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NBC Sports
9 hours ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
British tennis player Tara Moore is banned for 4 years after doping ruling is upheld
LONDON — British tennis player Tara Moore was banned for four years Tuesday after a court agreed with the International Tennis Integrity Agency that she should be suspended for using performance-enhancing drugs. Moore tested positive for anabolic steroids boldenone and nandrolone in April 2022, but she was cleared in December 2023 after an independent tribunal determined that the result was caused by eating contaminated meat while she was competing in Colombia. The ITIA appealed that ruling, focusing on the portion of the findings related to nandrolone, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in the ITIA's favor, saying the majority of its panel felt that Moore couldn't prove the sample was consistent with the ingestion of contaminated meat. 'For the ITIA, every case is considered according to the individual facts and circumstances,' its CEO, Karen Moorhouse, said in a statement. 'Our bar for appealing a first instance decision is high, and the decision is not taken lightly. In this case, our independent scientific advice was that the player did not adequately explain the high level of nandrolone present in their sample. Today's ruling is consistent with this position.' The 32-year-old Moore is currently ranked No. 864 in singles and 187 in doubles, mostly playing in lower-level WTA Tour events since returning from her provisional suspension after the positive test. The ruling Tuesday said that time would be credited toward her suspension.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
British tennis player Tara Moore is banned for four years after her doping appeal is upheld
British tennis player Tara Moore was banned for four years on Tuesday (July 15, 2025)after a court agreed with the International Tennis Integrity Agency that she should be suspended for using performance-enhancing drugs. Moore tested positive for anabolic steroids boldenone and nandrolone in April 2022, but she was cleared in December 2023 after an independent tribunal determined that the result was caused by eating contaminated meat while she was competing in Colombia. The ITIA appealed that ruling, focusing on the portion of the findings related to nandrolone, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in the ITIA's favor, saying the majority of its panel felt that Moore couldn't prove the sample was consistent with the ingestion of contaminated meat. 'For the ITIA, every case is considered according to the individual facts and circumstances," its CEO, Karen Moorhouse, said in a statement. 'Our bar for appealing a first instance decision is high, and the decision is not taken lightly. In this case, our independent scientific advice was that the player did not adequately explain the high level of nandrolone present in their sample. Today's ruling is consistent with this position." The 32-year-old Moore is currently ranked No. 864 in singles and 187 in doubles, mostly playing in lower-level WTA Tour events since returning from her provisional suspension after the positive test. The ruling on Tuesday said that time would be credited toward her suspension.
Winnipeg Free Press
10 hours ago
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
British tennis player Tara Moore is banned for 4 years after her doping appeal is upheld
LONDON (AP) — British tennis player Tara Moore was banned for four years Tuesday after a court agreed with the International Tennis Integrity Agency that she should be suspended for using performance-enhancing drugs. Moore tested positive for anabolic steroids boldenone and nandrolone in April 2022, but she was cleared in December 2023 after an independent tribunal determined that the result was caused by eating contaminated meat while she was competing in Colombia. The ITIA appealed that ruling, focusing on the portion of the findings related to nandrolone, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in the ITIA's favor, saying the majority of its panel felt that Moore couldn't prove the sample was consistent with the ingestion of contaminated meat. 'For the ITIA, every case is considered according to the individual facts and circumstances,' its CEO, Karen Moorhouse, said in a statement. 'Our bar for appealing a first instance decision is high, and the decision is not taken lightly. In this case, our independent scientific advice was that the player did not adequately explain the high level of nandrolone present in their sample. Today's ruling is consistent with this position.' The 32-year-old Moore is currently ranked No. 864 in singles and 187 in doubles, mostly playing in lower-level WTA Tour events since returning from her provisional suspension after the positive test. The ruling Tuesday said that time would be credited toward her suspension. ___ AP tennis:
Irish Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Nick Kyrgios believes Swiatek and Sinner wins are 'Not a good look'
