I did not cheat, says Reed, as Presidents Cup gets personal
American golfer Patrick Reed has denied cheating in a tournament last week and hit out at International team players for saying he had, as a little edge entered proceedings on Tuesday ahead of the Presidents Cup.
Russia banned from Olympics but door open to Tokyo Games
Russia may be banned from the next two Olympics but the door is open for Russian participation at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games if athletes can meet the rigid criteria laid out by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Paralympics chief ‘disgusted’ with Russia for letting down nation’s clean athletes
Paralympics boss Andrew Parsons expressed disgust on Tuesday that Russian authorities had let down the country’s clean athletes, after the World Anti-Doping Agency banned Russia for four years from major events, including the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Sanctions have emboldened Russia, says Tygart
Travis Tygart, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency chief, says Russia has only been emboldened by previous sanctions for its doping violations and the four-year ban imposed on Monday will do nothing to change its behavior.
NFL notebook: Multiple contenders lose players for season
Week 14 proved to be a particularly painful one in the NFL, as numerous players went down with season-ending injuries. And contenders weren’t immune from the damage — particularly in the NFC West.
Australia backs Russia ban, athletes group unimpressed
The Australian Olympic Committee have welcomed the decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to ban Russia from major sporting events, including next year’s Tokyo Games, for four years as the sports world began to digest the suspension on Tuesday.
NBA denies Rockets’ protest
The NBA denied the protest the Houston Rockets filed in regard to their 135-133 double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs last Tuesday night.
Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated’s top prize to cap stellar year
Megan Rapinoe collected another accolade in a stellar year by claiming Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year honor on Monday for her performance on the U.S. women’s World Cup-winning soccer team and for her campaigning off the field.
Flamengo big winners at Brazil’s Player of the Year awards
Flamengo were the big winners at Monday’s Player of the Year awards in Brazil with the Rio de Janeiro club taking the best player, coach and goal of the season honors.
U.S. captain Woods does not expect Presidents Cup galleries to abuse Reed
United States captain Tiger Woods on Tuesday said he does not expect teammate Patrick Reed to be subjected to abuse by fans at the upcoming Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne, after the golfer was penalized last week for breaching the rules.
