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Qatar anti-doping lab suspended from work by WADA

The Associated Press
Nov 14, 2016 6:00 am - MONTREAL (AP) - Qatar's anti-doping laboratory has been suspended from working just 15 months after it was formally accredited. The World Anti-Doping Agency says it stop...
IOC backs Craig Reedie for new 3-year WADA term

By STEPHEN WILSON
Nov 13, 2016 6:00 am - DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The IOC is backing Craig Reedie's bid for a new three-year term as president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, despite the tensions that broke out betw...
IOC approves $509,285,000 funding for new Solidarity plan

The Associated Press
Nov 11, 2016 6:00 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The IOC has budgeted $509,285,000 to fund development and assistance programs for athletes and national Olympic committees over the next fou...
Paris Mayor and judo champion showcase 2024 bid in Doha

By JEROME PUGMIRE
Nov 10, 2016 6:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Two-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo will travel to Qatar to showcase the city's 2024 hosting bid at an upcoming general ...
Mediterranean Games postponed a year, will be held in 2018

The Associated Press
Nov 09, 2016 6:00 am - MADRID (AP) - The Mediterranean Games have been postponed until 2018 because of funding problems caused by Spain's political situation. Spanish officials say the games o...
Olympic voters weigh Trump effect on Los Angeles 2024 bid

By GRAHAM DUNBAR
Nov 09, 2016 6:00 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Donald Trump's election as U.S. president has the potential to influence Los Angeles' chances of hosting the 2024 Olympics. For better or wo...
1 year after doping report, Russian track team seeks return

JAMES ELLINGWORTH
Nov 09, 2016 6:00 am - MOSCOW (AP) - A year after the release of a damning report into widespread doping, Russian track and field is hopeful of a way back into the global fold. On November 9, ...
Fukushima to host some baseball, softball games at '20 Games

The Associated Press
Nov 09, 2016 6:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Tokyo Olympic organizers agreed Wednesday to hold some of the baseball and softball competition of the 2020 Games in Fukushima, the region devastated by the...
IOC honors 1st male winner of Women and Sport award

The Associated Press
Nov 07, 2016 6:00 am - LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The International Olympic Committee has given its top award for women's sport to a man for the first time. Ethiopian sports journalist Dagim...
Colangelo to leave USAB chair role, will focus on men's team

By BRIAN MAHONEY
Nov 03, 2016 7:00 am - Jerry Colangelo won't seek a third term as chairman of USA Basketball, instead focusing on his role as managing director of the men's national team program. Colangelo sa...

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