South African officials meet on Semenya, results of deliberations expected SundayJOHANNESBURG — South African athletics officials are meeting to decide how best to help a world champion runner whose sex has been questioned. Track gender genetics case: Birth defect turns question of private parts into public debateWASHINGTON — It’s the birth defect people don’t talk about. South African track star at focus of gender tests reportedly has internal male sex organsPRETORIA, South Africa — Caster Semenya had heard the taunts and whispers — that she was different from other girls. Now the most intimate details of her anatomy are headline news, and there is worry about how the 18-year-old runner from a poor South African village will handle it all. South Africans outraged about news reports on gender issues of their track starPRETORIA, South Africa — Reports on Friday that gender testing on South Africa’s running sensation has determined she has hidden male sexual organs triggered outrage and dealt a blow to her family, who may have been unaware of the reported condition. And, foremost, there is worry about how the 18-year-old will handle all this. IAAF has gender test results on SAfrican runner Caster Semenya; decision will come in NovemberMONACO — The IAAF said Friday it is reviewing results of gender tests on South African runner Caster Semenya and will not issue any final decision until November. Track’s governing body has results of gender tests on South African runner Caster SemenyaMONACO — The IAAF said Friday it has received the results of gender tests on South African runner Caster Semenya but is still reviewing them and will not issue any final decision until November. Runner’s gender test results expected in about 2 weeks; Semenya unlikely to lose medalLONDON — The results of Caster Semenya’s gender tests are expected to arrive at the IAAF headquarters any day, and its unlikely the world 800-meter champion will lose her gold medal. Stoops: Bradford out 2-4 weeks, won’t need surgery on injured right shoulderNORMAN, Okla. — Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford is not expected to need surgery on his sprained right shoulder and the quarterback could play again for No. 3 Oklahoma in two to four weeks. Coach of South African runner Semenya resigns, says sex confirmation tests not explainedJOHANNESBURG — A South African track coach has resigned, saying Monday that he and other officials failed a world champion runner by not telling her she was being subjected to tests to determine her sex. Remorseful coach resigns, says sex confirmation tests not explained to South African runnerJOHANNESBURG — The coach of the South African runner being tested to confirm her sex says he’s resigning over the way she was given gender tests without explanation. International Equestrian Federation urged to create independent unit to help fight dopingGENEVA — The International Equestrian Federation has been advised to create an independent investigation unit to help clean up lingering drug problems in the sport. Risk of death higher for prostate cancer patients with heart disease who use hormone therapyCHICAGO — A new study links hormone therapy for prostate cancer with a higher risk of death in older men who’ve had serious heart problems. Reds starter Aaron Harang out for season after emergency appendectomyPITTSBURGH — Cincinnati Reds starter Aaron Harang is out for the rest of the season after an emergency appendectomy. Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird has minor throat surgery, expected to go in TraversSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird has returned to Saratoga Race Course to prepare for the $1 million Travers Stakes after having throat surgery to free an entrapped epiglottis. Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to have minor throat surgery, expected to go in TraversSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will have minor throat surgery Tuesday, and his trainer still hopes the horse can run in the Travers Stakes in less than two weeks. Reds 3B Scott Rolen has normal head CT scan, but still out of lineup after beaningCINCINNATI — Third baseman Scott Rolen got a CT scan that came back normal, an indication he could be back in the Cincinnati Reds’ lineup within a few days. Brewers RF Corey Hart put on DL after appendectomyLOS ANGELES — Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Corey Hart, who underwent an appendectomy in San Diego on Sunday night, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday. F1 driver Massa communicating “passively” and showing “positive signs” after medical scansBUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa’s health was improving Monday after the Formula One driver communicated passively with doctors, and medical scans provided encouraging signs after surgery on multiple skull fractures. Formula One driver Massa is stable but remains in life-threatening state after surgeryBUDAPEST, Hungary — A doctor says Formula One driver Felipe Massa remains in “life-threatening” but stable condition despite “reassuring” results of his surgery on multiple skull fractures. Hospital says Massa is stable but remains in life-threatening state after surgeryBUDAPEST, Hungary — A doctor says Ferrari driver Felipe Massa remains in “life-threatening” but stable condition despite “reassuring” results of his surgery on multiple skull fractures. Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming has surgery on injured footHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming had surgery Tuesday to repair a broken bone in his left foot. |
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