Rappler's latest stories on meldonium
Sharapova to return as UN goodwill ambassador after ban ends
UNDP was glad to learn that Maria Sharapova can return to the sport she loves sooner than expected says a spokesperson

Federer backs Sharapova suspension: 'It's about zero tolerance'
Roger Federer feels ITF made the right call in banning Maria Sharapova for two years for failing a drug test at the Australian Open

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Nike stands by Sharapova, resumes sponsorship after doping ban
Maria Sharapova gets a much need ally as she vows to appeal her two year suspension by the International Tennis Federation

Suspended Sharapova named on Russian Olympic team
Russia has included Maria Sharapova in their Olympic tennis team despite the star player being suspended over a positive test for the banned drug meldonium

Heavyweight title fight in doubt after Povetkin tests positive for meldonium
A decision on whether the WBC heavyweight title fight between Deontay Wilder and Alexander Povetkin will proceed has not been made

Russian athletics hit by first meldonium cases
The athletics federation did not name the 4 athletes who tested positive

UN suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador
The United Nations discontinues its relationship with the 5 time Grand Slam champion following her failed drug test

Rafa Nadal to sue over failed drug test accusations
The 14 time Grand Slam champion says he seeks justice against those accusing him of being a drug cheat

Rafa Nadal fires back at drug test cover-up claim
Rafael Nadal hits back at a claim that he faked an injury in 2012 to cover up a failed drugs test saying I am tired of all of this

Sharapova lashes out at critics: 'I’m proud of how I have played the game'
Sharapova disputes claims that she had been warned on 5 occasions about meldonium being added to WADA s banned list

Tennis will survive Sharapova controversy, generation change - experts
Industry insiders insist that the sport can ride out the storm

Maria Sharapova remains determined to play again after drug test fail
Sharapova posted on Facebook that her inbox was full capacity of love and compassion following her announcement that she failed a drug test

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Nadal says Sharapova 'should be punished' to set an example
The 14 time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal lauds the sport s anti doping program saying the sport must keep a clean image

Sharapova's lawyer confident of a lenient ban after failed drug test
Sharapova s team begins the process of securing a penalty less than the 4 year ban she could face for failing a drug test

490 athletes may have used meldonium at European Games - report
Some 490 athletes including 13 medalists may have taken meldonium the drug responsible for tennis star Maria Sharapova s failed dope test

Sharapova's doping failure an isolated case - Kremlin
The Kremlin doesn t want Maria Sharapova s failed drug test to cast a bad shadow over Russian sports

How the World Anti-Doping Agency prepares yearly banned list
Here is an explanation of how WADA comes up with the Prohibited List of substances and methods each year and where the 2016 list can be found

Ex-WADA boss to BBC: Sharapova 'reckless beyond description'
You are taking something on a list I am sorry That is a big mistake Of course she should have known says Dick Pound WADA boss from 1999 to 2007

Sharapova not alone: More Russian athletes fall victim to Meldonium
Russia s sports minister Vitaly Mutko says he was shocked by the avalanche of positive tests for the medicine which he claims doesn t enhance an athlete s performance

Sharapova business empire in doping turmoil
Maria Sharapova whose rags to riches story was the stuff of Hollywood dreams now risks a ban of up to 4 years which could see her carefully constructed marketing empire collapse

Banning Meldonium is a 'human rights' violation, says drug creator
The creator of the drug tennis star Maria Sharapova tested positive for says it isn t a performance enhancer and banning it would prevent athletes from caring for their health

Serena: Sharapova ‘showed a lot of courage’ in drug confession
Serena Williams gives high marks to her Russian rival for being up front and very honest in addressing her failed drug test

Normal Meldonium course is 4-6 weeks - not 10 years, says manufacturer
The manufacturer of the drug which Maria Sharapova tested positive for says the course can be repeated 2 3 times a year

Pacquiao, Sharapova are not the first to fall out with Nike
Look back at the athletes Nike has dropped and stuck by through controversy

Russia sports minister backs Sharapova after failed drug test
Russia sports minister Vitaly Mutko warns that there may still be some more cases after Maria Sharapova tests positive for Meldonium

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What is Meldonium, the drug Sharapova tested positive for?
Meldonium which is used to treat ischemia was added to the list of substances banned by the World Anti Doping Agency this year

Petenis Maria Sharapova diskors, positif gunakan obat terlarang
Maria Sharapova mengakui menggunakan meldonium selama 10 tahun
