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Director general of RUSADA Yuri Ganus expects the supervisory board to appeal on Russia's ban but strongly opposed the move.
Russia to decide on appeal against doping ban
MOSCOW — Russia's anti-doping agency will on Thursday decide whether to launch an appeal against a four-year ban from major sporting events over systematic violations, a prohibition denounced by the country's leadership as politically motivated.The supervisory board of RUSADA will hold a meeting and is widely expected to announce its formal rejection of the Dec. 9 decision by WADA to ban Russia for non-compliance.This formal disagreement with WADA would trigger the process of appeal against the ban at the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport.RUSADA supervisory board chairman Alexander Ivlev is due to announce the decision at 1000 GMT.The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Dec. 10 banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events, including the 2020 Tokyo...
December 19, 2019

Russia to decide on appeal against doping ban

The original Olympic Games outline was written in 1892 by French aristocrat, educator and athletics advocate Pierre de Coubertin. — AFP
Olympic Games manifesto sells for auction record of $8.8 million
NEW YORK — A new auction world record for an item of sports memorabilia was set Wednesday when the original Olympic Games manifesto sold for $8.8 million at Sotheby's, the auction house said.The 14-page manuscript was written in 1892 by Pierre de Coubertin, a French aristocrat and athletics enthusiast known as the "father" of the modern Olympics.It achieved nearly nine times its pre-sale estimate of $1 million following 12 minutes of intense bidding at a sale in New York, Sotheby's said in a statement."Today's record result stands as a testament to Pierre de Coubertin's vision of more than a century ago, and the reverence with which the Olympic games are still held," said auctioneer Selby Kiffer.Coubertin outlined his vision for reviving the ancient...
December 19, 2019

Olympic Games manifesto sells for auction record of $8.8 million

Indian Spinner Kuldeep Yadav and teammates celebrate on his recording a hat trick against West Indies in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
Yadav first Indian bowler to claim two hat-tricks
VISAKHAPATNAM, India — Spinner Kuldeep Yadav became India's first bowler to claim two international hat-tricks on Wednesday after striking three times on successive balls in the second one-day against West Indies.Yadav, a left-arm wrist spinner, sent back Shai Hope for 78, Jason Holder (11) and Alzarri Joseph (0) on the final three deliveries of his eighth over in Visakhapatnam to record his second ODI hat-trick.He claimed his first against Australia at Kolkata's Eden Gardens in 2017 to join India's ODI hat-trick club that includes Chetan Sharma, Kapil Dev and Mohammed Shami.However no Indian bowler has taken more than one hat-trick across formats.Yadav also joins international bowlers Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Wasim Akram (Pakistan), Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka), Saqlain...
December 19, 2019

Yadav first Indian bowler to claim two hat-tricks

Real Madrid's Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, left, challenges Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez during the
Barcelona, Real draw as Clasico marred by violence
BARCELONA — Barcelona and Real Madrid could not be separated on Wednesday in a Clasico that was overshadowed by violent clashes between Catalan independence protestors and police outside Camp Nou.After being postponed in October, there were renewed fears of unrest around Spain's most famous fixture and while the match was only briefly interrupted by yellow beach balls thrown onto the pitch, outside the stadium, chaos ensued.Masked protesters had set bins on fire and thrown rocks and glass bottles at police, who responded by firing foam bullets.Forty-six people were lightly injured in the clashes, including eight who needed to be taken to a medical center for extra care, local emergency services said.Five people were arrested, according to a police spokesman.The protesters, many of...
December 19, 2019

Barcelona, Real draw as Clasico marred by violence

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, in this Dec. 17, 2019 file photo. — AFP
'Alien' LeBron is out of this world, says Antetokounmpo
LOS ANGELES — Giannis Antetokounmpo paid tribute to LeBron James' "insane" career on Wednesday as he prepared to face the NBA icon in an eagerly-anticipated clash between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.Antetokounmpo has been in blistering form for the Bucks this season, averaging 31.7 points per game while propelling Milwaukee to the top of the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 24 wins and four losses.But the 25-year-old reigning NBA MVP admitted on Wednesday he was in awe of Lakers star James, who is averaging 25.9 points and a league-leading 10.6 assists per game in what is his 17th season."It's insane to see what he's is able to do, but he's LeBron James, he's different," Antetokounmpo said. "He's an alien. You...
December 19, 2019

