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......

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......

Sprinter Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win

American champion Tyson Gay continued his impressive buildup to next month's World championships on Thursday by winning the 100 metres at Lausanne's Athletissima Diamond League meeting in 9.79......

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......