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Banned Maria Sharapova named in Russia's Olympic team for Rio Games
Maria Sharapova is named in Russia's tennis team for August's Rio Olympics, despite currently serving a doping suspension.May 26, 17:25
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Daniil Kvyat: 'No need for meldonium in Formula 1'
Daniil Kvyat dismisses suggestions that Formula 1 drivers are at risk of being caught taking meldonium, a newly-banned drug.Apr 28, 09:48
Boris Becker slams Andy Murray as "out of order" for doping remarks
Boris Becker says that Andy Murray is "out of order" for admitting that he sometimes suspects his opponents of doping.Apr 18, 09:35
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Arsenal, Chelsea 'named in Premier League doping scandal'
The likes of Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs named in a report alleging widespread doping in British sport, including in the Premier League.Apr 2, 21:31
Roger Federer "all for equal prize money" in tennis
Roger Federer believes that men and women should be given the same amount of prize money as the equal-pay row continues.Mar 25, 11:35
Roger Federer: 'No major drug problem in tennis'
Roger Federer says that he does not believe that tennis has a drug problem but calls for testing to be increased.Mar 25, 10:13
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United Nations suspend Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova sees her role as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations suspended by the intergovernmental organisation.Mar 15, 15:36
Rafael Nadal to sue over drugs claims
Rafael Nadal confirms that he will sue the French ex-sports minister who claimed that he had tested positive for drugs.Mar 14, 09:18
Novak Djokovic: 'I do not read all emails sent by World Anti-Doping Agency'
Eleven-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic admits that he does not personally read every email sent to him by the World Anti-Doping Agency.Mar 12, 11:43
Maria Sharapova denies missing five warnings about meldonium ban
Tennis star Maria Sharapova denies reports that she was warned five times that meldonium was going to be added to the banned drug list.Mar 12, 11:09
Head chief questions WADA's meldonium stance after Maria Sharapova admission
Head's chairman and chief executive believes that WADA should not have fully banned the drug that Maria Sharapova tested positive for at the Australian Open in January.Mar 11, 16:44
Andy Murray condemns conduct of Maria Sharapova for failing drug test
Andy Murray condems the conduct of Maria Sharapova and says that the Russian deserves to be banned for failing a test for a performance-enhancing drug.Mar 10, 21:35
Maria Sharapova thanks fans for "support and loyalty"
Maria Sharapova takes to Facebook to thank the people that have been supporting her since news of her failed drugs test was made public.Mar 10, 10:25
Rafael Nadal: "I am a completely clean guy"
Former world number one Rafael Nadal defends himself against accusations of doping in the wake of Maria Sharapova's failed drugs test.Mar 10, 09:59
Racket sponsor Head stands by Maria Sharapova
After losing three big sponsors, Maria Sharapova receives backing from racket sponsors Head following her failed drugs test.Mar 10, 09:46
Up to 490 athletes 'took meldonium at European Games in Baku'
Up to 490 athletes may have been taking meldonium during the 2015 European Games in Baku, a study reveals.Mar 9, 17:15
Novak Djokovic: 'I feel for Maria Sharapova'
World number one Novak Djokovic offers his support to Maria Sharapova after the Russian admitted that she failed a drugs test at the Australian Open.Mar 9, 15:05
Chris Evert surprised by lack of support for Maria Sharapova
Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert admits that she has been surprised by the lack of support shown to Maria Sharapova over the Russian's failed drugs test.Mar 9, 14:54
Maria Sharapova responds to reports she was warned five times over banned drug
Maria Sharapova's management team says that the tennis star "makes no excuses" for "missing" five warnings that meldonium was due to be banned by WADA.Mar 9, 12:15
Former WADA president critical of "reckless" Maria Sharapova
