ATP chief Kermode appointed for second term, focus on integrity
(Reuters) – Protecting the integrity of tennis in the wake of the recent match-fixing and doping scandals is the biggest challenge facing the sport over the next decade, ATP Executive Chairman Chris Kermode has said.
Korean prosecutors make new arrest in KSF probe
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean prosecutors made another arrest on Thursday as their investigation into corruption allegations at the country’s swimming federation (KSF) continued to discover offenders and could lead to the resignation of its president….
NZ athlete Willis expects Russia to make Rio
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Olympic medal-winning middle distance runner Nick Willis would not be surprised to see Russian athletes competing at this year’s Rio Games, despite an indefinite ban being placed on the country in the wake of a huge doping scanda…
Warriors use downtown surge to pull away from Jazz
(The Sports Xchange) – Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for three three-pointers in the final 58 seconds of the first half to help the Golden State Warriors pull away from the Utah Jazz en route to a 115-94 victory on Wednesday.
Bucks rally to defeat Heat
(The Sports Xchange) – Finding a strong bench combination has been an issue all season long for the Milwaukee Bucks.
What’s new in Formula One for 2016 season
LONDON (Reuters) – The new Formula One season starts with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 20. The following details the major changes for 2O16:
Malaysia’s Lee upset in first round at All England
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Three-time champion Lee Chong Wei was sensationally beaten by India’s B Sai Praneeth in the first round of the All-England Championships on Wednesday, putting a firm dent into his preparations ahead of the Rio Olympics ….
Experts perplexed over why Sharapova was taking banned heart drug
LONDON (Reuters) – The medicine Maria Sharapova says she has taken for 10 years due to a family history of heart issues and diabetes is an old drug sold in just a few Eastern European countries that can also boost exercise tolerance.
LA Olympic bid may not produce Hollywood ending
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Reuters) – The Los Angeles 2024 Olympic bid provided the backdrop for a USOC media summit but problem-plagued Rio de Janerio offered a reminder that landing an Olympics does not always follow a Hollywood script.
Brazil vows anti-doping legislation ready to go
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil will not risk being kicked out of their own Olympic Games and is confident of passing key anti-doping legislation before next week’s deadline, the country’s anti-doping authority told Reuters on Wednesday.
