Maria Sharapova to play exhibition event in Las Vegas
Maria Sharapova`s initial 24-month ban for testing positive for meldonium was cut to 15 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport last Tuesday.
Oct 10, 2016, 09:58 AM IST
Weekly sports roundup, October 3-9: From money minting MS Dhoni biopic to India's shock defeat to South Korea
Highlights of the week were India reclaiming number one spot in ICC Test ranking and India suffering a rare defeat in kadaddi.
Oct 09, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
Maria Sharapova may be granted wild card at 2017 French Open
The Russian player is now eligible to officially return to tennis courts starting April 26 next year.
Oct 06, 2016, 12:38 PM IST
WADA made 'mistakes' with meldonium ban: Andy Murray
Sharapova had her two-year tennis ban for doping reduced to 15 months by the Lausanne-based CAS.
Oct 04, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
Maria Sharapova doping: CAS reduces ban on Russian star to 15 months from 24
Sharapova openly admitted she had been taking meldonium for 10 years to help treat illnesses, a heart issue and a magnesium deficiency.
Oct 04, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
Maria Sharapova awaits CAS decision on doping ban
She has 35 WTA singles titles and more than $36 million in career earnings.
Oct 04, 2016, 16:46 PM IST
Maria Sharapova appeal verdict set for early October
The original ruling had been expected by July 18, with Sharapova hoping a successful appeal would allow her to spearhead the Russian tennis team in Rio.
Sep 13, 2016, 15:54 PM IST
Maria Sharapova could return in January, says Shamil Tarpishchev
Former world number one Sharapova was suspended following a positive test for the banned drug meldonium during January`s Australian Open.
Aug 15, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
Sponsors missing from action in war on doping: Whistleblower
Nike is also not alone in sponsoring athletes who have had positive doping tests.
Aug 12, 2016, 17:25 PM IST
Russia Doping: A chronology of major events
The CAS ruling effectively meant that Russian athletes, who were applying to compete in 2016 Rio Games, will not be going to the Olympics.
Jul 21, 2016, 16:51 PM IST
Maria Sharapova out of Rio Olympics as CAS delays doping decision
"Sharapova and ITF have agreed to defer the CAS decision until September 2016," said a CAS statement.
Jul 11, 2016, 14:25 PM IST
Maria Sharapova: Russian's lawyer blasts WADA chief over 'annual income' comment
Sharapova was banned for two years by the International Tennis Federation earlier this month after admitting in March she had taken the banned medication meldonium.
Jun 21, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
Reunion with Ivan Lendl is a smooth transition for Andy Murray
After flying in from the United States on Monday evening, Lendl seemed to be making an instant impact, directing Murray`s practice session on Tuesday morning and then watching his match from the courtside seats.
Jun 15, 2016, 12:34 PM IST
Maria Sharapova appeals two-year doping ban to CAS
Russian superstar Maria Sharapova has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against her two-year doping ban, CAS confirmed on Tuesday.
Jun 14, 2016, 21:54 PM IST
Two-year Doping ban: Nike stands by Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova, lifts suspension
Nike said Wednesday`s decision was taken after acknowledgement by the International Tennis Federation tribunal that she had not deliberately broke doping rules.
Jun 09, 2016, 12:19 PM IST
Maria Sharapova: Russian tennis superstar to appeal 'unfairly harsh' two-year doping ban
Sharapova slammed the ITF for spending "tremendous amounts of time and resources trying to prove I intentionally violated the anti-doping rules" before adding that "the tribunal concluded I did not".
Jun 09, 2016, 08:19 AM IST
Angry Maria Sharapova will appeal two-year doping ban
Sharapova, 29, tested positive for the controversial banned medication meldonium during January`s Australian Open.
Jun 08, 2016, 22:58 PM IST
Maria Sharapova handed two-year ban for doping
Sharapova's suspension was back-dated to 26 January 2016.
Jun 08, 2016, 20:39 PM IST
Serena Williams surpasses Maria Sharapova to become world's highest paid sportswoman
Sharapova earned $21.9 million over the past 12 months, down almost $8 million from the previous year, Forbes said.
Jun 07, 2016, 09:52 AM IST
Defiant Russia name dope-tainted Maria Sharapova in 2016 Rio Olympics tennis squad
The former world number one was suspended from competitions as of March 12 after testing positive for banned substance Meldonium.
May 26, 2016, 17:29 PM IST
