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23 Feb 2018

I have been framed, will appeal - says dope-tainted runner Jithin

Quartermiler Jithin Paul, who has been handed a four-year suspension for possessing banned drug Meldonium, on Friday said he will appeal against the sanction as he has been "framed".

India Athletics

24 May 2017

Indian athlete caught with Maria Sharapova drug; embarrassed AFI to seek details from coaches

The yet-to-be-named athlete was suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after being caught with meldonium at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala.

Maria Sharapova

29 Mar 2017

Maria Sharapova feels vindicated and empowered after doping ban

Sharapova`s ban will end two days after the Stuttgart grand prix starts on April 24.

15 Feb 2017

Maria Sharapova deserves a second chance after paying her dues: Boris Becker

Becker, a three-times Wimbledon champion, said it was right that Sharapova was allowed to return to the sport and hopes her comeback will not cause problems in the locker room.

Maria Sharapova

10 Oct 2016

Maria Sharapova to play exhibition event in Las Vegas

Maria Sharapova`s initial 24-month ban for testing positive for meldonium was cut to 15 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport last Tuesday.

04 Oct 2016

WADA made 'mistakes' with meldonium ban: Andy Murray

Sharapova had her two-year tennis ban for doping reduced to 15 months by the Lausanne-based CAS.

Maria Sharapova

04 Oct 2016

Maria Sharapova doping: CAS reduces ban on Russian star to 15 months from 24

Sharapova openly admitted she had been taking meldonium for 10 years to help treat illnesses, a heart issue and a magnesium deficiency.

Maria Sharapova

04 Oct 2016

Maria Sharapova awaits CAS decision on doping ban

She has 35 WTA singles titles and more than $36 million in career earnings.

30 Sep 2016

WADA releases list of prohibited substances for athletes

WADA director general Olivier Niggli said the latest list was published after nine months of reviews.

Maria Sharapova

13 Sep 2016

Maria Sharapova appeal verdict set for early October

The original ruling had been expected by July 18, with Sharapova hoping a successful appeal would allow her to spearhead the Russian tennis team in Rio.

09 Jul 2016

Huge blow to India: Medal hope Babita Kumari likely to miss 2016 Rio Olympics

Babita qualified for Rio Games after Mongolian wrestler Sumiya Erdenechimeg failed a dope test in the Asian qualifiers in March.

Maria Sharapova

14 Jun 2016

Maria Sharapova appeals two-year doping ban to CAS

Russian superstar Maria Sharapova has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against her two-year doping ban, CAS confirmed on Tuesday.

Maria Sharapova

19 May 2016

Maria Sharapova may never play again after positive doping test: Russian tennis chief

Athletes use Meldonium to strengthen endurance to physical strains during training sessions as well as for easing emotional, nervous and psychological stresses at competitions.

Maria Sharapova

18 May 2016

Anti-doping panel to hear Maria Sharapova's meldonium case in London

Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova will appear in front of an anti-doping panel in London on Wednesday after taking the banned drug meldonium.

Maria Sharapova

28 Apr 2016

Meldonium count in Maria Sharapova's blood sample exceeds permissible levels: Russian Sports Minister

Sharapova was temporarily suspended from tennis competitions as of March 12. She received a letter of notification about a positive doping test on March 2.

Maria Sharapova

14 Apr 2016

Vladimir Putin defends Maria Sharapova, says banned drug meldonium not `doping`

Since tennis star Maria Sharapova admitted last month that she tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open.

Maria Sharapova

13 Apr 2016

WADA makes meldonium U-turn, could affect Maria Sharapova ban

Sharapova`s lawyer John Haggerty accused WADA on Wednesday of "poorly" handling the issue and said they were now "trying to make up for it".

20 Mar 2016

First meldonium case exposed in Russian athletics

26-year-old sprinter and 2013 European Championship silver-medallist Nadezhda Kotlyarova has reportedly tested positive for the substance.

17 Mar 2016

Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova faces life ban after positive test for meldonium

The 23-year-old four-times world champion returned a positive result during an out of competition test.

Maria Sharapova

15 Mar 2016

UNDP suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador

Sharapova tested positive for meldonium, which was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency`s banned list on January 1.

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