Greek federation suspends 2 weightlifters for doping, says a 3rd has tested positiveATHENS, Greece — The Greek weightlifting federation has suspended two athletes who tested positive for a banned stimulant during national games this year. Report: New book says A-Rod may have juiced as far back as high school and while with YankeesNEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez may have been using steroids when he was a highly touted high school player and was suspected of using performance-enhancers while playing for the New York Yankees, according to a soon-to-be-released book. 3 more track athletes nabbed in doping scandal shows track still faces perception problemWith a gold medalist in one of its top events busted for doping at the Beijing Games, the troubled sport of track and field is once again at the center of an Olympic drug scandal. Lying, cheating, hurting: all in a day’s work in sports?PARIS — “Lying, cheating, hurting — that’s all you seem to do.” Italian player Luca Baldo banned 2 years for positive cocaine test after Swiss League matchBERN, Switzerland — Italian soccer player Luca Baldo has been banned from playing in Switzerland for two years after testing positive for cocaine. Bahrain’s 1,500-meter gold medalist, 2 cyclists, 3 others caught in Beijing doping retestsLONDON — The gold medalist in one of track and field’s glamour races and a silver winner in cycling are among six athletes from the Beijing Games nabbed for blood doping in the latest Olympic drug scandal. Dominican Comm. says weightlifter Contreras tested positive for doping at Beijing OlympicsLONDON — The last of the six athletes caught in drug retests from the Beijing Games has now been identified — it’s Dominican women’s weightlifter Yudelquis Contreras. Bahrain’s 1,500-meter gold medalist and 2 cyclists caught in Beijing doping retestsLONDON — Bahrain’s first Olympic track and field gold medalist, an Italian cycling silver medalist and a prominent German cyclist are among the six athletes caught for blood doping in retests of their Beijing samples. Person familiar with results: Greek walker and Croatian runner caught in Beijing drug testsLONDON — A person with knowledge of the results says Greek race walker Athanasia Tsoumeleka and Croatian 800-meter runner Vanja Perisic are among the six Olympic athletes caught for doping in retests of Beijing samples. Germany cycling federation says Stefan Schumacher failed doping test at Beijing OlympicsSTUTTGART, Germany — The German cycling federation said Wednesday that Stefan Schumacher is one of the six athletes who tested positive for CERA at the Beijing Olympics. Bahrain Olympic Committee: 1,500-meter gold medalist Ramzi tested positive for dopingMANAMA, Bahrain — The Bahrain Olympic Committee said Wednesday that 1,500-meter gold medalist Rashid Ramzi tested positive for doping at the Beijing Games. Italian Olympic Committee says cyclist Davide Rebellin tested positive for doping in BeijingROME — The Italian Olympic Committee confirmed Wednesday that Olympic cycling silver medalist Davide Rebellin tested positive for doping at the Beijing Games. Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin rejects accusations of doping at Beijing OlympicsROME — Olympic cycling silver medalist Davide Rebellin has rejected allegations that he tested positive for doping at the Beijing Games, saying the result was “a mistake.” 2 medalists among 6 positive doping cases found in restest of Beijing blood samples for CERAAdd the Beijing Games to that growing list of Olympics where winners and losers are still being sorted out long after the torch goes dark. IOC finds 6 positive doping samples from Beijing Olympics retest, including 2 medalistsLONDON — The IOC is still uncovering drug cheats eight months after the Beijing Olympics ended. Person familiar with testing: 2 medalists among 6 positive doping cases from Beijing retestLONDON — A person familiar with a new round of drug tests from the Beijing Olympics says two medalists were among six athletes who turned up positive when their blood samples were rechecked. IOC reports 6 Olympic athletes tested positive for CERA in retesting of Beijing doping samplesLONDON — The IOC’s pursuit of drug cheats from the Beijing Olympics paid off Tuesday with confirmation that six athletes turned up positive for a new blood-boosting substance in retests of samples from last year’s games. IOC reports 6 Olympic athletes tested positive for CERA in retesting of Beijing doping samplesLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC says six Olympic athletes have been found positive for doping in retesting of Beijing samples. Richest clubs have the biggest debt, so what’s going on in the English Premier League?LONDON — The most successful clubs in soccer’s richest league have some of the biggest debts in the sport. AP Interview: EU sports chief WADA must change rules to take privacy concern into accountBRUSSELS — The European Union’s top sports official is demanding that the World Anti-Doping Agency change its out-of-competition drug-testing rules. Report: German riders Andreas Kloeden, Matthias Kessler linked to illegal blood transfusionsFRANKFURT — A Der Spiegel news magazine report implicates German riders Andreas Kloeden and Matthias Kessler in illegal blood transfusions, citing the findings of an independent commission investigating doping. Vikings go for big-play WR with character questions over OT, take Florida’s Harvin at No. 22EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings went with big-play threat Percy Harvin with the 22nd overall draft choice Saturday, choosing the Florida receiver despite reports of a failed drug test at the NFL combine and durability questions. Vikings go for big-play WR over OT, take Florida’s Harvin No. 22 overallEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings went with big-play threat Percy Harvin with the 22nd overall draft choice, choosing the Florida receiver despite reports of a failed drug test at the NFL combine and durability questions. French anti-doping agency says it will not seek sanctions against Lance ArmstrongPARIS — France’s anti-doping agency says it will not seek sanctions against cyclist Lance Armstrong over a dispute with a drug tester. Italian cyclist Dario Frigo and his wife handed 3-month suspended sentences in doping caseGRENOBLE, France — Italian cyclist Dario Frigo and his wife, who were implicated in a doping case during the 2005 Tour de France, had their suspended jail sentences cut in half to three months Friday. Japan Sumo Association begins random doping tests after series of drug-related scandalsTOKYO — The Japan Sumo Association began random doping tests of wrestlers Wednesday following a series of drug-related scandals that have damaged the image of the ancient sport. Japan Sumo Association begins random drug testsTOKYO — The Japan Sumo Association began random doping tests of wrestlers Wednesday, following a series of drug-related scandals that have damaged the image of the ancient sport. Authorities open criminal probe into deaths of 21 polo horses before tournament in Fla.WELLINGTON, Fla. — Organ by organ, veterinarians are taking apart 21 prized polo horses to uncover what killed them mysteriously over the weekend during preparations for a match in one of the sport’s top championships. Simultaneously, state authorities have opened a criminal probe to determine whether the deaths were intentional, a result of negligence or simply a terrible accident. European Union report adds more fuel to fight over WADA’s anti-doping policyBRUSSELS — The European Union will face increased calls this week to force the World Anti-Doping Agency into softening its out-of-competition drug-testing rules following a report criticizing them for alleged privacy violations. |
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