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The rapid evolution of cannabis legislation is keeping businesses nationwide on edge. As states broaden cannabis legalization, many are implementing worker protections for lawful users. Yet, a recent ruling from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals underscores a stark reality: state-level protections might lack teeth if they do not explicitly provide workers with a legal… Continue reading Employee Cannabis Protections: Court Ruling Highlights Gaps in State Laws

Chelsea’s high-profile winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been sidelined following a provisional suspension triggered by a positive drug test. The Ukrainian star, who joined the club in a much-celebrated £89 million transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk, now faces an uncertain future as investigations unfold. Mudryk, 23, has been absent from the squad since November 28, when he… Continue reading Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk Faces Suspension After Positive Drug Test

The build-up to the highly anticipated Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 clash faced another hurdle as the event’s undercard lost a major bout. Dennis McCann’s fight against Peter McGrail was scrapped after McCann failed a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test, according to an announcement by Turki Alalshikh on Friday. The fallout is significant. McCann,… Continue reading Undercard Drama: Usyk vs. Fury 2 Hit by Bout Cancellations

In a scene straight out of a movie, a man bolted from the Will County Courthouse in Joliet after failing a drug test, only to be caught moments later in a nearby parking garage, officials reported. Patrick Conroyd, 42, admitted to probation staff that he had been using cocaine, according to Will County Sheriff’s Office… Continue reading Joliet Man’s Courthouse Escape Ends in Dramatic Arrest

The Canadian Football League (CFL) handed down a two-game suspension to B.C. Lions’ defensive lineman Sione Teuhema after he tested positive for a banned substance. The league confirmed the violation under its performance-enhancing drug policy, which is a blow to the Lions’ defensive lineup as they prepare for the playoffs. Teuhema, a 26-year-old powerhouse known… Continue reading B.C. Lions’ Sione Teuhema Suspended After Positive Drug Test

Iga Swiatek, the world’s No. 2 tennis player, has opened up about the doping investigation that led to a one-month suspension, revealing the emotional toll and financial burden it placed on her career. Speaking candidly in an interview with Facts After Facts on TVN24, the 23-year-old described the ordeal as a harsh reminder of how… Continue reading Iga Swiatek’s Short Suspension Highlights Flaws in Anti-Doping System

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