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USADA rejects WADA criticism of 'undercover agents' protected from doping sanctions

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UFC suspends Bruno Silva six months for ‘likely unintentional’ anti-doping violation

UFC middleweight Bruno Silva was flagged for a failed drug test – but the promotion's anti-doping wing says it's unlikely intentional use.

USA Today Sports Media Group

At Paris Olympics, China vs USA verbal duel over doping allegations boils over

The Chinese anti-doping agency has demanded increased testing of US athletes on Thursday, alleging that the United States is hiding "systemic" doping violations. This comes amidst an escalating verbal dispute between the two nations, which are currently leading the Olympic medal standings.

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Row erupts between Usada and Wada after Chinese swimmers are cleared

More Chinese athletes – one of whom is swimming at the Paris Olympics – have been cleared using a contaminated meat defence

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: how a Kenyan runner turned undercover agent to lift the lid on dopers

Special report A meeting in a New York coffee shop helped US investigators get the inside track on a network of doping and the agents that prey on vulnerable athletes

The Guardian - UK

Chinese swimmer hits out at ‘tricks’ as doping scandal arrives at Olympics 2024

Another installment in the saga of Olympic doping scandals is looming ahead of the first day of racing as accusations continue to fly

The Independent UK

Pitch invasions, espionage and doping scandals: Chaos at the Olympics before the Games even begin

From Chinese doping scandals in swimming to drones spying on football opponents and fans running on the pitch, the Paris 2024 Olympics has already been dramatic

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Tensions Rise Over US Anti-Doping Law At Paris Olympics

Global tensions escalate over U.S. sports doping law, risking sanctions and jeopardizing international events. Athletes express doubts as Salt Lake City fa...

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Poison in the pool: Olympic swimmers hit out as US antidoping law fuels tensions

US swimmer Caeleb Dressel said not enough evidence has been released by Wada, who accepted the explanation given after 23 positive tests for a banned heart drug in 2021

The Guardian - UK

Olympic organisers warn US anti-doping to back Wada or risk losing LA Games

A feud between the World Anti-Doping Agency and the US Anti-Doping Agency is set to come to a head at an independent review next month

The Independent UK

UFC suspends ‘Russian Ronda’ Irina Alekseeva for testosterone; indicates USADA bungled handling

The UFC calls former partner USADA's handling of a 2023 situation "unacceptable."

USA Today Sports Media Group

USADA issues first PFL suspension: Gokhan Saricam gets one year for drug test violation

One the one-year anniversary of the USADA-PFL partnership, the first suspension has been issued.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WADA did not mishandle Chinese swimmers' doping case, says investigator

An independent investigation has concluded that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) did not mishandle or show favoritism towards the 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for banned substances but were still allowed to participate in the Tokyo Olympics.

The Times of India

WADA Cleared In Chinese Swimmers Case: Investigation

The World Anti-Doping Agency did not show "favouritism" towards China in the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were cleared to compete after testing positive for a banned drug, an independent report said on Tuesday.

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Jeff Novtizky attributes Islam Makhachev’s 2016 failed drug test to ‘one of the greatest, colossal mistakes in anti-doping’

UFC's Jeff Novitzky passionately defended Islam Makhachev's failed 2016 drug test: 'This mistake was on the anti-doping authority, not him.'

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Jorge Masvidal: Conor McGregor came back because USADA is gone, ‘was clearly on some sh*t’

Jorge Masvidal accuses Conor McGregor of using performance-enhancing drugs during his time away.

International Business Times

WADA Founder Pound Says 'Disgusted' By USADA 'Lies' Over China Cases

WADA applies the World Anti-Doping Code and the related standards in an even-handed way," he said.

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Downhill Skier Breezy Johnson Banned For Anti-Doping Violations

Downhill skier Breezy Johnson receives a 14-month ban for anti-doping violations but can return to racing in December. Learn more about her case and the im...

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The Guardian - US

Boxing has a drug problem. Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh can make fixing it his legacy

There are two main stumbling blocks to ridding boxing of PEDs: motivation and cost. Saudi Arabian power broker Turki Alalshikh is uniquely situated to surmount these obstacles

International Business Times

China Anti-doping Agency Says Will 'Actively Cooperate' With WADA Audit

China's anti-doping agency said Friday it will cooperate with a compliance audit ordered by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) involving a case where 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prescription heart drug.

The Guardian - UK

Chinese swimming row rumbles on as Ukad joins clamour for investigation

UK Anti-Doping has called for an independent review into events that led to 23 Chinese swimmers competing at the Tokyo Olympics despite recording positive drug tests

The Guardian - UK

Aquatics GB ‘extremely concerned’ by Chinese swimmers doping row

Aquatics GB has said it is ‘extremely concerned’ by the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance but were allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Wada defends its actions over Chinese swimmers’ doping allegations

The World Anti-Doping Agency has insisted it would ‘not do anything different’ in its handling of doping allegations against 23 Chinese swimmers

The Hindu

WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples

WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers despite positive tests, citing environmental contamination and lack of evidence.

WEKU

'Ban them all.' With Paris Games looming, Chinese doping scandal rocks Olympic sport

The World Anti-Doping Agency acknowledges it knew of doping concerns involving 23 Chinese swimmers before the 2021 Tokyo Games but failed to alert others. Some of those swimmers later won gold medals.

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