Khabib Nurmagomedov apologized for attacking Conor McGregor’s coach after pounding the crap out of Conor to retain his title, admitting it was revenge for the Irishman’s smack talk against him. Khabib professed remorse to reporters, but also tried…
Showing posts with label Suspension. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Suspension. Show all posts
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Thursday, September 20, 2018
UFC Fighter Jon Jones Gets 15-Month Suspension, But Could Return Late October
6:25 PM PT — Jones has responded to the news, saying … “It’s difficult to express myself at this moment but I can definitely say my heart is filled with gratitude and appreciation. I want to thank all of you who have stood by me during the…
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Ohio Senator Says Urban Meyer"s Suspension Is Fair
Ohio Senator Rob Portman says he has tons of respect for the investigators in the Urban Meyer case — and believes the suspension was the result of a “fair process.”‘ “I respect the process that went through,” Portman told TMZ Sports in D.C. on…
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Ryan Lochte "Grams His Own Rule-Breaking, Gets 14-Month Doping Suspension
There are some who say that Ryan Lochte, who just welcomed the birth of his son last year, is the dumb man’s Michael Phelps.
Remember when some douche recorded Phelps smoking weed at a party and got him suspended? Well, the stupid version of that just happened to Lochte.
Ryan Lochte has been given a 14-month suspension … over a rule-violating photo that he himself uploaded to social media.
The famous (and infamous) Olympian was due to make a comeback at the U.S. National Championships this week.
This suspension is such that he’ll also miss next year’s Championships.
In fact, even his participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is in question.
Why? Believe it or not, it isn’t over marijuana use. He didn’t use any illegal substance.
Take a look at the photo that he uploaded to his own Instagram:
According to the USADA, this just-for-fun IV of vitamins is a policy violation.
“On May 24, 2018, Lochte, 33, posted an image on social media depicting himself receiving an intravenous infusion.”
Folks with a fear of needles must be shaking their heads at the idea of a man being hooked up to an IV without any medical need.
“A subsequent investigation by USADA,” the report reads. “With which Lochte fully cooperated …”
The investigation “revealed that Lochte received an intravenous infusion of permitted substances at an infusion clinic.”
Unfortunately, thought he substances were permitted, he received them “in a volume greater than 100 mL in a 12-hour period without a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).”
Whoops.
“Intravenous infusions or injections in a volume greater than 100 mL within a 12-hour period are prohibited at all times,” the USADA explains.
So you can’t get pumped full of anything, apparently.
He wasn’t getting some kind of supersoldier serum — he was getting what sounds like a vitamin-laced placebo.
This policy isn’t unreasonable, as they say “except for those legitimately received in the course of hospital treatment, surgical procedures, or clinical diagnostic investigations under the USADA Protocol.”
In other words, actual medical needs won’t disqualify you.
Getting an injection for funsies, on the other hand, and you’re looking at 14 months out of the pool.
Lochte’s estimated net worth is $ 6.2 million, build out of endorsement deals based upon his Olympic record and, of course, his famous goofy persona.
So the good news is that he won’t spend the next 14 months working odd jobs or crashing on a friend’s couch, as most people might if they found themselves forbidden from their profession for over a year.
The bad news is that this is still an embarrassment for him, personally.
He’s also a father now — his son just turned one year old last month.
He’s going to need to supplement his small fortune over time in order to plan for his family’s future.
That means that he needs to retain his career as a swimmer in order to get future endorsements. This puts his role in the 2020 Olympics in jeopardy.
When some little beast decided to record Michael Phelps taking a hit off of a bong and share that video with the world, it didn’t hurt Phelps’ brand because, well, only Jeff Sessions cares about pot.
This incident is similarly unlikely to hurt Lochte’s reputation.
Why? Because his reputation is mostly that he’s a loveable idiot.
This little suspension is exactly something that you’d expect from him — at least, if you’re familiar with USADA rules.
