Author: Lisa Burdick

Aaron Brooks, Olympic medalist and four-time NCAA wrestling champion, is staring down a possible suspension after failing a drug test—an incident tied not to performance enhancement, but to a supplement bought at the local grocery store. The Hagerstown-born athlete, who brought home a bronze for the U.S. at the 2024 Paris Olympics, hasn’t competed this… Continue reading Olympic Wrestler Aaron Brooks Faces Suspension Over Supplement Misstep

The latest annual drug testing report from Lake Travis ISD reveals a concerning rise in student drug use, with more students testing positive for substances beyond nicotine and marijuana. In the 2024-2025 school year, 3,252 students were enrolled in the district’s voluntary and mandatory drug testing program. Of the 754 randomly selected for testing, 40… Continue reading Lake Travis ISD Drug Test Results Show Rising Substance Use, Including New Drugs

Elon Musk fired back at drug use allegations with a new set of hair drug test results, posting them online and challenging critics, including The New York Times, to get tested too. In his latest effort to dispel rumors about his drug use during Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, Musk shared ‘negative’ results from both… Continue reading Musk Drops Fresh Drug Test Results, Challenges Critics to Follow Suit

Four members of the Miami Police Department’s internal affairs unit have been placed on administrative leave as part of an ongoing investigation, sources confirm.  The suspended officers include two police officers, one sergeant, and one lieutenant. The two officers were relieved of duty after reportedly failing a random drug test.  Meanwhile, the internal probe now… Continue reading Four Miami Police Officers Suspended Amid Drug Test Investigation

A wild rumor linking Celsius energy drinks to false cocaine positives in drug tests has been swiftly knocked out by Major League Baseball. The league, along with its players’ union, says there’s no credible science tying the fitness-fueled beverage to dirty results. It all started with a now-deleted X post from Emily Waldon, a sports… Continue reading MLB Shoots Down Celsius-Cocaine Rumor as Energy Drink Panic Spirals Online

California State Senator Sabrina Cervantes will not face DUI charges following a Sacramento car accident, after tests showed no signs of intoxication. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday that a blood test taken on the day of the crash was “negative for any measurable amount of alcohol or drugs.” After reviewing police reports,… Continue reading California Senator Cleared of DUI After Negative Drug Test

Julianna Peña isn’t buying Kayla Harrison’s clean bill of health. As the UFC 316 title fight looms June 7 in Newark, Peña has openly cast doubt on Harrison’s record, accusing the two-time Olympic gold medalist of bending the rules with performance-enhancing drugs. Despite more than a decade of testing with no positive results, Peña remains… Continue reading UFC 316 Spotlight: Julianna Peña Questions Kayla Harrison’s Clean Record Amid Lax Drug Testing

Naomi Osaka’s return to Roland Garros came with an unwelcome déjà vu—another 5AM knock from anti-doping officials. Speaking at her pre-tournament press conference in Paris, the four-time Grand Slam winner recounted the early morning interruption that ended in bruised arms and familiar frustration. “They’re kind of scary,” Osaka admitted, referring to the drug testers. “I… Continue reading Naomi Osaka’s 5AM Wake-Up Call: A Bruising Reminder of Tennis’ Drug Testing Regimen

Philadelphia Phillies reliever José Alvarado has been suspended 80 games without pay after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball announced Sunday. The penalty—standard for a first-time offense—takes immediate effect, benching the club’s top closer through mid-August and ruling him out for the postseason. The Phillies, currently trailing the Mets by just… Continue reading Phillies Closer José Alvarado Hit With 80-Game Ban Over PED Violation—Postseason Dreams in Peril

Federal beats local. That was the final word from a U.S. district judge who tossed out a lawsuit by a fired Minnesota gas worker, ruling that national safety rules outmuscle state drug testing protections. In a decision with big implications for companies straddling state and federal lines, U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel sided with Minnesota… Continue reading Federal Law Trumps Minnesota Rules in Drug Test Clash, Judge Says