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Armstrong gate Fallout: Sponsors, bonus providers keep distance

Armstrong gate Fallout: Sponsors, bonus providers keep distance

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Californian sunglasses maker Oakley has ended a sponsorship of Lance Armstrong that began 25 years ago when he was a teenage triathlete after the American was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles over a doping scandal.

Australia report says drug use in sports 'widespread'

Australia report says drug use in sports 'widespread'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The use of performance enhancing drugs is "widespread" among professional and amateur athletes in Australia, a government report which rocked the sports-mad country said on Thursday.

USADA extends deadline for Armstrong to cooperate

USADA extends deadline for Armstrong to cooperate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has given disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong two more weeks to cooperate fully in an investigation into cycling's darkest episode in return for a possible reduction of his life ban.

Murray calls for more blood testing in tennis

Murray calls for more blood testing in tennis

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Olympic champion Andy Murray is demanding more blood testing in tennis to avoid the kind of damaging doping scandals that continue to plague cycling.

'Nightmare' over, Vijender ready to return to the ring

'Nightmare' over, Vijender ready to return to the ring

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Beijing Olympics bronze medallis Vijender Singh breaks his silence on the sensational drug scandal that severely hurt his reputation, insisting it has left him stronger and wiser.

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

On the men's side, the fields have already been divided into two ATP 250 tournaments.

USADA statement on doping conspiracy

USADA statement on doping conspiracy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Lance Armstrong and his team ran the most sophisticated doping programme in sport according to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USDA) which released its report on the case against the US Postal cycling team on Wednesday.

What former teammates said against Armstrong

What former teammates said against Armstrong

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

What former team mates of Lance Armstrong told the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) during their investigation into doping in cycling.

USADA accuses Armstrong of being doping ringleader

USADA accuses Armstrong of being doping ringleader

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

If the United States Anti-Doping Agency is right, then Lance Armstrong cheated his way to the top of the cycling world through an elaborate doping scheme never seen before in the sport.

'Sexual harassment', doping rocks swim championships

'Sexual harassment', doping rocks swim championships

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

South Korean police have arrested a foreign athlete competing at the World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju for suspected sexual harassment at a nightclub, a South Korean police official said on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Dressel continues golden run at worlds

PHOTOS: Dressel continues golden run at worlds

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Caeleb Dressel lit up the pool by winning his fourth, fifth and sixth gold medals on Saturday but even his electric performance failed to brighten the mood on a dark day at the world swimming championships in Gwangju.

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is not telling the truth by denying his representatives offered a six-figure cash donation to the U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA), the body's former chief executive Terry Madden said on Saturday.

IOC strips Armstrong of 2000 Olympics time trial bronze

IOC strips Armstrong of 2000 Olympics time trial bronze

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The International Olympic Committee has stripped Lance Armstrong of his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics because of his involvement in doping.

Praveen Rana named replacement but there is hope for Narsingh

Praveen Rana named replacement but there is hope for Narsingh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of India has replaced Narsingh Yadav with Praveen Rana in the 74kg category of wrestling for Rio Olympics.

Armstrong may admit to doping: Report

Armstrong may admit to doping: Report

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, is weighing whether to admit he used performance-enhancing drugs, The New York Times reported.

Boxer Vijender's dope test negative: Sports ministry

Boxer Vijender's dope test negative: Sports ministry

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender Singh had tested negative for any banned substances conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency.

Lance Armstrong: Living strong

Lance Armstrong: Living strong

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Lance Armstrong's brand seems to be growing and expanding despite all the controversy surrounding the American cyclist, writes Desh Gaurav Chopra Sekhri.

Becker believes Sharapova deserves second chance

Becker believes Sharapova deserves second chance

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Sharapova, 29, had called the ITF's original ruling "unfairly harsh" because she had not intentionally violated anti-doping rules.

Sports Ministry asks NADA to test Vijender

Sports Ministry asks NADA to test Vijender

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

In a bid to put an end to the drug controversy, the Sports Ministry on Monday directed the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to immediately carry out dope tests on star boxer Vijender Singh, who has been accused of consuming heroin by the Punjab police.

'Cultural' change needed in Russia to lift ban: Coe

'Cultural' change needed in Russia to lift ban: Coe

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Russia still needs to demonstrate a "cultural shift" in its commitment to clean sport if its track and field athletes hope to compete under the nation's flag again, IAAF President Sebastian Coe said on Friday.

IOC not ready to move on Armstrong's Olympic medal

IOC not ready to move on Armstrong's Olympic medal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Lance Armstrong will hold on to his 2000 Sydney Olympic bronze medal a little longer after the International Olympic Committee said it would wait for the international cycling union to inform him before moving to strip him of it.

