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?

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.

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.

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.

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.