News for 'drug testing'

Crawford denies Gatlin sprint double

Crawford denies Gatlin sprint double

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Mystery man Kenteris hard to follow

Mystery man Kenteris hard to follow

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Olympic Games lose big names

Olympic Games lose big names

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

Godfather Review: Chiranjeevi isn't abdicating the superstar's throne just yet

Godfather Review: Chiranjeevi isn't abdicating the superstar's throne just yet

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Take away Chiranjeevi from Godfather, and there's little left to keep the audience engaged, observes Deepa Gahlot. Godfather Review.

Murray honoured with OBE

Murray honoured with OBE

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Briton's Andy Murray was awarded an OBE by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

Toney stripped of WBA title

Toney stripped of WBA title

Rediff.com12 May 2005

James Toney has been suspended for 90 days by the New York State Athletic Commission on Wednesday.

Australian Olympic chief deems WADA testing 'ineffective'

Australian Olympic chief deems WADA testing 'ineffective'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

The World Anti-Doping Authority's prescribed testing is 'ineffective' at catching drug cheats and should be supplemented by criminal penalties for athletes who refuse to cooperate with investigations, Australia's Olympic chief has said.

Major blow for Sharapova: Nike suspends contract, TAG Heuer won't renew

Major blow for Sharapova: Nike suspends contract, TAG Heuer won't renew

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

One of Maria Sharapova's biggest sponsors, Nike Inc., said it was suspending ties while the case is being investigated.

Day 6: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 6: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 6 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Thursday.

Toxins in cough syrups, other drugs due to plastic bottling

Toxins in cough syrups, other drugs due to plastic bottling

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Popular antacid Mucaine Gel, manufactured by Pfizer's subsidiary Wyeth Laboratories, was also found laced with the heavy metals as well as cadmium.

More positive THG tests

More positive THG tests

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Several athletes who competed in the world championships in August have tested positive for the new designer steroid THG.

Tejbir admits testing positive

Tejbir admits testing positive

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

The Indian hockey player said he was informed about testing positive for a banned drug before the Olympic qualifier by coach Rajinder Singh.

IOC launch disciplinary inquiry into Young case

IOC launch disciplinary inquiry into Young case

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

The IOC said that the disciplinary commission will have "the right to ask for disclosure of any and all documents, for the hearing of witnesses and experts if necessary".

Ferdinand considered quitting

Ferdinand considered quitting

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

The Manchester United defender said he considered retiring from the international arena after being banned from all soccer for eight months for missing a drugs test.

Mutu walks well trodden path

Mutu walks well trodden path

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

Ferdinand back in England squad

Ferdinand back in England squad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

Athlete stripped of gold medal

Athlete stripped of gold medal

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Veteran Surinam athlete Letitia Vriesde was today stripped of her 800 metres Pan American Games gold medal after she failed a drugs test.

Nike leaves door open to Sharapova after doping scandal

Nike leaves door open to Sharapova after doping scandal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

'At the end of the day, athletes are humans just like the rest of us.'

Italy bobsledder Frullani tests positive in Sochi

Italy bobsledder Frullani tests positive in Sochi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Italian bobsleigh athlete William Frullani has tested positive for a banned substance at the Sochi Winter Olympics and will not compete with the team on Sunday, Italian officials said on Friday.

Kunjarani will be placed fourth

Kunjarani will be placed fourth

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

The Indian lifter is likely to be awarded the fourth place in the women's 48 kg weightlifting event following a positive drug test returned by Aye Khine Nan of Mayanmar.

I did not take any stimulant but was on painkillers: Malik

I did not take any stimulant but was on painkillers: Malik

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Suspended Indian wrestler Sumit Malik on Tuesday said he has no idea how a banned stimulant entered his body but admitted that he was on painkillers during the recent Olympic Qualifiers and had informed the world body about that before taking the mat.

Greek pair set for Games exit

Greek pair set for Games exit

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Olympics: South Korea told to remove banners at village

Olympics: South Korea told to remove banners at village

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Olympic quick takes - Brazil lifter Reis suspended from Games after positive drug test.

Serena passes suspended Sharapova as top woman earner

Serena passes suspended Sharapova as top woman earner

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Serena Williams may have been second best at the French Open on Saturday but the American has moved ahead of fellow tennis player Maria Sharapova to top the women's earnings list in sports, according to Forbes Magazine. Williams ended the Russian's 11-year reign as the world number one women's money earner in sports by hauling in $28.9 million in combined prize money and off-field earnings over the past 12 months, the magazine said on Monday. Sharapova, who lost some sponsorship money after announcing she had tested positive for the recently banned substance meldonium at the Australian Open in January and is provisionally suspended, holds second spot at $21.9 million.

Surprise dope testing for CWG athletes: organisers

Surprise dope testing for CWG athletes: organisers

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

In its bid to make the Commonwealth Games a dope-free event, the organisers on Tuesday said participating athletes will be subjected to surprise dope testing to deter them from taking banned drugs.

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

Mumbai rave party: Rahul Sharma, Parnell test positive

Mumbai rave party: Rahul Sharma, Parnell test positive

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Indian Premier League players Rahul Sharma and Wayne Parnell have tested positive for drugs after being detained at a rave party in Mumbai on May 20. They were among 94 people held by the Mumbai Police at Hotel Oakwoods in Juhu.

Sports Shorts: Ruiz stuns Joshua for World heavyweight crown

Sports Shorts: Ruiz stuns Joshua for World heavyweight crown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons in the news on Saturday.

All you need to know about the man who beat Bolt

All you need to know about the man who beat Bolt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Factbox on American Justin Gatlin who won the 100 metres gold at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday at the age of 35.

USFDA approves 1st home use HIV test kit

USFDA approves 1st home use HIV test kit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The 'OraQuick In-Home HIV Test' is designed to allow individuals to collect an oral fluid sample by swabbing the upper and lower gums inside of their mouths.

Former record holder Powell tests positive - agent

Former record holder Powell tests positive - agent

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Jamaica's former world 100 meters record holder Asafa Powell tested positive for a stimulant at last month's national championships, his agent said.

Marion Jones passed polygraph test

Marion Jones passed polygraph test

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

At a San Francisco news conference on Wednesday, Jones said that she had used a legal zinc supplement developed by BALCO from 1999-2001.

Arsenal's Wenger calls for compulsory blood tests

Arsenal's Wenger calls for compulsory blood tests

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called on soccer authorities to introduce compulsory blood testing to check for drugs cheats.

Anti-doping bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Anti-doping bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Many federations and former athletes alike have been calling for an anti-doping legislation to implement the existing rules.

Scientists block HIV infection in test tube

Scientists block HIV infection in test tube

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Most of the drugs now used to fight HIV, which is the retrovirus that causes AIDS, target the virus' own proteins. But those viral targets change quickly and lead to emergence of drug-resistant viral strains. But the scientists found that when they interfered with a human protein called interleukin-2-inducible T cell kinase (ITK), they inhibited HIV infection of key human immune cells called T cells. ITK activates T cells as part of the body's healthy immune response.

England coach Eriksson criticises FA bosses

England coach Eriksson criticises FA bosses

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has criticised his Football Association (FA) employers over the length of time it is taking to settle the Rio Ferdinand misconduct charge.