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Barred Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate
Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life, court papers indicate.
"Hoping To Host Olympics In 2036": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Makes Big Announcement
Confident that India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics will be successful, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged athletes bound for this month's Paris Games to share their views on the arrangements in the French capital to help his government's ambitious plan to bring the quadrennial showpiece in New Delhi. In an interaction with Paris-bound athletes, conducted both in person and online on Thursday, Modi said those travelling to the French capital would do the country a huge service by providing inputs from their experience.
Neeraj Chopra Opts Out Of Paris Diamond League: Report
Olympic and world champion javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra has opted out of this Sunday's Paris Diamond League, citing the adductor niggle that has been troubling him for the past couple of months, according to a report. Speaking to 'ESPN', Chopra said he is focusing on training and strengthening his blocking leg. "I need to strengthen my blocking leg when I throw because that's when my groin gets pulled. We're working on that to see how we can reduce the impact on the groin and control the pressure on it," he said, explaining the issue for which he will consult "different doctors" after the Paris Games.
Former Northwestern OC Mike Bajakian sues school for defamation - ESPN
Former Northwestern offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian is suing the school for defamation and spreading false information for its actions during the hazing scandal that rocked the program last summer.
Egypt's Farida Osman denied place at Paris Olympics
Egyptian swimmer Farida Osman has revealed she will not compete at the Paris Olympics following a mix-up over her eligibility after she missed out on qualifying by 0.02 seconds.
Canadian 400m star Christopher Morales Williams turns pro ahead of Olympic debut
Christopher Morales Williams is going pro.
Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II won't miss time after arrest - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — Oklahoma State All-America running back Ollie Gordon II will not miss any playing time in the wake of his recent DUI arrest, according to Cowboys coach Mike Gundy.