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VICE Sports Q&A: The Reporter Who Broke the Biggest Sports Doping Scandal
In conversation with Hajo Seppelt, the documentarian whose work exposed Russian track and field and might yet bring competitive athletics to its knees.
VICE Sports World News Roundup: November 10
Start your day with VICE Sports. Here's our morning roundup of the sports news from around the world.
Russia Could Be Banned From Athletics After Report Alleges State-Sponsored Doping
An independent commission alleges that high-ranking officials blackmailed doped athletes in exchange for covering up positive drug results.
WADA Accuses Russia of Widespread Doping Cover-up, Recommends Suspensions
WADA has released it's report into Russian doping and has recommended suspending the RAF, and accuses the government in engaging in cover up.
VICE Sports Q&A: "Doped" Director Andrew Muscato
In the new documentary "Doped: The Dirty Side of Sports," filmmaker Andrew Muscato argues that sports anti-doping efforts overreach and underperform, ultimately serving no one.
Throwback Thursday: Ben Johnson at the Seoul Olympics, and the Doping Race That Never Ends
Ben Johnson's 100m dash victory and subsequent steroid bust at the 1988 Summer Games was a watershed moment for anti-doping activists, but to what end?
Report Shows Mayweather Received Banned IV Before Pacquiao Bout
An investigative report released yesterday raises questions regarding pre-fight circumstances surrounding the Mayweather-Pacquiao bout.
Will E-Sports PED Testing Protect Players, Or Deflect Blame?
E-sports are adopting WADA-style performance-enhancing drug tests. Will they help or hurt professional gamers?
If eSports Drug Tests Include Weed, It Must Make You Better at Games, Right?
The largest eSports organization in the world is randomly testing for weed as a performance enhancing drug.
Alex Rodriguez and Justin Gatlin Are Having Unbelievable Summers
Following multiple PED suspensions, New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and sprinter Justin Gatlin both are performing at unbelievably high levels.
Are We Losing the War on Drugs in Sport?
Eliminating PEDs from sport is a near-impossible task despite the best efforts from WADA and increased testing from leagues like MLB.