Russia names new Olympic chief in wake of doping scandals
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 15:04
Last update: about 9 years ago
Fencing champion Stanislav Pozdnyakov was elected president of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday after its previous leader stepped down following years of doping scandals. Pozdyakov, who...
Romania, Spain appeal to World Rugby over RWC 2019 sanction
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 09:00
Last update: about 9 years ago
Romania and Spain have appealed against World Rugby's decision to take points off them for fielding ineligible players in a qualifying competition for the 2019 World Cup, which cost them a place in...
Cycling: After Giro win, Froome quickly changes focus to Tour
Monday, 28 May 2018, 13:00
Last update: about 9 years ago
Now that Chris Froome has wrapped up the Giro d'Italia title, his focus will quickly switch to matching the record with a fifth Tour de France title — unless a doping case gets in the...
New Zealand Olympic 5,000m silver medalist Quax dead at 70
Monday, 28 May 2018, 10:49
Last update: about 9 years ago
New Zealand runner Dick Quax died on Monday at the age of 70 after a long battle with cancer. Regarded as one of his country's greatest runners, Quax won a silver medal in the 5,000 meters at the...