World of Sports
Russian riot police halt wrestling brawl over Rio 2016 spot
May 27 2016, 6:46 PM Viktor Lebedev of Russia's northern region of Yakutia on Friday beat Ismail Musukayev of Dagestan in an under-57 kilogram semifinal bout at the competition that decides who represents Russia at the Rio Olympics this summer. The championship was held in Yakutsk, the province's capital. State television showed Musukayev's coaches and supporters pouring onto the ring and starting a scuffle with Lebedev. Several minutes later, riot police were sent in to Read More ...
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Places: United States | Russia | North |
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23 Athletes Fail London 2012 Olympics Drug Tests
May 27 2016, 6:46 PM 23 Athletes Fail London
2012 Olympics Drug Tests 23 competitors have failed retrospective drug tests from the 2012 London Olympics, according to the Olympic leadership. The drug tests were part of a large retest by the International Olympic Committee, which retested 454 doping samples from the 2008 games in Beijing and 265 from the 2012 London games, . Last week the committee said that 31 athletes in six sports . The athletes who failed the tests from the Read More ...
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Tags: Olympics;Olympic Games | Athletics | Athletes |
Places: Americas | North America | United States | Asia | East Asia | China | North | Beijing |
23 from 2012 Olympics positive in retests - IOC
May 27 2016, 6:45 PM BERLIN: A total of 23 athletes from five sports tested positive for banned drugs in re-checks of 265 samples from the London 2012 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday. The IOC said the athletes were members of six different national Olympic Committees four years ago. Last week the organisation found 31 athletes from six sports who could be banned from the Rio de Janeiro Games in August after Read More ...
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Tags: Olympics;Olympic Games |
Places: Asia | Southeast Asia | Mainland | Singapore | Europe | Central Europe | Germany | Berlin |
23 athletes from London Olympics positive in retests
May 27 2016, 6:44 PM 23 athletes from London Olympics positive in retests LONDON -- Nearly two dozen athletes tested positive in reanalysis of their doping samples from the 2012 London Olympics, adding to the more than 30 already caught in retesting from the 2008 Beijing Games. The International Olympic Committee said Friday that 23 athletes from five sports and six countries had positive findings in retests with improved techniques on 265 samples from the London Games. The IOC did not identify the Read More ...
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Tags: Olympics;Olympic Games | Athletics | Athletes |
Places: Americas | North America | Canada | Asia | East Asia | China | North | Beijing |
Art Briles' ouster a mark of a new era in college football
May 27 2016, 6:42 PM Mark this day down. Turn the corner of this page in the college football family bible. Someone in the gridiron-industrial complex stood up and said some standards are more important than winning. Baylor will fire head coach Art Briles, who in the past five years has won 50 games and two Big 12 Conference championships. The university also forced president Kenneth Starr to relinquish the job and reprimanded athletic director Read More ...
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Tags: Football |
Places: Americas | North America | United States |
Madrid defender grateful for rejecting Man United
May 27 2016, 6:40 PM Madrid defender grateful for rejecting Man United defender Sergio Ramos has stated that he made a wise decision for turning down Manchester United’s offer claiming that he is happy to be associated with the Los Blancos. The Spain international was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford before the start of last season but stayed put at the 10-time European Champions going ahead to be named the Captain of the team. Wise decision This weekend will Read More ...
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Tags: Football | Football/Soccer Teams | England Football/Soccer | Manchester United |
Places: Kenya | Africa | Sub-Saharan | East Africa | Europe | South Europe | Iberia | Spain |
Manchester United fans can finally dream again - with winner Mourinho they will be feared
May 27 2016, 6:40 PM It has been a miserable three years for all United fans, but the arrival of the 'Special One' on Friday means that supporters can once again dream of winning major trophies. COMMENT Cynics might point to the combustible character, the breakdown of relations in his Chelsea dressing room, the Eva Carneiro saga, the functional rather than fantastic football or the Iker Casillas ostracism. But Jose Mourinho’s arrival at Old Trafford Read More ...
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Tags: Football | Football/Soccer Teams | England Football/Soccer | Manchester United | Manchester United Fans |
Places: Europe | Northwest Europe | United Kingdom | England | North West | Greater Manchester | London | Central | Kensington & Chelsea |
Raptors expect more surprises in Game 6 vs. Cavaliers
May 27 2016, 6:39 PM Raptors expect more surprises in Game 6 vs. Cavaliers It's been impossible to guess which way DeMar DeRozan and the Raptors will go from one game to the next. Their season is on the line Friday night at the ACC after a colossal defeat in Game 5. If there was a form chart you know the Toronto Raptors would follow it, but in this zany, exhilarating ride through the NBA playoffs — up one day and down the next Read More ...
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Places: Canada |
One-year deal for Sundram, but FAS has full trust in new Singapore coach
May 27 2016, 6:34 PM V. Sundramoorthy (second from left) with (from left) FAS president Zainudin Nordin, FAS vice-president Lim Kia Tong and FAS general secretary Winston Lee. (Photo: Teng Kiat) Singapore legend V. Sundramoorthy was officially appointed as head coach of the national team - on a one-year contract - on Friday (27 May) afternoon, following weeks of speculation. The 50-year-old was unveiled as a press conference by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) Read More ...
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Tags: Football |
Places: Americas | North America | United States | Asia | Southeast Asia | Mainland | Singapore |
Airbnb Seeks Big Boost From Rio Olympics
May 27 2016, 6:34 PM RIO DE JANEIRO—Home-rental firm Airbnb Inc. is betting that its sponsorship of the Rio Olympics will cement its status as a mainstream lodging option in its fourth-largest market. But with less than three months to go before the Olympics, the firm’s first such foray into global sports is in danger of being overshadowed by a deep economic contraction, political turmoil and a health crisis currently rocking Brazil. Airbnb says that Read More ...
