Author: Lisa Burdick

Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has spoken out about the growing apprehension in professional tennis following doping controversies involving top-ranked players Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek. These incidents have cast a shadow over the sport, sparking debates about athlete accountability and testing protocols. Sinner, the men’s world No. 1, tested positive for clostebol,… Continue reading Emma Raducanu Highlights Rising Doping Concerns Amid High-Profile Tennis Scandals

In a landmark decision, CrossFit has permanently barred Shawn Ramirez from competing in its sanctioned events following a failed drug test during the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games. The lifetime ban, effective September 1, 2024, is the first of its kind in the sport’s history. Ramirez, who appealed the findings, had previously violated CrossFit’s Drug Testing… Continue reading CrossFit Issues First-Ever Lifetime Ban to Shawn Ramirez Over Drug Test Violation

Michael Smith’s journey at the Players Championship Finals has taken an unexpected turn as his original opponent, Dominic Taylor, was suspended following a failed drug test. The rising Bristol-based player, known for his PDC Challenge Tour title and recent Q-School success, now faces uncertainty over his darts career. Taylor’s suspension, confirmed by the Darts Regulation… Continue reading Michael Smith’s Opponent Suspended After Failed Drug Test, Nick Kenny Steps In

The Las Vegas Grand Prix, a spectacle under the neon glow of the Strip, has taken an unexpected turn. Drivers are voicing concerns about a persistent marijuana odor wafting through the circuit, with some jokingly worried about its implications for drug tests. Williams driver Franco Colapinto quipped, “If they test us now, I think we’ll… Continue reading F1 Drivers Grapple with Marijuana Smell at Las Vegas Grand Prix, Raising Concerns

Two of the UK’s largest nightlife venues are breaking new ground by introducing onsite drug testing, marking a major step in harm reduction efforts within the club scene. London’s Drumsheds and Manchester’s Warehouse Project are partnering with The Loop, a drug-testing charity, to analyze confiscated or surrendered substances in real-time. The initiative, backed by government… Continue reading UK Nightlife Pioneers Onsite Drug Testing to Protect Clubbers

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are gearing up for a headline-grabbing showdown on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, a venue that boasts a staggering capacity of 80,000. While the match is sanctioned and promises to captivate the boxing world, it has also sparked controversy, from health concerns for Tyson to the unconventional buildup… Continue reading Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Drug Testing, Psychedelics, and Boxing’s Unlikely Spectacle

Oxford’s leadership is easing its stance on THC in the workplace. Last week, the Board of Aldermen moved to revise its drug-testing policy, allowing job applicants with valid medical marijuana cards to test positive for THC if they’re applying for non-safety-sensitive roles. The updated policy still requires pre-employment drug screening, with random testing reserved for… Continue reading Oxford Loosens Drug Test Rules for Non-Safety Roles in Medical Marijuana Shift

Family courts across the UK could be making life-altering decisions based on drug tests that may not accurately reflect parents’ substance use, sparking calls for an urgent overhaul of the hair-strand testing protocol. Often, whether a child remains with their family or enters state care relies on these test results—a method widely used since the… Continue reading Experts Raise Alarms on Family Courts’ Misinterpretation of Drug Tests Leading to Custody Losses

Conor Benn has announced his clearance by the National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP), marking what could be the end of a turbulent two-year period in his boxing career. This saga began in 2022, when Benn’s highly anticipated bout with Chris Eubank Jr. was derailed after Benn failed two doping tests, leading to the fight’s cancellation and… Continue reading Conor Benn Cleared to Fight: Boxer Overcomes Doping Allegations for UK Comeback

A search for a missing Cumberland County woman unraveled a surprising turn of events Thursday, as it led to a drug bust on Blossom Road, Hope Mills, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. In a coordinated operation, the Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit, backed by the Special Response Team and the K-9 unit, executed a… Continue reading Missing Cumberland County Woman Found, Leads to Major Drug Bust in Hope Mills