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"Lord Coe, after a flurry of recent high-profile failed drug tests, has called on sporting authorities to 'get tough with physios, get tough with coaches, get tough with managers and agents' of doping athletes."

"The Caribbean Regional Anti Doping Organization (RADO) has commended Dominica for its campaign to combat the use of illegal substances in sports."

"US BMX cyclist Jason Rogers tested positive for a banned stimulant in March and is about to complete a nine-month suspension, the US Anti-Doping Agency announced on Wednesday."

"According to testimony during arbitration to overturn the doping ban of New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, it was revealed that the baseball star paid $305,000 to buy evidence and hide potentially incriminating links to Biogenesis, the now-defunct Florida clinic behind the doping scandal of baseball."

"Lance Armstrong should have his seven Tour de France victories reinstated because of the prevalence of doping at the time, says former cyclist Jan Ullrich. Ullrich told Sport Bild magazine he would "give Armstrong the Tour victories back. … That's how it was back then." "Bjarne Riis was given back his victory from 1996. That's how things were at the time. It's not helping anyone to have lines struck through the roll of honour," Ullrich said."

"Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, may be in doubt for the next Olympic Games unless his nation gets its act together on its anti-doping measures. The World Anti-Doping Agency last night warned Jamaica it risked expulsion from major competitions if it failed to address failings highlighted by a former senior employee."

"Doped athletes should be banned for life as using steroids for even just a short time could have permanent performance-enhancing effects, according to a new study. Several high profile athletes and celebs - such as Arnold Schwarzenegger - have admitted to using anabolic steroids to boost performance in sports and improve physical appearance."