Putin says Moscow could appeal Russia sports ban
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow had grounds to appeal a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to bar Russia from major sporting events, a move he said violated the Olympic charter.
Zarco joins Avintia Ducati to complete the MotoGP grid
French rider Johann Zarco joined the Reale Avintia Ducati team on Monday to complete the MotoGP starting grid for 2020.
Cavendish backed to rediscover old speed at Bahrain-McLaren
Rod Ellingworth says his newly-unveiled Bahrain-McLaren team can help Mark Cavendish rediscover the speed that has made him one of the greatest sprinters in cycling history.
McIlroy joins Woods in ruling out playing in Saudi Arabia
Rory McIlroy has ruled out playing in Saudi Arabia next month, saying he has no interest in contesting the Jan. 30-Feb. 2 tournament that has offered lavish appearance fees to attract many of the world’s top players.
Andreescu named Canada’s athlete of the year after breakout season
Bianca Andreescu was awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s athlete of the year on Monday, capping a remarkable year in which the teenager became the country’s first tennis Grand Slam singles champion with her U.S. Open triumph.
U.S. to reap golden benefit from Russia Olympic ban-study
The biggest beneficiaries of Russia’s ban at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games ought to be the United States, China and Japan, who should annex 10 of the banned nation’s projected gold medals between them, according to data analysts Gracenote.
WADA ban leaves FIFA with puzzle over Russia and 2022 World Cup
Russia’s national team will not be able to play at the 2022 World Cup as an official Russian side following doping sanctions that bar the country from major sporting events for four years, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Monday.
Russian F1 organizers say race stays despite WADA sanctions
Russia’s Formula One Grand Prix in Sochi will not be affected by the country’s four-year World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ban for tampering with doping tests, the race’s promoters said on Monday.
Vivendi’s Canal+ in talks with beIN Sports to show France’s Ligue 1 soccer
Vivendi’s pay-TV business Canal+ and beIN Sports are in exclusive talks over a distribution and licensing deal that would allow Canal+ to broadcast some of France’s coveted Ligue 1 soccer matches as it seeks to revive its subscriber base.
Australian world time trial champion Dennis joins Ineos
Australia’s twice world individual time trial champion Rohan Dennis has joined Team Ineos on a two-year deal, the British team announced on Monday.
