Jasper Philipsen secured his first Tour de France stage victory in Stage 17, capping a strong team effort, while Tadej Pogačar maintained his overall lead. The stage, favorable for sprinters, saw Philipsen overcome earlier personal disappointment, as the race heads towards the Alps.
Night-time anti-doping tests on Tour de France leaders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard sparked debate. While some, like Jonathan Vaughters, support these "effective" measures against micro-dosing, the cyclists' union CPA argues they are dangerous and disrupt rider rest. The UCI defends the "exceptional" tests as an "absolute priority" in fighting doping.
A ferry capsized off Guyana's coast, resulting in 27 recovered bodies, 69 rescued, and 83 missing from 179 people on board. The captain and a crew member were arrested for marijuana use, and an investigation into negligence and unrecorded passengers is underway.
France's government announces a wide-ranging drug testing campaign for top state officials, including ministers and cabinet members. The leak of a directive has caused embarrassment and controversy, as the initiative was intended to be part of a broader anti-drug trafficking plan.
Une campagne de dépistage de stupéfiants pour les hauts fonctionnaires français a provoqué confusion et embarras, les tests étant initialement prévus pour les collaborateurs de cabinet et non pour les ministres eux-mêmes. La fuite d'une circulaire a devancé l'annonce officielle.
Le ministre Sébastien Lecornu a ordonné des "dépistages inopinés et obligatoires" de stupéfiants pour les membres des cabinets ministériels et hauts fonctionnaires, afin de lutter contre le narcotrafic et les vulnérabilités qu'il engendre.
Le Premier ministre français a ordonné des dépistages de stupéfiants inopinés et obligatoires pour les membres des cabinets ministériels et certains fonctionnaires, afin de lutter contre le trafic de drogue et d'exiger exemplarité.
Le Premier ministre français exige des dépistages de drogues inopinés et obligatoires pour les membres des cabinets ministériels et les titulaires d'emplois à décision gouvernementale. Ces tests, y compris pour une consommation privée ponctuelle, visent à prévenir les vulnérabilités exploitables par des groupes criminels ou d'ingérence. Les résultats positifs ou le refus entraîneront des sanctions disciplinaires.
Le Premier ministre français a ordonné des dépistages de stupéfiants inopinés et obligatoires pour les membres des cabinets ministériels et certains fonctionnaires, afin de renforcer la lutte contre le trafic de drogue.
Former captain, 32, won more than 100 caps for GeorgiaWorld Rugby found evidence of urine sample swapsThe biggest anti-doping investigation in World Rugby’s history has resulted in six of Georgia’s men’s team and a medical official being handed lengthy bans, with their former captain Merab Sharikadze suspended for 11 years. Working alongside the World Anti-Doping Agency, evidence was uncovered of urine swapping and advance warning of drug tests being given to players.No firm proof was uncovered of attempts to mask the use of performance-enhancing substances but World Rugby did find evidence that urine sample substitutions had taken place to conceal non-performance-enhancing substances such as cannabis and tramadol. Continue reading...
Former captain, 32, won more than 100 caps for GeorgiaWorld Rugby found evidence of urine sample swapsThe biggest anti-doping investigation in World Rugby’s history has resulted in six of Georgia’s men’s team and a medical official being handed lengthy bans, with their former captain, Merab Sharikadze, suspended for 11 years. Working alongside the World Anti-Doping Agency, evidence was uncovered of urine swapping and advance warning of upcoming drug tests being given to players.No firm proof was uncovered of attempts to mask the use of performance-enhancing substances but World Rugby did find evidence that urine sample substitutions had taken place to conceal non-performance-enhancing substances such as cannabis and tramadol. Continue reading...
Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...
Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...
Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...
700 riders will be in initial testing pool for weekly raceTesting is part of wider programme of integrity measuresFirst came the boom in virtual cycling, with thousands of people from across the globe competing against each other. Then came cash prizes. Now one major online platform has taken the next logical step by launching anti-doping testing for e-racers.MyWhoosh, which hosts the UCI Esports World Championships, has told the Guardian that the top riders in its weekly Sunday Race Club competition will now face random drug tests after they compete. Continue reading...
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation by the PCB after testing positive for recreational drugs during the 2026 T20 World Cup. The development has already resulted in the cancellation of his contract with Surrey County Cricket Club.
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation by the PCB after testing positive for recreational drugs during the 2026 T20 World Cup. The 32-year-old's participation in the tournament was modest, and this development has already led to his withdrawal from a county cricket contract. The outcome of the PCB's due process will determine his future.
British heavyweight contender Lawrence Okolie has returned an adverse finding in a VADA anti-doping test ahead of his scheduled bout against French fighter Tony Yoka in Paris on Saturday. Okolie, the WBC's No. 1 ranked contender whose title is held by Oleksandr Usyk, claims the positive result is due to treatment for an elbow injury sustained during camp. The event is now in doubt.
