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Roshon 07/25/18 10:45:28 AM #1:	(Reuters) - Serena Williams has accused anti-doping authorities of discrimination because of the frequency with which she has been selected for random drug tests. The 23-time Grand Slam winner had previously described her treatment by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) as shocking and raised questions about the number of times she had been tested this year. Williams expressed her frustration again on Tuesday after a visit from doping officials. ...and its that time of the day to get randomly drug tested and only test Serena, the 36-year-old wrote on Twitter. Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean. A report published by website Deadspin in June revealed Williams had already been tested on five occasions in 2018 while other American players had been tested once or not at all. Williams, who gave birth to daughter Olympia 10 months ago, is working her way back on tour and her remarkable run to the Wimbledon final ensured she returned to the worlds top 30 in the WTA rankings this month. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-serena-antidoping/serena-says-she-is-victim-of-discrimination-over-drug-tests-idUSKBN1KF1T2 --- ANORA! https://imgur.com/WvXvQIA <cite>Roshon posted [p:905691616] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><quote>(Reuters) - Serena Williams has accused anti-doping authorities of discrimination because of the frequency with which she has been selected for random drug tests. The 23-time Grand Slam winner had previously described her treatment by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) as shocking and raised questions about the number of times she had been tested this year. Williams expressed her frustration again on Tuesday after a visit from doping officials. ...and its that time of the day to get randomly drug tested and only test Serena, the 36-year-old wrote on Twitter. Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean. A report published by website Deadspin in June revealed Williams had already been tested on five occasions in 2018 while other American players had been tested once or not at all. Williams, who gave birth to daughter Olympia 10 months ago, is working her way back on tour and her remarkable run to the Wimbledon final ensured she returned to the worlds top 30 in the WTA rankings this month.</quote> https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-serena-antidoping/serena-says-she-is-victim-of-discrimination-over-drug-tests-idUSKBN1KF1T2</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkjedilink 07/25/18 10:57:24 AM #2:	I would have been sympathetic, if not for her claim that the ranking system was unfair for not leaving her in the Number 1 spot despite not playing for months. --- 'It's okay that those gangbangers stole all my personal belongings and cash at gunpoint, cuz they're building a rec center!' - OneTimeBen <cite>darkjedilink posted [p:905692186] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote>I would have been sympathetic, if not for her claim that the ranking system was unfair for not leaving her in the Number 1 spot despite not playing for months.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 07/25/18 10:57:56 AM #3:	should be proud of herself she passed every time. --- I'm pretty much Stu from Rugrats making pudding at 4 in morning because I've lost control of my life - Polycosm <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:905692211] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote>should be proud of herself she passed every time.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Roshon 07/25/18 11:21:08 AM #4:	I am so fucking disgusted by this --- ANORA! https://imgur.com/WvXvQIA <cite>Roshon posted [p:905693272] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote>I am so fucking disgusted by this</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
looked 07/25/18 11:21:30 AM #5:	Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean. Well youre winning the most. <cite>looked posted [p:905693285] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><quote> Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean.</quote> Well youre winning the most.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SSJCAT 07/25/18 11:23:13 AM #6:	I could see why the top player would be tested the most regardless of whatever their race was, but I wouldnt be surprised if that wasnt the reason. --- PSN: SUPER_KITTY_JAM FC: SW-2262-4005-7054 <cite>SSJCAT posted [p:905693355] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote>I could see why the top player would be tested the most regardless of whatever their race was, but I wouldnt be surprised if that wasnt the reason.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DifferentialEquation 07/25/18 11:28:47 AM #7:	looked posted... Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean. Well youre winning the most. This. The big winners are the ones who are targeted the most. It's the same reason why so many people go after Trump. --- There's no business to be taxed. <cite>DifferentialEquation posted [p:905693631] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>looked posted...</cite> <quote><quote> Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean.</quote> Well youre winning the most.</quote> This. The big winners are the ones who are targeted the most. It's the same reason why so many people go after Trump.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 07/25/18 11:41:01 AM #8:	The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak. --- Oda break tracker 2018- 4 (2) \| THE Ohio State: 11-2 \| Oakland Raiders: 6-10 Super Mario Maker Profile: 1237-0000-0073-02FE <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:905694232] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote>The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
