From Russia to Oregon, news on anti-doping front making headlines

In the span of a day, there have been two developments in the fight against performance enhancing drugs world-wide. Yet, as so often is the case, it is unclear what the future may hold on both ends.

One, as reported by multiple outlets, is that Yelena Isinbayeva has been forced to step down from being the chair of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency. The Olympic gold medalist and legendary pole vaulter took over RUSADA amidst a period of scandals and investigations into Russian involvement in anti-doping violations.

According to Inside The Games, among the four requirements WADA has put forth leading to Russian compliance is that Isinbayeva step down and that an "independent person" take over the role.

Meanwhile, on Friday, the New York Times released an investigative piece on Alberto Salazar, the Nike Oregon Project, and questionable L-carnitine infusions. Among the developments emerging from the story are that Dathan Ritzenhein testified under oath about the infusions and practices of Salazar, as well as Dr. Jeffrey Brown. However, it's unclear whether any of it is actually agaisnt the rules or the law.

Will Russia follow through and take the necessary steps to assure WADA compliance? Will the entire USADA report on Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project be released at some point? It will be interesting to see what the outcome of both of these developments are.