Seven Russian swimmers barred from Olympic Games in Russia by sport’s governing body July 25, 2016 Seven Russian swimmers have been banned from competing at next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro by the International Swimming Federation (Fina), the sport’s governing body. Reigning world 100m breaststroke champion Yulia Efimova is one of four swimmers withdrawn by the Russian Olympic Committee. Three others appeared in the World Anti-Doping Agency-commissioned McLaren Report, [...]
Backlash for Olympic chiefs after Russia dodges blanket ban for Rio Olympics July 24, 2016 The International Olympic Committee [IOC] has been accused of a dereliction of duty after deciding not to impose a blanket ban on all Russian competitors at the Rio Games next month. The IOC on Sunday instead ruled that the governing bodies of each sport represented at the Olympics must judge whether to accept or exclude athletes [...]
Usain Bolt welcomes Russia ban as country nears total exclusion from Rio Olympics July 21, 2016 Track superstar Usain Bolt has welcomed the decision to uphold a ban on Russian athletes at next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday rejected an appeal by Russia’s Olympic committee and 68 of the country’s athletes against their suspension following allegations of a doping conspiracy. The [...]
Decision over blanket Rio ban on Russia delayed as International Olympic Commitee opt to seek legal advice July 21, 2016 Russia must wait to learn its fate after the International Olympic Committee delayed a decision on whether to enforce a blanket ban on the nation’s athletes competing at next month’s Games in Rio. Following a four-hour meeting, the IOC confirmed it would “explore their legal options with regard to a collective ban of all Russian [...]
Cairn Energy at centre of HSBC rate-rigging allegations July 21, 2016 Cairn Energy is the client at the centre of a US investigation into rate-rigging, currency fixing and market manipulation, City A.M understands. US prosecutors allege two senior HSBC employees artificially boosted sterling ahead of a $3.5bn deal (£2.7bn in today's prices), netting the bank around $8m in profit. Bloomberg reported that the oil explorer had hired HSBC in 2011 to convert the sales proceeds of [...]
Pep Guardiola’s City reign begins with defeat to old club Bayern as Antonio Conte’s Chelsea find scoring touch July 20, 2016 Serial trophy winner Pep Guardiola began his reign as Manchester City boss with defeat after a youthful side lost 1-0 to his former club Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena last night. Goalkeeper Willy Caballero was called upon numerous times in the first half to keep a Franck Ribery-inspired Bayern at bay but despite improving in [...]
A £10,000 smartphone with military grade security specs and end-to-end encrypted VOIP and messaging. But can it play Pokémon Go? July 20, 2016 Picture the scene. You’re zooming along at 30,000 feet in your private jet, surrounded by a team of highly trained guards. They’re headed up by your most trusted friend, Gavin, an ex-SAS soldier who you made chief of security after an injury forced him into early retirement. There’s a rumble through the fuselage. A tray [...]
Chris Froome closes in on third Tour de France title by increasing lead in Alps July 20, 2016 Britain's Chris Froome moved to within touching distance of a third Tour de France title by increasing his lead over his main rivals in the race’s 17th stage. Froome dropped Colombian Nairo Quintana and Dutchman Bauke Mollema in the later stages of a punishing final climb as he extended his advantage in the general classification [...]
#StayPutInLabour: Richard Burgon’s Twitter support for Jeremy Corbyn goes a bit left-field July 12, 2016 Shadow justice minister Richard Burgon's attempt to take to social media to support his leader and ally Jeremy Corbyn in a time of turmoil hasn't exactly turned out as planned. While the gesture was there, Burgon's tweet ending with #StayPutInLabour hasn't resonated with social media users as anticipated. Labour members: whatever Labour's National Executive Committee decides today, #StayPutInLabour – [...]
Drug ban appeal postponement ends Maria Sharapova’s last hope of competing at Rio Olympics July 11, 2016 Former world No1 Maria Sharapova has admitted defeat in her bid to compete at the Rio Olympics next month after her appeal against a doping ban was delayed. Sharapova had hoped the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) would overturn the two-year suspension she received last month from the International Tennis Federation (ITF). That decision [...]