• Sat, February 15, 2025

by: Firstpost

Jannik Sinner's three-month doping ban met with mixed reactions: 'Sad day for tennis'

World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepted a three-month suspension for twice testing positive for banned substance Clostebol in March last year, with WADA also formally withdrawing the appeal that they had filed before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

by: sportscasting

Who Is Mac McClung? Meet The Two-Time Slam Dunk Contest Champion

Mac McClung is looking to take home his third Slam Dunk Contest trophy on Saturday night despite playing in just 5 NBA games in his career.

by: Covers

2025 NBA 3-Point Contest Predictions, Picks, Odds & Rules: Back Brunson

NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest predictions, odds and rules for Saturday, February 25 in San Fran. Picks for Jalen Brunson, Damian Lillard and more.

by: MassLive

Watch Canada vs. USA: 4 Nations Face-Off free live stream

The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ABC. Fans looking to watch this NHL game can do so for free by using FuboTV ($30 off first month) or DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. SlingTV doesn't offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.

by: Newsweek

Ja Morant Teases NBA Slam Dunk Appearance Following Mac McClung Epic Performance

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant hinted at a possible appearance in the Slam Dunk Competition while the 2025 Slam Dunk Competition is taking place. Morant is one of the more electrifying players in the NBA. He is arguably the most athletic player in the league; however, we have yet to see it on display in NBA All-Star Saturday night.

by: Newsweek

IndyCar Team Dale Coyne Racing Confirms New Driver for 2025 Season

Dale Coyne Racing has announced veteran driver Rinus VeeKay as their new pick for the entire 2025 IndyCar season.

by: Covers

DraftKings NBA Pick6 Picks for Tonight's 3-Point Contest: Fantasy Basketball Lineup for Feb. 15

Rohit Ponnaiya's best NBA picks and lineup for playing DraftKings' NBA Pick6 on February 15, featuring Damian Lillard, Darius Garland, and Jalen Brunson.

by: Newsweek

UFC Announces New Gloves Will be Permanently Removed From Competition

The UFC is officially doing away with the new gloves in all fights, as multiple fighters revealed multiple issues with new gloves.

by: Covers

Who Won the NBA 3-Point Contest?

This year's NBA 3-Point Contest features a star-studded field. Damian Lillard, Buddy Hield, Darius Garland, Norman Powell, Cam Johnson, Tyler Herro, Jalen Brunson and Cade Cunningham are competing for the 2025 crown.

by: MSN

Dolphins look to overcome past disappointments against Warriors

The Dolphins host the Warriors in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge, aiming to overcome past disappointments and kickstart their season positively.

by: Covers

Who Won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest?

Live results of the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest at the 2025 All-Star Weekend featuring Mac McClung, Matas Buzelis, Andre Jackson Jr., and Stephon Castle.

by: MSN

NBA All-Star Saturday Night live updates: Mac McClung leaps over car, goes for dunk contest three-peat

Saturday's NBA All-Star Weekend events include the skills challenge, the three-point contest and the slam dunk contest. Follow our live coverage from Chase Center.

by: MSN

Who won the NBA 3-Point Contest 2025? Final scores, results, highlights on winner from All-Star Weekend

The Sporting News tracked live results and highlights as the NBA's top shooters competed in the 2025 3-Point Contest over All-Star Weekend.

by: MSN

Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama disqualified for bending the rules at NBA Skills Challenge

Saturday night at the NBA All-Star Game saw something you do not see every day: Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama being disqualified from the skills competition. The San Antonio Spurs teammates were participating in the first portion of the NBA Skills Challenge,

by: MSN

Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul booed and disqualified from NBA All-Star event

Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul both took part in the Skills Challenge during the NBA All-Star event on Saturday but were booed by some fans inside the Chase Arena

by: MSN

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter will have chance to shine in 2025

H eading into 2025, Kerry Carpenter is one of the Tigers' most accomplished young hitters. A career .276/.338/.512 hitter across 236 games in the majors, Carpenter missed time l

by: MSN

Wembanyama, Paul DQ'd for not taking 'valid' shots in skills event

Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul's bid at winning the NBA's Skills Challenge crown on All-Star Saturday night ended promptly when San Antonio's star duo was disqualified for not even trying to make real attempts on their shots.

by: MSN

How Father Ryan's Casen Roark won 4th straight TSSAA wrestling state championship in Division II

Casen Roark brought home his fourth straight TSSAA Division II state wrestling title while Lakeway Christian and St. George's had individual champs.

