Speed skating: Sochi silver medalist Creveling gets four-year doping ban
(Reuters) – Olympic speed skating silver medalist Chris Creveling will miss next year’s Winter Games in Pyeongchang after being given a four-year ban for testing positive for a prohibited substance, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has said.
Speed skating: Sochi silver medalist Creveling gets four-year doping ban
(Reuters) – Olympic speed skating silver medalist Chris Creveling will miss next year’s Winter Games in Pyeongchang after being given a four-year ban for testing positive for a prohibited substance, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has said.
Sharapova targeting return to the top
(Reuters) – Former world number one Maria Sharapova says she is not looking too far ahead after returning from a doping suspension but concedes she is eager to be competing for the biggest titles in tennis again.
Sharapova targeting return to the top
(Reuters) – Former world number one Maria Sharapova says she is not looking too far ahead after returning from a doping suspension but concedes she is eager to be competing for the biggest titles in tennis again.
Majka takes yellow jersey after winning stage 2 in California
(Reuters) – Pole Rafal Majka fought strong headwinds and a late push by New Zealand’s George Bennett to win a hilly stage two and earn the yellow jersey at the Tour of California on Monday.
Saunders hopes Fury can make undercard for title defense
(Reuters) – WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders has backed former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to resolve his doping issues and fight on the undercard for the Briton’s title defense against Georgian Avtandil Khurtsidze in July.
Tonga withdraws from hosting 2019 Pacific Games over costs
(Reuters) – Tonga has withdrawn from hosting the 2019 Pacific Games over funding concerns, according to media reports.
Time away has been key for Federer, Nadal, says Corretja
(Reuters) – Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal have returned to tennis in blistering form this season because they were able to recharge during injury layoffs last year, former world number two Alex Corretja has said.
Haas, Karlovic well past 30-all in veteran encounter
(Reuters) – German Tommy Haas and Croatian Ivo Karlovic will make a stand for the senior citizens on the circuit when they face off in the oldest ATP match in terms of combined ages since 1982 at the Rome Masters on Tuesday.
Alonso begins IndyCar crash course with practice session
(Reuters) – Fernando Alonso was back in an IndyCar and briefly at the top of the timing charts on Monday as the twice Formula One champion continued his buildup to the Indianapolis 500 later this month.