Clearly, Lochte was not familiar with those regulations. But now he is.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Tavis Smiley Vows to Fight PBS Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Suspension
Tavis Smiley says PBS railroaded him during its investigation into claims he was having sex with staffers, and he’s vowing to take a stand against the network’s “overreaction.” The talk show host, who PBS suspended Wednesday, says he only learned…
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Matt Damon Says Gronk Deserved Suspension For Late Hit
Consider this case closed … ‘cause one of the biggest Boston sports superfans on the planet says Rob Gronkowski deserved to be suspended for his late hit on a Bills player on Sunday. TMZ Sports got Matt Damon’s reaction to Gronk getting benched…
Matt Damon Says Gronk Deserved Suspension For Late Hit
Consider this case closed … ‘cause one of the biggest Boston sports superfans on the planet says Rob Gronkowski deserved to be suspended for his late hit on a Bills player on Sunday. TMZ Sports got Matt Damon’s reaction to Gronk getting benched…
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Terrell Owens Says Ezekiel Elliott Serving His Suspension Is the Right Play
Terrell Owens is giving Ezekiel Elliott props for manning up and accepting his 6-game suspension — telling TMZ Sports Zeke is absolutely doing “the best thing” for him and the Cowboys. “Why fight it? Go ahead, take your suspension — you live, you…
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott Ends 6-Game Suspension Fight, No More Appeals
It’s all over. For real this time. Ezekiel Elliott has officially waved the white flag … and has agreed to serve the NFL’s 6-game domestic violence suspension — effective immediately. The Dallas Cowboys star had been fighting like…
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott: 6-Game Suspension Back On, Again
Ezekiel Elliott’s 6-game suspension is back on … after the NFL superstar’s motion for an emergency injunction pending appeal was denied by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A 3-judge panel determined Zeke’s legal team didn’t meet the…
Scumbag Australian Jockey Punches Horse, Gets 2-Week Suspension
Here’s a disgusting video of a lowlife jockey socking a horse in the stomach before a race in Australia, and we’re warning you, it’s pretty tough to watch. It went down in Port Lincoln, Australia and Jockey Dylan Caboche in the video gets…
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Daniel Cormier Calls for Jon Jones Rematch After Steroid Suspension
Daniel Cormier wants ANOTHER crack at Jon Jones — and he’s calling for mercy when it comes to JJ’s suspension so he can get another shot at his rival before he’s too old. Cormier is 38 — and that’s why he hopes USADA doesn’t hit Jones…
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Jerry Jones: Zeke"s a Victim of "Over-Correction" For Ray Rice Suspension
Jerry Jones says Roger Goodell is trying to redeem himself for mishandling the Ray Rice situation by going extra hard on Ezekiel Elliott … saying the commish turned Zeke into a “victim of an over-correction.” Zeke’s request for a preliminary…
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Jemele Hill "I Deserved My Suspension" ... Not Mad At ESPN
Jemele Hill is breaking her silence — telling TMZ Sports she doesn’t blame ESPN for hitting her with a two week suspension over anti-Jerry Jones tweets saying .. “I put ESPN in a bad spot.” Hill was put in the penalty box for encouraging people…
Jemele Hill "I Deserved My Suspension" ... Not Mad At ESPN
Jemele Hill is breaking her silence — telling TMZ Sports she doesn’t blame ESPN for hitting her with a two week suspension over anti-Jerry Jones tweets saying .. “I put ESPN in a bad spot.” Hill was put in the penalty box for encouraging people…
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott Eligible To Play, Suspension Back On Hold
Ezekiel Elliott is eligible to play once again … after being granted a temporary restraining order from a New York Southern District Court. As a result, Zeke’s suspension has been put on hold for 14 days — meaning the Cowboys RB can take the…
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott Eligible to Play as 6-Game Suspension Gets Delayed Again
Ezekiel Elliott’s on-gain, off-again 6-game suspension by the NFL has been turned back OFF … but still looms large for the Dallas Cowboys running back. As we reported … a federal appeals court threw out a lower court’s ruling Thursday that was…
Ezekiel Elliott Eligible to Play as 6-Game Suspension Gets Delayed Again
Ezekiel Elliott’s on-gain, off-again 6-game suspension by the NFL has been turned back OFF … but still looms large for the Dallas Cowboys running back. As we reported … a federal appeals court threw out a lower court’s ruling Thursday that was…
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott"s 6-Game Suspension Back On ... For Now
Bad news for the Dallas Cowboys … a federal appeals court has ruled Ezekiel Elliott’s 6-game suspension is back on. A federal appeals court made a ruling today … essentially throwing out a lower court’s ruling that allowed Zeke to…
Monday, October 9, 2017
Al Sharpton Furious Over Jemele Hill Suspension, "We Won"t Stand for This"
Al Sharpton says he’s ready to call for a boycott over ESPN’s suspension of Jemele Hill — telling TMZ Sports, “We will not stand for her to be suspended.” Sharpton says it’s “outrageous” for ESPN to bench Hill for her tweets about Cowboys owner…
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)