Bans doubled under new world anti-doping code
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – A revised World Anti-Doping Code, doubling the bans for cheats in sport, was adopted on Friday.
Gibraltar’s historic UEFA debut more than just a game
LISBON (Reuters) – A red British post box was erected in the tiny enclave to mark its huge achievement, summed up in the inscription: “Gibraltar Football Association – 54th member of UEFA, 24th May, 2013”.
Mercedes give Hamilton new chassis for U.S. GP
(Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton will have a new chassis for Sunday’s U.S. Formula One Grand Prix in Austin after Mercedes discovered two large cracks in the car he was scheduled to drive.
Patient Scott shares Australian Masters lead, Kuchar lurks
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Defending champion Adam Scott was patience personified as he grafted to a share of the lead at the Australian Masters, while American Matt Kuchar moved quietly into contention after the second round on Friday.
Phelps back in American drug testing program
(Reuters) – Michael Phelps has rejoined the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s drug testing program in a signal the most decorated Olympian could be considering a return to the swimming pool in time for the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016.
Colts mount comeback win over Titans
(Reuters) – The Indianapolis Colts produced a blistering opening to the second half to mount a 30-27 comeback win over the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, opening up a healthy three-game lead in the AFC South.
Investment adviser pleads guilty to trying to defraud NBA union
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The founder of an Ohio firm that provided investment advice to the National Basketball Association players’ union pleaded guilty on Thursday to a $3 million fraud scheme and lying to a grand jury.
Fulham can get out of trouble, says Meulensteen
LONDON (Reuters) – Fulham’s new head coach Rene Meulensteen is convinced his partnership with Dutch compatriot and manager Martin Jol can help the west London side climb the Premier League table if they focus on getting the basics right.
Cabrera and McCutchen win MVP awards
(Reuters) – Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera won his second successive American League Most Valuable Player Award, while Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed National League honors on Thursday.
Stuard leads rain-affected OHL Classic in Mexico
(Reuters) – Unheralded American Brian Stuard held a one-shot lead midway through a rain-interrupted first round of the OHL Classic at Mayakoba in Mexico, as he looks to go one better than his career best finish in Playa del Carmen.
