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Cyclist tests positive for EPO, risks life ban

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:51:11 -0400

ROME - Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race, organizers announced Friday.

Di Luca tests positive for EPO, risks life ban

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:56:16 -0400

PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy - Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race, organizers said Friday.

Calif. horse owners want multi-state doping rules

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:53:08 -0400

ARCADIA, California - California's thoroughbred owners announced Thursday that they are committed to joining eight other states in adopting a common medication program that could lead to national standards for horse doping.

2,500 doping tests planned for Sochi Olympics

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:22:04 -0400

MOSCOW - Sochi's anti-doping director says 2,500 drug tests will be conducted at next year's Winter Olympics, about 350 more than at the 2010 Games in Vancouver.

McQuaid: Panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion'

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:07:28 -0400

GENEVA - Cycling federation president Pat McQuaid says an independent panel will examine the allegations that the UCI was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping.

UAE to criminalize use of steroids on race horses

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:48:04 -0400

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The ruler of Dubai has ordered a decree to criminalize the use of steroids on race horses following a doping scandal involving his horses in England.

Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:02:12 -0400

Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal sparring.

Who else took the 5th? Baseball star, banker, more

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:14:52 -0400

WASHINGTON - The baseball star, the Hollywood 10, Oliver North. And Lois Lerner of the IRS.

Jose Canseco accused of sexual assault in Vegas

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:31:56 -0400

LAS VEGAS - Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco Jr. has been accused of sexual assault in Las Vegas, in an investigation that the former baseball slugger made public with postings on a social media website claiming that a woman falsely accused him of rape.

Jets' Goodson pleads not guilty to charges in NJ

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:11:09 -0400

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey - New York Jets running back Mike Goodson pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges in a court appearance in Morristown on Wednesday morning.

AP Interview: Rogge cites need for targeted tests

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:10:15 -0400

LONDON - Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC President Jacques Rogge said Wednesday.

Brewers minor leaguer Williams suspended 50 games

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:45:20 -0400

NEW YORK - Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Alan Williams has been suspended for 50 games under minor league baseball's drug program following a second positive test for a drug of abuse.

Olympic leaders silent after talks on WADA role

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:51:03 -0400

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Olympic leaders held a summit meeting on doping and match-fixing but declined to give any details of the discussions.

Cyclist Georges faces doping case after Giro test

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:03:04 -0400

AIGLE, Switzerland - The International Cycling Union says it will ask French officials to open a disciplinary case against Sylvain Georges after his backup sample also tested positive for a banned stimulant.

Seattle opens OTAs with off-field distractions

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:22:43 -0400

RENTON, Washington - Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks started organized team activities on Monday with very little talk about anything that took place on the field.

Godolphin scandal widens with more failed tests

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:32:06 -0400

LONDON - The Godolphin doping scandal deepened Monday, with British racing authorities announcing that seven more horses have tested positive for steroids, including the winner of the world's oldest classic.

Levi Leipheimer announces retirement from cycling

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:35:06 -0400

SANTA ROSA, California - American Levi Leipheimer says he retired from professional cycling when his six-month ban for doping violations ended March 1 and he was unable to sign with a new team.

Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:27:17 -0400

RENTON, Washington - Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

USADA criticizes cycling body for lack of action

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:39:45 -0400

BRUSSELS - The head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency criticized cycling's governing body for failing to take decisive action to clean up the sport since the Lance Armstrong doping scandal.

Russia's Volgina tests positive for banned steroid

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:03:05 -0400

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - South Africa's anti-doping body says Russia's Natalia Volgina tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid Metenolone after winning the Two Oceans Marathon in March.

MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:02:43 -0400

NEW YORK - Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls and strikes should be subject to instant replay.

Marlins minor leaguer gets 50-game drug suspension

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:14:43 -0400

NEW YORK - A minor league pitcher in the Miami Marlins' organization has been suspended 50 games for a drug violation.

Pat McQuaid to run for UCI president again

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:20:18 -0400

AIGLE, Switzerland - Pat McQuaid will stand for a third term as president of the International Cycling Union after being endorsed by the Swiss federation.

Pound: Drug-testing failing due to lack of will

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:45:43 -0400

LONDON - Former WADA president Dick Pound has written a report for the World Anti-Doping Agency assessing the current state of drug-testing. It doesn't paint a pretty picture.

Brazilian player received 8½-month doping ban

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:21:31 -0400

LONDON - The ITF says Brazilian tennis player Fernando Romboli has completed an 8½-month suspension for a doping violation.