Doping

Doping Scandal Jeopardizes Olympic Dreams Of Russian Athletes

1:04pm November 28, 2015

by Corey Flintoff

Russia is the world's leader in doping violations, but the country's sports minister says it shouldn't be singled out for "an evil that all countries are struggling with."

World Anti-Doping Agency Wants Russia Banned From Athletics Competitions

12:06pm November 09, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

An independent commission found that Russia engaged in state-sponsored doping and that the London 2012 Olympics were "sabotaged" by the widespread cheating.

Participants play the latest video games at the gamescom computer game fair in Cologne, Germany, on Wednesday. The Electronic Sports League, which sponsors a tournament in the city later this month, says it will require random drug tests to ensure players

Video Game League Announces Random Drug Tests For Competitors

1:43pm August 13, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The Electronic Sports League is implementing the new requirement after a top player at one of its tournaments acknowledged he and his team "were all on Adderall" during competition.

Competitors race at the IAAF World Athletics Championship held in Osaka in 2007. Athletes' samples that were kept from the event have now been retested, resulting in suspensions, the IAAF says.

Track And Field Organization Tests Old Doping Samples, Suspends 28 Athletes

3:05pm August 11, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The samples from the championships held in Helsinki and Osaka had been stored under a revised anti-doping policy that provides for retesting.

The track at Olympic Stadium during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Review Of Leaked Test Results Shows Doping Is Widespread In Track And Field

4:03pm August 02, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The reports are based on the results of more than 12,000 blood tests from 5,000 athletes. Experts said analysis shows the sport's governing body has failed to take sufficient action against dopers.

Lance Armstrong, seen here at a LIVESTRONG Challenge Ride in October 2012, might be willing to confess to doping — in exchange for an easing of his lifetime ban, according to reports.

What Lance Armstrong, And The USADA, Might Gain From A Confession

9:23am January 08, 2013

by Bill Chappell

The news that disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong might be willing to confess to the doping charges he spent years denying has reopened interest in his case — and opens the question of whether his lifetime ban from competitive sports could be eased in exchange for Armstrong's cooperation.

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