Liverpool millionaire exposed as sordid supplier of cocaine, hookersSeptember 27th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool's millionaire security expert George Cullen who runs an electronic ticketing system at the club's Anfield stadium has been exposed as an alleged cocaine supplier and a pimp. The news is shocking as the businessman was a well-respected figure in the club and FA even believed that his ticketing system was revolutionary in curbing soccer hooliganism.
Fallon rides 1st winner since returning from cocaine ban; jock aboard Our Kes at WolverhamptonSeptember 5th, 2009 Fallon wins for 1st time since cocaine banWOLVERHAMPTON, England — Jockey Kieren Fallon has his first winner since returning from an 18-month ban for cocaine use. The 44-year-old six-time champion jockey was aboard Our Kes at Wolverhampton on Saturday.
Canada official charged with killing cyclist says he's innocentSeptember 2nd, 2009 Former attorney general says he's innocentTORONTO — A former Ontario attorney general charged with criminal negligence in the death of a Toronto cyclist resigned from his economic development job Wednesday but said he's innocent. Michael Bryant announced his resignation as CEO of Invest Toronto, a corporation tasked with attracting investment to the city.
6-time champion jockey Kieren Fallon gets license to return after doping ban for cocaineSeptember 1st, 2009 Kieren Fallon returns to racing after doping banLONDON — Six-time champion jockey Kieren Fallon returns to racing Friday after being granted a license to ride for the first time in three years following a ban for cocaine use. Although the 44-year-old Fallon was cleared in a race-fixing trial in late 2007, he was unable to compete because of an 18-month doping suspension imposed in January 2008 by the governing body of racing in France.
Mass. jockey Norberto Arroyo arrested on cocaine charges in Saratoga Springs, NYAugust 17th, 2009 Jockey faces cocaine charges in upstate New YorkSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Jockey Norberto Arroyo Jr.
ITF appeals independent tribunal's ruling that cleared tennis player Richard Gasquet of dopingAugust 6th, 2009 ITF appeals doping ruling that cleared GasquetLONDON — The International Tennis Federation has appealed a doping ruling that essentially cleared tennis player Richard Gasquet, who was said to have inadvertently taken cocaine by kissing a woman in a nightclub. The ITF said Thursday it was appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after an independent tribunal's decision last month exonerated Gasquet for a positive cocaine test.
Former England manager Bobby Robson dies at 76 after struggle with cancerJuly 31st, 2009 Former England manager Bobby Robson dies at age 76LONDON — Bobby Robson, who coached England to the 1990 World Cup semifinals and won soccer trophies in four countries, has died. He was 76. A family statement issued Friday said Robson died of cancer at home in County Durham.
Arbitrator dismisses Mutu appeal against ChelseaJuly 31st, 2009 LAUSANNE - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed Friday an appeal by Romanian striker Adrian Mutu against the world body FIFA order that he has to pay former club Chelsea 17.17 million euros (24.14 million dollars) in damages for breach of contract. Mutu was sacked by the English Premier League after testing positive for cocaine in 2004 a year after joining them from Parma and was ordered to pay the sum by football's ruling body last year.
Mexico detains woman in deaths of 2 professional wrestlers allegedly drugged by robbersJuly 22nd, 2009 Woman detained in Mexican pro wrestlers deathsMEXICO CITY — Police have detained a woman in the deaths of two professional wrestlers who were found drugged in a low-rent hotel in the Mexican capital, prosecutors said Tuesday. The 65-year-old suspect is one of two women caught on surveillance video leaving the victims' hotel room, Mexico City prosecutors said in a statement.
Richard Gasquet cleared to resume playing tennis after 2 1/2 month doping banJuly 15th, 2009 Gasquet cleared to resume playing tennisLONDON — Richard Gasquet escaped a lengthy doping ban Wednesday when the International Tennis Federation ruled that he inadvertently took cocaine. The 23-year-old Frenchman, who was cleared to resume playing after completing a 2½-month ban Wednesday, convinced an independent anti-doping tribunal that he ingested cocaine by kissing a woman he met at a nightclub in Miami.
Cheerleading named most dangerous of all sportsJune 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Cheerleading-which involves tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting-has been named the most dangerous of all sports. Even though through the years safety efforts have led to fewer mishaps, a new report suggests that the sport still continues to cause more serious and deadly injuries than other sports.
Former world champion banned from Tour de FranceJune 19th, 2009 PARIS - Organisers of the Tour de France have said they would not allow 2005 world road race champion Tom Boonen to take part in this year's race because he tested positive for cocaine. "Tom Boonen's image and behaviour are incompatible with the image of the Tour de France," the Amaury Sports Orgainzation said Thursday in a statement issued in Paris.
Belgian rider Tom Boonen banned from Tour de France after positive test for cocaineJune 18th, 2009 Belgian rider Boonen banned from Tour de FrancePARIS — Tour de France organizers banned former world champion Tom Boonen from next month's race after the Belgian rider tested positive for cocaine for the second time in less than year. The 28-year-old Boonen's latest positive test came in April.
Coroner rules that Formula One boss Max Mosley's son Alexander died from drug overdoseJune 10th, 2009 Coroner: Max Mosley's son died from drug overdoseLONDON — The son of auto racing boss Max Mosley died from an accidental drug overdose last month, a London coroner said Wednesday. Alexander Mosley was found dead at his luxury apartment on May 5.
Gasquet says he may have picked up cocaine traces at Miami partyJune 5th, 2009 PARIS - Richard Gasquet, facing a two-year ban after testing positive at the Miami Masters, said Friday he might have come into contact with cocaine at a party before the event which he did not play due to injury. The under-fire Frenchman told French radio Europe 1 that a person he did not identify had offered him the drug but he had refused.