Nick Kyrgios has candidly expressed concerns over Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner's successful runs to the Wimbledon titles following their return from doping bans. Swiatek stormed through the competition, concluding with a victory over Amanda Anisimova in the women's final, while Sinner secured his triumph against Carlos Alcaraz in the men's final a day later. Sinner failed two drug tests yet was cleared of any wrongdoing by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, who accepted his explanation of unintentional contamination. The world No.1 tested positive for low levels of a metabolite of clostebol, which is a banned steroid that can be used to build muscle mass, but Sinner claimed it was the result of contamination from his physio. Swiatek, meanwhile, served a one-month suspension after testing positive for a banned heart medication in August. She tested positive for trimetazidine, a medication that can increase blood flow and improve endurance, which the Polish star said was caused by a contaminated supply of melatonin, which she uses to help with jet lag and sleep issues. Kyrgios, seen on crutches in February. (Image: (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP) (Photo by SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images)) Kyrgios has been extremely vocal on the subject in the past and spoke out again ahead of the Wimbledon finals. "At the end of the day, the decision has been made, and it's kind of in the past," he told the i. "Do I think it's a good look for the sport that Swiatek and Sinner are in the final at Wimbledon after serving a ban? I don't think it's a good look for the sport. "And I think people could agree. But I'm not going to sit there and talk about that [on commentary] in the final. They've been playing some incredible tennis. "Sinner, he served a ban, which do I agree with? No. But he came back and he's been playing some excellent tennis. He didn't look like he missed a beat, and he looked like he improved during that period of time, which is still incredible, regardless of why he was banned." Writing on X after hearing Sinner's ban, Kyrgios wrote: "Ridiculous... whether it was accidental or planned. You get tested twice with a banned (steroid) substance... you should be gone for two years. Your performance was enhanced. Massage cream... yeah nice." Sinner's explanation was that he tested positive for clostebol because his physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi had been using an over-the-counter spray to treat a cut on his own hand. The case sparked a debate around doping, with some angry that Sinner got off lightly, given his suspension fell between tournaments. But Sinner admitted earlier in Wimbledon that he hadn't experienced any backlash a year on. "I think people kind of have forgotten already a little bit what happened," he said. "Of course, in the beginning it was a bit different. People saw me in different ways. But I think they all saw that I'm a very clean player. I never [had the] intention to do anything bad."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Wimbledon fans convinced Nick Kyrgios aimed brutal Sinner dig with cryptic post
Jannik Sinner became Wimbledon champion for the first time with a four-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday but his win appears to come with an asterisk in the eyes of Nick Kyrgios Nick Krygios has never been afraid to share his opinions on tennis and that has never proven truer than his verdict on Jannik Sinner's drugs ban earlier this year. The Aussie tennis star was among the most vocal critics when the Wimbledon champion was initially cleared of any wrongdoing by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after failing two drug tests last year. Sinner eventually accepted a three-month ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed to CAS over the decision And even after Sinner's success in Wimbledon's final, Kyrgios was not about to let the moment pass without comment. Less than an hour after the Italian defeated Carlos Alcaraz, the Australian ace took to social media with a cryptic comment, that perhaps didn't need too much imagination to understand the message he wanted to convey. Kyrgios simply posted as asterisk, seeming to suggest that Sinner's title should come with one. Or at least hoping to needle any fans of the Italian star. And Kyrgios found some support on is post. "A huge asterisk on this years Wimbledon," one fan agreed. READ MORE: Jannik Sinner's first Wimbledon title comes with an asterisk after 'tough moment' admission "Finally someone mentioning it, we are all thinking it," a said another. "100% the take on this Wimbledon. Well said," said a further user. The former Wimbledon finalist went on to repost another message posted to X which read: "Congratulations to Clostebol & Trimetazidine!" Kyrgios made it clear that he believes this year's championships have been tainted by recent bans for both Sinner and Iga Swiatek, who both earned their first Wimbledon title. Sinner tested positive for low levels of a metabolite of clostebol, which is a banned steroid that can be used to build muscle mass. Women's singles champion Swiatek served a one-month suspension last year after testing positive trimetazidine, a medication that can increase blood flow and improve endurance. Kyrgios has been extremely vocal on the subject and admitted his concern ahead of the Wimbledon finals. "At the end of the day, the decision has been made, and it's kind of in the past," he told the i. "Do I think it's a good look for the sport that Swiatek and Sinner are in the final at Wimbledon after serving a ban? I don't think it's a good look for the sport. "Do I think it's a good look for the sport that Swiatek and Sinner are in the final at Wimbledon after serving a ban? I don't think it's a good look for the sport. "And I think people could agree. But I'm not going to sit there and talk about that [on commentary] in the final. They've been playing some incredible tennis. "Sinner, he served a ban, which do I agree with? No. But he came back and he's been playing some excellent tennis. He didn't look like he missed a beat, and he looked like he improved during that period of time, which is still incredible, regardless of why he was banned."
