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IOC, WADA query anti-doping act exemptions

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday acknowledged the passing of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act (RADA) in the United States Senate but questioned why American professional and college athletes are exempt from the legislation.

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Salt Lake City still all-in on future Olympics bid

The Salt Lake City organizing committee said its desire to bring the Olympics back to Utah in 2030 or 2034 is unwavering even amid the global pandemic.

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Semenya to go to European court, lawyer says

Caster Semenya's lawyer will take her case to the European Court of Human Rights in a challenge against regulations that require Semenya and other female athletes to artificially lower their natural testosterone levels to compete.

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USOPC OK's athletes to cut deals with sponsors

The USOPC unveiled a program Tuesday called AMP -- Athlete Marketing Program -- which will give potential Olympians three ways of connecting with the federation's sponsors.

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Aussie PM backs Brisbane Olympics bid

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach in Tokyo on Tuesday to discuss next year's postponed Olympics and Brisbane's bid to host the 2032 Games.

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Kipruto charged with having sex with teen girl

Conseslus Kipruto, Olympic steeplechase champion, has been charged with having sex with a 15-year-old girl -- referred to as "defilement" in Kenyan law. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Swimmer Jack banned 2 years in doping case

Australian swimmer Shayna Jack was found guilty Monday of accidental doping and was given a two-year ban that expires days before the start of the Tokyo Olympics.

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With eyes on 2021, IOC president to visit Tokyo

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will be in Tokyo making the rounds on Monday and Tuesday as the 2021 games near.

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Lochte ticked off about 'worst meet I've ever had'

Ryan Lochte was upset about his performance in the U.S. Open, the first major meet in America since the coronavirus pandemic, saying it's "going to go down as my worst meet that I've ever had."