Drugs in sport
How a mysterious breast cancer drug found in horses could lead to ‘Russian roulette’ at the races
The racing industry has been accused of failing trainers in the breast cancer drug cases following the emergence of bombshell new research.
- Danny Russell
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- Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games are dangerous. They’re not a celebration of science
It’s a prime-time, livestreamed advertisement for a drug business. Swimming, athletics and weightlifting, the bait.
- Darren Kane
- Opinion
- Opinion
It’s the elephant in the jockeys’ room. Is it time WADA banned Ozempic?
Reports have claimed use of the weight-loss drug is rife among jockeys. Could semaglutide be used as a performance enhancer in other sports?
- Darren Kane
‘I’ve done it. I’ve cheated with it’: Ex-Australian No.1’s doping details come to light
A banned former Australian tennis player and coach declared “I’ve cheated with it” when discussing the pros and cons of taking clenbuterol, a substance prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency and strictly off limits in sport.
- Scott Spits
Her rival was banned for doping, but got a discount. Torrie Lewis could race her within months
New world champion Torrie Lewis is on a collision course to face the drug cheat who initially denied her gold after seven months of her two-year doping ban was suspended.
- Michael Gleeson
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2026
Club boss says AFL coaches, commissioners should be drug tested
One of the AFL’s most-respected leaders has called for the league’s new drug policy to be expanded.
- Andrew Wu, Danny Russell and Jon Pierik
- Analysis
- AFL 2026
After 22 years, the AFL’s absurd pretence is over. It’s about time
There will be a cohort of law-and-order types who might view the scrapping of strikes among the changes to the illicit drug policy as the mollycoddling of footballers. But it is overdue and a necessary correction.
- Jake Niall
- Opinion
- Milano Cortina 2026
Acid test: Why ski jumpers’ penis injections don’t constitute doping
If ski jumpers really are injecting hyaluronic acid into their crotches to gain an advantage, it appears they aren’t doing anything illegal.
- Darren Kane
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The NRL handed over 178 names for drug testing – three times more than the AFL
Sport Integrity Australia has revealed for the first time the NRL turned over an extensive list of players for suggested testing before the 2025 season.
- Chris Barrett
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- Swimming
Chalmers rejects millions as American track star signs on with Enhanced Games
First they got James Magnussen. Now, Olympic silver medallists Fred Kerley and Ben Proud have signed on as Kyle Chalmers rejects the Enhanced Games.
- Tom Decent