Forget the spin, Maria Sharapova has not answered drug questionsGONZALO FUENTES/REUTERS Maria Sharapova has had her suspension reduced but, despite her celebrations, she is still banned for taking drugs. OPINION: Maria Sharapova should change her surname to Von Trapp, judging by her ability to react to a 15-month doping ban like Julie Andrews twirling through a sunny alpine meadow. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS Maria Sharapova, pictured at the Met Gala, will play in an exhibition match next week. READ MORE:* Sharapova 'will be welcomed back'* Sharapova may sue ITF* Sharapova's ban reduced by nine monthsSharapova's segment on ESPN was scarcely more edifying. Even so, Sharapova and her flacks, led by lawyer John Haggerty, are already trying to twist the narrative.

Source: Stuff October 06, 2016 23:01 UTC