Russian Starykh banned for two years for doping
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian Irina Starykh, who won the women’s 7.5-km sprint at the 2013 European biathlon championship, has been banned for two years for doping, the International Biathlon Union (IBU) said on Wednesday.
Attacking Gallopin claims Tour de France 11th stage
OYONNAX France (Reuters) – Two days after wearing the yellow jersey, France’s Tony Gallopin claimed the 11th stage of the Tour de France thanks to late attacks in a nervous finale on Wednesday.
Tom Watson tips Rose and Bubba to tame Hoylake
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – Five-times British Open champion Tom Watson has tipped Justin Rose and namesake Bubba Watson to mount strong title challenges at Royal Liverpool this week.
Golf: Donald under the radar but still chasing Open first
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – The bad rounds don’t feel as bad and the tough ones are easier to handle these days for Luke Donald but before anyone believes the Englishman has lost his hunger to win a long-awaited major – think again.
French riders have future Tour success in their sights
OYONNAX France (Reuters) – After years of competing for stage wins and the occasional spell in yellow, the door is now ajar for a Frenchman to win the Tour de France.
R&A chief Dawson defends club after sexism row
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – Chief executive Peter Dawson jumped to the defense of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club on Wednesday after the bastion of male exclusivity came under fire from the female principal of St Andrews University.
Gallopin wins Tour de France 11th stage
OYONNAX France (Reuters) – Frenchman Tony Gallopin won the 11th stage of the Tour de France, a 187.5-km ride from Besancon on Wednesday.
Repsol extends winning partnership with Honda
LONDON (Reuters) – Spanish oil company Repsol has renewed its title sponsorship of the factory Honda MotoGP team until the end of 2017, extending a partnership dating back to 1995.
Farah confirms he will compete at Commonwealth Games
(Reuters) – Double Olympic and world champion Mo Farah confirmed he will be fit to take part in this month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after recovering from abdominal pains.
Contador Vuelta decision in two weeks, says team leader
OYONNAX France (Reuters) – A decision on whether Alberto Contador can take part in the Vuelta next month will be made in a couple of weeks, the Spaniard’s sports director said on Wednesday.
