No. 1 tennis player Sinner tested positive for roids twice - but won’t face suspension

[BigJay]

Russian Sharapova suspended two years.

also claimed “unintentional”

Sharapova suspended 2 years over doping test

Maria Sharapova was suspended for two years by the International Tennis Federation on Wednesday for testing positive for the banned substance meldonium. Sharapova said she will appeal.

www.espn.com

 

[BigJay]

Halep also claimed “unintentional”

A four-year ban was eventually reduced, like her boobs were

Why was Simona Halep’s doping suspension reduced? And when can she return to playing tennis?

Simona Halep is allowed to resume her tennis career whenever she wants. That's because a four-year doping suspension was reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport to nine months — and the two-time Grand Slam champion already has missed more time than that.

apnews.com

 

[djefferis]

#1 rule of “struggling” sports - you don’t kill your golden goose.

Top ranked and everyone else with name recognition is on downside of a career - they need stars for the next decade. Banning would set the sport back and potentially kill what new viewers they are picking up.

 

[jjgold]

It was an unbelievable small amount. People are surprised it even showed up had no impact on his tennis. It was something like one 1 billion.

 

[samsncharge99]

It came from the physio coach. He had a wrap on his left pinky finger which must have contained the banned substance when he was treating sinner

 

[jjgold]

Non-story

 

[djefferis]

If we have learned anything the past 5 years - it’s a it not NEVER trust the media - especially when it comes to medical reporting.

Of course they are gonna say it’s “non impactful” and it’s unintentional.

You expected to hear how he feels bad he got caught cheating and wishes he had been more careful ?

A-Rod and Bonds amongst others were unintentional too and had no idea they were being slipped roids by those they trusted - at least to hear their versions.

 

[lekidecincinnati]

at least sinner is banging the russian hottie

 

[BigJay]

at least sinner is banging the russian hottie