# USADA

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# Reaction

Mo Farah has 'no tolerance' for anyone breaking the rules

The star’s former coach Alberto Salazar was given a four-year ban for doping violations.

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Oct 1st 2019, 9:24 PM

# defiant

World's fastest 100m sprinter denies doping, hits out at drug 'smears'

Christian Coleman risked a suspension after drug-testers were unable to locate him on three separate occasions in a 12-month period.

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Sep 12th 2019, 6:28 PM

# No Case

World's fastest 100m sprinter avoids ban after missed tests charge dropped

Testers couldn’t locate Christian Coleman on three separate occasions over 12 months.

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Sep 2nd 2019, 9:37 PM

# suspended

Former UFC champion TJ Dillashaw suspended for two years after testing positive for EPO

Dillashaw willingly relinquished his bantamweight championship last month.

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Apr 9th 2019, 10:29 PM

# UFC

Jon Jones handed 15-month backdated doping ban... which expires a week before UFC 230

Dana White plays down speculation that Jones will return in November, saying he expects to see him “early next year”.

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Sep 20th 2018, 8:43 AM

# Banned

Former UFC champion Werdum banned for two years following failed doping test

Brazilian, 41, tested positive for a banned anabolic steroid.

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Sep 12th 2018, 9:02 AM

# Where's Nick?

Nick Diaz suspended as UFC reveals potential anti-doping violation

Three strikes and you’re out.

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Jun 30th 2017, 12:56 PM

# USADA

American Olympic skater banned for 4 years after doping with fertility drug

Speed skater Chris Creveling was caught with the substance which boosts testosterone levels in the body.

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May 15th 2017, 7:53 PM

# Inquiry

Mo Farah doctor to brief British lawmakers in drugs probe

Dr Robin Chakraverty, formerly of UK Athletics, is to give evidence to the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport committee.

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Apr 18th 2017, 5:34 PM

# USADA

Ben Rothwell the latest UFC fighter to be flagged for anti-doping violation

The heavyweight was due to face Fabricio Werdum at UFC 211 in May.

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Mar 8th 2017, 10:13 AM

# Banned

Olympic gold medallist claims her blood pressure meds caused positive drugs test

Dawn Harper-Nelson, the 2008 Olympic hurdles champion, is serving a three-month ban.

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Feb 8th 2017, 10:58 AM

# problems

UFC star Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino gets potential Anti-Doping Policy violation

A statement from the organisation confirmed the news earlier this evening.

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Dec 22nd 2016, 8:20 PM

# Punishment

UFC star Jon Jones suspended for one year following failed drugs test

An independent panel made the call after he failed an out-of-competition drug test last June.

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Nov 7th 2016, 7:38 PM

# anti-doping

WADA condemns Russian hackers for leaking records of Williams sisters and Simone Biles

“This is just the tip of the iceberg,” the group said on its website.

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Sep 13th 2016, 9:30 PM

# USADA

UFC star Chad Mendes hit with 2-year suspension for doping

The former featherweight title challenger won’t be able to compete in the UFC again until June 2018.

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Jul 20th 2016, 6:26 PM

# problems

UFC and WWE star Brock Lesnar flagged by USADA for potential doping violation

The 39-year-old is currently under contract with the wrestling organisation.

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Jul 16th 2016, 9:36 AM

# anti-doping

Top UFC fighter Romero flagged for potential doping violation

USADA investigating one of Romero’s out of competition samples.

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Jan 13th 2016, 12:59 PM

# Cro cop

Legendary heavyweight becomes first victim of UFC's new anti-doping policy

USADA are currently handling the case.

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Nov 12th 2015, 10:30 AM

# Controversy

USADA slams 'false, inaccurate' Mayweather reports

The association denies that the boxer violated any sporting drug laws.

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Sep 10th 2015, 6:42 PM

# world war lance

USADA chief hits back at Pat McQuaid's claims there's a Lance Armstrong 'witch-hunt'

Travis Tygart is on the offensive.

