fears in AustraliaEmma Raducanu highlights the concern of ingesting contaminated substances among tennis players amid ongoing high-profile anti-doping cases.
Swiatek takes 1-month ban for failed doping testIga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension for testing positive for trimetazidine, citing contamination from a nonprescription medication.
Iga Swiatek accepts one-month ban after testing positive for trimetazidineIga Swiatek was banned for one month after a positive doping test caused by contaminated melatonin, not intentional.The ITIA found no significant fault or negligence on Swiatek's part.
World No 1 Jannik Sinner penalised after twice testing positive for banned substanceJannik Sinner tested positive for a banned substance but is deemed not at fault.
With Mudryk's positive a rarity, is football tackling drugs issue the right way? | Rob DraperMykhailo Mudryk faces scrutiny due to adverse doping test results, reflecting the complexities of anti-doping regulations in sports.
Why has Iga Swiatek been banned and how serious is the offence?Iga Swiatek's positive doping test was determined to be accidental due to contamination from melatonin supplements.
Under-23 rider tests positive for CERA in sample taken before UCI Road World ChampionshipsDaniel Vysočan tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug CERA just before the U23 Road World Championships.
Is an arsenal of legal medications and supplements replacing doping in pro cycling?Recent performances in cycling have sparked renewed doping suspicions despite advances in anti-doping measures.
10-month suspended prison sentence and 5000 fine given to Marion Sicot six years after positive EPO testMarion Sicot received a suspended prison sentence and fines for doping, admitting to EPO use and citing low self-confidence as a factor.
With Mudryk's positive a rarity, is football tackling drugs issue the right way? | Rob DraperMykhailo Mudryk faces scrutiny due to adverse doping test results, reflecting the complexities of anti-doping regulations in sports.
Why has Iga Swiatek been banned and how serious is the offence?Iga Swiatek's positive doping test was determined to be accidental due to contamination from melatonin supplements.
Under-23 rider tests positive for CERA in sample taken before UCI Road World ChampionshipsDaniel Vysočan tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug CERA just before the U23 Road World Championships.
Is an arsenal of legal medications and supplements replacing doping in pro cycling?Recent performances in cycling have sparked renewed doping suspicions despite advances in anti-doping measures.
10-month suspended prison sentence and 5000 fine given to Marion Sicot six years after positive EPO testMarion Sicot received a suspended prison sentence and fines for doping, admitting to EPO use and citing low self-confidence as a factor.
Revealed: how a Kenyan runner turned undercover agent to lift the lid on dopersAnti-doping investigator recruits athletes for catching dopers by offering assistance in exchange for reduced punishment.
UFC Vet, PFL Welterweight Don Madge Gets Two Year Suspension from USADADon Madge has received a two-year suspension from fighting due to a positive drug test for anabolic steroids.
Revealed: how a Kenyan runner turned undercover agent to lift the lid on dopersAnti-doping investigator recruits athletes for catching dopers by offering assistance in exchange for reduced punishment.
UFC Vet, PFL Welterweight Don Madge Gets Two Year Suspension from USADADon Madge has received a two-year suspension from fighting due to a positive drug test for anabolic steroids.
Conor Benn free to fight in UK again after being cleared of doping offencesConor Benn has been cleared to resume his boxing career after being exonerated by the National Anti-Doping Panel regarding failed drug tests.
Benn's provisional doping suspension liftedConor Benn's provisional suspension was lifted after Ukad couldn't prove an anti-doping violation, allowing him to resume his boxing career.
Conor Benn free to fight in UK again after being cleared of doping offencesConor Benn has been cleared to resume his boxing career after being exonerated by the National Anti-Doping Panel regarding failed drug tests.
Benn's provisional doping suspension liftedConor Benn's provisional suspension was lifted after Ukad couldn't prove an anti-doping violation, allowing him to resume his boxing career.
Hull City's Zambrano suspended for doping breachOscar Zambrano suspended by Conmebol for anti-doping rule violation, impacting his football career and Hull City's midfield options.
Jesse Ewart suspended for three years after EPO detected in anti-doping testJesse Ewart received a three-year suspension for a doping violation involving EPO, invalidating his achievements from the relevant period.
Canadian swimmer Ruslan Gaziev suspended for anti-doping violations | CBC SportsCanadian Olympic swimmer Ruslan Gaziev suspended for 18 months for anti-doping rule violations.
Jesse Ewart suspended for three years after EPO detected in anti-doping testJesse Ewart received a three-year suspension for a doping violation involving EPO, invalidating his achievements from the relevant period.
Canadian swimmer Ruslan Gaziev suspended for anti-doping violations | CBC SportsCanadian Olympic swimmer Ruslan Gaziev suspended for 18 months for anti-doping rule violations.
'That's the bitter pill to swallow for Irish athletics' - Thomas Barr calls for harsher penalties after Bahrain's banWorld Athletics penalized Bahrain for negligent anti-doping practices, affecting their participation in upcoming events including the Paris Olympics.
Matildas' Aivi Luik fights doping suspension imposed despite not undergoing a drug testAivi Luik withdrew from the Olympics after an unjust anti-doping suspension due to an earlier medication error by her club, not her fault.
Silver medallist in Adeleke's 400m final allowed to compete at Paris Games despite World Athletics ban on Bahrain for anti-doping violationsBahrain faces a one-year ban from World Athletics Series events due to serious anti-doping violations, starting June 1, 2024.
'That's the bitter pill to swallow for Irish athletics' - Thomas Barr calls for harsher penalties after Bahrain's banWorld Athletics penalized Bahrain for negligent anti-doping practices, affecting their participation in upcoming events including the Paris Olympics.
Matildas' Aivi Luik fights doping suspension imposed despite not undergoing a drug testAivi Luik withdrew from the Olympics after an unjust anti-doping suspension due to an earlier medication error by her club, not her fault.
Silver medallist in Adeleke's 400m final allowed to compete at Paris Games despite World Athletics ban on Bahrain for anti-doping violationsBahrain faces a one-year ban from World Athletics Series events due to serious anti-doping violations, starting June 1, 2024.
Novak Djokovic demands change in doping rules after Jannik Sinner caseDjokovic stresses the need for change in tennis anti-doping rules following Jannik Sinner's case, highlighting unequal treatment of players.
I haven't done anything wrong': Sinner hits back in anti-doping caseJannik Sinner's anti-doping case highlights the importance of fair treatment in sports and the relief he feels after being cleared of wrongdoing.
Novak Djokovic demands change in doping rules after Jannik Sinner caseDjokovic stresses the need for change in tennis anti-doping rules following Jannik Sinner's case, highlighting unequal treatment of players.
I haven't done anything wrong': Sinner hits back in anti-doping caseJannik Sinner's anti-doping case highlights the importance of fair treatment in sports and the relief he feels after being cleared of wrongdoing.
Staying on the right side of doping controls can be even more complicated for Para athletes | CBC SportsAnti-doping policies are vital but complicated for Paralympians due to practical challenges and potential medication conflicts.