Tag: Sports governance
Russia at Tokyo Olympics with new name, more doping disputes
Russia is competing under another new name at the Tokyo Olympics, the latest fallout from the Games’ longest-running doping saga.
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CAS clears 2 Russian swimmers to compete in Tokyo Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Two Russian swimmers who were provisionally suspended by FINA for doping violations have been cleared to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
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Yankee Stadium fan banned from MLB parks for hitting Verdugo
NEW YORK — The fan who hit Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo with a baseball thrown from the Yankee Stadium stands has...
SKorea removes banners at Olympic village after IOC ruling
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s Olympic committee said Saturday it has removed banners at the Olympic athletes’ village in Tokyo that referred to...
Brian Stuard shoots 64 to take lead in suspended Barbasol
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — Brian Stuard shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the suspended first round of the PGA...
Italian club Spezia hit with 2-year transfer ban by FIFA
ZURICH — American-owned Italian club Spezia was hit with a two-year transfer ban by FIFA on Friday for breaking transfer rules when it recruited...
Saints’ Onyemata discloses failed test, expected suspension
NEW ORLEANS — Saints starting defensive tackle David Onyemata has been been notified by the NFL he has tested positive for a banned substance...
AP sources: Ogwumike files appeal to play in Olympics
LAS VEGAS — Nneka Ogwumike and Elizabeth Williams have filed appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in a last-ditch effort to play...
Nats’ Starlin Castro placed on administrative leave by MLB
WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro was placed on administrative leave Friday as part of the joint Major League Baseball-MLB Players Association domestic...
Trevor Bauer paid leave extended through July 27 by MLB
NEW YORK — Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave was extended by nearly two weeks through July 27 by Major League Baseball and the players’ association...