Shock and confusion surround Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension

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July 2, 2021 Advocates say THC does not enhance sports performance. So why is it banned? By Elizabeth Chuck For many, the announcement that U.S. track and field sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson had been suspended for a month after a failed drug test was as shocking as it was confusing. The drug she tested positive for is not known for increasing the athletic prowess of those who consume it. Read more How Bill Cosby made his assault case a racial justice issue By Char Adams | Read more The state of Covid in the United States, in 5 charts By Elliott Ramos | Read more Elsa intensifies to first hurricane of the season By Kathryn Prociv | Read more Overlooking child trauma: Was 'unconscious bias' a factor in Chauvin's sentencing? By Janelle Griffith | Read more U.S. withdraws from largest airbase in Afghanistan as Taliban victories mount By Richard Engel, Courtney Kube, Marc Smith and Adela Suliman | Read more Child tax credit checks are coming this month, Biden says By Shannon Pettypiece | Read more Ted Cruz holding up all State Department nominees over Russian pipeline By Josh Lederman | Read more Supreme Court won't overturn ruling against business that refused to serve gay weddings By Pete Williams | Read more OPINION Netflix's 'Fear Street' trilogy is a ambitious project that didn't need the nostalgia hook By Sam Thielman | Read more MLB puts Trevor Bauer on 'administrative leave' following sex assault investigation By David K. Li and Michael J. Duarte | Read more Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News This email was sent by: NBC News 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112   This is an automated email. Do not reply directly to this email. Privacy | Unsubscribe | More NBC Newsletters | Contact View in browser