Tokyo Games organizers look for advice to battle heat next year
Organizers of next year’s Tokyo Olympics are looking for new ways to battle the heat and are asking sports federations for advice, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday.
IOC wants more details on Salazar’s athletes in doping case
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will ask the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for details regarding the case of American top running coach Alberto Salazar and the potential involvement of athletes in doping — witting or unwitting.
Athletics: Tygart says Salazar ban a wake-up call for sponsors
Travis Tygart, the head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), on Thursday called for sponsors to step up their efforts in the fight against performance-enhancing drugs.
Mets fire manager Callaway after two seasons
The New York Mets fired Mickey Callaway after two seasons as their manager, the team announced on Thursday.
Mets ditch manager Callaway despite winning season
The New York Mets have parted ways with manager Mickey Callaway after two seasons.
Some athletes fear for livelihood with Diamond League events at risk
Before he began competing in lucrative Diamond League meetings, Norwegian discus thrower Ola Stunes Isene moved back to his parents’ home with his girlfriend because he could not make a living from the sport.
Mets GM, Callaway to discuss manager’s future
New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and Mickey Callaway were scheduled to meet Thursday to discuss the manager’s status with the team, the New York Post reported.
Women’s soccer league kicks off in post-Bashir Sudan
Sudan has launched a women’s soccer league, a move that reflects the new transitional government’s aspirations for the country and allows female players to push for wider acceptance.
Zverev and Tsitsipas roll into Beijing quarters
Second seed Alexander Zverev eased past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 6-1 to reach the China Open quarter-finals on Thursday, while Stefanos Tsitsipas ended Nikoloz Basilashvili’s hopes of retaining the Beijing title.
Osaka sets up quarter-final clash with Andreescu in Beijing
Fourth seed Naomi Osaka beat American Alison Riske 6-4 6-0 in the China Open in Beijing on Thursday to set up a quarter-final clash with U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu.
