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World Athletics medallist Bracy sanctioned for doping violations

World Athletics medallist Bracy sanctioned for doping violations

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Bracy is the second sprinter from the 2022 US podium sweep of the blue-riband event to run afoul of anti-doping rules.

Asiad medallist Kartik handed 3-year doping ban

Asiad medallist Kartik handed 3-year doping ban

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

In addition, Kumar has been disqualified from all competitive results obtained on and subsequent to February 27, 2025, the date his first positive sample was collected, including forfeiture of any medals, points and prizes.

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, 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'.

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.

Cyclist Lance Armstrong cheated: USADA report

Cyclist Lance Armstrong cheated: USADA report

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cyclist sacked after doping admission to USADA

Cyclist sacked after doping admission to USADA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

American rider Levi Leipheimer has been sacked by the Quick-Step Cycling Team after admitting he took banned substances as part of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) investigation into doping in the sport.

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.

Armstrong ignores USADA deadline to cooperate in probe

Armstrong ignores USADA deadline to cooperate in probe

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will push ahead with efforts to clean up cycling without help from Lance Armstrong after the disgraced cyclist rejected another deadline to meet anti-doping investigators by Wednesday.

UCI go on the attack after latest accusations by USADA

UCI go on the attack after latest accusations by USADA

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Cycling's world governing body hit back at the US Anti-Doping Agency on Friday after being accused by USADA president Travis Tygart of failing to deal with the consequences of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal.

USADA to send Armstrong file to UCI for ratifying ban

USADA to send Armstrong file to UCI for ratifying ban

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will send Lance Armstrong's file to the cycling world governing body this week to get the American rider's life ban ratified, its chief Travis Tygart told French daily L'Equipe on Monday.

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.

Armstrong's urge to tell all is a little late: USADA

Armstrong's urge to tell all is "a little late": USADA

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Lance Armstrong's promise to come clean about doping is "a little late", the head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Thursday, accusing the disgraced cyclist of trying to use events to "gain advantage".

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Russian figure skater Valieva banned for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold

US boxer cleared over sex-triggered doping violation

US boxer cleared over sex-triggered doping violation

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Virginia Fuchs narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Rio Olympics in 2016 and has now set her sights on next year's delayed Tokyo Games.

Serena not at home when drug tester arrived for surprise test

Serena not at home when drug tester arrived for surprise test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Williams's publicist Kelly Bush Novak was responding to a report on website Deadspin that an officer from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had visited seeking to drug test Williams outside the allotted daily window.

US sprinter Richardson banned from Olympic 100m after cannabis test

US sprinter Richardson banned from Olympic 100m after cannabis test

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson, expected to be one of the biggest draws at the Tokyo Olympics, will miss the 100 metres at the Games after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cannabis during her US trials victory in June.

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

None of the athletes Salazar has worked with were mentioned in Monday's report.

'Why will I dope again and go through this again?'

'Why will I dope again and go through this again?'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu once again finds herself embroiled in a dope controversy.

Lance Armstrong gives up fight against USADA charges

Lance Armstrong gives up fight against USADA charges

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Lance Armstrong said on Thursday he would no longer fight doping accusations by the U.S. Anti-Doping agency, a move that appears to put his seven Tour de France titles at risk.

Shorts: US Olympic champ Dwyer retires after doping ban

Shorts: US Olympic champ Dwyer retires after doping ban

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Summary of sports persons and events in the news on Friday.

Armstrong's fate looms as USADA decision out on Monday

Armstrong's fate looms as USADA decision out on Monday

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The Lance Armstrong doping scandal reaches a decisive day on Monday when cycling's governing body announces whether it has ratified the US Anti-Doping Agency's sanctions but whatever happens the affair is set to run and run.

Athletics Worlds: Coleman pulls out of 200 metres

Athletics Worlds: Coleman pulls out of 200 metres

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Manager Emanuel Hudson said the 23-year-old had not recovered from his exertions the previous night when he ran a personal best of 9.76 seconds.

Harper-Nelson banned after not checking medication properly

Harper-Nelson banned after not checking medication properly

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Beijing Olympics 100 metres hurdles champion Dawn Harper-Nelson has been banned for three months after she tested positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Tuesday.

American Lochte banned 14 months for anti-doping violation

American Lochte banned 14 months for anti-doping violation

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

It said in a statement that Lochte had posted an image on social media showing himself receiving an infusion of permitted substances and that a subsequent investigation revealed this exceeded permissible levels.

US runner sues ex-coach, Nike over alleged abuse

US runner sues ex-coach, Nike over alleged abuse

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

In a statement, Nike said it did not comment on ongoing litigation.

'Only difference' between her and Kamila is their race

'Only difference' between her and Kamila is their race

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Richardson was banned last year for a month for testing positive for cannabis

Mo Farah coach used prohibited drug infusions, says newspaper

Mo Farah coach used prohibited drug infusions, says newspaper

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Alberto Salazar, the coach of Britain's Olympic champion Mo Farah, has been accused of using prohibited infusions of supplements to improve the performance of his runners, the Sunday Times reported citing a leaked United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) report.

Armstrong offered donation to anti-doping agency?

Armstrong offered donation to anti-doping agency?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong once offered to donate nearly $250,000 to anti-doping efforts, the head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) tells 60 Minutes Sports in an interview to be aired on Wednesday.

Armstrong's former manager denies accusations

Armstrong's former manager denies accusations

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Lance Armstrong's former team manager, Johan Bruyneel, has denied doping accusations made against him by the US Anti-Doping Agency.

World 100m champion Coleman banned for 2 years

World 100m champion Coleman banned for 2 years

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

World 100 metres champion Christian Coleman will miss next year's Tokyo Olympics after being banned for two years for breaching whereabouts rules, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Tuesday.

World's fastest man suspended for missing doping tests

World's fastest man suspended for missing doping tests

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The sprinter said he was out Christmas shopping on December 9 accusing anti-doping agents of setting a trap to get him.

Sports Shorts: Five-time Olympic champion Franklin retires at 23

Sports Shorts: Five-time Olympic champion Franklin retires at 23

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Serena cries 'discrimination' over drug tests

Serena cries 'discrimination' over drug tests

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

On Wednesday the 23-time Grand slam winner took to Twitter to express her anguish.

Tyson Gay's former coach Drummond gets eight-year suspension

Tyson Gay's former coach Drummond gets eight-year suspension

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

American sprinter Tyson Gay's former coach has been suspended for eight years for doping violations, the US Anti-Doping Agency said on Wednesday.

Shamed cyclist Armstrong was made a 'SCAPEGOAT'

Shamed cyclist Armstrong was made a 'SCAPEGOAT'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

There was a witch hunt after Armstrong, says former International Cycling Union president Pat McQuaid