Jamaican authorities back Russia’s failed attempt to have doping ban lifted
London (Reuters) – Jamaican athletics authorities are in the firing line once again after voting in favor of a bid to lift Russia’s ban from international competition for doping.
Sport needs to sell itself better, long jump champ Rutherford says
LONDON (Reuters) – Athletics needs to shake itself out of the Dark Ages and be much better at presenting what is a great product, according to world and Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford.
Barcelona confirm Neymar release clause has been paid
LONDON (Reuters) – Brazil forward Neymar’s world record transfer to Paris St Germain is close to completion after his club Barcelona said on Thursday that the player’s representatives had paid the 222 million euros ($263 million) release clause in his …
Two Ukrainians provisionally suspended, miss World Championships
LONDON (Reuters) – Two female Ukrainian sprinters due to compete at the World Athletics Championships have been provisionally suspended due to doping violations, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Thursday.
Tennis: Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup with arm injury
TORONTO (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Rogers Cup with a sore left arm on Thursday, putting the five-time grand slam champion’s U.S. Open participation in doubt.
Athletics: Taylor has “sweet” reason for breaking Edwards’ record
LONDON (Reuters) – If Christian Taylor has his way, there will be a special present for Britain’s Jonathan Edwards and his son come Aug. 10.
South Africa’s jailed athlete Pistorius taken to hospital
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius, the South African Paralympic gold medallist serving a six-year jail term for murdering his girlfriend, was taken to hospital on Thursday, a prison service spokesman said.
Puma could offer Usain Bolt a job after last race
BERLIN (Reuters) – Puma could make Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt the head of its Caribbean business once he retires from athletics, the head of the German sportswear firm was quoted as saying on Thursday.
Athletics: After De Grasse exit, who can stop Bolt and Van Niekerk?
LONDON (Reuters) – Andre De Grasse’s withdrawal through injury has only boosted the chances of Usain Bolt and Wayde Van Niekerk stamping themselves as the headline acts of the World Athletics Championships that start in London on Friday.
Athletics: Felix ready to forget 2016 nightmare and win more gold
LONDON (Reuters) – After a nightmarish 2016, Allyson Felix is hoping for “a redo” this year as the American defends her 400 metres title at the World Athletics Championships.
