Carter appears at CAS to appeal against doping test
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – Jamaican sprinter Nesta Carter appeared at sport’s highest tribunal on Wednesday to appeal against a positive doping test which cost his team mate Usain Bolt one of his nine Olympic gold medals.
Ventura parts company with Italy after World Cup fiasco: Soccer Federation
ROME (Reuters) – Veteran coach Gian Piero Ventura is no longer in charge of Italy’s national team, the Italian football federation (FIGC) said on Wednesday, two days after the side failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Tennis: Dimitrov thrashes Goffin to reach semi-finals
LONDON (Reuters) – Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov outclassed Belgium’s David Goffin 6-0 6-2 to race into the semi-finals of the ATP Finals on Wednesday.
UK Anti-Doping closes Team Sky, Wiggins ‘mystery package’ probe
LONDON (Reuters) – The UK Anti-Doping agency (UKAD) has closed its Team Sky “mystery package” investigation and will not be making any charges, it said on Wednesday.
Soccer: Maradona – I want another go at coaching Argentina
(Reuters) – Diego Maradona criticized the faltering Argentina team on Wednesday and appealed for another chance at managing the national side.
Formula E will leave Britain if no Brexit deal, says CEO
LONDON (Reuters) – The London-based Formula E electric car racing series will leave Britain if Brexit goes ahead without a deal on tax and employment, Spanish chief executive Alejandro Agag said on Wednesday.
Jedinak hat-trick sends Australia to World Cup soccer
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Captain Mile Jedinak led the way with a second-half hat-trick as Australia brushed aside Honduras 3-1 in the second leg of their intercontinental playoff on Wednesday to secure a place at next year’s World Cup finals.
UK Anti-Doping closes Team Sky ‘mystery package’ probe
LONDON (Reuters) – The UK Anti-Doping agency (UKAD) has closed its Team Sky “mystery package” investigation and will not be making any charges, it said on Wednesday.
Australia beat Honduras 3-1 to qualify for World Cup soccer
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia beat Honduras 3-1 in the second leg of their intercontinental playoff on Wednesday to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Russia.
Highlights of Tuesday’s NHL games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of National Hockey League games on Tuesday:
