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UK Athletics hands over Salazar report

UK Athletics hands over Salazar report

Alberto Salazar (centre) alongside Mo Farah (right) and training partner Galen Rupp (left) at the London 2012 OlympicsUK Athletics has handed over the full 2015 report into the handling of the Alberto Salazar scandal to UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) after repeated requests.John Mehrzad QC's review revealed that the report had involved Mo Farah's data being looked at by medical experts.Previously, Ukad had only seen an executive summary of the 2015 report.A UK Athletics spokesperson told BBC Sport it "remains fully committed to protecting the integrity of the sport and the pursuit of clean athletics".They added: "We can confirm that the 2015…
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Project Restart: How realistic is Premier League plan to resume season?

Project Restart: How realistic is Premier League plan to resume season?

Media playback is not supported on this device Arsenal's training ground opens to players for individual workWhen Premier League club executives link up for a crucial video conference call on Friday they will do so amid unprecedented pressure, and mounting unease. The tension surrounds not only how the plan to resume the football season behind closed doors at a small number of sealed and approved venues should develop, but whether it is realistic, responsible or indeed appropriate to pursue it at all. The sense is that hopes of a return to action by early June now hang by a thread.Confidence…
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Tour could go ahead as Vuelta cancels start

Tour could go ahead as Vuelta cancels start

British Team Ineos (formerly Team Sky) have won the past five ToursThe Tour de France could still go ahead despite more sanctions on mass gatherings by the French government. Cycling's biggest race was set to start two months late, on 29 August, because of coronavirus, but the government ban has extended until September."The Tour de France has not been called into question," said French sports minister Roxana Maracineanu.The Vuelta a Espana also announced it would cancel its departure from the Netherlands, set for 14 August.Tour to go ahead after coronavirus delayTour de Yorkshire 'more likely' to be postponed to 2021Maracineanu…
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Coronavirus: Sport should start again ‘from bottom up not top down’

Coronavirus: Sport should start again ‘from bottom up not top down’

Sports should return from the "bottom-up not the top-down" when the coronavirus lockdown lifts, according to a public health adviser to the World Health Organisation.Dr Brian McCloskey, former public health director for London 2012, said community sport could be the first type of sport to return - but "bigger events will be a challenge this summer".Professional and semi-professional leagues and competitions, grassroots and amateur sports have been suspended since the middle of March.Major sports including football, rugby, cricket and horse racing are meeting government medical experts this week to discuss plans to resume action.However, in men's football, for example, levels…
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Transfer rumours: Pogba, Aubameyang, Ozil, Rice, Van de Beek, Rodriguez

Transfer rumours: Pogba, Aubameyang, Ozil, Rice, Van de Beek, Rodriguez

Manchester United may be pushed into selling France midfielder Paul Pogba, 27, for a cut-price deal because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on football finances. (Goal)Arsenal will sell Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 30, for £30m as they do not want him to leave on a free transfer. (Sun)The Gunners have yet to offer a contract extension to German midfielder Mesut Ozil, 31. (ESPN)West Ham will refuse any offer made by Chelsea for England midfielder Declan Rice, 21. (Goal)Newcastle and Everton have emerged as surprise contenders for the signature of Ajax and Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek. Manchester…
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Franz Beckenbauer: Trial of German football legend on corruption charges ends without verdict

Franz Beckenbauer: Trial of German football legend on corruption charges ends without verdict

Franz Beckenbauer played in three World Cups for West Germany and was captain when they won the trophy in 1974The trial of German football legend Franz Beckenbauer on corruption charges has been ended without a verdict. The five-year long trial, held in Switzerland, had been suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic and the statute of limitations has now expired.Beckenbauer was one of four men investigated over suspected corruption linked to the 2006 World Cup.The 74-year-old, who won the World Cup as a player in 1974, and manager in 1990, had denied the allegations.World football's governing body Fifa said it was…
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Michael Vaughan: ECB should consider scrapping overseas players to save money

Michael Vaughan: ECB should consider scrapping overseas players to save money

Australian Peter Siddle (cut-out, far left) played eight County Championship games for champions Essex last seasonThe England and Wales Cricket Board should consider temporarily scrapping overseas players in the County Championship to cut costs, says former England captain Michael Vaughan.There will be no cricket in England or Wales before at least 1 July because of the coronavirus pandemic.On Monday, a report from a financial advisory firm said counties face a loss of £85m if the entire season is lost."You have to look at every area where you can save a few quid," said Vaughan."Traditionalists will go mad at this, but…
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Transfer rumours: Kean, Coutinho, Dembele, Havertz, Sancho

Transfer rumours: Kean, Coutinho, Dembele, Havertz, Sancho

Everton striker Moise Kean, 20, has been linked with a move to Napoli. The Italian is likely to be disciplined by Everton after breaking government coronavirus guidelines earlier this week. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)Barcelona have made record signings Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 27, and French forward Ousmane Dembele, 22, available for swap deals this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required)Chelsea were interested in Coutinho but are now targeting Bayer Leverkusen and Germany playmaker Kai Havertz, 20. (Athletic - subscription required)Arsenal have made a £43m bid for Atletico Madrid and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 26. (Express)Liverpool are the favourites to…
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