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Tags: Football | Olympics;Olympic Games |
Places: Americas | North America | United States |
LIVE Narendra Modi speech: Railway Ministry will spend Rs 5,000 crore on North-East
May 27 2016, 6:34 PM LIVE Narendra Modi speech: Railway Ministry will spend Rs 5,000 crore on North-East Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated new passenger trains for North Eastern region during interaction with members of self help groups in NE. He also laid the foundation for a football stadium 'Ampati' in Shillong. During his speech Modi said that better rail connectivity and infrastructure plans were on cards for the North east. Here are updates of PM Narendra Modi's speech during his maiden visit to Shillong: In Read More ...
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Places: Americas | North America | United States |
Soccer-Manager Carvalhal signs new deal at Sheffield Wednesday
May 27 2016, 6:34 PM May 27 (Reuters) - Manager Carlos Carvalhal has said he signed a new three-year contract with Sheffield Wednesday before their Championship playoff final against Hull City at Wembley on Saturday. Carvalhal, who took over from Stuart Gray in 2015, led the side to a sixth-place finish, and he will hope to guide the Owls to the top flight for the first time in 16 years. Wednesday moved a step closer Read More ...
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Tags: Football |
Places: Americas | North America | United States |
23 athletes from London 2012 Olympics have FAILED drug tests, IOC confirms
May 27 2016, 6:34 PM 23 athletes from London 2012 Olympics have FAILED drug tests, IOC confirms Twenty-three athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games have FAILED drugs tests, the International Olympic Committee has revealed. The results, which were taken from 265 selected doping samples, cover five different sports and six different nationalities and were all based on intelligence-gathering that began in August 2015. The IOC say the reanalysis programme is ongoing, with the possibility of more results in the weeks to come. It has not been Read More ...
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Tags: Olympics;Olympic Games | Athletics | Athletes |
Places: Europe | Northwest Europe | United Kingdom | England | London |
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: 11 things you need to know ahead of the Champions League final
May 27 2016, 6:34 PM will attempt to win a record 11th European Cup when they face in Milan this weekend. The Spanish giants are the most successful team in the history of the competition but have beaten Saturday's opponents just once in their last 10 meetings. Diego Simeone's Atletico appear to have Real's number and their extra-time defeat in the 2014 Champions League final will only serve as extra motivation for the Rojiblancos. Here Read More ...
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Places: Europe | Northwest Europe | United Kingdom | South Europe | Iberia | Spain |
How has Zinedine Zidane turned around Real Madrid's season? Well, don't ask his players
May 27 2016, 6:33 PM How has Zinedine Zidane turned around Real Madrid's season? Well, don't ask his players Great players rarely make great coaches, but Zinedine Zidane is intent on being an exception. The Frenchman, who won every major honour football has to offer with the ball at his feet, has now swapped his white kit and boots for a neat suit and patent leather shoes in search of similar glories from the dugout. Early signs are promising. Since Zidane took over as Real Madrid boss , Read More ...
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Tags: Football | Legends | Zinedine Yazid Zidane |
Places: Europe | Northwest Europe | United Kingdom |
GB men qualify for European final
May 27 2016, 6:32 PM Men's European Championships Live coverage: Watch the men's team final on BBC One from 13:30-16:15 BST on Saturday and the apparatus finals live on Red Button from 09:30-13:00 on Sunday Highlights: BBC Two 15:30-18:00 on BBC Two Great Britain's men qualified in second place for the team final at the European Championships in Bern, just seven-tenths of a point behind Russia. As well as reaching Saturday's team event, all five Read More ...
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Places: Europe | United Kingdom |
VIDEO: McIlroy's major ambition for summer 2016
May 27 2016, 6:31 PM Media playback is not supported on this device Rory McIlroy believes his Irish Open victory can be the foundation for a successful challenge at this summer's three majors. The world number three from Northern Ireland won two majors in the summer of 2014 and hopes for a repeat this year. McIlroy aims to be in top form for a seven-week spell which includes the US Open, Open and US PGA Read More ...
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Places: United Kingdom | Northern Ireland |
NI's Huston qualifies for Olympics
May 27 2016, 6:31 PM Belfast archer Patrick Huston will compete in the Rio Games after finishing third at the European qualifying competition in Nottingham. Huston, who represents Great Britain in the men's individual event, had to battle through qualifying and five rounds to reach the last four. He lost in the semi-finals, but with three Rio places up for grabs Huston held his nerve in the 3rd/4th play-off. He scored a maximum '10' with Read More ...
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Places: Europe | United Kingdom | England | East Midlands | Nottinghamshire | Nottingham |
No England return as Armitage joins Pau
May 27 2016, 6:30 PM Former England flanker Steffon Armitage is to leave Toulon and join their French rivals Pau, ruling out a return to the national side. RFU rules stipulate players must play their club rugby in England to be eligible for international selection. Armitage, 30, had been linked with a return to England after Wasps showed interest in signing the former European Player of the Year. He won five England caps in 2009-10 Read More ...
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Tags: Rugby | Rugby union |
Places: Europe | Northwest Europe | United Kingdom | South Europe | Iberia | France | England |
Superstars v grafters - who will win?
May 27 2016, 6:30 PM Champions League final: Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid Venue: San Siro, Milan Date: 28 May Kick-off: 19:45 Coverage: Listen to BBC Radio 5 live commentary plus follow live text on the BBC Sport website and app From a local derby to a high-powered managerial duel, a clash of styles to a revenge-packed rematch, Saturday's Champions League final between Real and Atletico Madrid offers a bit of everything. Glam and glitzy Read More ...
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Tags: Football |
Places: Europe | Northwest Europe | United Kingdom |
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