Sharapova Shock

[-SharonA-]

She has failed a drug test. I am so surprised, she who projects a squeaky clean image.

She reckons she has diabetes and her medication was banned as of 1st January.

[-SharonA-]

A former WADA chief says Sharapova has 'no excuse'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3483903/Maria-Sharapova-warned-five-times-tennis-authorities-meldonium-banned-January-Russian-sports-bosses-say-told-too.html

[jourdain2]

Originally, I was sorry for her, guilty but let down by her coach and team, I thought. Having read more, especially now knowing about the warnings that were given, I withdraw any sympathy.

[Neveracrossword]

Agchristie, thanks for that. I think I'd prefer a less bullish, more efficient lawyer - one who made sure the player complied with all requirements before the changes, the well-publicised, well-notified changes.

[Arksided]

Taking aside the seriousness of drugs in sport... she's still hot and rich.

[agchristie]

Arksided > Taking aside the seriousness of drugs in sport... she's still hot and rich.

...but we haven't met have we? ;)

[agchristie]

Neveracrossword

I'm getting worn out now and feel that a third set looms ;)

[-SharonA-]

Game,set and match to agchristie!

[agchristie]

SharonA - it's ok, I won't deprive DTC of his Best Answer!

Seriously, thanks for raising this, it's been a good, even-tempered discussion ;)

[Hopkirk]

Forget it Arksided, you couldn't keep up.

[Arksided]

Suppose that depends on what I was taking at the time ;-)

[agchristie]

^ I can tell you Arksided - you were taking....your time ;)

[-SharonA-]

An update, Head have renewed their contract with Maria!!!

Head are giving her the benefit of the doubt.

[agchristie]

Sharon - thanks for the heads up!

[Caribeing]

I thought you only took medication if you were ill!

[EDDIE51]

The main medical use for Meldonium( in over 90% of cases) is to treat Angina. So how come someone who has had a need for Angina medication for 'over 10 years' is able to play top level international tennis? The more we hear of this the more I am sure she is guilty.