Doping: Seven Russians given four-year ban for doping violations
Russia’s anti-doping body RUSADA said on Wednesday that seven athletes in athletics and weightlifting have been given four-year bans for violating the country’s anti-doping rules, with another being suspended for two years.
Tennis: Shapovalov withdraws from Next Gen Finals
Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov has withdrawn from next week’s Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan because of exhaustion, organizers confirmed on Wednesday.
NBA roundup: Leonard, Raptors rout 76ers
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and Jonas Valanciunas added 23 points off the bench as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 129-112 on Tuesday night.
NHL roundup: Eberle, Isles sink Penguins
The New York Islanders produced a three-goal second period Tuesday, two of the tallies from Jordan Eberle, and rolled to a 6-3 win over the host Pittsburgh Penguins.
College football notebook: Alabama tops first CFP ranking
Alabama earned the top spot in the first College Football Playoff ranking, which was announced Tuesday night.
Alabama tops initial College Football Playoff rankings
To no one’s surprise, Alabama earned the top spot in the first College Football Playoff ranking, which was announced Tuesday night.
Motor racing: Calderon sets a female F1 first for Latin America
Colombian Tatiana Calderon became the first Latin American woman to drive a Formula One car in an official capacity when she took part in a promotional event for the Sauber team in Mexico on Tuesday.
Rutgers linebacker charged in double-murder plot
Rutgers University linebacker Izaia Bullock was arrested Tuesday and charged in connection with a plot to commit murder, according to a news release from Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Rutgers University Police Chief Kenneth Cop.
Raiders CB Rodgers-Cromartie retires
Oakland Raiders cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie announced Tuesday that he is retiring, effective immediately.
Eagles acquire Lions WR Tate for third-rounder
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Golden Tate from the Detroit Lions in exchange for a third-round pick on Tuesday, both teams announced.
