WADA Warns Jamaica
(ATR) The World Anti-Doping Agency says Jamaica must overhaul its drug testing system or risk expulsion from the Olympics.
Traves Smikle and Asafa Powell Face Consequences; UK's Economic Boost
(ATR) Traves Smikle wades through recent doping charges...Li Ning suspended Asafa Powell...The UK Trade and Investment department credits the 2012 London Olympics for the UK's economic boost...
IOC President "Disappointed" in Gay, Powell Doping
(ATR) Jacques Rogge tells Around the Rings he is "surprised" and "disappointed" to hear about the doping positives by Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell. ATR's Mark Bisson reports from the Dutch city of Utrecht
Kenya Dominates Daegu Medal Tally; Bolt Coasts; Powell Speaks
(ATR) The rain ends in time for the opening of the 13th IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, but the reign of Usain Bolt is still very much alive.
On the Scene in Daegu -- 10 Events You Must Not Miss
(ATR) Yelena, Semenya, Usain, oh my! ATR's Karen Rosen runs down the 10 events you must not miss at the athletics world championships beginning Saturday in Daegu, South Korea.
On the Scene in Daegu -- Powell Pulls Out of 100 Meters
(ATR) Jamaica touts itself as "The Fastest Country in the World" thanks to Usain Bolt and five of his fellow Beijing gold medalists ... A sixth is curiously absent from Puma's pre-championships presser ... ATR's Karen Rosen reports.
Olympic Newsdesk - Jowell Confirms London Stadium Legacy Plan; Another World Record for Phelps
(ATR) Olympics minister Tessa Jowell says the Olympic Stadium for the London Games will be downsized after 2012… Michael Phelps sets a new world record
World Sports Briefs: Football Win Provokes Mayhem, Ohuruogu Honors, Michael Jordan for Chicago 2016
(ATR) The triumph of Barcelona in the Champions League takes a nasty turn, a British Olympian is now an MBE, Michael Jordan for Chicago 2016 and Tanzania deals with the aftermath of its boxing federation chief's drug smuggling...
Olympic Briefs -- Porter Unfazed by Women's Baseball; D'Arcy Expected to Quit
(ATR) ISF president Don Porter tells Around the Rings that baseball's addition of women's baseball to its Olympic bid won't affect softball...Australian swimmer Nick D'Arcy may leave the sport
August 15 -- Sports Day
(ATR) Jamaicans Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell plus Tyson Gay of the U.S. headline the first day of athletics competition in three different 100m heats. Two golds will be awarded in the Bird's Nest today, plus 16 other golds during a program of 27 sports.
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