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A wood work at the roof of the National Stadium, venue for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, is seen during a media tour following the stadium's completion in Tokyo. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizers celebrated the completion of the main stadium that features use of lumber and other Japanese architectural tradition, seven months before the Opening Ceremony. — AFP
Tokyo 2020 Olympics unveil final budget of $12.6 billion
TOKYO — The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are expected to cost some 1.35 trillion yen ($12.6 billion), organizers said Friday, unveiling a final budget showing increased revenue balancing out extra costs including countermeasures against heat.However, officials admitted the budget does not yet include an estimated three billion yen for moving the marathon and race walk north to Sapporo, as they wrangle with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over who bears the cost.Revenues from domestic sponsorship and robust ticket sales have increased income by 30 billion yen, according to the fourth and final version of the Olympic budget.This equals out a rise in forecast expenditure for items such as transport and security — as well as the heat-busting measures.The overall 1.35-trillion-yen budget...
December 20, 2019

Tokyo 2020 Olympics unveil final budget of $12.6 billion

In this file photograph taken on Dec. 9, 2019, a pedestrian walks out of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) headquarters in Moscow. Russia's anti-doping agency will formally contest the country's four-year ban from sporting events over doping violations, the head of the body's supervisory board said on Thursday.
Russia to contest doping ban, Putin defiant
MOSCOW — Russia decided on Thursday to contest its ban from major sporting events over doping violations, as President Vladimir Putin slammed its sidelining as unfair and insisted athletes should be able to compete under the national flag.Russia's RUSADA anti-doping agency "made a decision not to agree" with the four-year ban by the World Anti-Doping Agency's decision, the head of RUSADA's supervisory board, Alexander Ivlev, told journalists.The decision will have to be communicated to WADA before the end of the month, triggering the appeal process in the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport.WADA on December 10 banned Russia for four years from major global events, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping...
December 20, 2019

Russia to contest doping ban, Putin defiant

Craig Reedie, president of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) attends the WADA Symposium in Ecublens, near Lausanne, Switzerland, on March 21, 2018 in this file photo. — Reuters
Global sport doping cases up 13% in 2017: WADA
MONTREAL — Doping cases in international sport rose 13 percent in 2017 against the year before, the annual report of the World Anti-Doping Agency said Thursday.The Montreal-based agency reported 1,804 Anti-Doping Rule Violations for 2017, a rise from 1,595 in 2016.It said the cases in 2017 involved people from 114 nationalities, across 93 sports.Italy had the largest number of infractions, at 171, followed by France at 128 and the United States with 103.Brazil had 84 and Russia 82, said the report, issued on the same day that Russia said it would contest its ban from major sporting events over doping violations.The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Dec. 10 banned Russia from major global events — including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar — for four...
December 20, 2019

Global sport doping cases up 13% in 2017: WADA

Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp (L) speaks with Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker and Liverpool's defender Andrew Robertson (R) following the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal football match against Mexico's Monterrey at the Khalifa International Stadium in the Qatari capital Doha on Dec. 18, 2019. Liverpool will face Flamengo in the Final of the FIFA Club World Cup on Dec.21. — AFP
Wily Jorge Jesus stands in Klopp's way as Flamengo aims to stop Liverpool
DOHA — Jurgen Klopp's impact on Liverpool during four years in charge has been transformative, but the man in the opposing dugout in Saturday's Club World Cup final has needed just a few short months to make history at Flamengo.Jorge Jesus was only appointed by the Rio de Janeiro giants in June, the arrival of the white-haired 65-year-old Portuguese coach raising eyebrows in Brazil.He immediately made his mark and in the last month has seen the country's best-supported side win the Copa Libertadores for just the second time and then claim a first Brazilian title in a decade, finishing 16 points clear.Jesus has overseen just two defeats in 29 league games and his team are now one win away from lifting the Club World Cup after defeating Al-Hilal 3-1 on Tuesday.Only the small...
December 20, 2019

Wily Jorge Jesus stands in Klopp's way as Flamengo aims to stop Liverpool

In this file photo taken on December 4, 2019 Giannis Antetokounmpo No. 34 of the Milwaukee Bucks plays against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 to claim the best record in the NBA on Thursday. — AFP
Bucks outgun Lakers as Westbrook sinks Clippers
LOS ANGELES — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 to claim the best record in the NBA on Thursday.In a pulsating duel between the leaders of the Eastern and Western Conferences, it was Milwaukee who claimed early bragging rights in a potential match-up of NBA Finals contenders.Antetokounmpo added 11 rebounds and seven assists to an impressive night's work, while George Hill had 21 off the bench. Khris Middleton had 15 points with Wesley Matthews adding 13 and Brook Lopez 10.The victory left Milwaukee five games clear at the top of the Eastern Conference with 25 wins against four defeats.Antetokounmpo praised the Bucks' team effort for setting up the win — but played down the significance of the...
December 20, 2019

