Russia pleads with IAAF for Olympic participation Russia's sports minister has apologised for the doping scandal that threatens his country's participation in this summer's Olympics and pleaded that the country's athletes be allowed compete at the Rio Games. Athletics • 15 May 16
Russia pleads with IAAF for Olympic participation Russia's sports minister has apologised for the doping scandal that threatens his country's participation in this summer's Olympics and pleaded that the country's athletes be allowed compete at the Rio Games. Athletics • 15 May 16
Wada to probe new Russian Olympic doping claims Russia's track and field athletes are currently the subject of a suspension which places their participation in the Rio Olympics in doubt. Paris 2024 • 10 May 16
Wada to probe new Russian Olympic doping claims Russia's track and field athletes are currently the subject of a suspension which places their participation in the Rio Olympics in doubt. Paris 2024 • 10 May 16
Kenya given extra month, while Ethiopia tests 200 Kenya has been handed a one-month extension to comply with the WADA code and thereby avoid future sanctions, while Ethiopia is to carry out doping tests on up to 200 athletes. Athletics • 07 Apr 16
Kenya given extra month, while Ethiopia tests 200 Kenya has been handed a one-month extension to comply with the WADA code and thereby avoid future sanctions, while Ethiopia is to carry out doping tests on up to 200 athletes. Athletics • 07 Apr 16
Russian Olympic hammer champion banned for doping Russia's Olympic and double world hammer throw champion Tatyana Beloborodova has been provisionally suspended for doping, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Tuesday. Athletics • 05 Apr 16
Russian Olympic hammer champion banned for doping Russia's Olympic and double world hammer throw champion Tatyana Beloborodova has been provisionally suspended for doping, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Tuesday. Athletics • 05 Apr 16
Review to begin after Sunday Times doping report The terms of an independent inquiry into UK Anti-Doping's response to allegations that a doctor prescribed performance-enhancing drugs to 150 athletes is expected to be drawn up on Monday. Soccer • 04 Apr 16
Review to begin after Sunday Times doping report The terms of an independent inquiry into UK Anti-Doping's response to allegations that a doctor prescribed performance-enhancing drugs to 150 athletes is expected to be drawn up on Monday. Soccer • 04 Apr 16
Premier League trio reject doping report Leicester, Arsenal and Chelsea have expressed their disappointment at the publication of doping allegations made against them which they claim are "without foundation". Soccer • 03 Apr 16
Premier League trio reject doping report Leicester, Arsenal and Chelsea have expressed their disappointment at the publication of doping allegations made against them which they claim are "without foundation". Soccer • 03 Apr 16
Report claims systemic doping in Russian swimming Russia has undertaken systematic doping in swimming for years, according to a newspaper report. Swimming • 23 Mar 16
Report claims systemic doping in Russian swimming Russia has undertaken systematic doping in swimming for years, according to a newspaper report. Swimming • 23 Mar 16
Russia sports minister considers resignation Russia's sports minister has said he was prepared to resign over a raging doping scandal in his country which could cost more Russian athletes their places at the Rio Olympics. Athletics • 22 Mar 16
Russia sports minister considers resignation Russia's sports minister has said he was prepared to resign over a raging doping scandal in his country which could cost more Russian athletes their places at the Rio Olympics. Athletics • 22 Mar 16
WADA declare Spain and Mexico non-compliant The World Anti-Doping Agency declared Spain and Mexico non-compliant with its code today after both failed to meet a March 18 deadline for implementing new rules. Soccer • 19 Mar 16
WADA declare Spain and Mexico non-compliant The World Anti-Doping Agency declared Spain and Mexico non-compliant with its code today after both failed to meet a March 18 deadline for implementing new rules. Soccer • 19 Mar 16
WADA: Athletes and public are demanding answers Athletes and millions of sports fans worldwide have demanded answers following the spate of doping and governance scandals which have hit sport recently, the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said today. Athletics • 14 Mar 16
WADA: Athletes and public are demanding answers Athletes and millions of sports fans worldwide have demanded answers following the spate of doping and governance scandals which have hit sport recently, the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said today. Athletics • 14 Mar 16
Kenyan athletes' rep quits in frustration The Kenyan athletes' representative, Noah Ngeny, has quit his post, saying that the country's sporting authorities were not doing enough to tackle a doping crisis. Athletics • 13 Mar 16
Kenyan athletes' rep quits in frustration The Kenyan athletes' representative, Noah Ngeny, has quit his post, saying that the country's sporting authorities were not doing enough to tackle a doping crisis. Athletics • 13 Mar 16
WADA 'dismayed' by latest Russian doping claims The World Anti-Doping Agency has said it is "dismayed" by the latest allegations made by the German broadcaster ARD of continuing violations of doping rules in Russia. Athletics • 07 Mar 16
WADA 'dismayed' by latest Russian doping claims The World Anti-Doping Agency has said it is "dismayed" by the latest allegations made by the German broadcaster ARD of continuing violations of doping rules in Russia. Athletics • 07 Mar 16
WADA notes progress in Kenyan anti-doping efforts Kenya has found funding for an anti-doping structure and has prepared necessary legislation but the African country still needs to deliver by April 5 or risk being non-compliant, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chief Craig Reedie said today. Athletics • 01 Mar 16
