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bbc.co.ukworld69 days ago
Former Georgia Rugby Captain and Five Players Receive Bans for Urine Substitution Scheme
Merab Sharikadze admitted providing 'clean' urine to teammates as part of a sample substitution scheme dating to 2019. Five other players received bans ranging from nine months to six years after a World Anti-Doping Agency investigation. World Rugby flagged anomalies ahead of the…
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Zhao Xintong Begins Title Defense at 2026 World Snooker Championship After Ban
Zhao Xintong started his defense of the world snooker title at the Crucible Theatre against Liam Highfield, winning the opening frames. He had been banned for 20 months due to involvement in match manipulation and betting violations. The 2026 tournament marks 50 years at the venu…