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Key panel member quits after Russia doping recommendation

Sunday, 16 September 2018, 01:45 Last update: about 9 years ago

An Olympic champion who is one of the most high-profile athletes in the anti-doping movement stepped down from a key review panel a day after that panel surprisingly recommended reinstatement of...

Rugby: Argentina ends 35-year losing streak in Australia

Saturday, 15 September 2018, 15:00 Last update: about 9 years ago

Argentina ended a 35-year losing streak in Australia with a 23-19 win over the Wallabies on Saturday, continuing their strong form under new coach Mario Ledesma. Not since 1983, in the first test...

Golf: Thomas Bjorn excited to see Tiger Woods in Ryder Cup

Saturday, 15 September 2018, 14:22 Last update: about 9 years ago

Tiger Woods returning to the United States team after a six-year absence will make golf's showdown even better, according to Europe's Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn. "He brings so much greatness...

Rugby: Springboks shock All Blacks 36-34 in Rugby Championship

Saturday, 15 September 2018, 12:53 Last update: about 9 years ago

South Africa pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Rugby Championship on Saturday, holding on under enormous pressure to beat New Zealand 36-34. Given almost no chance of...

WADA panel recommends reinstatement of Russian agency

Friday, 14 September 2018, 18:32 Last update: about 9 years ago

A key review committee changed directions suddenly this week, and is recommending Russia's anti-doping agency be reinstated after a nearly three-year suspension resulting from the country's scheme to...

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