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Retired Olympic medallist Devetzi fails doping test
Retired triple jumper Piyi Devetzi, 39, could be stripped of her Olympic silver and bronze medals.
U.S. open Olympics qualifying bid vs. Costa Rica
Reigning Olympics women's football champions, the United States, will open their bid for a berth at next year's Rio Games against Costa Rica on Feb. 10.
Australia’s Adam Scott would rather have a rest than play in Olympics
Former world number one Adam Scott has dented Australia's hopes of a medal when golf returns to the Olympics at Rio next year.
Door still open for Russia to compete in Rio athletics
Russia still has a shot to compete in the athletics competition at the 2016 Olympics if they can prove they are drug free.
Japan finalises late start to Olympic stadium after delays
The construction of the 2020 Japan Olympic summer games stadium has been delayed but is finally underway.
Paris attacks have no bearing on 2024 Olympics bid – IOC chief
The deadly attacks on Paris will not hurt the the city's chances of hosting the 2024 Olympics, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said.
IAAF suspension an option, says WADA commissioner
The IAAF could face recommendations that include suspension from the Olympics when the second part of the World Anti-Doping Agency's report is released.
Russia proposes athletes compete under Russian Olympic flag to evade ban
Russia said on Sunday it would ask the world athletics body to allow its athletes to compete under an Russian Olympic flag to circumvent a ban.
Doping threatens Kenya’s credibility at Rio Olympics – Rudisha’s coach
Doping could cast a shadow over Kenya at the 2016 Rio Olympics unless the nation implements credible systems to root out drugs cheats, says veteran coach.
We’ll reform in time for Rio Olympics – Russia
Russia has set out a 3-month road map to clean up its act to ensure a doping scandal does not prevent honest athletes from competing at the 2016 Olympics.
Major sports events in Paris suspended in the wake of attacks
Sports events in Paris region called off in wake of attacks
Russia suspended after overwhelming IAAF vote
The International Association of Athletics Federation with an overwhelming majority decided to ban Russia from participating in the sport worldwide.
