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Simona Halep rages at ITIA over Iga Swiatek ban after losing two years of her career | Tennis | Sport

Simona Halep has fumed at the one-month suspension handed to Iga Swiatek after losing two years of her career to a lengthy ban. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) found Swiatek at the lower end of their “no significant fault or negligence” spectrum after she tested positive for banned substance trimetazidine in August. The Polish […]

French Open champion Iga Swiatek accepts 1-month suspension in doping case

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication known as TMZ, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday. Swiatek failed an out-of-competition drug test in August, and the ITIA accepted her explanation that the result was unintentional and was caused by the […]

Ottawa Charge bring ‘relentless’ identity to nation’s capital in 2nd PWHL campaign

The Ottawa Charge have a revitalized roster, a new identity and a redefined mentality heading into the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s second season. After missing the playoffs by just three points in the league’s inaugural season, Ottawa head coach Carla MacLeod painted a clear picture of the Charge’s mindset during training camp. “The Ottawa Charge […]

Hamilton Cardinals sign Major League Baseball champ Fernando Rodney for 2025 season

The Hamilton Cardinals have made a “significant” addition to their lineup with the signing this week of former Major League Baseball all-star pitcher Fernando Rodney for the 2025 season. Rodney’s storied career spans 17 years in the MLB, during which he donned the jerseys of 11 teams, including the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners. The 47-year-old brings […]

Iga Swiatek suspended after testing positive for banned substance | Tennis | Sport

Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ) in August of this year. The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced the news on Thursday, confirming that they accepted the positive test was the result of contamination via medication. An ITIA investigation resulting in a finding of “No Significant […]

Iga Swiatek reacts to ban as WTA issue statement on failed drugs test | Tennis | Sport

Iga Swiatek addressed her anti-doping violation and suspension in a video (Image: Instagram @iga.swiatek) Iga Swiatek has publicly addressed her positive doping test after “low levels” of banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ) were present in an out-of-competition urine sample she provided on August 12. An International Tennis Integrity Agency investigation concluded that Swiatek bore “No Significant […]

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