Maria Sharapova: Tennis star suspended by United Nations

Maria Sharapova's failed drugs admission has prompted the United Nations to suspend the Russian from working with the organization.

Worth an estimated $195 million, Sharapova will be unable to continue her work as a goodwill ambassador with the U.N. Development Program until the conclusion of the investigation into her admission that she tested positive for the banned substance meldonium at the Australian Open in January.

"The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) remains grateful to Maria Sharapova for her support of our work, especially around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster recovery," said a UNDP spokesperson.

"However, in light of Ms. Sharapova's recent announcement, we last week suspended her role as a Goodwill Ambassador and any planned activities while the investigation continues. We wish Ms. Sharapova the best."

The 28-year-old, who was paid a symbolic $1 salary in her role, said at the time that it was one of her "proudest contracts ever."

Source: cnn