Competing while using banned substances is one of elite sports’ most fiercely protected red lines.

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One of track and field’s most electrifying athletes and the nation's top sprinter, Sha'Carri Richardson missed out on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics when she tested positive for cannabis in her home state of Oregon where it’s legal. Richardson, among the ...

The wellness industry is shifting towards natural, plant-based performance-enhancing products. With growing consumer awareness and demand for sustainable alternatives, products that combine traditional wisdom with modern science are gaining traction.

Researchers headed by a team at the Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard Medical School have identified a type of bacteria in the gut microbiomes of marathon runners—but not sedentary people—that can boost the capacity for exercise. Tests showed that ...

The Florida Panthers will be without their top defenseman for the next 20 games. The NHL announced that Aaron Ekblad was suspended for 20 games without pay for violating the league’s performance enhancing drug policy. In a stunning announcement, the NHL ...

Regulatory frameworks are evolving rapidly—from China’s strict gaming time limits for minors and real-name verification systems to the U.K.’s proposed Online Safety Act mandating age-appropriate design and the enforcement of Pan European Game ...