Former WADA president Dick Pound refuses to defend five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova in the wake of her failed drugs test, claiming it was purely her own fault.Mar 8, 21:52
Caroline Wozniacki urges tennis stars to "quadruple check" medication
Caroline Wozniacki urges her fellow tennis players to "quadruple check" their medication after Maria Sharapova admitted to failing a drug test.Mar 8, 17:42
Serena Williams: 'Maria Sharapova showed courage to admit failed drug test'
Serena Williams says that Maria Sharapova has shown a lot of "courage" to admit that she failed a drug test in January.Mar 8, 17:29
Ex-tennis star Jennifer Capriati 'angry, disappointed' in Maria Sharapova
Former tennis player Jennifer Capriati says that she is "extremely angry and disappointed" in Maria Sharapova after she failed a drug test.Mar 8, 14:56
Martina Navratilova hopes Maria Sharapova's drug fail was "honest mistake"
Martina Navratilova hopes that Maria Sharapova made an "honest mistake" by taking a banned substance.Mar 8, 13:50
Maria Sharapova's ex-coach Nick Bollettieri hopes tennis star will play again
Maria Sharapova's former coach Nick Bollettieri hopes that the tennis authorities will allow the Russian to play again after admitting that she failed a drug test.Mar 8, 12:15
Maria Sharapova loses watch sponsor after failed drug test
Watchmaker Tag Heuer decides not to renew its sponsorship contract with Maria Sharapova following her announcement that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open.Mar 8, 09:45
Maria Sharapova "provisionally suspended" from March 12
Maria Sharapova is to be "provisionally suspended" from March 12 following confirmation that she had failed a drugs test.Mar 7, 21:41
Maria Sharapova fails drugs test
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova announces that she failed a drugs test at the 2016 Australian Open.Mar 7, 20:08
Maria Sharapova sparks retirement speculation
Maria Sharapova prompts retirement speculation by announcing a last-minute press conference to make a "major announcement".Mar 6, 16:56
Venus Williams ends Indian Wells boycott
Venus Williams confirms her participation at Indian Wells, 15 years after boycotting the tournament for alleged racism.Jan 27, 22:45
Serena Williams breezes past Maria Sharapova
Serena Williams brushes aside Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open.Jan 26, 09:45
Maria Sharapova through to Australian Open fourth round in three sets
Maria Sharapova is taken to three sets by Lauren Davis, but she comes through to seal a place in the fourth round of the Australian Open.Jan 22, 09:53
Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova move into third round of Australian Open
Defending champion Serena Williams and fifth seed Maria Sharapova secure comfortable wins to take them through to the third round of the Australian Open.Jan 20, 09:25
Who will win the Australian Open?
Sports Mole assesses the runners and riders in the battle for this year's Australian Open crown.Jan 18, 10:27
Tennis star Maria Sharapova reveals plans to release autobiography in 2017
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has announced that she plans to release her autobiography in 2017.Nov 6, 19:19
Ana Ivanovic voted 'hottest female player' on tennis circuit
World number 16 Ana Ivanovic is voted as the 'hottest female tennis player' by a survey of almost 5,000 men.Nov 5, 21:16
Petra Kvitova sees off Maria Sharapova to reach WTA Championships final
Petra Kvitova will play Agnieszka Radwanska in the WTA Championships final after beating Maria Sharapova in straight sets.Oct 31, 12:38
Agnieszka Radwanska clinches place in WTA Championship final
Agnieszka Radwanska defeats Garbine Muguruza in three sets to secure her place in the final of the WTA Championship.Oct 31, 10:11
Lucie Safarova win puts Petra Kvitova through in Singapore
Lucie Safarova's straight-sets win over Angelique Kerber results in Petra Kvitova advancing through to the semi-finals of the WTA Championships.Oct 30, 10:43
Maria Sharapova's win sends Agnieszka Radwanska through to semis of WTA Champs
Maria Sharapova defeats Flavia Pennetta in straight sets to send Agnieszka Radwanska through to the semi-finals of the WTA Championships.Oct 29, 13:13
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