by: MSN

Klay Thompson tells SF crowd he'll do 3-point contest again in 2026

Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson won one 3-point shootout during his lengthy career with the Golden State Warriors, but he wants to add another, too. Thompson co-hosted an event on Treasure Island,

by: MSN

24th All India Police Water Sports Competition To Be Held From Feb 17-21 At Bhopal's Upper Lake

The All India Sports Control Board, New Delhi, is organizing the 24th All India Police Water Sports Competition from February 17 to 21 at Upper Lake, said Commandant 7th SAF, Hitesh Chaudhary, on Saturday.

by: MSN

Klay Thompson drills 3-pointers over kids, then taunts 'em at NBA All-Star event

Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson won one 3-point shootout during his lengthy career with the Golden State Warriors, but he wants to add another, too. Thompson co-hosted an event on Treasure Island,

by: MSN

How To Make The NBA All-Star Game Competitive Again

The NBA All-Star Game has been an uninteresting mess for over a decade. The games are a struggle to watch. The players understandably don't want to get hurt in a pointless game. Adam Silver and the NBA need to do something to reinvent the All-Star Game.

by: MSN

Who won the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge? Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell lead Team Cavs to title

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from the NBA Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday Night.

by: MSN

Bill Self Says NIL Makes Competition Even More Tight in Men's Basketball

The 2024-2025 men's college basketball season has been extremely competitive so far. On two separate days this year, both the No. 1 and No. 2-ranked teams have been upset. Meanwhile, in Storrs, Connecticut,

by: MSN

When Is the Dunk Contest 2025? Date of the NBA Event

It's almost time for the NBA's annual Slam Dunk Contest. Get the details on when the competition is and more. Now that football season is over, basketball is back in action, and the annual NBA Slam Dunk Contest is about to hit the court in San Francisco.

by: MSN

Williamston wrestling forfeits regional title

The Williamston wrestling team will no longer be competing in the Michigan High School Athletic Association team state tournament. The Hornets have forfeited their team regional title after self-reporting the participation of an ineligible athlete in Wednesday's match.

by: MSN

Who is in the NBA 3-Point Contest? Full lineup and participants for 2025 All-Star Weekend

This year's All-Star weekend, and three-point contest, is in San Francisco, a city that saw two of the best shooters of all time drain threes for a decade. While Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson may not be competing in this year's three-point contest,

by: MSN

NBA Slam Dunk and 3-Point Contests 2025: Start Times, Where To Watch, Participants, Streaming Info

Live from the Chase Center, it's NBA All-Star Saturday Night! What's the perfect appetizer for Sunday's NBA All-Star Game? An assortment of slam dunks, of course! The NBA's annual Saturday night festival of fun will once again feature three must-see events: the skills challenge,

by: MSN

Norman Powell's blunt All-Star admission ahead of 3-point contest

Norman Powell is set to compete in the 2025 Starry 3-Point Contest on Saturday night in San Francisco, but the Los Angeles Clippers guard is heading into the event with a competitive mindset and something to prove.

by: MSN

Why Trump's transgender edict spells chaos for 2028 Olympics

The US president would have us believe the vexed issue of transgender participation in sport has been solved with one pen stroke. But the IOC and LA 2028 organisers didn't sign up for it.

by: MSN

Of all the positional needs, what's the Colts' biggest this offseason?

Of all the positional needs that the Indianapolis Colts have, which one is the biggest this offseason? General manager Chris Ballard mentioned in his season-ending press conference that the emphasis t

by: MSN

Woods slated to tee it up in TGL after mother's death

Golf superstar Tiger Woods is scheduled to return to action Tuesday in his TGL simulator league, his first competition since his mother's death on February 4. The 15-time major champion announced on February 4 that his mother,

by: MSN

The Colts Won't Find Quarterback Competition in the 2025 NFL Draft

General Manager Chris Ballard made it clear that competition will come in 2025. The Colts have several needs, but their biggest need is shoring up their quarterback situation.

by: MSN

WATCH: Virat Kohli fever hits Karachi as Pakistani fans show solidarity ahead of Champions Trophy

Cricket fever reached new heights in Karachi as crowds were seen enthusiastically chanting Virat Kohli's name outside the National Stadium following the Tri-nation ODI series final between Pakistan and New Zealand.

by: MSN

FanDuel Sportsbook promo for NBA All-Star Weekend 2025: What to know, plus Dunk, 3-Point, ASG picks

