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Former British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman lodges appeal
Richard Freeman, the former chief doctor for Team Sky and British Cycling, has lodged an appeal to clear his name after being permanently struck off the medical register last month.
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Mike Scioscia adds Dave Wallace as pitching coach for Team USA
Team USA baseball coach Mike Scioscia named pitching coach Dave Wallace, bench coach Jerry Weinstein, hitting coach Ernie Young, base coach Darren Fenster and bullpen coach Roly de Armas to his staff.
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Olympic athletes promised legal support if they protest
Athletes who make political or social justice protests at the Tokyo Olympics were promised legal support Thursday by a global union and an activist group in Germany.
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Olympic bodies launch competitive series in virtual sports
A competitive virtual sports event was launched Thursday by the International Olympic Committee.
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Tokyo Olympics torch relay has first positive COVID-19 case
A policeman tested positive for COVID-19 a day after his assignment last week at the Olympic torch relay, the first positive test connected to the relay since it began March 25.
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Athlete protests remain banned at Olympics based on survey results, IOC says
Athlete protests and political messages will remain banned at the Olympics, the IOC said Wednesday.
