WADA signs agreement with China to tackle drug rings
(Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s sports ministry to crack down on the manufacture and supply of performance-enhancing drugs in the country.
Mercedes seeking reassurance at Suzuka
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) – Mercedes go into Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix hoping to show that their baffling lack of pace in Singapore was just a one-off but Lewis Hamilton and team mate Nico Rosberg need some convincing.
Detroit Tigers blow no-hitter but beat White Sox 2-1
(Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers came within two outs of a combined no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, before almost losing the game.
Pirates top Rockies, inch closer to playoff spot
(The Sports Xchange) – The Pittsburgh Pirates did not bother to stick around their clubhouse for a possible celebration after they beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Tuesday.
Bird homers in tenth to lift Yankees past Blue Jays
(The Sports Xchange) – Toronto’s Mark Lowe thought he made a good pitch on his 2-2 slider to Greg Bird in the 10th inning on Tuesday, only for the Yankees first baseman to line the pitch to right field for a three-run homer that led to a 6-4 victory.
Arrieta wins 20th of season as Cubs beat Brewers
(The Sports Xchange) – Jake Arrieta became baseball’s first 20-game winner of the season with a complete-game effort in a 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, despite feeling a little “off”.
Watson inspired by Day aggression, but not at East Lake
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Two-times Masters winner Bubba Watson says he has learned a valuable lesson from Jason Day about aggression.
UCI approves reforms for men’s professional cycling
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) – The International Cycling Union (UCI) approved a series of sweeping reforms for men’s road cycling, including an overhaul of the World Tour schedule, the sport’s governing body said on Tuesday.
Kiwi Villumsen finally claims time trial gold
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) – New Zealand’s Linda Villumsen powered to victory in the road cycling world championship individual time trial on Tuesday, claiming the title that had always eluded her.
American Baumann living the dream on logs and dishes
LONDON (Reuters) – United States prop Chris Baumann does not get paid for playing rugby — he does it for the sheer love of the game.
