Russia may launch sports doping probe

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 13:59

Russia`s Federal Drug Control Service could start a major investigation into sports doping by the country`s athletes, the head of the All Russian Athletics Federation said.

Armstrong steps down as Livestrong chairman, Nike terminates contract

Last Updated: Thursday, October 18, 2012, 00:12

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong stepped down on Wednesday as chairman of Livestrong, the cancer-fighting charity, in a fallout of the doping scandal swirling around the famed cyclist.

Belarus still recognises Ostapchuk as Olympic champion: minister

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 18:23

Belarus still recognises female shot putter Nadezhda Ostapchuk as an Olympic champion, Deputy Sports and Tourism Minister of Belarus Cheslav Shulga has said.