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WADA reinstates Russia amid wave of protests
The World Anti-Doping Agency's 12-member executive committee voted Thursday to reinstate Russia, ending the nearly three-year suspension of the country's drug-testing program.
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women's basketball
Lynx's Moore taking a much-needed break from basketball
For the first time since the 2008 Olympics, the U.S. women's basketball team will take part in a major competition without Maya Moore.
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Soccer
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U.S. women have plan in place as World Cup qualifying arrives
After two years of experimentation and auditions, the U.S. roster is set for CONCACAF. The plan is in place. Now comes the first test.
Soccer
Usain Bolt's Central Coast debut
Bolt inspires Mariners' offseason recruitment drive
He's still yet to sign a contract, but Usain Bolt is indirectly responsible for the Central Coast Mariners' biggest on-field splash in years.
What we learned from Usain Bolt's soccer debut
Fans from all parts of the globe tuned in to see if the greatest sprinter in history could translate his skills to the football pitch.
Bolt joins MJ, Pacquiao as icons to pursue second sport
Michael Jordan and Manny Pacquiao are among the many notables who have blazed a multisport trail. Can the Jamaican sprinter follow in their footsteps?
Olympics
Bird on U.S. world cup roster for record 5th time
Fresh off winning a third WNBA title, Sue Bird will try to help the U.S. win a third straight FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
Berlin Marathon
Kipchoge takes full minute off marathon record
Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge set a marathon world record, winning the Berlin race in 2 hours, 1 minute, 39 seconds Sunday.
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From Kenya, to snow, to New Mexico, Ednah Kurgat's long road to NCAA champion
She was nearly overlooked by NCAA coaches, but now Ednah Kurgat is striding toward back-to-back NCAA cross country titles.
CYCLING
Q&A: How Lawson Craddock made being last at Tour de France work for him
He was in an awful wreck on the very first day of the race. He stayed in and finished -- last. But along the way, he gained attention and raised money for a worthy cause.
Usain Bolt ... Floats!
Bolt wins zero-gravity race
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