doping
Djokovic calls for 'clear protocols' in wake of Sinner doping case
Djokovic, speaking to reporters as he prepared to defend his US Open title, said players who have bemoaned a lack of transparency in the Sinner case make a valid point.
Sinner cleared of wrongdoing after failing anti-doping tests
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has been cleared of any wrongdoing after twice testing positive for a banned substance earlier in the season, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced Tuesday.
Top Indian sprinter gets four-year doping ban: reports
Top Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has been banned from competition for four years after she failed two doping tests, local media reported Friday.
Michael Phelps frustrated by Rio doping fears
US swimming legend Michael Phelps has spoken of his frustration at the possibility rivals were using drugs at last year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Tennis: Maria Sharapova boxes clever as return nears
Maria Sharapova said Wednesday she refused to feel sorry for herself during her doping ban, occupying her time by studying at Harvard, writing a book and even learning how to box.
Doping: WADA suspends Doha anti-doping laboratory
Doha's anti-doping laboratory has had its accreditation suspended for four months after it failed to comply with international standards, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) says in a statement.
Cyber hackers publish medical data for Farah, Nadal and Rose
Mo Farah, Rafael Nadal and Justin Rose are among athletes targeted in the latest leak of confidential medical documents that the world anti-doping agency (WADA) says were hacked by a Russian cyber espionage group.
Brazilian Ramos, China's Chen barred from Olympic Games for doping
Brazilian cyclist Kleber Ramos and Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi are disqualified from the Olympic Games for having failed doping tests, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says.
Arrests of IOC official, swimmers overshadow Rio Olympics
Brazilian police arrest two US swimmers and a top International Olympic Committee official as scandal overshadows the Rio Games.
Whistleblower barred from Rio 2016
Yuliya Stepanova, the Russian 800-metre runner who lifted the lid on systematic doping fraud and corruption in Russian athletics, will not not compete in the Rio Olympics next month.
Russia escapes blanket ban
The International Olympic Committee on Sunday orders individual sports federations to decide whether Russian competitors should take part in the Rio Games after failing to agree on a complete ban over Russia's state-run doping.
Stakes high as Russia doping report released
The report to be released Monday into allegations of widespread state-sponsored doping in Russia has already sparked rumblings it could trigger the "nuclear option" of a full ban of Russia from the Rio Olympics.
Brock Lesnar flagged for doping, says UFC
American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist Brock Lesnar has been flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for a possible doping violation.
Ten Spaniards undergo drug test
Two-time defending champions Spain's preparations for their Euro 2016 last 16 clash with Italy are disrupted as 10 players are forced to take an anti-doping test.
IAAF to decide on Russia
Russia finds out on Friday if the IAAF Council will lift the country's ban from athletics but, even if the vote goes against it, the road to Rio remains open as the IOC will make the final decision on Olympic participation.
Sharapova suspended for 2 years for doping
Maria Sharapova is suspended for two years by the International Tennis Federation for testing positive for meldonium at the Australian Open.
ICC will not reimburse SLC
International Cricket Council (ICC) refutes claims made by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that the governing body had agreed to reimburse the money spent on clearing Kusal Perera of doping charges.
Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah banned for doping violation
Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah is given a three-month ban after admitting to a doping offence.
Athletics doping: Russia provisionally suspended by IAAF
Russia's athletics federation has been provisionally suspended from international competition - including the Olympic Games - for its alleged involvement in widespread doping.