Doping: WADA submits request to have RUSADA dispute held in public
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday submitted a formal request to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to have the hearing to resolve its dispute with the Russian Anti-Doping Agency over non-compliance held in public.
Horse racing: Churchill Downs to use new starting gate at 2020 Kentucky Derby
A new custom-made 20-stall starting gate will be in place for the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby in May to ensure a uniform start for the largest field in American horse racing, Churchill Downs said on Monday.
Super Bowl TV audience up 1.7% from last year as viewers tune in for more than just football
Sunday’s Super Bowl broadcast on Fox attracted an average TV audience of 99.9 million, 1.7% above last year, the Los Angeles Times said on Monday, citing Nielsen ratings data.
Athletics: Leadership of Russia’s suspended federation resigns amid scandal
The executive committee of Russia’s suspended athletics federation resigned on Monday and transferred its authority to a working group designed to lift the organization out of a 4-1/2-year doping crisis, the federation said.
Super Bowl TV audience up 1.7% from last year: Hollywood Reporter
Sunday’s Super Bowl broadcast on Fox attracted an average TV audience of 99.9 million, 1.7% above last year, The Hollywood Reporter said on Monday.
Take 5: Biggest threats to reign of Chiefs, Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the best player in football.
Cleanup of Bryant memorial in Los Angeles begins
The massive Kobe Bryant fan-generated memorial across the street from Staples Center in Los Angeles was being dismantled Monday, eight days after the NBA legend died in a helicopter crash with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.
Doritos takes top spot in Super Bowl ads, political commercials at bottom: polls
A Doritos commercial featuring the hit song “Old Town Road” and a tear-jerking ad from Google were the top commercials among viewers during Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV, while presidential campaign ads were ranked the least favorite, according to two viewer…
New York Red Bulls add Thelwell as head of sport
The New York Red Bulls named Kevin Thelwell as the club’s head of sport, hoping the former Wolverhampton Wanderers FC sporting director can work his magic in MLS as well.
Kansas City to honor Chiefs with parade, rally on Wednesday
The Chiefs will be honored for their Super Bowl LIV victory with a parade on Wednesday, officials in Kansas City, Mo., announced.
