WADA votes to reinstate RUSADA subject to conditions
The ban on Russia’s anti-doping agency RUSADA was lifted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Thursday, subject to various conditions, in a decision greeted with dismay by campaigners.
Giorgi upstages defending champion Wozniacki in Tokyo
Italian Camila Giorgi once again frustrated Caroline Wozniacki on a hard court as she beat the defending champion 6-2 2-6 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Thursday.
Reinstated RUSADA says it still has much to do to satisfy WADA
Yuri Ganus, the director general of Russia’s anti-doping agency RUSADA, said on Thursday that he welcomed a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to reinstate his agency, but said there was still much work to do to satisfy WADA.
WADA votes to reinstate Russia’s anti-doping agency: RIA citing source
Most members of the World Anti-Doping Agency voted to reinstate Russia’s anti-doping agency RUSADA, Russian news agency RIA reported, citing a source.
Athletics’ Manaea undergoes shoulder surgery
Oakland Athletics left-hander Sean Manaea underwent what the team called successful shoulder surgery on Wednesday.
MLB roundup: Indians walk off on Kipnis’ slam
Jason Kipnis hit a walk-off grand slam with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians rallied for a 4-1 victory over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
Ireland to join UK in exploring 2030 World Cup bid
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has announced it will join England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in exploring a potential bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
UFC’s Jones suspended, but not for long
UFC’s Jon Jones, among the biggest stars in mixed martial arts but sidelined for more than a year, found out Wednesday that his suspension for failing a second drug test will end just a matter of weeks after it officially began.
Harding Steinbrenner team to race in 2019 IndyCar series
Steinbrenner Racing has joined forces with Harding Racing to run two cars driven by up-and-coming teenagers Colton Herta and Patricio O’Ward in next year’s IndyCar Series, the teams announced on Wednesday.
LeBron, Coogler collaborating on new ‘Space Jam’
LeBron James and director/producer Ryan Coogler, best known for directing “Black Panther,” are teaming up to make a long anticipated new “Space Jam” film.