Pakistan spinner Hasan appeals doping ban

Pakistan spinner Hasan appeals doping ban

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Left-arm spinner Raza Hasan has filed an appeal against the two-year ban slapped on him for returning positive in a dope test by Pakistan Cricket Board.

London dope control team told to test Indian athletes

London dope control team told to test Indian athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

In order to avoid a repeat of the Monika Devi doping scandal-like incident before the Olympics, the National Anti-Doping Agency has tested the urine samples of all Indian athletes except a few who were based abroad for training, its Director General said on Wednesday.

'Embattled UCI boss McQuaid has IOC support'

'Embattled UCI boss McQuaid has IOC support'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

International Cycling Federation (UCI) president Pat McQuaid enjoys the support of the International Olympic Committee despite the sport's tarnished image and the UCI's bitter row with the World Anti-Doping Agency, the IOC said.

UCI harden anti-corticoid stance

UCI harden anti-corticoid stance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has toughened up its anti-doping policy by imposing an eight-day rest on riders following an injection of corticoids, it said on Monday.

NADA lists supplements with prohibited stimulant MHA

NADA lists supplements with prohibited stimulant MHA

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

The names of the supplements and ingredient as per the label and name of the manufacturer include Jack 3D (1, 3-dimethyylamylamine), Hemo Rage Black (Methylhexaneamine), Neurocore (Geranium extract), Launch (Geranium Oil Extract), CO2 (1, 3-dimethyylamylamine).

Armstrong deletes Tour wins reference in Twitter profile

Armstrong deletes Tour wins reference in Twitter profile

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

A day after he was banned from cycling for life and stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, Lance Armstrong took the first step towards accepting the sanctions by deleting reference to his Tour wins on his Twitter biography.

USADA asserts, banning Armstrong just the start

USADA asserts, banning Armstrong just the start

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has called for a full and independent investigation into doping in cycling in the wake of the Lance Armstrong scandal.

Armstrong's victims vindicated following USADA reports

Armstrong's victims vindicated following USADA reports

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

The damning facts published this month by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), proving that cyclist Lance Armstrong was the ring leader of the most sophisticated doping scandal in the history of sports, has vindicated those who suffered at the hands of the American.

Armstrong banned for life, loses Tour de France titles

Armstrong banned for life, loses Tour de France titles

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life after the International Cycling Union said on Monday it had ratified the United States Anti-Doping Agency's sanctions. The decision was announced at a UCI news conference.

Why this long jumper is calling IOC 'spineless'

Why this long jumper is calling IOC 'spineless'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford has branded the International Olympic Committee's decision not to impose a blanket ban on Russia at next month's Rio Games as "spineless" and expressed surprise that more athletes were not speaking out.

Cilic cited injury at Wimbledon to hide failed test

Cilic cited injury at Wimbledon to hide failed test

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Marin Cilic cited a knee injury at Wimbledon this year to hide the fact he had failed a dope test, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has revealed after handing the Croatian a nine-month suspension.

All about the Lance Armstrong doping case

All about the Lance Armstrong doping case

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Cyclist Lance Armstrong has consistently denied ever using drugs but decided not to contest the charges by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

No rider should inherit Lance titles: Tour director

No rider should inherit Lance titles: Tour director

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

The seven Tour de France titles stripped from American cyclist Lance Armstrong should not be awarded to any other rider because the sport at that time was tainted by doping, race director Christian Prudhomme said on Friday.

'IOC reluctant' to ban Russia for Rio Olympics'

'IOC reluctant' to ban Russia for Rio Olympics'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The IOC seems reluctant to ban the entire Russian team from next month's Olympic Games, despite mounting concern over doping violations, the co-author of the report that led to Russia's ban from track and field events said on Wednesday.

Armstrong, USADA squabble over further probe

Armstrong, USADA squabble over further probe

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

An attorney for Lance Armstrong said the disgraced cyclist will not meet the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's (USADA) deadline for him to answer questions under oath, and suggested his client would rather participate in international efforts to 'clear the air'.

USADA sets deadline for Armstrong's full cooperation

USADA sets deadline for Armstrong's full cooperation

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has set disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong a February 6 deadline to fully cooperate in the investigation into cycling's darkest episode in return for a possible reduction of his life ban.

Armstrong must now confess under oath: USADA

Armstrong must now confess under oath: USADA

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Lance Armstrong finally confessed his doping sins to talk show host Oprah Winfrey on Thursday but the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has now challenged the disgraced cyclist to do the same under oath.

Vijay Singh cleared of doping charges

Vijay Singh cleared of doping charges

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Vijay Singh has been cleared of doping by the PGA Tour despite admitting that he used a spray containing elements of a banned substance.

Vijender welcome to join camp: SAI

Vijender welcome to join camp: SAI

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) said it has no issues on Olympic bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh joining the camp in Patiala as he has got clearance from the NADA.