boxington 07/25/18 11:41:29 AM #9:	DifferentialEquation posted... looked posted... Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean. Well youre winning the most. This. The big winners are the ones who are targeted the most. It's the same reason why so many people go after Trump. lol --- b-bb-box <cite>boxington posted [p:905694250] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>DifferentialEquation posted...</cite> <quote><cite>looked posted...</cite> <quote><quote> Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean.</quote> Well youre winning the most.</quote> This. The big winners are the ones who are targeted the most. It's the same reason why so many people go after Trump.</quote> lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 07/25/18 11:42:54 AM #10:	looked posted... Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean. Well youre winning the most. She was tested more even during periods where she was comparatively not the best. --- Pew pew! <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:905694311] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>looked posted...</cite> <quote><quote> Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean.</quote> Well youre winning the most.</quote> She was tested more even during periods where she was comparatively not the best.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 07/25/18 11:44:12 AM #11:	voldothegr8 posted... The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak. This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like. --- Pew pew! <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:905694369] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote>The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak.</quote> This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
E32005 07/25/18 11:48:11 AM #12:	gunplagirl posted... voldothegr8 posted... The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak. This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like. --- https://i.imgtc.com/IR4XrBA.gif https://i.imgtc.com/7X1rBRv.gif <cite>E32005 posted [p:905694559] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>gunplagirl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote>The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak.</quote> This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkjedilink 07/25/18 11:49:07 AM #13:	gunplagirl posted... looked posted... Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean. Well youre winning the most. She was tested more even during periods where she was comparatively not the best. I want to see the numbers - like, is there a lot of 3's and 4's, and she's just the first to 5? If so, that's not discrimination, and it's an asinine suggestion. --- 'It's okay that those gangbangers stole all my personal belongings and cash at gunpoint, cuz they're building a rec center!' - OneTimeBen <cite>darkjedilink posted [p:905694599] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>gunplagirl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>looked posted...</cite> <quote><quote> Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean.</quote> Well youre winning the most.</quote> She was tested more even during periods where she was comparatively not the best.</quote> I want to see the numbers - like, is there a lot of 3's and 4's, and she's just the first to 5? If so, that's not discrimination, and it's an asinine suggestion.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MorbidFaithless 07/25/18 11:50:07 AM #14:	E32005 posted... gunplagirl posted... voldothegr8 posted... The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak. This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like. --- walk like thunder <cite>MorbidFaithless posted [p:905694653] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>E32005 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>gunplagirl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote>The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak.</quote> This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like.</quote></quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DifferentialEquation 07/25/18 11:50:12 AM #15:	boxington posted... DifferentialEquation posted... looked posted... Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean. Well youre winning the most. This. The big winners are the ones who are targeted the most. It's the same reason why so many people go after Trump. lol It's true. The only difference is that she's been incredibly successful in tennis while Trump has been incredibly successful in business and politics. But they both have to deal with jealous people that would like to see them knocked down a peg. --- There's no business to be taxed. <cite>DifferentialEquation posted [p:905694659] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>boxington posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DifferentialEquation posted...</cite> <quote><cite>looked posted...</cite> <quote><quote> Out of all the players its been proven Im the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least Ill be keeping the sport clean.</quote> Well youre winning the most.</quote> This. The big winners are the ones who are targeted the most. It's the same reason why so many people go after Trump.</quote> lol</quote> It's true. The only difference is that she's been incredibly successful in tennis while Trump has been incredibly successful in business and politics. But they both have to deal with jealous people that would like to see them knocked down a peg.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 07/25/18 11:52:13 AM #16:	gunplagirl posted... voldothegr8 posted... The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak. This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like. Sorry but most women in the world, black or otherwise, aren't built like this. And this is after having a year off because of childbirth. --- Oda break tracker 2018- 4 (2) \| THE Ohio State: 11-2 \| Oakland Raiders: 6-10 Super Mario Maker Profile: 1237-0000-0073-02FE <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:905694767] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>gunplagirl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote>The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak.</quote> This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like.