WADA figures show slight rise in positive tests
(Reuters) – There was a slight rise in the number of positive tests carried out worldwide last year, World Anti-Doping Agency figures released on Wednesday showed.
FIFA’s Infantino wants video replays at 2018 World Cup
ROISSY, France (Reuters) – FIFA president Gianni Infantino is hoping video replays will be used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia to help referees avoid serious mistakes during the tournament.
Spanish court wants two-year prison sentence for Barca’s Neymar
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Spain’s public prosecutor has called for Barcelona soccer player Neymar to be sent to prison for two years for his part in a corruption case over his transfer from Brazilian club Santos to the Liga champions in 2013, said a court …
Drogba bids farewell to Montreal after final home game
(Reuters) – Striker Didier Drogba has indicated he will not return to Montreal Impact next season, with the Major League Soccer club releasing a video on Twitter thanking him for his service.
Canadian GP to go ahead, says Montreal mayor
(Reuters) – The Canadian Formula One Grand Prix will go ahead next June after organizers reached an agreement in principal with the sport’s commercial rights holders, Montreal mayor Denis Coderre said on Twitter.
Scott delights at World Cup format, still cold on Olympics
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Adam Scott is delighted that this week’s World Cup of Golf has returned to a more traditional team event but the Australian remains opposed to any future participation at the Olympics.
NHL: New Las Vegas franchise revealed as ‘Vegas Golden Knights’
(Reuters) – The name of the new NHL franchise and first major professional sports team based in the U.S. gambling capital of Las Vegas was revealed as the ‘Vegas Golden Knights’ in a glitzy, though glitch-marred, launch on Tuesday.
Bucs’ Adjei-Barimah banned four games for PED violation
(The Sports Xchange) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jude Adjei-Barimah has been suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances.
Detroit’s NBA team to move to downtown arena
DETROIT (Reuters) – The Detroit Pistons basketball team will move to downtown Detroit starting next season, playing in an arena already under construction for the city’s hockey team, officials from both teams said on Tuesday.
McLaren to deliver report into Russian doping December 9 in London
(Reuters) – Canadian law professor Richard McLaren will deliver his final report into state-sponsored doping in Russian sport on Dec. 9 at a downtown London hotel, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Tuesday.
