Halep 'confident' of overturning doping ban after CAS hearing
"This hearing provided me with the opportunity to present my position and defend my innocence," the two-time Grand Slam winner said in a statement after the final day of the hearing.
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Torture in Azerbaijan: Europe looks away
In November 2023, several journalists and a member of the administrative team from Abzas, an online investigative media specialising in human rights in Azerbaijan, were arrested by the country's authorities. A few days later, Forbidden Stories, an international consortium of investigative journalists, announced that it was continuing Abzas's work.
Less attack, more balance - Mike Catt expects refined Italy
Ireland attack coach Mike Catt expects Italy to become a more balanced team under new head coach Gonzalo Quesada, as the sides prepare to face off in Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations this Sunday.
France halves crowd numbers for Olympics opening ceremony on River Seine
The traditional opening parade of Olympic sporting delegations is set to take place in boats on the river Seine on July 26, the first time the ceremony has been held outside the main athletics stadium.
Ireland boss Andy Farrell 'excited' to give Caelan Doris the reins against Italy
With Peter O'Mahony ruled out through injury, Caelan Doris will become the 110th Ireland Test match skipper when he leads the side out against Italy on Sunday.
Doris captains Ireland for first time in Six Nations visit of Italy
DUBLIN :Ireland have made six changes to their starting lineup to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday, including a new captain in flanker Caelan Doris and a new-look back row as coach Andy Farrell looks at his wider squad for the clash in Dublin.
Shaun Edwards hits back at criticism of France's defence
Prickly Shaun Edwards bristled at suggestions France have become a soft touch after conceding nine tries in their last two matches.
Halep says truth will come out after doping ban appeal
LAUSANNE, Switzerland : Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep was confident she would soon return to tennis after exiting sport's top court on Friday after three days of proceedings to appeal a doping suspension that could end her career.