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WADA plans to target entourages behind drug cheats

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 09:14

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president John Fahey has vowed to introduce measures to help catch the coaches, agents and physiotherapists who help drug cheats.

Italian police open investigation for doping against Powell, Simpson, physio

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 10:03

Italian police have opened an investigation for doping against Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson, ANSA news agency reported on Tuesday, as the athletes blamed their physiotherapist after they failed drugs tests.

Sebastian Coe determined to intensify war against drugs

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 12:49

Vice-president of the IAAF and chairman of the British Olympic Association, Sebastian Coe is determined to intensify the war against drug abuse by athletes.

Ban over, Akkunji makes appearance at Asian Athletics C`ship

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 22:44

With her ban period ending on Thursday, dope-tainted double Asian Games gold medallist Ashwini Akkunji made an appearance during the ongoing Asian Athletics Championships in Pune.

Doping hits Indian athletics ahead of Asian Championships

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 22:34

The Indian athletics contingent was on Tuesday hit by doping incident just a day before the start of the biennial Asian Championships.

Woman athlete flunks dope test during Sr. National Ch`ship

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 20:24

A medal-winning woman shot-putter at last month`s 53rd National Interstate Senior Athletics Championship has flunked the dope test, conducted by NADA.

Usain Bolt`s Jamaican teammate facing ban after failed dope test

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:14

In a major drug scandal, a female teammate of Jamaican sprinting star Usain Bolt is reportedly facing a ban from the sport after a failed dope test.

Russian cyclist Valery Kaykov caught doping

Last Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 13:13

The Russian cycling team RusVelo has torn up its contract with rider Valery Kaykov after the 2012 European silver medallist tested positive for a banned substance, it said Thursday.

Lance Armstrong wants court to dismiss SCA lawsuit

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 09:46

Lance Armstrong has asked a Texas court to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by a Dallas promotions company seeking repayment of bonuses.

Lance Armstrong set to return to competitive sports

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 11:39

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is set to make a return to competitive sport after signing up for to swim three events.

Hurdler Yelena Churakova tests positive for steroids

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 13:41

London Olympics 400m hurdler Yelena Churakova has been banned for two years after testing positive for steroids, the All-Russian Athletics Federation said.

US government joins fraud lawsuit against Lance Armstrong

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 11:26

The US government has joined the lawsuit against disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong that claims that the former Tour de France winner was involved in doping during his career.