Tag: Doping
World champion Naser gets court date for doping rules case
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — World champion sprinter Salwa Eid Naser will have a two-day appeal hearing next month that could lead to a ban from...
8 of 10 conference games played in pandemic; it wasn’t easy
Like many teams in college basketball, George Washington University had to endure quarantines, testing protocols and a long pause because of a COVID-19 outbreak.
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UK working with anti-doping probe into rider’s abnormal test
LONDON — British cycling and anti-doping authorities said they are committed to working with the World Anti-Doping Agency to look into allegations surrounding the...
Russian minister forced to leave world college sports role
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russia’s sports minister stepped aside Tuesday from leading the world governing body for university sports in order to comply with punishments...
Knuckleballer Wright ready to revive career with Pirates
Nine months ago, knuckleballer Steven Wright wasn't sure he could make it all the way back from Tommy John surgery. The hill he faced...
Pirates sign knuckleballer Wright to minor league deal
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking a flier on knuckleball pitcher Steven Wright.
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Reds star Votto back after COVID-19, unsure when he’ll play
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto returned to camp Sunday after sitting out with COVID-19, but when he might be able to play again...
Tarasenko’s shootout goal leads Blues past Sharks 2-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Vladimir Tarasenko scored the decisive goal in a shootout and the St. Louis Blues snapped a five-game losing streak by...
Minor league Cubs player arrested over drugs in Colorado
VAIL, Colo. — A minor league baseball player is facing drug charges after police in Colorado found 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds...
UConn assistant leaves team after relative’s positive test
STORRS, Conn. — UConn assistant coach Shea Ralph has decided to leave the women's basketball team in San Antonio and head home after a...