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Deco fails doping test, blames tainted vitamins

Associated Press
Midfielder Deco has tested positive for a banned diuretic in Brazil and says he will appeal the result, saying it likely stemmed from contaminated vitamins.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2013
FIFA suspends Peru player after failed test

Associated Press
FIFA has provisionally suspended a Peru international for 30 days for failing a doping test after a World Cup qualifier.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2013
Juninho not punished for doping test mix-up

Associated Press
Former Brazil midfielder Juninho has escaped punishment for failing to follow doping test rules after a Brazilian league game.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2012
Contador: Tour de France is my top priority

Associated Press
MADRID -- Alberto Contador called his season "very positive," and marked next year's Tour de France as his top priority despite the doping charges hanging over him. Contador, speaking on Spanish state TV, was very happy with his second Giro d'Ita...
Blog | August 31, 2011
LaShawn Merritt returning to the track

Associated Press
STOCKHOLM -- World 400 champion LaShawn Merritt returns to the track the DN Galan meet on Friday after his 21-month doping ban expired Wednesday. "Stockholm, Sweden...THE SCENE," Merritt tweeted Thursday. The 2008 Olympic champion was suspended...
Blog | July 28, 2011