Tag: Doping
Olympic champion McNeal loses appeal against 5-year ban
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
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
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
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
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
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
June 29
1906 — Alex Smith shoots a record 295 to...
23rd MLB team reaches 85% COVID vaccinations as shots slow
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
GENEVA — A culture of alleged corruption among international weightlifting officials was detailed Thursday in an investigative report of covered-up doping cases.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 29
1906 — Alex Smith shoots a record 295 to...