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CFL suspends Lions’ Jacob Bond for two games over drug-policy violation
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CFL suspends Lions’ Jacob Bond for two games over drug-policy violation

From Global News · () English

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Newswire Official statement Outcome reported
  • The Canadian Football League suspended B.C. Lions fullback Jacob Bond for two games for a first violation of its drug policy.
  • The league said the 23-year-old tested positive for D-amfetamine, also known as dextroamphetamine.
  • Bond can appeal, while a second violation would bring a nine-game suspension.

The Canadian Football League suspended B.C. Lions fullback Jacob Bond for two games after finding him in violation of its drug policy.

The CFL said Bond, 23, tested positive for D-amfetamine, also known as dextroamphetamine. The stimulant is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The suspension represents a first violation under the league’s policy. Bond has the right to appeal the ruling. A second offense would result in a nine-game ban.

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Originally published by Global News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.