tazzieman Posted 8March, 2016 Report Share Posted 8March, 2016 http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2016/03/08/nike-tag-heuer-suspend-ties-sharapova/81469616/Poor girl.The corporate axe is quick to fall. Hope she gets to keep her Porsches, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 Cheating or real medical condition??? That is the question..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 9March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 Cheating or real medical condition???That is the question.....When I went to Latvia and later Russia for advanced kettlebell training and competitions ( 5-7 years ago) , that drug was promoted as a bona fide substance in the same way caffeine is used to (slightly and legally) enhance performance. So I believe it's use has been widespread and no secret. But WADA being WADA are just doing their job at last. Just about every sport is tainted now and the pharmacists will always be one step ahead. I ignored the training documents/verbalsuggestions to use this and other substances to enhance performance, just in case you're wondering!But over there it was felt to be perfectly legal.Sharapova's mistake was employing people who skimped on their job of reading her long & difficult correspondences e.g from WADA.Dumb and possibly not even blonde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 Maybe Volkswagen might pick her up.Apparently she's going to have to return her Australian Open prize money, and Nike have cut her as well. Apparently all athletes were sent a communicate late last year to advise that the drug was going to be added to the banned list. Apparently also, the person who received the email didn't bother to read it. Apparently. I detest drugs in sport, but I can understand how it can come to that with some athletes. They are so driven they lose sight of what is normal and real at times, to the point that they actually believe they aren't doing anything wrong. Ala Lance Armstrong. What may start out innocently as aiding recovery can quickly turn into a "hey, this helps me win" thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 I'm sure she could survive without the prize money Tough titties. If her management or trainer 'forgot' mention it, she's done, and she'll never be trusted again. Hopefully Kyrios and that other Australian idiot tennis player are found to be drug cheats too. What an embarrassment they are to the game and our country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 She can stay at my house till the fuss blows over if she wants. I'll even let her drive one of my Porsches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redracn Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 I hope thay sent her more than an email notifying of the drugs change in status from legal to illegal. Something of this nature needs her signature acknowledging the change (and not bundled with a lot of other mundane changes)Whats more they should have had a phase in period where people get a warning if it is still in their system during this period prior to the actual ban starting. I would not be surprised if the communication was of such a low standard that it could be considered a deliberate trap.This looks more like a gotcha moment to justify the jobs of the drug testers rather than genuine cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 Just figured out where she kept her stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 Just figured out where she kept her stash Notice how nicely she compliments the shape of that chair? Great photo. Maye she'll pop up on one of those Russian Bride websites that I frequent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 Just figured out where she kept her stash Ive never thought much of her, but jesus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 Notice how nicely she compliments the shape of that chair? Great photo. Maye she'll pop up on one of those Russian Bride websites that I frequent.what chair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 I would like to get hold of her stash ................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 I think she needs someone who is independent to give her a good thorough physical examination to determine if these doping charges are true ..Happy to take one for the team......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 She can stay at my house till the fuss blows over if she wants. I'll even let her drive one of my PorschesShe's too tall for you (and me), Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 She's too tall for you (and me),I am sooo going to leave that comment alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 on a serious note I do find it some what sad this has happened to her ,,,she has been a very good ambassador for Porsche over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 She's too tall for you (and me),You're probably right. And all that grunting. It'd be enough to put you off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 9March, 2016 Report Share Posted 9March, 2016 I didn't think PFA was the place were open objectification of women was acceptable?If PFA wants this site to be respectable, taken seriously and most of all a place where EVERYONE feels comfortable, then some of the comments above are way out of line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 10March, 2016 Report Share Posted 10March, 2016 http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2016/03/08/nike-tag-heuer-suspend-ties-sharapova/81469616/Poor girl.The corporate axe is quick to fall. Hope she gets to keep her Porsches, Maybe it's time to get my daughter in as a "replacement" Porsche ambassador. Who do I call ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 10March, 2016 Report Share Posted 10March, 2016 Oh dear!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deejay Posted 10March, 2016 Report Share Posted 10March, 2016 Well, that killed the thread didn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 10March, 2016 Report Share Posted 10March, 2016 I didn't think PFA was the place were open objectification of women was acceptable?If PFA wants this site to be respectable, taken seriously and most of all a place where EVERYONE feels comfortable, then some of the comments above are way out of line. Agree 100% and not only in this thread. This sort of stuff is creeping into a lot of topics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 11March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 11March, 2016 Maybe it's time to get my daughter in as a "replacement" Porsche ambassador. Who do I call ? Win on Sunday , sell on Monday.Can she play decent tennis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz987 Posted 16April, 2016 Report Share Posted 16April, 2016 I didn't think PFA was the place were open objectification of women was acceptable?If PFA wants this site to be respectable, taken seriously and most of all a place where EVERYONE feels comfortable, then some of the comments above are way out of line. Agree totally ! What does a "Brand Ambassador" actually do? Ummm, like nothing... I'm famous at tennis, so Porsche use that to sell cars. I never thought she was appropriate for the brand. Mark Webber makes total sense. Someone like Keanu Reeves for example, who actually quietly owns a mid range Carrera would be more appropriate [for me anyway]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deejay Posted 16April, 2016 Report Share Posted 16April, 2016 Agree totally ! What does a "Brand Ambassador" actually do? Ummm, like nothing... I'm famous at tennis, so Porsche use that to sell cars. I never thought she was appropriate for the brand. Mark Webber makes total sense. Someone like Keanu Reeves for example, who actually quietly owns a mid range Carrera would be more appropriate [for me anyway]. No, Porsche use her because she's sexy !! They don't use say Serena Williams for example (and before anyone goes nuts at me, I'm not being racist, just pointing out a fact)Even in this age of PC madness Porsche still understand that sexy women sell cars.Keanu Reeves - Hahahahahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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