In Saratoga Springs, Horse Racing’s Troubles Cloud a Tradition

Will horse racing right itself so people can visit Saratoga Springs for another century or two?

Sha’Carri Richardson Finishes Last in Return to Track

Racing for the first time since a drug test kept her out of the Tokyo Olympics, Richardson and the rest of the field were no match for Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica.

Nike Renames the Alberto Salazar Building After Lifetime Ban

Salazar, the famed distance running coach, has been permanently barred from the sport by the U.S. Center for SafeSport for sexual and emotional misconduct.

Weight Lifting, an Original Olympic Sport, May Be Dropped

Lifting’s international federation has failed to fully address concerns about bribery and doping. If it doesn’t, the Olympic committee may eject the sport from the Games.

Alberto Salazar Is Permanently Barred From Track for Sexual and Emotional Misconduct

A former top coach who was once one of the world’s greatest distance runners, Salazar had already been suspended for breaking rules governing banned substances.

Tadej Pogacar Claims Second Straight Tour de France Title

A dominant month produced an unassailable lead for Slovenia’s young champion in a cycling race shadowed by new cheating claims.

Science Doesn’t Support Idea That Marijuana Aids Athletes’ Performance

Contradictory data, contested claims and highly speculative research seem to be behind the Olympic ban on cannabinoids.

Sha’Carri Richardson, Not Chosen for U.S. Relay, Will Miss Tokyo Olympics

The star sprinter, who lost a chance to run in the 100-meter individual event after failing a drug test for marijuana, could have been chosen for the relay team. But officials decided not to include her.

Sha’Carri Richardson and Her Now Uncertain Path to the Olympics

Richardson has a magnetic combination of speed and charisma. But her use of marijuana before an event has jeopardized her chance to compete in Tokyo.

An Abortion, a Missed Drug Test and Altered Records Add Up to Trouble

Brianna McNeal said she didn’t open her door to antidoping officials because she was traumatized after having an abortion. On Friday, a court upheld her five-year suspension.

Confusion Reigns at Trials Over Runner Who Blamed Drug Test on Burrito

Shelby Houlihan was poised to compete for a spot at the Games despite a doping ban that she blamed on burrito meat. Athletes complained, and a reversal to keep her sidelined eventually came from the highest levels of American Olympic governance.

Confusion Reigns at Trials Over Runner Who Blamed Drug Test on Burrito

Shelby Houlihan was poised to compete for a spot at the Games despite a doping ban that she blamed on burrito meat. Athletes complained, and a reversal to keep her sidelined eventually came from the highest levels of American Olympic governance.

Did a Burrito Cost an American Runner Her Olympic Dream?

Shelby Houlihan, a medal favorite, will miss the U.S. Olympic trials after she tested positive for a banned steroid. She has blamed a food-truck meal.

Baffert Sues New York Racing Officials Over ‘Impulsive’ Ban

The trainer was barred from the state’s racetracks and missed the Belmont Stakes after the Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed two post-race drug tests.

Positive Drug Test Confirmed for Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit

Churchill Downs suspended the colt’s Hall of Fame trainer, Bob Baffert, for two years, and the colt faces disqualification as the Derby winner.