IAAF names Russia inspection team
(Reuters) – The world governing body of athletics (IAAF) has announced the five-person inspection team which will monitor the clean-up process in Russia, which has been suspended from the sport over widespread, state-sponsored doping.
Russian athletes must be banned from Rio Olympics: INADO
BERLIN (Reuters) – Russia’s track and field athletes should be banned from competing at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in order to send a strong signal against doping, the Institute of National Doping Organisations (INADO) said on Tuesday.
Russia needs to rid sport of state interference: Pound
LONDON (Reuters) – Russian Athletics needs to prove it can operate without interference from state security services if it is to compete on an international stage again, the author of an explosive anti-doping report said on Tuesday.
Hopkins stands tall to keep troubled Texans afloat
(Reuters) – In a campaign plagued by changing quarterbacks and critical injuries, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has remained a constant for the Houston Texans, emerging as one of the top catchers in the NFL.
Nowitzki’s late cameo helps Mavs edge winless 76ers
(The Sports Xchange) – Veteran forward Dirk Nowitzki scored seven of his 21 points in the final three-and-a-half minutes as the Dallas Mavericks held off the winless Philadelphia 76ers 92-86 on Monday.
Fast-breaking Celtics surge past slumping Rockets
(The Sports Xchange) – Celtics guard Avery Bradley scored 21 points off the bench and the Celtics turned a pair of back-breaking runs into a 111-95 victory over the struggling Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Monday.
Mays, Berra named Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday named Major League Baseball Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Yogi Berra recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
DraftKings, FanDuel seek orders to stay open in NY
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Daily fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel said on Monday they are seeking temporary restraining orders in an effort to continue operating in New York after the state’s attorney general last week declared the games to be…
Bryant, Correa win Rookie of the Year honors
(Reuters) – Chicago Cubs slugging third baseman Kris Bryant and speedy Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa won Rookie of the Year honors in their respective leagues in voting results announced on Monday.
Brief encounters as Murray and Nadal post easy wins
LONDON (Reuters) – Mixing the top eight players in London for the ATP’s grand finale should be a recipe for thrilling fare but a large crowd were again left short-changed on Monday with Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka the biggest disappointment.