WADA notes progress in Kenyan anti-doping efforts Kenya has found funding for an anti-doping structure and has prepared necessary legislation but the African country still needs to deliver by April 5 or risk being non-compliant, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chief Craig Reedie said today. Athletics • 01 Mar 16
Kenya still under the spotlight for doping record The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has referred Kenya to an ‘independent compliance process’ over the country's record on drug-testing. Athletics • 11 Feb 16
Kenya still under the spotlight for doping record The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has referred Kenya to an ‘independent compliance process’ over the country's record on drug-testing. Athletics • 11 Feb 16
O'Sullivan: Knowing truth would be greatest reward Sonia O'Sullivan says that having her suspicions about her Chinese rivals confirmed would be more satisfying than being belatedly awarded gold medals from the 1993 World Championships. Athletics • 05 Feb 16
O'Sullivan: Knowing truth would be greatest reward Sonia O'Sullivan says that having her suspicions about her Chinese rivals confirmed would be more satisfying than being belatedly awarded gold medals from the 1993 World Championships. Athletics • 05 Feb 16
Wenger sure English clubs are free from doping Arsene Wenger is ready to discuss doping in football with the British authorities but the Arsenal manager does not believe English clubs indulge in it. Soccer • 21 Jan 16
Wenger sure English clubs are free from doping Arsene Wenger is ready to discuss doping in football with the British authorities but the Arsenal manager does not believe English clubs indulge in it. Soccer • 21 Jan 16
Radcliffe had 'months of hell' over doping claims Paula Radcliffe says she "had to endure 12 months of hell" after her name got dragged into athletics' doping scandal. Athletics • 29 Nov 15
Radcliffe had 'months of hell' over doping claims Paula Radcliffe says she "had to endure 12 months of hell" after her name got dragged into athletics' doping scandal. Athletics • 29 Nov 15
Criticism for 'deliberately bloated' IAAF document The IAAF has been accused of trying to "muddy the waters" in the ongoing doping scandal by one of the experts at the centre of the case. Athletics • 28 Nov 15
Criticism for 'deliberately bloated' IAAF document The IAAF has been accused of trying to "muddy the waters" in the ongoing doping scandal by one of the experts at the centre of the case. Athletics • 28 Nov 15
Tyson Fury calls for doping to be legalised Tyson Fury believes boxing has a big drugs problem and says sport should address the issue of substance misuse by legalising them. Boxing • 24 Nov 15
Tyson Fury calls for doping to be legalised Tyson Fury believes boxing has a big drugs problem and says sport should address the issue of substance misuse by legalising them. Boxing • 24 Nov 15
Brother O'Connell says Kenya becoming tarnished The Irish religious missionary behind many of Kenya’s greatest athletics successes says the country must tackle its doping problem. Athletics • 15 Nov 15
Brother O'Connell says Kenya becoming tarnished The Irish religious missionary behind many of Kenya’s greatest athletics successes says the country must tackle its doping problem. Athletics • 15 Nov 15
Athletes back decision to ban Russia over doping Leading athletes have backed the decision of the IAAF Council to hand Russia a provisional ban from all international athletics competitions with immediate effect. Athletics • 14 Nov 15
Athletes back decision to ban Russia over doping Leading athletes have backed the decision of the IAAF Council to hand Russia a provisional ban from all international athletics competitions with immediate effect. Athletics • 14 Nov 15
Russian minister on offensive over doping claims Russia's sports minister Vitaly Mutko has gone on the offensive ahead of a likely provisional suspension for the country claiming Britain's anti-doping system was "even worse than ours" if it failed to catch cheats at the London 2012 Olympics. Athletics • 11 Nov 15
Russian minister on offensive over doping claims Russia's sports minister Vitaly Mutko has gone on the offensive ahead of a likely provisional suspension for the country claiming Britain's anti-doping system was "even worse than ours" if it failed to catch cheats at the London 2012 Olympics. Athletics • 11 Nov 15
PFAI confirms LOI player has failed drugs test The Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland has confirmed that it is representing a League of Ireland player who failed a drug test for a banned substance. Soccer • 22 Oct 15
PFAI confirms LOI player has failed drugs test The Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland has confirmed that it is representing a League of Ireland player who failed a drug test for a banned substance. Soccer • 22 Oct 15
Report: UEFA reveal conspicuous doping results A doping study conducted by the European soccer body UEFA has revealed a higher than expected rate of conspicuous levels of testosterone that in some cases could potentially point towards doping, German broadcaster ARD said on Saturday. Soccer • 20 Sep 15
Report: UEFA reveal conspicuous doping results A doping study conducted by the European soccer body UEFA has revealed a higher than expected rate of conspicuous levels of testosterone that in some cases could potentially point towards doping, German broadcaster ARD said on Saturday. Soccer • 20 Sep 15
Radcliffe felt she was backed into a corner Paula Radcliffe says she had no choice but to speak out after British MP Jesse Norman appeared to implicate her in the doping allegations engulfing athletics. Athletics • 09 Sep 15
Radcliffe felt she was backed into a corner Paula Radcliffe says she had no choice but to speak out after British MP Jesse Norman appeared to implicate her in the doping allegations engulfing athletics. Athletics • 09 Sep 15
