Kentucky names alum Mark Pope as new men's basketball coach - ESPN
Mark Pope is officially Kentucky new men's basketball coach, the school announced Friday.
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Doping-Valieva's cocktail of medicines raises concerns around supplement dangers
MANCHESTER, England : The revelation that banned teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva had been plied with 56 medications and dietary aids has shone a light on the murky world of legal supplements, where a contaminated powder or poorly-worded label could spell disaster for an elite athlete.
Mary Kom Steps Down As Chef-De-Mission Of India's Paris Olympics Contingent, Says "Left With No Choice"
Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on Friday stepped down as India's chef-de-mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics, saying she is "left with no choice" due to some personal reasons. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha announced that Mary Kom had asked to be relieved from her position in a letter to addressed to her. "I consider it an honour to serve my country in every way possible, and I was mentally prepared for it. However, I regret that I will not be able to uphold the prestigious responsibility and would like to resign, owing to personal reasons," the 41-year-old stated in a letter to Usha. "It is embarrassing to retreat from a commitment, which I seldom do, but I am left with no choice. I am there to cheer on my country and the athletes competing in this Olympic Games, with great expectations," she added.
Stirling Albion aim for bounceback on Kelty trip as League One hits crunch time
Stirling Albion need a major bounceback as they battle for League One survival with a trip to Kelty Hearts tomorrow.
Ex-footballer Joe Thompson raising £250k for pioneering cancer treatment - and answers - after devastating third diagnosis
Former Rochdale footballer and Manchester United TV pundit Joe Thompson and his family are raising funds for pioneering new cancer treatment after his third diagnosis.
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Former Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson reveals he's fighting cancer for a third time
Former Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson has revealed he's fighting cancer for a third time.
Ujah recalled to Britain's relay squad after serving doping ban
Chijindu Ujah has been recalled to Britain's 4x100m squad for the World Athletics Relays in May, 10 months after serving his ban for a doping violation which resulted in his team being stripped of their silver medals at the Tokyo Olympics.