Doping paradox rules whistleblower Stepanova out of Rio
(Reuters) – Yulia Stepanova, the key whistleblower in the Russian doping scandal that almost led to her country being completely excluded from the Rio de Janeiro Games, will miss the Olympics after the runner was controversially ruled out due to her do…
Efimova, six other Russians ruled out of Rio
(Reuters) – Seven Russian swimmers, including four-times breaststroke world champion Yulia Efimova, are ineligible to compete in the Rio Olympics, world swimming’s governing body FINA said on Monday.
Manning cleared of doping allegations in documentary: NFL
(Reuters) – There is no credible evidence that future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning used human growth hormone or performance-enhancing drugs as was alleged in an Al-Jazeera documentary, the National Football League said on Monday.
Russia escapes IOC blanket ban for Rio Olympics
(Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected clarion calls for Russia to be banned from next month’s Rio Olympics over the nation’s doping record, offering athletes a lifeline by ruling that decisions on individual competitors wil…
Egypt’s javelin hopeful banned after doping test
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s Olympic hopeful Ihab Abdelrahman, a silver medalist in the men’s javelin at last year’s world championship, has been suspended for failing a doping test.
Hamilton still feels more hunter than hunted
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton still sees himself as hunter rather than hunted in the Formula One title race despite victory in Hungary putting him in the overall lead for the first time this season.
Rejuvenated Djokovic happy to be back on hard courts
(Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic is looking forward to playing on his favored hardcourt surface at the Rogers Cup in Toronto, but the Serb urged caution as he returns to action for the first time since his shock Wimbledon exit.
Chris Froome seals Tour great status with third title
PARIS (Reuters) – Briton Chris Froome cemented his status as one of the greatest Tour de France riders when he secured his third title on Sunday after a three-week rocky ride.
In China’s quest to conquer world soccer, fans feel left behind
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Big money signings and investments in storied European clubs, and the backing of a president who is an avid soccer fan: things should be looking up for millions of Chinese supporting the ‘beautiful game’.
Long jumper Rutherford blasts ‘spineless’ IOC decision
(Reuters) – Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford has branded the International Olympic Committee’s decision not to impose a blanket ban on Russia at next month’s Rio Games as “spineless” and expressed surprise that more athletes were not speaking…