Bucks outgun Lakers as Westbrook sinks Clippers

Rapper Common, center, seen in this file photo, will headline at the NBA's next All-Star Game in February.
Chance the Rapper and Common among NBA All-Star performers
LOS ANGELES — Singers Chance the Rapper and Common will headline at the NBA's next All-Star Game in February, the league has announced.The annual clash of top-flight basketball talent will be held on Feb. 16 in Chicago, where both artists are from, the NBA said Thursday.Hip-hop artist and three-time Grammy winner Chance the Rapper, who is also an activist on social issues, will perform a medley of his hits at halftime, including tracks from his debut album "The Big Day", released in July.It will be a rare occasion to watch the 26-year-old live at the start of next year after he canceled his US tour this week, saying on Instagram he wanted to spend time with his family and work on new music.The winner of a slew of top awards, rapper Common will also take the stage at the...
December 20, 2019

Chance the Rapper and Common among NBA All-Star performers

In this file photo taken on Dec. 14, 2013 Kobe Bryant No. 24 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches on against the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. — AFP
Bryant, Duncan, Garnett head 2020 Hall of Fame nominees
LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Chris Bosh were named Thursday in a a star-studded list of nominees for entry into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.Between them, Bryant, Duncan, Garnett and Bosh, amassed 13 NBA titles, four NBA regular season MVP, five NBA finals MVP awards and 59 All-Star game appearances.The quartet were named on a 50-strong list of players and coaches which will be whittled down to around a dozen names during the All-Star Weekend in Chicago on Feb. 14-16.Bosh, whose career was cut short in 2016 after problems with blood clots, said he was honored by the nomination."My career ended earlier than expected and that hurt immensely," the former Miami star said. "To come to this point being nominated for the Hall of Fame...
December 20, 2019

Bryant, Duncan, Garnett head 2020 Hall of Fame nominees

Pat Cummins
Australia's Cummins sold for record $2.17m at IPL
KOLKATA, India — Australian players attracted big prices in the Indian Premier League auction Thursday with paceman Pat Cummins becoming the costliest overseas buy after he went to Kolkata Knight Riders for $2.17 million.Explosive all-rounder Glenn Maxwell joined Kings XI Punjab for $1.51 million after recently returning to cricket from a short break due to mental health issues.In the annual IPL auction, held before the start of each season, teams buy players who sign central contracts.The players get around 75 percent of the auction price — effectively their salary for the season — while the rest goes to their national board.Cummins initiated the biggest bidding war. Bangalore and Delhi Capitals both upped the ante before Kolkata swooped in for their former player, who has claimed...
December 19, 2019

Australia's Cummins sold for record $2.17m at IPL

Pakistan's Babar Azam plays a shot against Sri Lanka in the second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan, on Thursday. — AFP
Pakistan fights back after Sri Lankan bowlers shine in second Test
KARACHI, Pakistan — Pakistan fought back after being dismissed relatively cheaply on Thursday as bowlers dominated the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Karachi.Lahiru Kumara and Lasith Embuldeniya grabbed four wickets each to dismiss Pakistan for just 191 before the home team had the visitors at 64-3 at stumps at the National Stadium.Pacer Kumara took 4-49 while left-arm spinner Embuldeniya finished with 4-71 after Pakistan won the toss.But Pakistan staged a fightback with the wickets of Oshada Fernando (four), Dimuth Karunaratne (25) and Kusal Mendis (13) leaving Sri Lanka still 127 runs behind on the first innings.Lanky pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi had Fernando caught behind before Mohammad Abbas removed Karunaratne and Mendis.At stumps, Angelo Mathews was eight not out...
December 19, 2019

Pakistan fights back after Sri Lankan bowlers shine in second Test

Puyol headlines Teqball tournament in Riyadh
RIYADH — Spanish football legend Carles Puyol is in Saudi Arabia this Christmas for the Teqball Masters 2019 tournament in Riyadh which began on Dec. 17 and will end on Thursday (Dec. 19).The Teqball tournament is featuring 18 athletes from eight different countries across singles and doubles for three days of competition as part of the Middle Eastern city’s three month long mega event known as Riyadh Season.The desert city is playing host to former Barcelona FC and Spain international star Puyol.Teqball players from Morocco, Cameroon, Romania, Algeria, Tunisia, Poland, France and Hungary are participating in the tournament and eyeing for a share of $25,000 prize money, fresh from competing at the recent Teqball World Championships in Budapest earlier this month.The event is...
December 19, 2019

Puyol headlines Teqball tournament in Riyadh

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