Olympic Long Jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall Stripped of National Title, Suspended over Positive Marijuana Test
Olympic long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall was stripped of a national title and handed a one-month suspension after testing positive for pot.
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USADA Claims it Is Powerless to Reverse Sha’Carri Richardson’s Suspension
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) says they have no authority to change the one-month suspension of U.S. Olympic runner Sha’Carri Richardson, because that power resides with the World Anti-Doping Agency.
No Relay: Banned Sprinter Richardson Left Off Olympic Team
Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that means the American champion’s positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual race.
Petition to Let Sha’Carri Richardson Run in Olympics Garners Over 500K Signatures
Amid public outrage, a MoveOn petition calling for Sha’Carri Richardson to remain a participant in this month’s Olympic Games in Tokyo has received more than 500,000 signatures.
WATCH: Sha’Carri Richardson on Drug Suspension: ‘Don’t Judge Me Because I am Human’
Olympic runner Sha’Carri Richardson is taking “responsibility” for her actions in the wake of her one-month suspension due to a positive marijuana test.
‘Game Changer’: Officials Praise Horse Racing Safety Bill
Horse racing officials and industry activists are hailing the passage and signing of a safety and integrity bill that will standardize medication and doping rules in an effort to make the sport safer and fairer.
Nike CEO’s Involvement in Doping Scandal Raises Concern
NEW YORK (AP) — Nike CEO Mark Parker’s involvement in a doping scandal that brought down renowned track coach Alberto Salazar raises questions about whether the company _ or Parker _ will face any repercussions.
Light-Heavyweight Champ Jones Approved for UFC 235 Bout
Los Angeles (AFP) – Reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was given a one-fight license Tuesday by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to compete against Anthony Smith at UFC 235 in March.
UFC Fighter Jon Jones Tells Reporter ‘You Suck, Sit Down’ After Question About Positive PED Test
UFC fighter Jon Jones did himself no favors after telling a reporter that she “sucked” and should sit down, just because she asked a question about his recent positive testing for performance-enhancing drugs, The Big Lead reported.
Serena Williams Sees ‘Discrimination’ in Tennis Drug Testing
Tennis great Serena Williams lashed out on Twitter, claiming that the “random” drug tests conducted by Tennis’ governing bodies are actually “discrimination.”
Lochte Banned 14 Months for Anti-Doping Violation
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Ryan Lochte has been suspended 14 months for an anti-doping violation after he received an intravenous infusion, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced on Monday.
