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World Athletics to expel Russia’s federation if fine unpaid by August 15
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The global governing body for athletics said on Thursday it would expel Russia's federation, suspended since 2015 for having broken anti-doping rules, if it fails to pay a hefty fin...
Jul 30, 2020
Strong ratings boost momentum for women’s sport
By Amy Tennery (Reuters) - U.S. women's soccer and basketball earned strong television ratings as they returned after being put on hold due to COVID-19, helping to quell concern that the pandemic woul...
Jul 30, 2020
Mexican Formula One driver Perez isolating after inconclusive COVID test
By Alan Baldwin SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez was self-isolating on Thursday after an inconclusive test for COVID-19, the governing FIA said at the British G...
Jul 30, 2020
Swiss special prosecutor launches probe against FIFA boss Infantino
ZURICH (Reuters) - A special prosecutor appointed to look into dealings between Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has launched criminal proceedings against the ...
Jul 30, 2020
U.S. coaches complain of athlete abuse at NBA’s China camps: ESPN
BEIJING (Reuters) - American coaches at the National Basketball Association's training academies in China have complained of abuse of young players by local staff and harassment in the Xinjiang region...
Jul 30, 2020
Gymnastics: Australia human rights body to probe abuse complaints
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia's human rights watchdog will conduct a review of the country's gymnastics program following complaints of physical and mental abuse from a slew of former athletes, the ...
Jul 30, 2020
Golladay among five Detroit Lions players placed on COVID-19 list: reports
(Reuters) - The Detroit Lions have put five players on their "reserve/COVID-19" list, meaning the players have either tested positive for the novel coronavirus or have been in close contact with an in...
Jul 30, 2020
Murray calls for more mixed-gender events on main tours
(Reuters) - Tennis is "missing a trick" by not including more team events involving both men and women on the main tours, three-times Grand Slam winner Andy Murray has said. Mixed doubles is currently...
Jul 30, 2020
MLB roundup: Dodgers cap sweep of Astros in 13th inning
Edwin Rios slugged a two-run homer leading off the top of the 13th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the host Houston Astros 4-2 Wednesday night to sweep a two-game interleague series. Rio...
Jul 30, 2020
Mouratoglou says UTS attracting new demographic to the game
By Sudipto Ganguly MUMBAI (Reuters) - Patrick Mouratoglou, the long-time coach of Serena Williams, says the innovative exhibition league he helped launch in June has brought new, younger fans to the s...
Jul 30, 2020
