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High jumper Ukhov among top Russians facing doping cases

Saturday, 21 July 2018, 10:59 Last update: about 9 years ago

Some of Russia's best known track and field athletes are facing doping cases, including former Olympic high jump champion Ivan Ukhov. The Athletics Integrity Unit, which oversees anti-doping...

IOC leader happy with shrinking 2026 Winter Olympic contest

Saturday, 21 July 2018, 10:58 Last update: about 9 years ago

Despite two possible bidders dropping out in recent weeks, IOC President Thomas Bach says the Olympic body is satisfied with the 2026 Winter Games hosting race. Austrian Olympic officials...

Croatian media: Forward Kalinic refused World Cup medal

Saturday, 21 July 2018, 10:56 Last update: about 9 years ago

Croatian media say that forward Nikola Kalinic has not accepted the silver medal his team won at the World Cup in Russia because he was sent home early in the competition. Kalinic has reportedly...

Leicester sign Wales goalie Danny Ward from Liverpool

Friday, 20 July 2018, 20:50 Last update: about 9 years ago

Leicester signed Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward from Liverpool on a four-year contract on Friday. Ward dropped in the pecking order at Anfield following the arrival of Brazil goalie...

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