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Tennis Toughens Up Anti-Doping Measures

By McCarton Ackerman

The International Tennis Federation will soon require biological passports for all players. MORE  

Armstrong Took HGH, EPO and Testosterone

By Ben Feuerherd

The fallen cycling superstar finally admits to doping throughout his career. MORE  

At Last, Lance Admits Doping

By McCarton Ackerman

Lance Armstrong's belated and widely-expected confession will cost him a fortune. MORE  

Morning Roundup: January 7, 2013

By The Fix staff

The world awaits Lance Armstrong's doping confession, prescription drug costs soar for the US military, and Justin Bieber's people investigate how "pot-smoking" photos leaked.  MORE  

Morning Roundup: December 10, 2012

By The Fix staff

Investigation lifts lid on reckless prescribing, NFL star charged with manslaughter of teammate after "drunk" crash, and unsealed autopsy shows Notorious BIG died sober. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 14, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Tennis considers anti-doping tests, feds and states tangle over pot legalization, and Richie Sambora talks about his booze and painkiller abuse. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 15, 2012

By The Fix staff

Brazilian cops storm drug-infested Rio slums, New England fungal meningitis outbreak is linked to steroids, and Lance Armstrong's lawyer wants lie detectors all round. MORE  

Lance Armstrong "Doped and Helped Others to Dope"

By Chrisanne Grise

A US Anti-Doping Agency report says he was heavily involved in the most sophisticated doping program in cycling history. MORE  

Tennis Players Dope Too, Says James Blake

By McCarton Ackerman

The veteran player says many in his sport get away with using performance enhancing drugs. MORE  

Judo Star Blames Pot Brownies for Failed Drug Test

By Tony O'Neill

A US Olympic martial artist faces severe consequences after traces of marijuana are found in his system. MORE  

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