Marta named in Brazil's squad for sixth Olympic Games
Brazil's all-time leading scorer Marta will play in her sixth Olympics after being named in the squad for the Paris Games unveiled on Tuesday by coach Arthur Elias.
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France's Frere handed two-year ban over anti-doping offence
French marathon runner Mehdi Frere looks set to miss out on the Olympics after he was handed a two-year ban by World Athletics over a doping offence, his lawyer said on Tuesday.
Court ruling seeks test to decide if athletes are employees - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — College athletes whose efforts primarily benefit their schools may qualify as employees deserving of pay under federal wage-and-hour laws, a U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday in a setback to the NCAA.
Russian athlete list shrinks as sports chiefs reject IOC terms
LONDON : The list of Russian athletes who will head to the Paris Olympics later this month has thinned to just over a dozen, as several sports federation heads have said their squads will not take part under what they see as humiliating restrictions.
Doping-Sprinter Asinga sues Gatorade over 'recovery gummies' after ban
NEW YORK :Surinamese sprinter Issamade Asinga sued the Gatorade Company on Wednesday, alleging his recent doping ban was the result of eating contaminated "recovery gummies" that the brand manufactured and provided.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Interacts With Neeraj Chopra And Other Olympic-Bound Athletes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually interacted with the Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes. PM Modi spoke with javeline star Neeraj Chopra, who will aim to defend his crown in Paris, boxer Nikhat Zareen and two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu. During the interaction, PM Modi expressed confidence that India's Olympic-bound contingent will make the country proud and live up to the aspirations of 140 crore people. India will be sending close to 120 athletes to Paris for the upcoming Olympic games in French capital.
On PM Narendra Modi's 'Churma' Request, Neeraj Chopra's Mother's Response Viral
Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's mother Saroj Devi said she will send a special 'choorma' (a popular delicacy from Haryana and Rajasthan) for Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter requested for it during a recent interaction with the athlete. "We wish that Neeraj wins the gold medal again and get the opportunity to meet PM Modi again. Yes, this time I'll send special churma made with 'desi ghee', 'shakkar' and 'khand'," Saroj Devi told IANS.
Canada defy the odds as Copa America adventure kicks on
With a new coach in charge and a run of poor results in the build up to Copa America, Canada were tipped by many to make an early exit, but Jesse Marsch's side continued their dream run at the tournament on Friday by beating Venezuela to move into the semi finals.