The drug carries a maximum four-year ban, but the penalty can be reduced to a month if proven it was taken for recreational use and not to enhance performance.

Sydney Kings forward Xavier Cooks has been suspended for a possible doping violation ahead of the post-season in Australia’s National Basketball League ...

Picture: Getty The Kings put the 29-year-old’s absence down to ‘personal leave’ but Basketball Australia confirmed on Tuesday Cooks was now subject to the ANADP process. “A mandatory ...

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Two days out from a crunch NBL final a former league MVP has been stood down and faces a potential ban for failing a drug ...

It’s been five months since Australian basketball GOAT Lauren Jackson claimed a fifth Olympic medal. One of the greatest competitors in sporting history is finally ready to say “I’m done ...

Meanwhile Basketball Australia said: “A mandatory provisional suspension (effective immediately) has been imposed on Sydney Kings player Xavier Cooks following notification to him by Sport ...