IOC wants out-of-competition tests for Russians, Kenyans
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) wants to bring in efficient out-of-competition doping tests in drugs-tainted Russia and Kenya to protect clean athletes.
Rossi withdraws CAS appeal over Marquez incident
(Reuters) – Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi has withdrawn an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over a penalty imposed for a collision with Marc Marquez in Malaysia, CAS said in a statement.
U.S. Grand Prix will happen, says Ecclestone
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone expects next year’s U.S. Grand Prix in Austin to go ahead, despite lingering doubts about state funding, but is less certain about the sport finding new owners in the near future.
Coe defends Eugene decision amid French inquiry
LONDON (Reuters) – World athletics head Sebastian Coe said on Thursday the award of the 2021 world championships to the U.S. city of Eugene without a bidding process was perfectly legitimate, after French prosecutors announced an investigation of the d…
Button considered leaving F1 after nightmare season
LONDON (Reuters) – Jenson Button considered leaving Formula One this year as McLaren endured their worst season but said he decided to continue after talks with boss Ron Dennis and other key people at the team.
Nadal unsure about another major title, loyal to Toni
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Spaniard Rafa Nadal remains fiercely loyal to his uncle and coach Toni despite saying he does not know when, or even if, he will win another grand slam title.
CAS to announce Platini decision on Friday
LONDON (Reuters) – Sport’s highest tribunal will announce its decision on Friday whether or not to temporarily lift the 90-day suspension on Michel Platini, barring him from seeking the presidency of soccer’s scandal-plagued governing body FIFA.
DeRozan inspires Raptors to close win over Spurs
(The Sports Xchange) – Guard DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points and added six assists to help the Toronto Raptors defeat the San Antonio Spurs 97-94 on Wednesday.
Celtics use fourth-quarter run to overcome Bulls
(The Sports Xchange) – The Boston Celtics used a 10-0 run early in the fourth quarter to pull out a 105-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, two days ahead of a showdown against the 23-0 Golden State Warriors.
El Salvador court approves extradition of former soccer boss to U.S
SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) – El Salvador’s Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the extradition of the country’s former soccer federation president, Reynaldo Vasquez, who is wanted in the United States in connection with a probe targeting alleged corruption…
