US shot-putter Saunders suspended for whereabouts failures
Olympic shot put silver medallist Raven Saunders has accepted a 30-month suspension for whereabouts failures, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Tuesday.
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5 French women boxers to miss world championships over deadline for new sex tests
Five French women boxers will miss the world championships starting Thursday in England because of complications with new sex tests that are compulsory after a furor at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Growing popularity in Canadian women's rugby could culminate in a deep run at World Cup
Canadians are known to be polite and generally kind — but what if I told you a talented team of Canadian women are heading to the United Kingdom to shove, tackle and straight-arm anyone in their path?
Novak Djokovic ousts Taylor Fritz, last American man in US Open - ESPN
NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic took a two-set lead against Taylor Fritz, an opponent he always beats, to close in on the semifinals, a round he often reaches at the US Open, and marked the occasion by blowing kisses to those in Tuesday night's crowd pulling for the last American man in the field.
Spain’s EuroBasket title defense in jeopardy after loss to Italy
LIMASSOL, Cyprus: Spain are in danger of not getting out of Group C after losing 67-63 to Italy on Tuesday, but the defending EuroBasket champions still control their destiny.
Alcaraz on track for semi-final showdown with Djokovic at US Open
NEW YORK :Former champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his imperious march at the U.S. Open by reaching the semi-finals on Tuesday and staying on course for a potentially high-voltage showdown with 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic.
Doncic's Slovenia, Israel, France into final 16 at EuroBasket - ESPN
KATOWICE, Poland — Luka Doncic scored 26 points as Slovenia overcame Iceland 87-79 to reach the knockout stage at EuroBasket, qualifying France along the way. The Los Angeles Lakers star was just 2-of-10 from 3-point range.
Taiwan's Lin will not compete in world championships
TAIPEI :Taiwan's Lin Yu-Ting, one of two boxers at the centre of a gender dispute at last year's Paris Olympics, will not compete at the upcoming world championships in Liverpool, World Boxing confirmed on Tuesday.