Trainer Dutrow suspended 30 days by Kentucky stewards for violating drug rules over a year agoLEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky Derby- and Preakness-winning trainer Rick Dutrow was suspended for 30 days on Tuesday for violating doping rules. NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield not on entry list for Saturday’s Cup race in ChicagoDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield’s name isn’t on the entry list for Saturday’s race at Chicagoland Speedway. Return of ‘Le Boss’: Armstrong set to begin Tour de France comeback with time trial in MonacoMONACO — The Tour de France is ready for another edition with Lance Armstrong, and Saturday’s opening stage may show whether he’s ready to challenge for another title. NASCAR chairman Brian France says sport’s drug testing policy is fairDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Brian France says NASCAR’s drug-testing policy is a fair system that protects its competitors and fans from the dangers of an impaired driver on the race track. French minister says Armstrong will be ‘particularly monitored’ for doping during TourPARIS — France’s sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be “particularly monitored” for doping during the Tour de France. 5-time Olympic speedskating champ Claudia Pechstein of Germany banned 2 years for dopingLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic speedskating great Claudia Pechstein of Germany was banned for two years because of blood doping Friday and will miss the 2010 Vancouver Games. French minister says Lance Armstrong will be ‘particularly monitored’ for doping at TourPARIS — France’s sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be “particularly monitored” in anti-doping checks at the Tour de France this year. The Manny Show: Ramirez’s return to be met with cheers, heckles at Petco ParkSAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez will be back in big leagues on Friday night after a 50-game suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy. His return should be nothing short of a spectacle. Older, mellower Armstrong more likely to conquer French hearts at TourMONACO — For all of Lance Armstrong’s Tour de France victories, he still hasn’t won the hearts of the French. That may be about to change. Tour de France riders undergo pre-race blood tests, part of biological passport programMONACO — Cycling’s governing body says all 180 riders expected to start the Tour de France — plus one — have undergone planned pre-race blood tests. The wheel turns for suspected dopers with officials to test targeted riders at Tour de FrancePARIS — When the Tour de France starts Saturday, some cyclists may as well wear targets on their backs. Jeremy Mayfield and NASCAR set to go head-to-head in fight over drug suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield will go head-to-head with NASCAR this week in what very well may be his last shot at racing again this season. Austrian cyclist Christian Pfannberger’s positive EPO test confirmed by “B” sampleVIENNA — Cyclist Christian Pfannberger’s positive doping test for EPO has been confirmed by a backup “B” sample, the Austrian anti-doping agency NADA said Monday. Four-time Olympic show jumper Michael Whitaker is suspended after horse fails drug testLONDON — Four-time Olympic show jumper Michael Whitaker has been suspended after his horse failed a drug test. French anti-doping head guarantees fair treatment for Armstrong at Tour de FrancePARIS — When Lance Armstrong and France’s anti-doping agency were at odds last spring over a surprise doping test, the seven-time Tour de France champion’s return to the Tour appeared to fade. Armstrong’s return brings buzz to Tour de France bracing for next round in doping fightPARIS — France’s anti-doping crusaders are stockpiling needles for testing blood and cups for sampling urine, and two new books on Lance Armstrong have just been released in France. ‘Steroid Era’ players don’t require special guidelines for Hall of Fame voters, writers sayCHICAGO — When it comes to the electing players to the Baseball Hall of Fame, no new guidelines are needed to deal with the so-called Steroid Era because voters are already asked to consider a player’s integrity and character. Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield denies ever taking methamphetamines in affidavitCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield denied Thursday ever taking methamphetamines, doesn’t know how he failed a random drug test and said his indefinite suspension from NASCAR has ruined his driving career. MLB cooperating with Drug Enforcement Agency investigation in Ramirez’s drugNEW YORK — Major League Baseball is cooperating with a federal investigation into where Manny Ramirez got the performance-enhancing drug that resulted in his 50-game suspension. Cubs C Soto ‘embarrassed’ by positive test for marijuana at World Baseball ClassicDETROIT — Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto will not be suspended by Major League Baseball or his team after testing positive for marijuana at this year’s World Baseball Classic. German rider Isabell Werth, Olympic gold medalist, suspended after horse fails doping testBERLIN — Isabell Werth of Germany, a multiple Olympic dressage gold medalist, has been suspended after her horse tested positive for a banned substance. Mets and Cardinals minor league pitchers suspended 50 games for failed drug testsNEW YORK — Two minor league pitchers have been suspended for 50 games each after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Chicago writers to discuss whether ‘Steroid Era’ merits guidelines for Hall of Fame votingCHICAGO — The Chicago chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America is taking up the thorny question of what to do with “Steroid Era” players and the Hall of Fame. 2 Tampa Bay Rays minor leaguers suspended for positive drug testsNEW YORK — A pair of Tampa Bay Rays in the Venezuelan Summer League have been suspended under baseball’s minor league drug program. Equestrian federation probes 2nd horse doping case against family of its presidentLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Equestrian Federation is investigating a second member of its president’s family for alleged horse doping. Top sports court to hear Alejandro Valverde’s appeal to overturn 2-year doping banLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Sport’s highest court says it will hear Alejandro Valverde’s appeal to overturn a doping ban that stops the star cyclist from riding in the Tour de France. Belgian rider Tom Boonen banned from Tour de France after positive test for cocainePARIS — Tour de France organizers banned former world champion Tom Boonen from next month’s race after the Belgian rider tested positive for cocaine for the second time in less than year. UCI calls for doping charges against 5 riders in 1st cases using blood profiling systemAIGLE, Switzerland — Five cyclists face doping charges based on suspicious test results gathered in a pioneering blood profiling system. Braves’ Triple-A pitcher Rafael Cruz suspended 50 games for performance-enhancing drugNEW YORK — Atlanta minor league pitcher Rafael Cruz was suspended 50 games on Tuesday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Braves minor league pitcher Rafael Cruz suspended for using performance-enhancing drugsCINCINNATI — Atlanta Braves minor leaguer Rafael Cruz has been suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Report: Former star Sammy Sosa tested positive for performance-enhancing drug in 2003NEW YORK — Former slugger Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, The New York Times reported Tuesday on its Web site. Former slugger Sammy Sosa reportedly tested positive for performance-enhancing drug in 2003NEW YORK — Former slugger Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, The New York Times reported Tuesday on its Web site. The Times, citing lawyers familiar with the case, reported Sosa is one of 104 players who tested positive in a 2003 baseball survey. The paper did not identify the drug. Cyclist Tyler Hamilton gets 8-year ban for second doping violation, ending careerCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Olympic champion Tyler Hamilton received an eight-year ban from cycling Tuesday, all but ending his drug-tainted career after he admitted to taking a steroid. Tyler Hamilton’s career over after accepting 8-year ban for second doping violationCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Olympic champion Tyler Hamilton has received an eight-year ban from cycling, all but ending his drug-tainted career after he admitted to taking a steroid. IOC president Jacques Rogge says economic issues shouldn’t drive decision on 2016 host cityLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Financial considerations should not drive the decision on which city hosts the 2016 Olympics, IOC president Jacques Rogge said Tuesday on the eve of key presentations by the four candidates. |
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