Karatantcheva loses appeal of drug ban (AP)

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French Open quarterfinalist Sesil Karatantcheva lost her appeal of her two-year doping ban Monday before the highest tribunal in international sports. The 16-year-old Bulgarian contended she tested positive for the steroid nandrolone because she was pregnant and had been taking food supplements. The International Tennis Federation suspended Karatantcheva on Jan.

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