WADA, swim body appeal to sports court for 2-year suspension, Olympic ban for Jessica HardyLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Anti-Doping Agency and swimming’s governing body appealed to sports’ highest court to restore Jessica Hardy’s two-year doping ban. English-only soccer team set to represent Britain at 2012 London OlympicsLONDON — A soccer team of only English players is set to represent Britain at the 2012 London Olympics. F1 teams set to meet deadline to enter 2010 season amid compromise over budget capGENEVA — A standoff between Formula One teams and the sport’s governing body over a budget cap appears close to being settled Friday with teams preparing to meet an entry deadline for the 2010 season. Australian sprint ace Robbie McEwen ruled out of Tour de France after crashing in BelgiumBRUSSELS — Australian sprint ace Robbie McEwen says he will miss the Tour de France after breaking his shinbone in Belgium. Valuev can’t wait to get back in ring to fight Chagaev for WBA heavyweight titleHELSINKI — The long wait is nearly over for Nikolai Valuev, who defends his WBA heavyweight title against Ruslan Chagaev on Saturday night. |