Top U.S. rhythmic gymnast Zeng handed six-month doping ban
Laura Zeng, the United States top-ranked rhythmic gymnast and winner of five Pan Am Games gold medals, was handed a six-month ban on Wednesday by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).
Tennis: Sport faces ‘serious integrity problem’ – review panel
Scrapping official live scoring data at the lowest level of professional tennis and taking a harder line on “tanking” are among the recommendations made by an International Review Panel in a report published on Wednesday.
Federal bill would regulate U.S. sports betting
The nascent U.S. legal sports betting market would be subject to federal oversight under a bill introduced in Congress on Wednesday, one that will surely face opposition from the casino industry and some states.
Nagy says Bears won’t rest starters
Chicago Bears: With a chance at the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs, Bears coach Matt Nagy said he has no plans to rest quarterback Mitchell Trubisky of any of his other starters in Sunday’s game at San Francisco. “That’s not even in the world of consid…
Panthers holding out Newton versus Falcons
The Carolina Panthers are holding out quarterback Cam Newton from Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons due to his ailing right shoulder, coach Ron Rivera told reporters on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball, Cuba ink deal so players can sign without defecting
Major League Baseball (MLB) and Cuba’s Baseball Federation said on Wednesday they had inked a deal allowing Cuban players to sign with U.S. teams without needing to defect from the Communist-run island and undertake dangerous journeys via human traffic…
Packers QB Rodgers says he’s playing vs. Jets
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters Wednesday he plans to play through his groin injury Sunday against the New York Jets.
Wizards’ Howard says he’s pain-free after surgery
Nearly three weeks after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy, Dwight Howard surprised his Washington Wizards teammates Tuesday evening in Atlanta ahead of their matchup against the Hawks and told reporters he’s pain free and has his eye on a championsh…
Report: Panthers shutting down Newton
The Carolina Panthers will hold out quarterback Cam Newton from their final two games due to his ailing right shoulder, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
Sabres place suspended F Berglund on unconditional waivers
The Buffalo Sabres announced Wednesday they have placed suspended forward Patrik Berglund on unconditional waivers with the intent of terminating his contract.
