All articles tagged with #drug testing
Nick Kyrgios has tested positive for a cocaine metabolite at the Mallorca Open, triggering a provisional suspension and a potential four-year ban that could end his career. The 31-year-old, who has battled injuries and a history of disciplinary issues, calls the decision a huge mistake and says his latest struggles have accelerated thoughts of retirement, as the legal process and anti-doping scrutiny unfold.
Malaysia Airlines will mandatorily drug-test all its pilots by August 15, 2026, in response to a pilot's arrest for smuggling ecstasy into Indonesia and testing positive for multiple drugs; pilots who don't complete the screening will be grounded. The airline stressed safety and fitness-for-duty and noted the 39-year-old second officer was not flying the affected flight, but was in the cockpit jump seat; the move builds on existing pre-employment and recurrent testing within its safety framework.
A drug-testing industry group (NDASA) and MMJ International Holdings urge a DC court to pause the government’s move to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, arguing the change would raise drug-testing costs, create liability risks, and potentially increase marijuana abuse; they contend the challengers have standing and that the rulemaking was improper, as three consolidated lawsuits proceed and a DEA hearing continues, while opponents warn the policy would harm public safety and the industry’s ability to operate.
Georges St-Pierre says the UFC approached him about a superfight with Anderson Silva during their primes, but he laid out conditions—contractual commitment, better pay, a 170-pound catchweight with a return to his weight class, and drug testing—and the UFC never followed up, so the bout never happened.
A New Haven startup, Bexorg, uses BrainEx to perfuse donated postmortem human brains, keeping cellular activity alive long enough to study how experimental CNS drugs—potential Alzheimer's therapies—behave in real human tissue. While there is no consciousness and safeguards are in place, the method raises ethical questions about life-death boundaries and could improve CNS drug development.
A biotech startup called Bexorg keeps recently donated human brains on its BrainEX life-support system, arguing the preserved brains offer a more realistic testbed for drugs (including Alzheimer’s candidates) than animal models. The brains hover between life and death, show no consciousness, and are dosed with anesthetic; after about 24 hours they’re sliced into hundreds of pieces for analysis. Bexorg aims to process up to 1,600 brains per year, while pharma firms like Biohaven have already used donor brains for drug testing, fueling ethical and philosophical debates over the use of near-living tissue in research.
Jon Jones says the glare of fame makes his off‑cage issues seem bigger, but he insists he’s “a pretty good person” despite a career defined by historic UFC success and high‑profile problems, including a 2015 hit‑and‑run, suspensions for failed drug tests, and arrests. He’s hinted at a return to fighting and downplayed a recent UFC negotiation dispute as he navigates his complicated legacy at public appearances like the Dirty Boxing event.
Australia logged its fourth-hottest January on record as heatwaves pushed mean temps above average; NSW launched an on-site drug-checking trial at Laneway Festival, while a flood of political and policy news covered Liberal–National leadership chatter, debates over a ban on a provocative phrase, RBA rate expectations, and Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel switch, alongside local stories from Prue Car’s return to work to SA election outlook.
San Diego police have started using the portable SoToxa device to quickly test drivers for drugs in the field, allowing for immediate detection of substances like meth, THC, and others, which complements traditional sobriety tests and blood draws, enhancing DUI enforcement efforts.
Patchy Mix's victory over Magomed Magomedov in May 2024 remains official despite a drug-testing controversy, as the negative test results from a WADA-accredited lab were not acknowledged by the French MMA Federation, leading to the overturning of the result being contested and ultimately not recognized by the MMA regulatory bodies.
An investigation by The Marshall Project and Reveal found that hospitals across the U.S. are administering medications to birthing patients and then reporting them to child welfare authorities when drug tests show positive results for those same substances. This practice has led to child welfare investigations and even the removal of children from their parents, despite the medications being legally prescribed during labor. The issue is exacerbated by the lack of hospital policies to confirm test results or review patient medications before reporting, leading to calls for policy changes to protect patients from unwarranted investigations.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley made headlines with a spectacular backward hurdle during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, leading to a "random" NFL drug test. Barkley's performance, which included 159 rushing yards and a touchdown, earned him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award. The NFL's practice of testing players after standout performances has been criticized, but remains a common occurrence.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones faces two misdemeanor charges for assault and interference with communications following an incident with a drug testing agent. Jones allegedly took the agent's cellphone and made threatening remarks when asked to provide a sample. He denies the accusations and has a virtual bond hearing scheduled for July 17. Jones is also preparing to defend his title against Stipe Miocic in November.
UFC star Jon Jones has been charged with two misdemeanors after a confrontation with a drug testing agent at his home. The agent claimed Jones confiscated her phone and threatened her before providing a urine sample, and suggested he may have been under the influence of alcohol. If found guilty, Jones could face less than a year in jail and $1,500 in fines. Jones has a history of legal troubles and drug test issues, and has not fought since March 2023 due to injury.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones faces two misdemeanor charges for assault and interference with communications following a March 30 incident with a drug-test sample collector. The worker alleged Jones became combative, threatened her, and took her phone. Jones denies the allegations and shared surveillance footage showing a seemingly amicable interaction. He is scheduled for a virtual bond hearing on July 17.