Russian Shobukhova's ban reduced after assisting WADA

The World Anti-Doping Agency cut the doping ban on Russian Liliya Shobukhova by seven months on Monday, saying the marathon runner had provided "substantial assistance" and was eligible for a......

3 top athletics figures get life bans for doping cover-up

Life bans for Balakhnichev, Melnikov and Papa Diack Most of the charges involved Russian former London marathon winner Liliya Shobukhova, who paid $600,000 (411,629 pounds) to have positive dope......

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Runners participate at the finish line in the 2014 Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 21, 2014. Photograph: Jim Rogash/Getty Images (Image used for representational purposes)......

Doping and cover-ups, a pack of lies: Russian athletics chief

Video alleges corruption and a systematic doping issue among Russian athletes and high-ranking officials ‘They do not have the facts or the documents which support any offences’ Image:......

Mosop wins Chicago Marathon in course record

Kenyan Moses Mosop won the 34th Chicago Marathon on Sunday, surging away from the field with 10 kms to go and setting a course record of two hours five minutes 37 seconds. Liliya Shobukhova of......