</quote> Sorry but most women in the world, black or otherwise, aren't built like this. And this is after having a year off because of childbirth. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_Squirtle_ 07/25/18 11:54:39 AM #17:	professional athletes only being tested once in a whole year is pretty laughable 5 times seems like it should be the standard for athletes at the highest level --- https://imgur.com/nkfrakV <cite>_Squirtle_ posted [p:905694868] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote>professional athletes only being tested once in a whole year is pretty laughable 5 times seems like it should be the standard for athletes at the highest level</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Taharqa_ 07/25/18 11:55:45 AM #18:	voldothegr8 posted... gunplagirl posted... voldothegr8 posted... The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak. This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like. Sorry but most women in the world, black or otherwise, aren't built like this. And this is after having a year off because of childbirth. She lifts weights and has been in great physical shape for most of her life. A lot of women "snap back" pretty well post partum following the birth of their first child, especially if they are in shape, and this is a year later. I've known women that regained their six pack mere months after having a baby. --- "If you want to move fast, practice slowly...if you want to move like lightning, practice in stillness." <cite>Taharqa_ posted [p:905694917] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>gunplagirl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote>The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak.</quote> This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like.</quote> Sorry but most women in the world, black or otherwise, aren't built like this. And this is after having a year off because of childbirth. </quote> She lifts weights and has been in great physical shape for most of her life. A lot of women "snap back" pretty well post partum following the birth of their first child, especially if they are in shape, and this is a year later. I've known women that regained their six pack mere months after having a baby.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkjedilink 07/25/18 11:56:54 AM #19:	_Squirtle_ posted... professional athletes only being tested once in a whole year is pretty laughable 5 times seems like it should be the standard for athletes at the highest level I agree, which is why I want to see the numbers of how many times people get tested per year. --- 'It's okay that those gangbangers stole all my personal belongings and cash at gunpoint, cuz they're building a rec center!' - OneTimeBen <cite>darkjedilink posted [p:905694976] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>_Squirtle_ posted...</cite> <quote>professional athletes only being tested once in a whole year is pretty laughable 5 times seems like it should be the standard for athletes at the highest level</quote> I agree, which is why I want to see the numbers of how many times people get tested per year.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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meestermj 07/25/18 12:36:37 PM #21:	darkjedilink posted... _Squirtle_ posted... professional athletes only being tested once in a whole year is pretty laughable 5 times seems like it should be the standard for athletes at the highest level I agree, which is why I want to see the numbers of how many times people get tested per year. The article says that other players were tested once,or not at all. It's in the OP. --- Psn: beastlytoast Left-handed fire-slapsies leave me feeling confused about life. - Merydia <cite>meestermj posted [p:905696811] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>darkjedilink posted...</cite> <quote><cite>_Squirtle_ posted...</cite> <quote>professional athletes only being tested once in a whole year is pretty laughable 5 times seems like it should be the standard for athletes at the highest level</quote> I agree, which is why I want to see the numbers of how many times people get tested per year.</quote> The article says that other players were tested once,or not at all. It's in the OP.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkjedilink 07/25/18 12:37:40 PM #22:	meestermj posted... darkjedilink posted... _Squirtle_ posted... professional athletes only being tested once in a whole year is pretty laughable 5 times seems like it should be the standard for athletes at the highest level I agree, which is why I want to see the numbers of how many times people get tested per year. The article says that other players were tested once,or not at all. It's in the OP. Which other players? Literally every one? --- 'It's okay that those gangbangers stole all my personal belongings and cash at gunpoint, cuz they're building a rec center!' - OneTimeBen <cite>darkjedilink posted [p:905696876] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>meestermj posted...</cite> <quote><cite>darkjedilink posted...</cite> <quote><cite>_Squirtle_ posted...</cite> <quote>professional athletes only being tested once in a whole year is pretty laughable 5 times seems like it should be the standard for athletes at the highest level</quote> I agree, which is why I want to see the numbers of how many times people get tested per year.</quote> The article says that other players were tested once,or not at all. It's in the OP.</quote> Which other players? Literally every one?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