The NBA's annual assemblage of athletic ability and celebrity, also known as All-Star Weekend, has arrived, and this year's festivities in the San Francisco Bay Area will feature players looking to make history as well as a new-look All-Star Game.

by: MSN

2024-25 Richland County Winter Sports Postseason Tracker: Plymouth girls basketball wins first sectional title in 15 years

Who, when and where will Richland County boys basketball teams play in the postseason? 2024-25 Mansfield News Journal Winter Sports Postseason Schedule

by: MSN

Full history of Los Angeles Lakers in the 3-Point and Slam Dunk Contests

The 3-Point and Slam Dunk Contest are both set to take place tonight. Here's every Los Angeles Laker that has ever participated in either.

by: MSN

Frankie Muniz celebrates strong Daytona finish, and it's no act

Actor-turned-driver Frankie Muniz hopes that his "awesome" finish in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Daytona earns him some respect.

by: MSN

Mac McClung and Damian Lillard aim for three-peats in dunk and 3-point contests

Orlando two-way player Mac McClung will try to become the first person to win three consecutive dunk contests at the NBA All-Star Saturday night festivities. McClung defended his title last year when he went airborne over Shaquille O'Neal and now goes for three in a row when he faces San Antonio rookie Stephon Castle,

by: MSN

Preston North End vs Burnley LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Burnley in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

by: MSN

Projected $36 million Eagles Super Bowl hero predicted to bolt for Steelers

The Philadelphia Eagles have a slew of free agents to make decision on and one of them is a starting along the defensive line. One NFL analyst predicts that starter will ultimately leave for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

by: MSN

Man City v Newcastle LIVE: Result as Erling Haaland injury blots win after Omar Marmoush hat-trick

Result as Erling Haaland injury blots win after Omar Marmoush hat-trick - Manchester City pulled away from Newcastle United in the Premier League after a sensational first-half hat-trick by January si

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Colts tackle biggest needs in 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft

Who did the Indianapolis Colts select in the latest seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft from Pro Football Network? The theme this offseason for GM Chris Ballard is going to be adding competition throughout the Colts' roster,

by: MSN

Gallants edge past AmaZulu to secure Nedbank Cup quarter-final spot

Junior Zindonga's spectacular solo effort proved decisive as Marumo Gallants secured their place in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AmaZulu at Dr Molemela Stadium. T

by: MSN

4 Nations Face-Off: NHL's new in-season tournament scores, players, format and more

Instead of an All-Star Game, the NHL and the NHLPA are holding the 4 Nations Face-Off, which runs from February 1

by: MSN

Men's College Basketball: Best Bets and Pick for UNLV vs. Fresno State

T he UNLV Rebels hit the road on Saturday to take on Mountain West Conference rivals the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Rebels enter this game with a 13-12 record and 7-7 against Moun

by: MSN

Mac McClung's rank among best NBA dunkers: How G League star compares to Vince Carter, Michael Jordan and more

The undersized guard has had some impressive Dunk Contest showings, cementing himself among the most athletic dunkers the NBA has ever seen.

by: MSN

Crystal Palace vs. Everton prediction, Premier League odds, time: Feb. 15, 2025 picks, bets by proven expert

Betting expert Jon Eimer has locked in his best bets for Saturday's Premier League match between Everton and Crystal Palace

Jannik Sinner's three-month doping ban met with mixed reactions: 'Sad day for tennis'

World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepted a three-month suspension for twice testing positive for banned substance Clostebol in March last year, with WADA also formally withdrawing the appeal that they had filed before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The article from Firstpost discusses the controversy surrounding Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner, who was banned for three months by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after testing positive for a banned substance. The substance in question was found in a medication he was taking for a shoulder injury, which he had been using under medical supervision. Sinner, ranked among the top young talents in tennis, claimed he was unaware that the medication contained a banned substance. The ban has sparked a debate about the strict liability rule in doping, where athletes are held responsible for any substance found in their system, regardless of intent. Reactions have been mixed, with some supporting WADA's stringent policies to maintain the integrity of sports, while others, including fans and some sports commentators, argue for more leniency considering the circumstances, especially since Sinner's use was not for performance enhancement but for medical treatment. The incident has raised questions about the clarity of doping regulations and the support systems for athletes in managing their health while adhering to anti-doping rules.

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https://www.firstpost.com/sports/tennis-news/jannik-sinner-three-month-doping-ban-wada-reactions-13863635.html

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