US Olympic committee sidesteps transgender athlete policy amid LA28 buildup
USOPC won’t set transgender eligibility rules for LA28 LA28 passes $1bn in sponsorship, confirms key venues USA Football certified ahead of flag football’s debut The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has said it will not set any policy on transgender athlete eligibility ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games, despite growing political pressure […]
Jannik Sinner case ‘a million miles away from doping’, claims Wada official
World No 1’s three-month ban has sparked criticism Ross Wenzel: ‘This could not be … intentional doping’ Jannik Sinner’s recent case resulting in a three-month ban was “a million miles away from doping” according to a senior official at the World Anti-Doping Agency. Last year, Sinner tested positive for the anabolic agent clostebol, which he […]
Novak Djokovic laments ‘favouritism’ towards Jannik Sinner over doping ban
Serb says anti-doping system ‘inconsistent’ and ‘unfair’ Liam Broady feels convenience of the ban is ‘interesting’ Novak Djokovic has claimed the majority of players believe Jannik Sinner was shown “favouritism” with his three-month doping ban. Sinner reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) over two positive drug tests in March last year. Sinner’s […]
Jannik Sinner’s doping settlement means nobody loses from ban but try telling Halep that | Simon Cambers
Italian received a shorter ban with admission of guilt but others have been treated a lot more harshly in cases of contamination In the end, then, everyone got something they wanted. For Jannik Sinner, the three-month ban he has accepted from the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is less than he might have received had he […]
‘A sad day for tennis’: critics round on Sinner after three-month ban agreed
Italian will be suspended from the sport until 4 May Kyrgios and Henman among those critical of decision Jannik Sinner has agreed to accept an immediate three-month doping ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) – a decision that was quickly met with criticism from inside the game, with Nick Kyrgios calling it “a sad […]
UK and EU urged to follow US and block funding for World Anti-Doping Agency
Wada’s handling of Chinese swimmers’ case under fire Former Wada vice-president joins chorus of concern Pressure is intensifying on the World Anti-Doping Agency, with the UK and European Union being urged to stop funding the global body. It follows the US decision to withhold its financial backing over Wada’s handling of the 23 Chinese swimmers […]
World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds funding
US Anti Doping Agency says move ‘protects athletes’ Wada retaliates by barring US from key committees The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is facing a crisis after the US government defaulted on a $3.6m contribution to the global sport watchdog’s annual budget. Wada said the US had missed the 31 December 2024 deadline for payment and […]
Reuters removes doping stories after giving Wada employee Masters pass
Wada’s media head attended event with reporter’s permit News agency admits ‘violation of journalistic standards’ Revelations about undercover runners being recruited to expose an athletics doping conspiracy took a fresh twist on Thursday, when the Reuters news agency withdrew its own articles on the issue after admitting that one of its journalists had arranged for […]
Jannik Sinner ‘very disappointed and also surprised’ by Wada appeal – video
Jannik Sinner, who twice tested positive for an anabolic steroid in March, expressed his surprise at the World Anti-Doping Agency’s decision to appeal against a ruling of ‘no fault or negligence’ by an independent tribunal in August. The men’s tennis world No 1 previously explained that the banned substance entered his body as a result […]
Wada seeks long ban for world No 1 Jannik Sinner over positive drugs tests
CAS to hear appeal against tribunal’s original decision Italian ‘was not expecting’ Wada to take this action Jannik Sinner said he was “very disappointed” and “surprised” to be facing the renewed threat of a ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency launched an appeal against a ruling of “no fault or negligence” for two positive tests […]