Athletes ask doping agency to take marijuana off banned list
More than 150 current and former athletes signed a letter sent to the World Anti-Doping Agency, asking the organization to remove marijuana from its list of prohibited substances.
Nadal primed for another French Open charge after Rome crescendo
Rafael Nadal has hit form at the perfect time heading into the French Open after a slow start, by his standards, to the claycourt season caused some to doubt his chances of continuing his vice-like grip on the tournament.
Hamilton fastest for mourning Mercedes in Monaco
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest for mourning Mercedes in both Monaco Grand Prix practice sessions on Thursday.
Qatari president of PSG under graft investigation in France
The Qatari president of French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser al-Khelaifi, is under formal investigation in France for alleged corruption related to Doha’s bid to host the athletics world championship, his lawyers said on Thursday.
Stewart expects business as usual from grieving Hamilton
Jackie Stewart expects it to be business as usual on track for Lewis Hamilton in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix despite the Mercedes driver’s grief at the death of Formula One great Niki Lauda.
Russia, Canada reach world championship semis
Ice hockey heavyweights Russia and Canada reached the world championship semi-finals on Thursday after thrilling wins, with holders Sweden in action later on Thursday.
Swimming: FINA and South Korea appeal to North to join World Championships
The organizers of July’s Swimming World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea and the world swimming body FINA have appealed to North Korea to participate in order to promote peace on the peninsula.
Senators name D.J. Smith as head coach
The Ottawa Senators hired D.J. Smith as head coach on Thursday.
Motor racing: Rain threatens Indy 500 party
Despite a dire forecast for a day-long downpour on Sunday, there is no contingency plan to bump the Indianapolis 500 over to a Monday, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) officials said on Thursday.
Tiger commits to play in next week’s Memorial Tournament
Tiger Woods, who missed the cut at last week’s PGA Championship after an extended break, on Thursday committed to playing in next week’s Memorial Tournament in Ohio ahead of the June 13-16 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.
