Maria Sharapova Fails Drug Test, Prompting Nike, Tag Heuer to Suspend Relationship

 

 The moment you become successful, they tie you down anyway possible, starting from your weakness, which they already know, but waiting for the right time to strike. (speaking from a naija mentality that we are being witch-hunted and trying to shift blames) well according to Sharapova,"I made a huge mistake. I let my fans down and I let the sport down," the five-time Grand Slam winner told a press conference in Los Angeles. "I take full responsibility for it."

The International Tennis Federation said Sharapova will be "provisionally suspended" with effect from March 12.
Sharapova — who once held the No. 1 ranking — has been the highest-paid woman in sports for 11 years running. 

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Nike said it was "saddened and surprised" by the news about Sharapova and had decided to suspend its relationship with the tennis star while the investigation continues.
"We will continue to monitor the situation," Nike said in a statement.
Sharapova also has been a longtime brand ambassador for Tag Heuer — but her page on the company's website was no longer available on Tuesday morning. 

Tablets and vials of meldonium, which is also known as mildronate. James Ellingworth / AP

The company said it had been in talks to extend its collaboration with Sharapova, whose contract ended Dec. 31, 2015.
"In view of the current situation, the Swiss watch brand has suspended negotiations, and has decided not to renew the contract with Ms Sharapova," Tag Heuer said in a statement.