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Cycling: Benedetti wins 12th stage; Polanc takes Giro lead

Thursday, 23 May 2019, 17:47 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Cesare Benedetti won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday for his first victory as a professional while Jan Polanc took the overall leader's pink jersey from UAE Emirates teammate Valerio...

IOC wants to remove boxing body AIBA from Tokyo Olympics

Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 18:21 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Dealing a blow to Olympic boxing officials after months of investigations, the IOC has set up a vote next month on removing the sport's governing body AIBA from organizing bouts at the 2020 Tokyo...

Cycling: Ewan wins Stage 11; Conti keeps pink jersey in Giro

Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 18:04 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Caleb Ewan of Australia sprinted to victory on the 11th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, while Italian cyclist Valerio Conti remained the overall leader. Ewan, who rides for Lotto-Soudal,...

Kickboxing: Samuele Andolina to fight in France

Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 11:56 Last update: about 8 years ago Matthew Brown

On Thursday 23rd May, professional kickboxer Samuele Andolina from Team Noel will be on his way to France to compete in yet another fight. The event entitled 'Trophee De L'Ephebe Kickboxing' will be...

Phelps honoured for honesty on mental health, helping others

Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 05:59 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

While swimming to Olympic glory, Michael Phelps found comfort in the pool and quite a bit of angst out of it. His bout with depression reached its nadir in 2014 after a second DUI arrest. That's...

IOC inspectors face report on tough Olympic work conditions

Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 07:17 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

An IOC inspection team took a routine tour of venues being built for the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, just days after an international labor union federation derided difficult working conditions at some...

Semenya to race in 3,000 in wake of new testosterone limits

Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 00:04 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Caster Semenya will compete in the 3,000 meters at the Prefontaine Classic next month, a distance that doesn't fall under track and field's new rules for testosterone limits. The two-time Olympic...

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