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Ukrainian weightlifter stripped of bronze for doping
AFP, Published on 14/07/2016
» GENEVA - An IOC disciplinary commission stripped Ukrainian weightlifter Yulia Kalina of her 2012 Olympic bronze on Wednesday over a doping offence, ordering her to immediately return the medal.
Iconic Ventoux Tour stage finish lowered due to high winds
AFP, Published on 14/07/2016
» MONTPELLIER (FRANCE) - Thursday's Tour de France stage 12 finish on the iconic Mont Ventoux has been brought forward by 6km due to high winds, organisers said on Wednesday.
Raikkonen fastest at Silverstone testing
AFP, Published on 14/07/2016
» SILVERSTONE (UNITED KINGDOM) - Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen clocked the fastest time on the second and final day of testing at Silverstone on Wednesday, days after the British Grand Prix.
Pakistan's Misbah set to finally realise Lord's dream
AFP, Published on 14/07/2016
» LONDON - Mohammad Amir may be the centre of attention in the build-up to the first Test against England at Lord's, but Thursday's match is also a milestone for Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq.
Pavey sets British record with fifth Olympics call-up
AFP, Published on 14/07/2016
» LONDON - Evergreen distance runner Jo Pavey will become the first British track athlete to compete in five Olympics after she was selected in the team for Rio on Wednesday.
Stars no show in Rio could hit golf's Olympic future - Bach
AFP, Published on 14/07/2016
» PARIS - IOC chief Thomas Bach said Wednesday that the lack of golf stars at the Rio Olympics will be a key factor when deciding whether to keep the sport for Tokyo 2020.
Confident Thongchai eyes major crown
Sports, Published on 14/07/2016
» Troon: Veteran Thongchai Jaidee is confident he can shoot for major glory at the British Open starting today to tick off a few remaining boxes in his illustrious career.
Almost third of Rio Olympic tickets unsold
AFP, Published on 14/07/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Nearly a third of tickets to the Rio Olympics remain unsold just over three weeks from the opening ceremony, an official said Wednesday, insisting that sales were on course.
Duncan thanks Spurs team-mates in open letter
AFP, Published on 14/07/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Tim Duncan, the San Antonio Spurs talisman who retired on Monday after 19 seasons and five NBA titles, thanked fans and team-mates Wednesday in a letter posted on the Spurs website.
France informed of planned terror attack on Rio team - report
AFP, Published on 14/07/2016
» PARIS - France was informed of a planned terror attack on its team at the Rio Olympics, according to the head of military intelligence cited in an official document.