Independent commission needs to fix Russia’s doping problem: Putin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for the creation of an independent commission with foreign experts to address problems with Russia’s anti-doping system.
IOC announces 45 failed tests from Beijing and London
(Reuters) – Forty-five athletes have failed dope tests after their samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Games were reanalyzed, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday.
Blood, sweat and tears fuel a Belarussian gymnast’s Olympic dream
MINSK (Reuters) – Belarussian rhythmic gymnast Melitina Staniouta was just three years old when a trainer spotted her potential as she walked past a local gym with her mother and invited her to enroll.
Nobody cares my career will be ruined, says Russia’s Shubenkov
(Reuters) – Sergey Shubenkov, the 110m hurdles world champion, says nobody cares that his “career is going to be ruined” by Russia’s ban from next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Hamilton tops opening practice for Hungarian Grand Prix
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton got his bid for a record fifth Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix win off to a strong start by going fastest for Mercedes in the opening practice session for Sunday’s race.
Russia’s athletics ban has saved the Games, says Campbell
(Reuters) – The decision to ban Russia’s track and field athletes from next month’s Rio Games has saved the Olympics, former champion Darren Campbell has said.
CAS ruling limits room for ‘legal maneuvering’ to defend Russian athletes: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia had limited time for “legal maneuvering” to defend the rights of its athletes after a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday.
Rosberg signs deal to stay at Mercedes until 2018
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg has signed a new contract that will keep him at Mercedes with Lewis Hamilton until the end of the 2018 season, the team said on Friday.
Russia’s Olympic ban will scare drug cheats, says Bolt
(Reuters) – The ban on Russia’s track and field athletes from the Rio Games will scare drug cheats and help cleaning up the sport, Jamaica’s six-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has said.
Cilic splits with coach Ivanisevic
(Reuters) – Marin Cilic has split with coach Goran Ivanisevic after three years, the world number 12 has said.
