
The USOPC, USOPC AAC, and USADA Announce Independent Arbitrator Openings
USOPC, USOPC AAC, and USADA collectively announce openings for five to eight Independent Arbitrators to hear and resolve doping disputes in Olympic and Paralympic sports.

U.S. Paralympic Archery Athlete Richard Burkett Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Richard Burkett, of New Castle, Pa., an athlete in the sport of Para archery, has accepted a 15-month suspension for an anti-doping rule violation.

Joint Statement from USOPC AAC and USADA on WADA Reform
The USOPC Athletes’ Advisory Council and USADA stand united in collectively calling for meaningful reform at WADA.

U.S. Weightlifting Athlete James Ellis Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
James Ellis, of Phoenix, Ariz., an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a sanction for an anti-doping rule violation.

AAA Arbitrator Imposes Four-Year Sanction on Rugby Athlete Lorenzo Thomas for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
The AAA has determined that rugby athlete Lorenzo Thomas, of St. Charles, Mo., should receive a four-year sanction for his anti-doping rule violations.

Abu Azaitar Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
Abu Azaitar, of Rabat, Morocco, has accepted a seven-month sanction for a violation of the UFC® Anti-Doping Policy.