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Feb 11th 2015, 8:58 PM

# in conversation

USADA's Travis Tygart tells TheScore.ie about Lance, Gatlin's comeback, and the war on doping

US anti-doping boss was in Dublin to speak at a seminar yesterday

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Nov 19th 2014, 4:20 PM

# where it hurts

Lance Armstrong grilled in $12 million bonus court case

Even the bonuses are bigger in Texas.

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Jun 13th 2014, 7:30 AM

# Probe

Armstrong provides names in written testimony

The testimony came in written answers to questions in a lawsuit that was settled in late 2013.

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Apr 11th 2014, 11:29 AM

# Vicious cycle

Judge orders Lance Armstrong to answer doping questions

One insurer wants to know when Pat McQuaid first learned of Armstrong’s doping.

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Sep 4th 2013, 9:56 AM

# TDF

I'm no cheat like Lance Armstrong, says Chris Froome

“To compare me with Lance… Lance cheated, I’m not cheating. End of story,” the British rider said today.

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Jul 15th 2013, 11:16 AM

# Doping

Athletics world rocked as Gay, Powell and Simpson test positive for banned substance

It’s been a dramatic day in the world of elite sprinting.

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Jul 14th 2013, 5:03 PM

# TDF

‘Impossible to win Tour without doping’ – Armstrong

“To take one example, EPO will not help a sprinter to win a 100m but it will be decisive for a 10,000m runner. It’s obvious.”

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Jun 28th 2013, 12:00 PM

# TDF

Cycling election hopeful Cookson hits back at Pat McQuaid criticism

McQuaid dubbed his plans “half baked, fundamentally flawed and financially impractical”.

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Jun 27th 2013, 7:30 AM

# Cycling

Doping inquiry would call on McQuaid's predecessor Verbruggen, says UCI challenger

Brian Cookson is taking on Pat McQuaid in the battle for control of cycling.

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Jun 24th 2013, 9:36 PM

# TDF

Lance Armstrong 'made too many enemies' says former rival Ullrich

“He always wanted to be the boss and behaved ruthlessly with his subordinates,” said the disgraced former Tour champion.

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Jun 12th 2013, 12:55 PM

# Cycling

Pat McQuaid slams ruling in Spain doping case

The Dubliner is seeking a battle for a third term as president of the UCI.

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May 31st 2013, 2:17 PM

# yellow

Lance Armstrong case: Nike cuts ties to Livestrong

Nine years and $100million later, the sports clothing giants have ended the relationship with the chairty formerly run by Lance Armstrong.

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May 28th 2013, 5:12 PM

# lance

End game for Lance Armstrong as US Justice Department says he was 'unjustly enriched'

Federal officials laid out their case against the shamed cyclist.

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Apr 24th 2013, 12:06 AM

# Betsy Andreu

Greg LeMond: 'no vendetta' against former friend Lance Armstrong

The Tour de France legend says he doesn’t “rejoice” in the downfall of the man that pushed him out of cycling.

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Apr 23rd 2013, 4:48 PM

# wut

Lance Armstrong manager hails cycling's 'new era'

Everything’s grand now according to Johan Bruyneel.

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Apr 18th 2013, 5:13 PM

# revelation

Betsy Andreu email inspires Cycling Ireland official to quit

Former board member Anthony Moran denies that he is “anti-Pat McQuaid” in the wake of his resignation.

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Apr 17th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong sells his Austin estate

The disgraced former cyclist has cashed in on his luxury Texas home.

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Apr 11th 2013, 9:14 AM

# Comeback

Lance Armstrong set to make sporting return

However, the disgraced athlete will compete in swimming rather than cycling.

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Apr 3rd 2013, 11:42 PM

# Lance Armstrong

US anti-doping chiefs expecting full Lance Armstrong confession

‘Lance keeps talking about how he cares about the sport, and I have a belief that if you care about the sport you’ll ultimately do the right thing.’

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Mar 20th 2013, 10:44 AM

# Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong case: USADA chief Tygart urges sports stars to learn from shamed rider's story

“I don’t think it is a negative that Armstrong was caught. If the cheating was as rampant as it was it needed to be exposed and those who cheated held accountable.

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Mar 12th 2013, 9:47 PM