Penny Oleksiak moving her training to California to prepare for Paris Olympics
Penny Oleksiak, Canada's most decorated Olympian, is taking her training south of the border to California to prepare for the Paris Olympics.
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Juventus midfielder Pogba provisionally suspended for doping
ROME: Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after a doping control detected the banned substance testosterone, Italian anti-doping authorities (NADO) told AFP on Monday. “The National Antidoping Tribunal informs that, in acceptance of the instance proposed by the National Antidoping Prosecutor, it has provided for the provisional suspension of the athlete Paul Labile Pogba,” NADO said in a statement to AFP. NADO said the “prohibited substance detected: Non-endogenous testosterone metabolites,” was consistent with a doping infringement. The Italian press reported that the doping test was carried out on the opening day of the Italian Serie A season, a 3-0 win at Udinese on August 20, during which the 30-year-old was an unused substitute. The test concerns the ‘A’ sample, and if the ‘B’ sample also tests positive for testosterone Pogba could face a four-year ban. NADO sent a statement Monday to clarify reports from earlier in the day in the Italian press regarding Pogba, who was hoping to play for Juventus against Lazio this weekend. Pogba was a star player in France’s 2018 World Cup triumph but had an awful 2022-2023 season blighted by injury and a blackmail affair. He played just ten games for Juventus that season and missed the 2022 World Cup with France.
LeBron James, Stephen Curry Among NBA Stars Eyeing Paris Olympics: Report
NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among several top players interested in competing for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics, according to multiple reports on Monday. Two-time Olympic champion and four-time NBA champion James has been recruiting fellow NBA stars for a US squad that seeks a fifth gold medal in a row next year in France, according to The Athletic. Curry, a four-time NBA champion guard with the Golden State Warriors, has expressed a desire to play on the Olympic squad guided by Warriors coach Steve Kerr, ESPN reported.
Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner want to return to Mercury in 2024 - ESPN
Diana Taurasi is already under contract for another season with the Phoenix Mercury, while center Brittney Griner is not. But both said Monday they intend to take the court for the Mercury in the 2024 WNBA season and have hopes to play in the Paris Olympics.
For USA Basketball, the focus immediately shifts to the Paris Olympics
MANILA: There was a long flight awaiting USA Basketball on Monday. Manila to Los Angeles, about 13 hours on a chartered jet that didn’t have the Wi-Fi that’s necessary to communicate with the outside world from 30,000 feet. No texting, no emails.
LeBron James reportedly interested in playing for U.S. at 2024 Paris Olympics
Two-time Olympic gold medallist LeBron James is ready to commit to the 2024 Paris Summer Games, The Athletic reported Monday.
Canadian women's 8 rowing team clinches spot at Paris Olympics
The Canadian women's eight rowing team booked its place at next summer's Paris Olympic Games with a fifth-place result at the World Rowing Championships on Sunday in Belgrade, Serbia.
Surfing-Caroline Marks wins her first world surfing title
American surfer Caroline Marks powered her way to her first world title on Saturday, overcoming Hawaii's five-time world champion and Olympic gold medallist Carissa Moore in rippable waves in California.