'Alien' LeBron is out of this world, says Antetokounmpo

Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil reacts to his substitution by kicking his gloves along the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London in this Dec. 15, 2019 file photo. — AFP
Ozil cut from video game in China over Xinjiang comments
SHANGHAI — Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been deleted from Chinese versions of the popular Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) mobile game, the title's China distributor has said, as the fallout continued over his criticism of the country's treatment of its Uighur minority.US-listed Chinese internet company NetEase said it removed Ozil from the game due to his "extreme comment about China."Ozil, a German national of Turkish origin, condemned China's crackdown on Muslim minorities in the western region of Xinjiang in a tweet last Friday and criticized Muslim countries for failing to speak up about the alleged abuses.Arsenal has distanced itself from his comments, while China said his tweets were "untruthful" and that he was "deceived by fake...
December 19, 2019

Ozil cut from video game in China over Xinjiang comments

Jalen Brunson #13 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against Kendrick Nunn #25 of the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, in this Dec. 14, 2019 file photo. — AFP
Second to Nunn as Heat sinks Sixers, Celtics downs Mavs
LOS ANGELES — Kendrick Nunn scored 26 points as the Miami Heat ended the Philadelphia 76ers' unbeaten home record with a 108-104 victory on Wednesday.Nunn led the scoring in a solid all-round offensive display for Miami, who improved to 20-8 to finish the night in third place in the Eastern Conference standings.Power forward Bam Adebayo had 23 points with nine rebounds while Jimmy Butler added 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Miami.The Heat seized control of the contest after a see-saw opening two quarters which saw the Sixers dominate offense early on.The hosts raced into a 29-19 lead by the end of the first quarter and had opened up a 41-29 lead with just over seven minutes of the second quarter remaining.But the Heat exploded for a 27-7 scoring run to close the half...
December 19, 2019

Second to Nunn as Heat sinks Sixers, Celtics downs Mavs

Rohit Sharma
Sharma 159 helps India draw level with West Indies
VISAKHAPATNAM, India — Opener Rohit Sharma smashed 159 in a power packed batting show to set up India's 107-run series-leveling win over West Indies in the second one-day international on Wednesday.Sharma put on 227 runs with opening partner KL Rahul, who made 102, as India amassed 387 for five while batting first and went on to make the three-match series 1-1 in Visakhapatnam.Spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed a hat-trick as the hosts bowled out the West Indies for 280 in 43.3 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Shai Hope top-scored with 78 while Nicholas Pooran made 75.Yadav returned figures of 3-52 with his left-arm wrist spin after becoming India's first bowler to claim two hat-tricks in international matches. Paceman Mohammed Shami also took three wickets.Sharma though remained the hero...
December 18, 2019

Sharma 159 helps India draw level with West Indies

Players and officials of Ireland's cricket team pose for a photograph in this file picture. — AFP
Ireland Test plans suffer further blow as Sri Lanka match postponed
DUBLIN — Ireland's Test plans suffered a fresh blow on Wednesday with the announcement that Sri Lanka have postponed their one-off Test scheduled to take place in February 2020.It comes just days after Ireland announced major changes to its schedule for next year, with Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom referring to challenging "financial headwinds".Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement that the Ireland tour of Sri Lanka was not part of its original broadcast agreement and it would be rescheduled.Cricket Ireland said it had agreed to SLC's request to reschedule the tour to ensure the Test would come under the next broadcast agreement."We understand that ICC (International Cricket Council) regulations require all Tests to be broadcast, and it became...
December 18, 2019

Ireland Test plans suffer further blow as Sri Lanka match postponed

James Anderson
Anderson back in action as England draws SA tour opener
BENONI, South Africa — England fast bowler James Anderson bowled 11 overs and picked up a wicket on Wednesday in his first outing after more than four months out of action because of injury.Chris Woakes was England's most successful bowler, taking three for 48 as the tourists bowled out a Cricket South Africa Invitation XI for 289 on the second day of a non-first-class two-day match at Willowmoore Park. England, leading by 20 runs on the first innings, declined the chance to bat again as the match ended in a draw."It was a good run-out for us," said Woakes, who took all three of his wickets in the space of 11 balls after lunch.Anderson, who suffered a calf injury after bowling four overs in the first Test against Australia at Edgbaston in August, bowled two spells. He sent...
December 18, 2019

Anderson back in action as England draws SA tour opener

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