World Feb 16 Valieva listed 2 legal oxygen boosters on Olympic forms By Eddie Pells, Associated Press
World Feb 14 Watch 6:31 Controversy swirls around Russian figure skater’s doping scandal at Winter Olympics Despite being cleared to compete in more events this week, controversy and criticism surrounds the continued presence of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva in the Beijing Olympics. Her failed drug test has jeopardized Russia's gold medal in team figure skating,… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris
World Feb 10 Watch 8:00 At the 2022 Winter Olympics, ‘a lot of pressure and high hopes’ Team USA had a big night in Beijing, but there have been upsets and disappointments this week, too. There's also controversy surrounding a top Russian figure skater who reportedly has tested positive for a banned drug after having already secured… By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Nation Jul 09 Why can’t Olympians smoke weed? Her chances dashed at an Olympic debut, fellow elite athletes have come to Sha'Carri Richardson's defense and to say that sporting rules on pot are overdue for a change. By Chloe Jones
World Nov 25 Anti-doping panel recommends neutral status for Russia at Olympics A key World Anti-Doping Agency panel has recommended Russian athletes be forced to compete as neutrals at next year's Olympics in Tokyo and other major events. By Associated Press
Jan 22 Doping agency forgives Russia, but says more work needed By Eddie Pells, Associated Press The World Anti-Doping Agency agreed to keep Russia's anti-doping operation in business after receiving much-sought-after lab data that could be used to prosecute hundreds of cheaters. But the decision came with a warning: Fool us again, and we can bar… Continue reading
Sep 20 World Anti-Doping Agency reinstates Russia despite protests By Associated Press The World Anti-Doping Agency reinstated Russia on Thursday despite a wave of protests, ending the nearly three-year suspension of the country's drug-testing program because of a state-sponsored doping scheme. Continue reading
Dec 09 More than 1,000 Russian athletes involved in state-run doping, report finds By Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Olympic medalists and athletes from at least 30 different sports benefited from a state sponsored doping coverup in Russia, according to a new report from the World Anti-Doping Agency. Continue reading
Sep 13 Russian hackers target Simone Biles, Serena Williams in medical data leak By Courtney Norris The World Anti-Doping Agency has confirmed a “Russian cyber espionage group” illegally gained access to its confidential medical database. The Russian hackers, known collectively as “Fancy Bear” or “Tsar Team,” published private medical records of four Team USA stars: Olympic… Continue reading