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IAAF investigates letter alleging doping in Chinese athletics

The body that governs world athletics has said it is investigating a letter alleging historic state-backed doping in the sport in China. The previously unseen letter was apparently written by Chinese Olympic medallist Wang Junxia in 1995,…

Marathon Runners On Record-Breaking Journey

(ZIZ Sports) -- 34 athletes from the cruise ship Carnival took part in a marathon this morning at frigate bay. The marathon is part of the cruise adventure dubbed "Southern Caribbean Challenge," where renowned amateur athletes will be…

Roger Federer ruled out for a month after knee surgery

World number three Roger Federer will be out of action for a month after having arthroscopic knee surgery. The 34-year-old 17-times Grand Slam champion had the surgery in his native Switzerland to repair a torn meniscus. He was injured…

England make 399-9 to beat South Africa in Bloemfontein

England made their second-highest one-day international total to beat South Africa by 39 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method in Bloemfontein. Jos Buttler's 73-ball century helped the tourists to 399-9, with Ben Stokes, Alex Hales and Joe…

Lazio: Serie A club fined for racist chanting against Napoli

Lazio have been fined 50,000 euros after their match against Napoli on Wednesday was temporarily halted following racist chants. The Rome club will also have to close three sections of the Stadio Olimpico ground for their next two Serie A…

Kim Collins among winners in Dusseldorf

Experience dominated in the men’s 60m while youth prevailed in the women’s sprint event as Kim Collins and Ewa Swoboda were among the winners at the PSD Bank Meeting in Dusseldorf on Wednesday. The 2003 world 100m champion Collins, who…

Rio 2016: Zika virus concern for British Olympians

British Olympians have described the rapid spread of the Zika virus in Brazil as "devastating and "daunting". Brazilian authorities said there was no risk to athletes and spectators, except pregnant women, at the Rio Olympics which runs…

West Indies mankad Zimbabwe to enter quarterfinal

West Indies Under-19 entered the quarter-final of the World Cup in controversial and tense circumstances, as Keemo Paul effected a mankad to claim the last Zimbabwe Under-19 wicket - that of Richard Ngarava - with three runs needed off the…

Roberto Mancini: Inter Milan boss given one-game ban

Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini has been given a one-game ban after he made an insulting gesture during Sunday's Milan derby defeat. The ex-Manchester City manager was dismissed for dissent as Inter lost 3-0 to fierce rivals AC Milan in…

Athletics Preparations

(ZIZ Sports) -- Athletes of varying levels are getting ready for upcoming track competitions. ZIZ Sports visited the Kim Collins Stadium on the weekend for the Fourth Development Meet for young athletes. The athletes are drawn from both…

St. Kitts-Nevis Volleyballers in Jamaica

(ZIZ News) – Genelle Lake, Michelle Demming, Brenda Allen and Shanicia Dyer are in Ocho Rios, Jamaica where they will represent St. Kitts and Nevis in the Women’s Beach Volleyball 2nd Round North, Central America And Caribbean Volleyball…

Former Footballer Yorke Supports Infantino

(ZIZ Sports) – Former Trinidad and Tobago football star, Dwight Yorke has endorsed UEFA General Secretary, Gianni Infantino, for the post of FIFA president. Yorke was part on Infantino’s delegation that visited St. Kitts and Nevis on…

Promoting Junior Golf in St. Kitts

(ZIZ News) – The recently installed executive of the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club will be promoting the development of junior golf in St. Kitts, as one of its main priorities for 2016. That’s according to Club Secretary, Dr. Leighton Naraine,…

Sammy Retained For World Cup?

(ZIZ News) – Reports in the Trinidad and Tobago media indicated that West Indies selectors have retained Twenty20 captain Darren Sammy for the upcoming International Cricket Council World T20 Tournament. The reports come amid speculation…

8-Goal Thriller at Warner Park

(ZIZ News) – Elco Limited St. Peter’s and SOL Island Auto Conaree FC gave fans much to cheer for in a thrilling 4-4 tie at Warner Park on Tuesday night. The highly competitive match saw six goals scoring in the first half; three goals…