Sharapova blames ITF for failing to warn her on banned substance
(Reuters) – Five-times grand slam champion Maria Sharapova has criticized the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for not doing enough to make her aware that meldonium had been added to the list of banned substances last year.
Golf: Donald turns back clock, two shots behind at Harbour Town
(Reuters) – Former world number one Luke Donald, looking to break through at the RBC Heritage after many close calls, shot a six-under-par 65 that left him two shots off the lead after the opening round in South Carolina on Thursday.
Teen Kazakh tennis player Arashov gets two-year doping ban
(Reuters) – Kazakhstan teenager Arsan Arashov has been banned for two years after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Thursday.
Steelers owner Rooney passes away at 84
(The Sports Xchange) – Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney died on Thursday, the team announced. He was 84.
WADA reinstates Doha anti-doping laboratory
(Reuters) – The Doping Analysis Laboratory in Doha has had its suspension lifted and been reinstated, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday.
Elder statesmen stay relevant in ever-changing NBA
(Reuters) – The NBA’s regular season may have drawn to a close but the venerable careers of several veteran players keeps forging ahead with no clear end in sight.
Athletics: IAAF’s Coe disappointed by lack of Russia doping progress
LONDON (Reuters) – IAAF chief Sebastian Coe said on Thursday he was disappointed by the lack of progress being made by Russia in cleaning up its anti-doping regime and made it clear that the ban on the country’s athletics federation would continue inde…
Golf: Johnson to make PGA Tour return at Wells Fargo in May
(Reuters) – Dustin Johnson will make his first start since withdrawing from last week’s U.S. Masters when he competes in the Wells Fargo Championship at Eagle Point Golf Club in North Carolina from May 4-7, the tournament’s director said on Thursday.
Alonso sets hectic schedule ahead of Indy 500
MANAMA (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso’s in-flight movies will be all about the Indianapolis 500 for the next few weeks as the double Formula One world champion gears up for a challenge that he is far from ready for.
Athletics – 50km walk to stay in Olympics
LONDON (Reuters) – The 50km walk will remain in the Olympics and world championships after the IAAF voted unanimously to retain the longest event in the athletics program.
