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Spain anti-doping: Aden, coach of Genzebe Dibaba, arrested
The coach of the women's 1,500m world record holder and reigning world champion has been arrested in Spain as part of an anti-doping operation.
Jama Aden, who is Somali, was held after police raided his hotel room in Sabadell, north of…
US Open 2016: Dustin Johnson wins first major amid farcical finish at Oakmont
Dustin Johnson has claimed his first major - but only after a farcical end to the US Open that drew criticism from Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth.
Johnson played his last seven holes knowing he had to review a possible rules infringement…
Euro 2016: Hungary fined after crowd disturbances against Iceland
Uefa has fined Hungary 65,000 euros (£50,000) over the behaviour of their supporters at Euro 2016.
The Hungarian Football Federation was charged with crowd disturbances, setting off fireworks and throwing objects during the draw with…
Leicester City sign Luis Hernandez from Sporting Gijon
Leicester City have signed Spanish defender Luis Hernandez on a four-year deal, starting on 1 July.
The 27-year-old will join the Premier League champions on a free transfer when his current deal at Sporting Gijon expires.
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NBA finals: Steph Curry ejected as the Cleveland Cavaliers force decider
Steph Curry was ejected for throwing his mouthguard into the crowd as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat his Golden State Warriors side 115-101 to force a decisive game seven in the NBA finals.
After fouling out late in the fourth quarter, a…
Doping: Russian athletes remain banned from competition including Olympics
Russian athletes remain banned from international competition including the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Athletics chiefs have decided not to lift the suspension, which was imposed in November following accusations of state-sponsored doping.…
Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain labelled ‘a bad loser’ and ‘petty’
Cristiano Ronaldo has been called a "bad loser" and "petty" for criticising Euro 2016 opponents Iceland following Tuesday's 1-1 draw.
The Portugal captain hit out at Iceland's lack of ambition during the Group F game and accused them of…
Euro 2016 violence: Police fire tear gas at fans in Lille
Tear gas has been used against football fans in Lille amid reports of renewed clashes at the Euro 2016 tournament.
It has not been made clear which team's fans were involved. England fans have gathered in the city ahead of their match in…
Euro 2016: Fans get shirty over Ronaldo snub
Fans have been offering Iceland's captain Aron Gunnarsson the shirts off their backs after he was snubbed by Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo following the final whistle of the two nations' Euro 2016 match on Wednesday,
It's deep in…
Sebastian Coe helped to IAAF presidency by ‘corrupt’ official
BBC Panorama has learnt that Lord Coe won the presidency of the International Association of Athletics Federations with the help of the man at the centre of the sport's doping scandal.
Text messages seen by the BBC suggest ex-IAAF…
Euro 2016: Russia given suspended disqualification
Russia will be thrown out of Euro 2016 if their fans cause further trouble, says European governing body Uefa.
The Russians have also been fined 150,000 euro (£119,000) following violent scenes at the game against England in Marseille on…
Plot thickens in Cayman Islands FIFA cash scandal
American authorities involved in the FIFA corruption investigation may also be looking into the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) and the disappearance of funds from the Zürich-based football headquarters to CIFA when Jeffrey Webb…
Maria Sharapova ban a ‘powerful’ message, says Judy Murray
Maria Sharapova's two-year drugs ban has sent a "powerful message" to drug cheats, according to former Great Britain Fed Cup captain Judy Murray.
The five-time Grand Slam winner has been banned by the International Tennis Federation for…
Wimbledon 2016: Rafael Nadal will miss the championships with a wrist injury
Former world number one Rafael Nadal will miss Wimbledon with an injury to his left wrist.
The Spaniard, a 14-time Grand Slam champion, confirmed the news on his Facebook page on Thursday.
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Alastair Cook: England captain wants life bans for match-fixers
England captain Alastair Cook has called for life bans for players found guilty of match-fixing.
But he said he would have "no problem" playing against Pakistan bowler Mohammad Amir, who served a five-year ban for the lesser crime of…