German report sparks calls for names and new law
BERLIN (Reuters) – A German report into the country’s use of banned substances in sport since 1950 has triggered a storm and renewed calls for a national anti-doping law.
Scott aims to ‘bookend’ golden season at the majors
ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) – Adam Scott heads into this week’s PGA Championship with bitter-sweet memories of his British Open finish last month and a clear-cut aim to “bookend” what has already been a golden season for him in the majors.
England’s jubilant Flower tells ICC to improve DRS
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – England coach Andy Flower allowed himself a rare smile after his side retained the Ashes but the decision review system is prompting headaches and he wants the authorities to sort it out.
England’s jubilant Flower tells ICC to improve DRS
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – England coach Andy Flower allowed himself a rare smile after his side retained the Ashes but the decision review system is prompting headaches and he wants the authorities to sort it out.
A-Rod’s return met with indignation from angry fans
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Embroiled in a doping scandal that has sent shockwaves through Major League Baseball, New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez was booed and jeered on his comeback from a lengthy hip injury against the Chicago White Sox at Cellular F…
Rodriguez among 13 players suspended by MLB
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez was suspended for a record 211 games on Monday for his involvement in one of American sport’s biggest doping scandals.
Doping-Cloud still over Australia six months after ‘blackest day’
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Six months after Australia’s top criminal intelligence unit alleged widespread doping in Australian sport, investigators have interviewed dozens of athletes, compiled a brick-like report of their findings and failed to release the…
Vinci, Stephens get through in Toronto
TORONTO (Reuters) – Roberta Vinci fought back from a set down to beat Julia Goerges 2-6 6-4 6-3 and move into the second round of the Rogers Cup on Monday.
USADA tells Rodriguez to accept punishment
(Reuters) – Alex Rodriguez should not expect a warm welcome back from fans or team mates after refusing to take his punishment and appealing his 211 game doping suspension, the head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Monday.
Rodriguez says he’s ‘fighting for his life’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Alex Rodriguez, vowing to continue playing for the New York Yankees while he appeals his doping suspension, said he felt like he was “fighting for his life.”
