Russian rugby sevens duo have taken meldonium
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Two unnamed Russians who play for the national women’s and men’s sevens teams have been suspended for taking the banned substance meldonium, the country’s rugby federation (RRF) said on Friday.
Hamilton and Rosberg given more freedom to race
(Reuters) – Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton and team mate Nico Rosberg will be given more freedom to race each other this season, Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff said on Friday.
Manziel era in Cleveland over as Browns waive troubled quarterback
(The Sports Xchange) – The Johnny Manziel era in Cleveland is over after two seasons of off-field and on-field struggles for the troubled quarterback.
Jeter part of MLB delegation for Rays’ Havana exhibition
(Reuters) – Retired New York Yankees great Derek Jeter will be part of the Major League Baseball delegation in Havana for the Tampa Bay Rays’ exhibition game against Cuba’s national team, the league said on Friday.
Contador says dropping Giro will boost his Tour hopes
SALON DE PROVENCE, France (Reuters) – Alberto Contador believes his absence from this year’s Giro d’Italia could prove to be a game-changer when he challenges for a third Tour de France title in July.
IAAF to decide in May on whether to lift Olympics ban on Russia: TASS
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will take a decision in May on whether to lift a ban on Russian athletes taking part in the 2016 Rio Olympics, Russia’s TASS news agency reported on Friday, citing Russian…
For Muslim-American fencer, Olympic goal extends beyond medals
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Reuters) – U.S. fencing powerhouse Ibtihaj Muhammad is no stranger to sabre rattling, so when the Muslim-American athlete heard Donald Trump threaten to ban Muslims from U.S. shores, it only steeled her resolve to return home wit…
Vettel and Rosberg aim to end Hamilton’s run
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One is assured of novelty this season, with fresh faces and a record 21 races including the first in Azerbaijan, even if Lewis Hamilton becomes a four-times world champion with Mercedes.
Verstappen in no rush for next big step
LONDON (Reuters) – After taking Formula One by storm last year, and becoming the youngest ever driver and points scorer, Max Verstappen is staying calm as he accelerates into the next phase of his career.
Tokyo Games organizers lash out over cauldron gaffe
TOKYO (Reuters) – The head of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic organizing committee, Yoshiro Mori, blamed the Japanese sports minister on Friday for an embarrassing cauldron oversight at the new centerpiece stadium that has further marred Games preparations.