meestermj 07/25/18 12:44:45 PM #23:	darkjedilink posted... meestermj posted... darkjedilink posted... _Squirtle_ posted... professional athletes only being tested once in a whole year is pretty laughable 5 times seems like it should be the standard for athletes at the highest level I agree, which is why I want to see the numbers of how many times people get tested per year. The article says that other players were tested once,or not at all. It's in the OP. Which other players? Literally every one? "For comparison's sake, Roger Federer - the number one seed on the men's side - he said in a press conference before Wimbledon that he's been tested seven times already this year. " Source: https://www.npr.org/2018/07/03/625746829/deadspin-serena-williams-is-one-of-the-most-drug-tested-tennis-players Conflicting information it seems. " According to the USADA database, Sloane Stephens was tested once; Venus Williams was tested twice; Madison Keys was tested once; Coco Vandeweghe was tested twice; Danielle Collins was tested zero times; Alison Riske was tested zero times; Bernarda Pera was tested zero times; and Taylor Townsend was tested zero times. Williams was also tested more than any of the top five American male players." Source: the actual Deadspin article https://deadspin.com/an-anti-doping-agent-occupied-serena-williams-s-propert-1826993294 Player testing history from the source: https://www.usada.org/testing/results/athlete-test-history/ The trend seems to be: Male players are tested more frequently Female players are barely tested at all Players over 30 are tested far more often Hypothesis: Players over 30 are tested more often, Serena falls into this category. Jon Isner (age 33): tested 3 times Bob Bryan (age 40): tested 4 times Federer (age 36): allegedly tested 7 times Serena Williams (age 36): tested 5 times Conclusion: not race related --- Psn: beastlytoast Left-handed fire-slapsies leave me feeling confused about life. - Merydia <cite>meestermj posted [p:905697213] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>darkjedilink posted...</cite> <quote><cite>meestermj posted...</cite> <quote><cite>darkjedilink posted...</cite> <quote><cite>_Squirtle_ posted...</cite> <quote>professional athletes only being tested once in a whole year is pretty laughable 5 times seems like it should be the standard for athletes at the highest level</quote> I agree, which is why I want to see the numbers of how many times people get tested per year.</quote> The article says that other players were tested once,or not at all. It's in the OP.</quote> Which other players? Literally every one?</quote> "For comparison's sake, Roger Federer - the number one seed on the men's side - he said in a press conference before Wimbledon that he's been tested seven times already this year. " Source: https://www.npr.org/2018/07/03/625746829/deadspin-serena-williams-is-one-of-the-most-drug-tested-tennis-players Conflicting information it seems. " According to the USADA database, Sloane Stephens was tested once; Venus Williams was tested twice; Madison Keys was tested once; Coco Vandeweghe was tested twice; Danielle Collins was tested zero times; Alison Riske was tested zero times; Bernarda Pera was tested zero times; and Taylor Townsend was tested zero times. Williams was also tested more than any of the top five American male players." Source: the actual Deadspin article https://deadspin.com/an-anti-doping-agent-occupied-serena-williams-s-propert-1826993294 Player testing history from the source: https://www.usada.org/testing/results/athlete-test-history/ The trend seems to be: Male players are tested more frequently Female players are barely tested at all Players over 30 are tested far more often Hypothesis: Players over 30 are tested more often, Serena falls into this category. Jon Isner (age 33): tested 3 times Bob Bryan (age 40): tested 4 times Federer (age 36): allegedly tested 7 times Serena Williams (age 36): tested 5 times Conclusion: not race related</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SomeGuyUO 07/25/18 12:47:20 PM #24:	I heard Sharapova makes more money from tennis than Williams despite being less successful then her. <cite>SomeGuyUO posted [p:905697345] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote>I heard Sharapova makes more money from tennis than Williams despite being less successful then her.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ehhwhatever 07/25/18 12:48:49 PM #25:	Nobody is going to beat her record and she is an American so they resort to this. --- nobody walks in L.A." <cite>ehhwhatever posted [p:905697438] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote>Nobody is going to beat her record and she is an American so they resort to this.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
geno_16 07/25/18 1:15:01 PM #26:	voldothegr8 posted... gunplagirl posted... voldothegr8 posted... The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak. This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like. Sorry but most women in the world, black or otherwise, aren't built like this. And this is after having a year off because of childbirth. Most women in the world also aren't professional athletes who have a legitimate claim to being the best in the world in their field. Of course she's going to be in better shape than the vast majority of women. --- https://supermariomakerbookmark.nintendo.net/profile/Q_2580 Mostly traditional stages, the occasional gimmick stage. <cite>geno_16 posted [p:905698798] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>gunplagirl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote>The numbers don't lie so she might have a point, but in fairness she looks like a roided out freak.</quote> This is actually a fairly common critique used against black Olympians, especially women. It also shows that people don't actually know what a roided person looks like.</quote> Sorry but most women in the world, black or otherwise, aren't built like this. And this is after having a year off because of childbirth. </quote> Most women in the world also aren't professional athletes who have a legitimate claim to being the best in the world in their field. Of course she's going to be in better shape than the vast majority of women.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Knowledge_King 07/25/18 10:27:49 PM #27:	There's a reason. Just like...look at her. --- http://www.warwithwords.com Run: 4 Stars and IndieReader Approved:https://www.amazon.com/Run-M-N-ebook/dp/B076R7DCHN <cite>Knowledge_King posted [p:905727596] in Serena say... [t:76840115]...</cite> <quote>There's a reason. Just like...look at her.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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