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Tennis World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Breaks Silence On Avoiding Ban Despite Failing Dope Tests

Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he was relieved to escape a doping ban after twice testing positive for a banned substance, even though "in my mind I know that I haven't done anything wrong." The 23-year-old Italian spoke publicly for the first time since the International Tennis Integrity Agency cleared him this week of wrongdoing, accepting his explanation that the drug entered his system when his physiotherapist used a spray containing it to treat a cut, then provided massage and sports therapy to the player.

Sun outlasts Alexandrova to reach Monterrey final

Lulu Sun continued to shine as the New Zealander edged third seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5 3-6 7-6(6) at the Monterrey Open on Friday to reach her first WTA-level final.

'I stayed in hotel with magical views to rival the Mediterranean just 2 hours from Manchester'

With the busiest month of the British holiday season finally here, many of us will be jetting off to exotic locations.

Olympians hope to shake off Paris hangover at US Open

NEW YORK : Paris Olympians in New York might need a little extra effort to bring their A-game to the U.S. Open, after a tight turnaround and quick switch from the clay of Roland Garros to the hardcourts of Flushing Meadows.

Alonso wants Leverkusen to be more aggressive after snatching late Bundesliga win

MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany : Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso asked for more character after his side beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-2 in the Bundesliga season opener on Friday through yet another stoppage-time winner.

"More Mature In My Technique": Avani Lekhara Says Paralympics Just Another Competition

Avani Lekhara would have never taken up shooting if not for the persuasion of her parents two years after a catastrophic car mishap left her paralysed waist down and confined to a wheelchair at the age of 11. As the 22-year-old, who is one of the most recognisable faces in Indian para sport, embarks on a journey to win more medals for the county in rifle events at the Paris Paralympic Games, she thanked her family for giving meaning to her life at a time she was struggling to overcome the trauma.

Sinner fires trainer, physio amid doping furore

NEW YORK : World number one Jannik Sinner announced he had fired his trainer and physiotherapist after he escaped a doping ban despite failing two drug tests in March.

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge MVP locks? American League's best bet? Joey Votto, HOFer?

The Dodgers are getting healthy, but are they out of the woods in the National League West? The American League Central is even tighter, and could also feature three playoff teams. But are any of them a stronger title contender than the Yankees, Orioles or Astros?

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Tennis World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Breaks Silence On Avoiding Ban Despite Failing Dope Tests

Sun outlasts Alexandrova to reach Monterrey final

'I stayed in hotel with magical views to rival the Mediterranean just 2 hours from Manchester'

Olympians hope to shake off Paris hangover at US Open

Alonso wants Leverkusen to be more aggressive after snatching late Bundesliga win

"More Mature In My Technique": Avani Lekhara Says Paralympics Just Another Competition

Sinner fires trainer, physio amid doping furore

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge MVP locks? American League's best bet? Joey Votto, HOFer?