Gatlin to take centre stage as Bolt opts out Brussels, September 10 Justin Gatlin will take centre stage in the absence of Usain Bolt from Friday’s season-ending Diamond League meet in Brussels, while Dutch sprint star Dafne Schippers comes up against Allyson Felix over 200-metre. Bolt... 11 Sep, 2015
Kang charged SEOUL: South Korean striker Kang Soo-il, currently serving a doping ban, has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, local police said. The Jeju United forward was involved in a crash with a taxi on Monday morning and was arrested,... 25 Aug, 2015
Gatlin defends his mom from the podium stand at worlds BEIJING: If you heckle Justin Gatlin's mom, he will respond — even if he's in the middle of an awards ceremony. Standing on the podium after receiving his 100-meter silver medal Monday at the world championships, the American sprinter gestured... 24 Aug, 2015
South Korean striker Kang charged after traffic accident SEOUL: South Korean striker Kang Soo-il, currently serving a doping ban, has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, local police told Reuters on Monday. The Jeju United forward was involved in a crash with a taxi in the early... 24 Aug, 2015
Bolt, Gatlin stride into semis; Farah wins 10,000m Beijing, August 22 Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin moved closer to setting up the biggest duel of the world championships, striding into the semi-finals of the 100m with victories in their heats on Saturday. Gatlin upstaged the Jamaican with the... 23 Aug, 2015
Bolt, Gatlin set for explosive start at World Championship Beijing, August 21 Usain Bolt and the controversial Justin Gatlin will get the world championships off to an explosive start when they take their rivalry onto the Beijing track in the 100m heats on Saturday. Bolt has dominated sprinting since he... 22 Aug, 2015
Shakhtar field midfielder despite threat of doping ban KIEV: Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea Lucescu admitted he went against UEFA's wishes in fielding midfielder Fred in Tuesday's Champions League qualifier despite being aware of a possible doping violation hanging over the Brazilian... 29 Jul, 2015
Leader Froome questions 'strange' doping scrutiny Gap, July 21 Tour de France leader Chris Froome branded the constant speculation surrounding him as “strange” after once again facing a barrage of doping questions. Froome finished 28th on Monday’s 16th stage from Bourg-de-Peage to Gap,... 22 Jul, 2015
Gatlin confirms credentials, Dibaba on fire MONACO, July 18 Justin Gatlin confirmed his credentials as firm favourite for a world sprint title with another convincing victory at the Diamond League on Friday, while Genezebe Dibaba raced to an incredible world record. Gatlin, who has... 19 Jul, 2015
Basso quits Tour due to cancer PAU, July 13 Italin rider Ivan Basso is quitting the Tour de France after revealing on Monday that he has testicular cancer. The two-time former Giro d’Italia winner was due to be a key support rider for one of the favourites Alberto Contador... 14 Jul, 2015
Gatlin fires World C'ships warning with 200m victory EUGENE, June 29 Controversial sprinter Justin Gatlin fired a World Championships warning shot on Sunday, winning the 200m title at US athletics championships in a blistering 19.57sec. “I wanted to come out and make a statement, and that’s... 30 Jun, 2015
Russian Olympic Committee head resigns after flop MOSCOW: The head of the Russian Olympic Committee resigned on Wednesday in the wake of the nation's worst performance at the Winter Games, news agencies said, citing the committee's spokesman. When contacted by The Associated Press, however, the... 04 Mar, 2010
