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The 72-year-old Health and Human Services secretary has posted a gym selfie with Arnold Schwarzenegger, reviving scrutiny of his public-health messaging. The image, taken at a Venice gym, follows earlier appearances alongside other public figures; supporters say the friendship is personal, critics say it complicates policy messaging.
Vondrousova has been suspended for four years after refusing a doping control test at her home in December 2025. An independent tribunal has found no compelling justification for the refusal, and the sanction runs until June 21, 2030. ITIA emphasizes that testing can occur outside the hour window if notified and located, and reiterates the seriousness of refusals.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, restoring Russian athletes' access to many international qualifiers ahead of Los Angeles 2028 while leaving decisions on flags, anthems and full national symbols unresolved. Several international federations, including World Athletics, are maintaining bans and legal challenges are being signalled.
Riders have been tested between 11pm and 6am as part of the ITA anti-doping programme, with Pogacar and Vingegaard among those subjected to late-night tests. The practice, described as unusual and disruptive by some, is intended to combat micro-dosing and maintain integrity as the race progresses toward the Alps.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has partially uph eld Mudryk’s appeal, allowing the Ukraine winger to return to competition with immediate effect after accepting a breach of anti-doping rules. The case cites changes to WADA procedures and a low concentration of meldonium in the original test. Chelsea welcomes the decision as the team prepares for the new Premier League season.
The Brazil international has secured a 2-1 win for Tottenham over Chelsea in a pre-season friendly in Sydney, scoring the 92nd-minute winner after Tottenham were reduced to 10 men. De Zerbi has suggested Richarlison’s future remains uncertain, with Spurs’ transfer activity intensifying this summer.