Drugs in sport
While Luke’s wife was in labour, his horse tested positive for ice. No one knows why
Stewards are still investigating how trainer Luke Oliver’s mare, Justdoit, tested positive for methamphetamines. A staff member’s suspicious urine sample is central to their inquiries.
- Danny Russell
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Mark was banned for 23 years for positive drug tests. Now he wants to get back in the game
A leading greyhound trainer has mounted an unlikely bid to return to the industry with a tribunal questioning the severity of his staggering penalties.
- Chris Barrett
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- Australian Open
Saint or Sinner: Why the world No.1 was treated differently after doping positives
The World No.1’s looming case has created awkwardness at Melbourne Park.
- Michael Gleeson
‘Tough for me’: The crowd had no problem with Sinner. His opponent was not so happy
The defending champion admitted he was curious about how the fans at Melbourne Park would respond following his drugs saga, and was pleased to avoid any booing or heckling from the fans.
- Michael Gleeson
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- Australian Open
Why Jannik Sinner won’t bite back at Nick Kyrgios’ barbs
Daniil Medvedev, who lost last year’s Australian Open final to Jannik Sinner, said it would be interesting to see “the energy” if Sinner and the Australian crossed paths.
- Marc McGowan
‘Kept in the dark’: Djokovic speaks out on Sinner, Kyrgios and teaming up with an old rival
The 10-time Australian Open champion says it’s no fun being a target for Nick Kyrgios but believes Kyrgios has made some fair points in his critique of big doping cases.
- Marc McGowan
Kyrgios slams ‘cheat’: Australian on comeback trail hits out at world No.1
Returning from injury ahead of the Australian Open, Nick Kyrgios has doubled down on his criticism of Jannik Sinner in spectacular style.
- Marc McGowan
Tennis stars bear too much blame for positive drug tests, says Dokic
While players have born the brunt of the blame for anti-doping scandals, Jelena Dokic says others need to bear responsibility.
- Millie Muroi
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Is tennis cooked? No, but the temperature is being turned up
Nick Kyrgios says his sport is “cooked” after two top players tested positive to banned substances and were let off with a slap on the wrist. It’s a little more nuanced than that.
- Darren Kane
Tennis greats speak out over ‘sloppy’ handling of doping cases
The cases of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have sparked calls for greater consistency, and cast a shadow over the Australian summer of tennis.
- Marc McGowan
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