Absence of Russia in Pyeongchang would be ‘blow’ to Games: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin on Tuesday said it hoped Russia could mend its relations with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), adding that the country’s absence from the Pyeongchang Winter Games would be a blow to the Olympic movement.
Tennis: Future arrives, a little late, as Next Gen revolution begins
MILAN (Reuters) – The future arrived late but after some old-fashioned glitches, two Russian trailblazers fired the first shots in what could be a revolution in tennis at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday.
Former Namibian sprinter Fredericks suspended by IOC
ZURICH (Reuters) – Former Namibian sprinter Frankie Fredericks was suspended by the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday after being placed under formal investigation in France in a probe into allegations of vote buying to win the 2016 Summer Oly…
Athletics: Kenya’s Sumgong banned for four years for doping offense
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Olympic marathon champion Jemima Sumgong has been handed a four-year ban by Kenya’s anti-doping agency (ADAK) after testing positive for the banned blood-booster erythropoietin (EPO), officials said on Tuesday.
Motor racing: Force India to take more risks with fourth place secure
LONDON (Reuters) – Force India are prepared to let Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon race more freely in the last two races of the season now that the team are sure of fourth place in the Formula One championship, co-owner Vijay Mallya indicated on Tuesday…
Russian skier banned for doping says his ‘medal is clean’
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian cross country skier Alexander Legkov says he will fight to clear his name after being sanctioned for doping at the 2014 Sochi Games and hit with a lifetime ban from the Olympics last week.
Highlights of Monday’s NHL games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of the National Hockey League games on Monday:
Highlights of Monday’s NBA games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights from National Basketball Association games on Monday:
Horse racing: O’Brien edges dad as Rekindling wins Melbourne Cup
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Rekindling won the 157th running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, giving Irish trainer Joseph O’Brien a maiden triumph Down Under and victory over his father’s horse in a thrilling sprint to the line.
Stafford, Lions beat Packers 30-17
(The Sports Xchange) – The Detroit Lions found the perfect remedy for a three-game losing streak. The Green Bay Packers.
