Harper-Nelson banned after not checking medication properly

Beijing Olympics 100 metres hurdles champion Dawn Harper-Nelson has been banned for three months after she tested positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, the United States Anti-Doping......

Sports Shorts: Dutch Olympic athlete jailed for drug trafficking

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday. IMAGE: Madiea Ghafoor was stopped at a border check in Elten in June where 50kg of ecstasy, 2kg of crystal meth and 11,950 euros in......

Sports Shorts: Nelson to end hurdling career; F1 live Twitter show

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday. IMAGE: Dawn Harper-Nelson of the United States celebrates winning silver in the 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics......

Bolt answers critics with season's best

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates winning the mens 100m final. Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Usain Bolt answered questions over his fitness ahead of the world championships with a......

Gatlin storms to 9.74 seconds 100m lifetime best

Race winner Justin Gatlin of the United States embraces Femi Ogunode of Qatar after the Men's 100m during the Doha IAAF Diamond League. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images Justin Gatlin blasted......