Kenya’s Kipyego motivated for Moscow by Olympian sister
ITEN, Kenya (Reuters) – With a potential family medal double dashed by injury, Kenyan marathon runner Mike Kipyego will take extra motivation from his absent sister’s encouragement when he lines up at the world championships in Moscow next month.
Armstrong says French findings on doping are no surprise
LONDON (Reuters) – Lance Armstrong said he was not surprised by a French Senate inquiry’s findings that the top two in the 1998 Tour de France took the banned blood booster EPO because virtually all riders at that time cheated and told lies.
Jamaica international fails dope test
(Reuters) – An unnamed Jamaica international has failed a dope test following a World Cup qualifying match, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) said in a statement on Thursday.
Doping-O’Grady Olympic medals under threat by EPO admission
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian cyclist Stuart O’Grady could be stripped of his Olympic medals after admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs at the 1998 Tour de France.
Young athletes could shine as Kenya expectations cool
ITEN, Kenya (Reuters) – A new generation of Kenyan athletes will have the chance to shine at next month’s world championships after the country’s expectations were lowered following a series of big-name withdrawals from the team.
Chicago approves $500 million revamp of Wrigley Field
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago on Wednesday approved a $500 million proposed renovation of Wrigley Field, the storied home of the Chicago Cubs, which will add luxury boxes, a nearby hotel and eventually a jumbo outfield electronic sign to the 99-year-old …
Mickelson’s British Open win gives Couples a Cup boost
(Reuters) – United States captain Fred Couples says he is excited by how his Presidents Cup team is shaping up, with Phil Mickelson’s brilliant victory at last week’s British Open the highlight among several recent eye-catching displays.
Canadian DeLaet aims for Presidents Cup spot
OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) – The Presidents Cup tailors have already sized up Graham DeLaet, now all that is left is for International captain Nick Price to decide if the Canadian is a good fit for his 12-man team.
Voters defend leaving MVP award with banned Braun
(Reuters) – Matt Kemp is miffed about losing out on the 2011 National League MVP award to Ryan Braun, but the trophy will remain with the Milwaukee Brewers outfielder who was suspended this week for violating MLB’s doping policy.
Home grown talent hope to harvest Canadian win
OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) – Nineteen Canadians will tee it up on Thursday to begin what is quickly becoming an Andy Murray-esque pursuit and become the first home grown winner of the Canadian Open in 59 years.
