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'I told the world I'd screwed up everything': Maria Sharapova reveals 'PAINFUL' drugs revelations that led to 15-month tennis ban
Russian former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has recalled her horror at having to tell the world that she had tested positive for a banned substance in 2016, saying that her ordeal turned her into a "fighter".
Jul 24, 2020 14:05
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'I deleted all social media to stop myself going crazy': Maria Sharpova speaks on aftermath of doping violation ban
Russian former tennis world number one Maria Sharapova says she deleted all social media apps from her phone in order to stop herself "going crazy" after being banned from the sport in 2016 due to doping violations.
Jul 23, 2020 15:34
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'Hello outdoor workout!' Maria Sharapova boxes on the beach as retired star proves she's in fighting shape (VIDEO)
Russian ace Maria Sharapova may be officially retired but she's showing no signs of slowing down with her fitness regime, taking to the beach to hit the pads as part of a grueling workout.
Jul 18, 2020 09:50
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'I'm not messing around': Maria Sharapova back on court as fans told to don masks 'even if you look like DARTH VADER'
In an action-packed series of snapshots of her glamorous life in quarantine, Maria Sharapova has shown herself playing tennis, working out, battling crows in her garden, relaxing on a boat in California and wearing a mask.
Jul 7, 2020 11:21
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Naomi Osaka banks $37 MILLION in single year to smash Sharapova record for highest ever annual earnings for female athlete
Japanese ace Naomi Osaka, 22, has broken the record for the most a female athlete has ever earned in a year, according to Forbes, joining rival Serena Williams as the only two women on the annual list of the 100 top sport earners.
May 22, 2020 16:27
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'I love muscle': Sharapova implores fans to say NO to donuts and try home workouts instead (VIDEO)
Maria Sharapova has reinforced her fitness message in her latest solo session from Florida, urging her audience to maintain physical discipline while admitting that she'd "much rather eat all day" than endure tough conditioning.
May 11, 2020 15:17
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