British cyclist Evans banned for EPO doping
(Reuters) – British cyclist Gabriel Evans has been handed a three-and-a-half year suspension for using banned blood booster erythropoietin (EPO), UK Anti-Doping said on Thursday.
Spain’s Olympic president Blanco calms fears over Zika
(Reuters) – The president of the Spanish Olympic committee (COE), Alejandro Blanco, has reassured the country’s athletes and fans traveling to Rio de Janeiro that the Zika virus “is under control”.
On the sidelines at Wimbledon
LONDON (Reuters) – Tennis fans around the world are eagerly following the action at Wimbledon, waiting to see who will win this year’s men’s and women’s titles at the sport’s most celebrated tournament.
Santos orchestrates Portugal’s tactical renaissance
LYON, France (Reuters) – Portugal head into Sunday’s Euro 2016 final after another disciplined performance, proving again in their 2-0 win over Wales that they perform like a well-rehearsed orchestra rather than a solo act.
Brazil ready to stage successful Games, assures Temer
(Reuters) – Brazil’s interim President Michel Temer is optimistic that the country will stage a successful Rio Games, despite facing health and financial turmoil ahead of the Aug. 5-21 Olympics.
Celebrated Wales to touch green, green grass of home in style
LONDON (Reuters) – Wales has arranged a huge homecoming party for its Euro 2016 team as politicians, actors and sports stars showered Chris Coleman’s squad with praise on Thursday despite their semi-final defeat by Portugal.
Mickelson casts doubt on future Scottish Open participation
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson is uncertain whether he will retain the Scottish Open on his annual schedule but the American still believes the event is an ideal warm-up for the British Open.
Jones out of UFC 200 over potential doping violation
(Reuters) – Interim UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been pulled from his bout against title holder Daniel Cormier in Las Vegas on Saturday due to a potential doping violation, the Ultimate Fighting Championship said on Wednesday.
Olympic champ Sa fined for assault, avoids jail
SEOUL (Reuters) – Former Olympic weightlifting champion Sa Jae-hyouk has been fined 10 million won ($8,667.39) for an assault that left a fellow lifter in hospital with facial injuries.
Stewart racing to find a cure for dementia
LONDON (Reuters) – At 77-years-old, Jackie Stewart has a new challenge that he ranks among the biggest of his life.
