Tag: Doping

Olympic champion McNeal loses appeal against 5-year ban

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic champion Brianna McNeal lost her appeal on Friday against a five-year ban for breaking anti-doping rules that prevents the American...

Raptors’ Jalen Harris dismissed and disqualified from NBA

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NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors guard Jalen Harris was dismissed and disqualified from the NBA on Thursday for violating terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug...

Russia picks 10 athletes for limited Olympic track team

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MOSCOW — Russia named three world champions on its 10-strong athletics team for the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday under rules limiting the size of...

Skaggs’ family sues Angels, 2 employees for negligence

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LOS ANGELES — The family of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed lawsuits Tuesday in Texas and California charging the team and...

PGA Tour to end COVID-19 testing after 50 official events

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The PGA Tour began requiring COVID-19 tests more than a year ago when it returned to competition amid the pandemic. It will have overseen...

Giants reliever Santos suspended 80 games for positive test

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NEW YORK — San Francisco Giants pitcher Gregory Santos was suspended for 80 games without pay under Major League Baseball's drug program on Tuesday...

AP Sportlight

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June 29 1906 — Alex Smith shoots a record 295 to...

23rd MLB team reaches 85% COVID vaccinations as shots slow

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NEW YORK — A 23rd Major League Baseball team has reached the 85% vaccination threshold for players and other on-field personnel, which allows relaxed...

Investigation alleges doping corruption in weightlifting

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GENEVA — A culture of alleged corruption among international weightlifting officials was detailed Thursday in an investigative report of covered-up doping cases. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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June 29 1906 — Alex Smith shoots a record 295 to...