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Learning disability athletes back in Paralympics
Athletes with learning disabilities will be allowed to compete in the Paralympics again at London in 2012.
Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay set for 3 showdowns in Diamond League
Sprint stars Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Tyson Gay of the U.S. will race each other at least three times at elite Diamond League meetings next year.
Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir lead Skate Canada despite slip ups
Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have won the original dance to take the lead at Skate Canada.
Two-man bobsled: John Napier leads 1-2 finish for U.S. at Lake Placid
American John Napier has won the World Cup gold medal in two-man bobsled competition at Mount Van Hoevenberg, leading a 1-2 finish for the U.S. team.
Austrian cycling bans Christian Pfannberger for life after second doping offense
The Austrian cycling federation says Christian Pfannberger has been banned for life by the national anti-doping agency after a second doping offense.
Vancouver Olympics: Female ski jumpers hear reasons for dismissal
Vancouver Olympic organizers didn't violate women ski jumpers' rights because they had no power to include their event in the 2010 Winters Games.
Joannie Rochette scores personal best at Skate Canada
Joannie Rochette scored a personal-best 70 points in the short program at Skate Canada on Friday, putting her well in front of Americans Alissa Czisny and Mirai Nagasu.
U.S. skier Resi Stiegler done for season after crash
U.S. skier Resi Stiegler is out for the season after breaking two bones in her left leg in a crash during giant slalom training.
Astana receives $22M pledge from Kazakhs to keep running
Kazakhstan's state sovereign fund pledged $22 million in financial backing to the Astana cycling team Friday, ensuring the squad stays alive and Tour de France champion Alberto Contador remains in its ranks.
Gay, Richards both win 2nd Jesse Owens Award
Tyson Gay and Sanya Richards have both won the Jesse Owens Award for a second time.
Court rules Spain safe for America's Cup race
America's Cup challenger BMW Oracle Racing claimed a court victory when a New York judge adopted the unanimous recommendations of three experts regarding technical issues for February's showdown against two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland.
Olympic bobsled hopeful Todd Hays intends to return from injury in two weeks
Olympic bobsled hopeful Todd Hays intends to be racing again in two weeks after recovering from a strained left hamstring.
Vancouver Olympics housing plan nixed by rough economy
An Olympic housing plan in which thousands of visitors would have stayed on cruise ships has been called off because of the rough economy.
U.S. skier Resi Stiegler injures left knee in giant slalom training
U.S. skier Resi Stiegler injured her left knee when she crashed after hooking a gate during giant slalom training Thursday.
Alberto Contador to finish contract with Astana if team retains Pro Tour license
Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has agreed to finish the final year of his Astana contract on condition that the team receives its Pro Tour license.
International Equestrian Federation approves new anti-doping program
International Equestrian Federation members have voted overwhelmingly for a new anti-doping program to clean up their sport after a series of Olympic scandals.
German cycling officials: Olaf Pollack's 'B' sample positive for doping
The German cycling union says Olaf Pollack's "B" sample confirmed the former track Olympic champion tested positive for doping.
Caster Semenya to keep gold; gender tests to remain confidential
South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800-meter gold medal from the world championships, and the results of her gender tests will be kept confidential, the South African sports ministry said Thursday.
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby carries Olympic torch through Halifax
Sidney Crosby lifted the Stanley Cup in June, and now he is carrying the Olympic torch at home.
Cycling aims for gender equality at 2012 Olympics
Cycling's governing body will deliver proposals to the IOC for a track race program at the 2012 London Olympics that offers equal gold medal opportunities for men and women.
IAAF says gender tests on Caster Semenya of South Africa not complete
Gender tests on South African world champion Caster Semenya have not yet been completed, the IAAF said Wednesday.
Oscar Pistorius gets boost from Cheetahs, study finds
The prosthetic legs of double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius give the South African a 10-second advantage over a 400-meter race, according to a new study.
Rashid Ramzi stripped of 1,500-meter gold for doping
Middle-distance runner Rashid Ramzi has been stripped of his 1,500-meter Olympic gold medal for doping, officials with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Panthers' Jamie Dixon named USA Basketball coach of year
Jamie Dixon of Pitt has been chosen as USA Basketball's national coach of the year for guiding the United States' first FIBA under-19 world championship team since 1991.
Bobsledder Todd Hays (hamstring) out for World Cup stop at Lake Placid
Bobsledder Todd Hays will miss this weekend's World Cup stop in Lake Placid with a minor strain of his left hamstring.
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