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WADA writes to ATP over Agassi drug admission

The World Anti-Doping Agency has asked tennis to investigate Andre Agassi's admission that he took crystal meth in 1997.

Indian cricket rejects WADA code

World cricket's adoption of the World Anti-Doping Agency agreement has been sidetracked by India's rejection of a clause governing notification of players' whereabouts when they are not competing.

Blatter says no disagreement with WADA on doping

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he has no disagreement with the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency, although they haven't resolved all issues on drug-testing for team sports.

WADA to explain retro doping tests to EU officials

The World Anti-Doping Agency will explain its methods of retrospective testing to European Union officials as part of an ongoing debate over privacy issues.

WADA: MLB addresses issue with Manny suspension

As the World Anti-Doping Agency prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, its leader acknowledged that Major League Baseball has made progress, however slow, in accepting and addressing its performance-enhancing drug issues.

EU sports chief demands WADA changes

The European Union's top sports official is demanding that the World Anti-Doping Agency change its out-of-competition drug-testing rules.

European Union, WADA poised for more confrontation

The European Union will face increased calls this week to force the World Anti-Doping Agency into softening its out-of-competition drug-testing rules following a report criticizing them for alleged privacy violations.

WADA to close a big doping loophole

A major loophole is about to be closed in the fight against drugs in sports.

WADA chief wants MLB to come clean on doping

The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency called on Major League Baseball to be as open as possible about steroids, arguing against any premature closure of cases involving Alex Rodriguez and others.

WADA rejects FIFA call for testing break

The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency has rejected calls for athletes to be given a break from out-of-competition testing during holidays.

WADA faces court challenge in Belgium

A group of Belgian athletes is challenging the rule requiring athletes to notify drug testers of their whereabouts, contending it violates privacy.

WADA Criticizes Baseball on Drug Testing

The World Anti-Doping Agency's new president severely criticized Major League Baseball on Wednesday, saying the sport was resisting George Mitchell's recommendation to transfer drug testing to an independent organization.

FIFA Chief Confident of Olympic Deal

FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he is confident the International Olympic Committee will push for an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency and won't kick soccer out of the Olympics.

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Group for European athletes upset with WADA's new code
Source: Google

"Like everyone else, professional sportsmen are protected by European employment legislation and human rights laws," EU Athletes president Yves Kummer said.

IOC to retest 500 doping samples from Beijing
Source: CNN

About 400 blood tests searching for the illegal use of CERA, a new version of the endurance-enhancing hormone EPO, will be conducted at World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited laboratories in Paris and Lausanne, Switzerland.

Athletes face new measures in bid to catch drug cheats
Source: This is London

Normally, an anti-doping worker calls the athlete to set up the test but under the new system the athlete will not be contacted in advance for testing during the one-hour slot. If an athlete misses three tests then they are banned.

Five sports cited by WADA for falling short with drug-testing programmes
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

Gymnastics, wrestling and volleyball were among five Olympic sports cited by the World Anti-Doping Agency for failing to implement consistent out-of-competition testing programs.

WADA Seals Pact With Interpol
Source: sportsfeatures.com

Interpol is being brought formally on board the international fight against doping in sport – a move which strengthens the campaign's legal investigative powers.

Lance Armstrong: the full transcript of Donald McRae's interview with the cycling legend
Source: Guardian Unlimited

How did you feel when you heard abut L'Equipe & The Armstrong Lie?

Why Marion Jones Should Stay Away. For Good (10)

Story by Eric. This is the 10th in a very long Series about Marion Jones titled, "Why You Should Not Believe Marion Jones."

Why Marion Jones Should Stay Away. For Good (9)

Story by Eric This is the ninth segment in a long series, titled, "Why You Shouldn't Believe Marion Jones." Sections 10 and beyond will reveal who Marion Jones was as an athlete, who she is as a person, and why any of it matters both on and off the field.

Why Marion Jones Should Stay Away. For Good (8)

Story by Eric. (This is the eighth installment of a long series, titled, "Why You Shouldn't Believe Marion Jones")

Why Marion Jones Should Stay Away. For Good (7)

Story by Eric. (This is the seventh installment in a long series, titled, "Why You Should Not Believe Marion Jones". This section contains Marion Jones's confession letter and her subsequent news statement on the matter.) "Dear family and close friends,

Why Marion Jones Should Stay Away. For Good (4)

Story by Eric. (This is the fourth installment in a long series on Marion Jones, titled: "Why You Shouldn't Believe Marion Jones").

Why Marion Jones Should Stay Away. For Good (3)

Story by Eric. (This is the third installment in a long series on Marion Jones, titled: "Why You Shouldn't Believe Marion Jones").

Why Marion Jones Should Stay Away. For Good (2)

Story by Eric. (This is the second installment in a long series on Marion Jones, titled: "Why You Shouldn't Believe Marion Jones"). A bulletin board post on the Oprah Winfrey Show following Marion Jones's first post-prison interview stated:

Study Shows Problems With Olympic-Style Doping Test
Source: The New York Times

Athletes who want to cheat by injecting themselves with a performance-enhancing drug that boosts their blood cell count can do so with little risk of getting caught, a new study indicates, possibly exposing another flaw in what is regarded as the world's toughest anti-doping pr …

:: Athletics in the News
Source: Athletics in the News

Marion Jones checked into Federal prison three days earlier than anticipated. Athletics in the News provides you a detailed account of her transition from civilian to inmate.

Doping Experts Find Loopholes Beyond Baseball
Source: The New York Times

"Testing catches the careless and the stupid," said Charles E. Yesalis, a professor of sports science at Penn State University. "If you believe only 1 to 2 percent use drugs, that is incredibly naïve.

The Landis hearing: Day 1 - A lawyer's view
Source: Velonews.com

Editor's Note: Denver-based attorney Antonio Gallegos is in Malibu, California, this week to observe the Floyd Landis arbitration hearing. Gallegos works for the firm of Holland and Hart, concentrating in commercial litigation and government investigation.

Sports officials debate removing marijuana from ban
Source: CBC

Marijuana is taking time and resources away from catching the real cheaters in sport, one of Canada's top drug testing officials said.

UCI viotated it's own rules in Landis case
Source: Velonews.com

Lawyer and former Olympian Bob Mionski says Floyd Landis may get off due to the fact that the UCI has violated many of it's own rules by leaking the news about Floyd Landis' positive doping test before the B sample was tested.

Lance calls for Pound's head
Source: thepaceline.com

Seven time Tour de France champion, Lance Armstrong, calls for WADA President, Dick Pound, to be suspended or removed.

UCI questions WADA's behavior in Armstrong case
Source: Velonews.com

"The UCI and WADA were already at loggerheads when the World Anti-Doping Code was drawn up, and over its subsequent application in cycling."

Report clears Lance Armstrong
Source: CNN

Report has cleared Armstrong of the doping allegation.

200+ Hockey Players Doping?

I've been a hockey fan all my life and over the last few years have been worried about the image of the game in terms of it's popularity in the USA.

The nonsense of Olympic doping rules
Source: Slate

absurd rules and regulations that athletes must comply with in order to compete

Strachan on hockey - HACK AND WHEEZE
Source: slam.canoe.ca

What should a sick hockey player do about a serious cough or cold that is affecting his game? Prior to Jaromir Jagr's three-point effort against the Penguins yesterday, the New York Rangers star's production had slowed for that very reason.

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