Reports of Chinese swimmers testing positive for banned substance before Tokyo Olympics in 2021 ‘fake news’, Beijing says

Beijing on Monday called reports about 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 “fake news”. “The relevant reports are fake news and not factual,” foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said. The sport was rocked at the weekend by revelations that the Chinese swimmers tested positive for …

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World Netball bans transgender players from women’s internationals with immediate effect to ‘ensure fairness and safety’

World Netball has banned transgender players from international competition with immediate effect under a new participation and inclusion policy issued on Monday. The global governing body of what has traditionally been, and remains at international level, a women’s sport said it had undergone a lengthy consultation before issuing the policy. “Following detailed review of the …

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World Anti-Doping Agency: WADA remains ‘deeply sceptical’ about Russia, anti-doping chief says

The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Tuesday he remained sceptical and concerned about Russia’s anti-doping practices as some of the country’s athletes prepare to compete as neutrals at this year’s Paris Summer Olympics. Speaking at the WADA Annual Symposium in Lausanne, WADA President Witold Banka said he had received many questions …

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Jason Kelce raves about these ‘high-quality’ Olukai flip-flops

Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Jason Kelce isn’t flip-flopping on his signature shoe. The NFL star — who famously sports sandals year-round — doubled down on his love for Olukai Ohana Sandals ($75+) while chatting with Travis Kelce on their “New Heights” podcast Thursday. …

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Figure skater Amber Glenn first LGBTQ+ woman to win the U.S. title

For the first time in her senior career, Amber Glenn is the U.S. women’s figure skating champion. Having finished on the podium multiple times at nationals in the past, including a third-place finish last year, her overall score of 210.46 was enough to finally get Glenn the gold. It was her sixth U.S. championship appearance. …

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