Two Russian boxers competed despite doping bans

Competition records show that Russian amateur boxers Islam Dashaev and Alena Tokarchuk fought in official tournaments last year despite bans announced by Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA, which is......

Sports shorts: Second-string Real Madrid labour to King's Cup victory

IMAGE: Marco Asensio put Real Madird ahead from the penalty spot in their King’s Cup last-32 first leg match against Fuenlabrada on Thursday. Photograph: Javier Barbancho/Reuters A......

Vijender Singh won't participate in Amir Khan's pro-league

IMAGE: While Vijender Singh will not participate in the Amir Khan-backed Super Fight League, the BFI has said it will not release its boxers for the competiton. Indian boxing star Vijender Singh......

Sports Shorts: Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters citing personal reasons

Rafael Nadal of Spain. Photograph: Kevin Lee/Getty Images Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Paris Masters ahead of the tournament's start on Monday for "personal reasons", the French Tennis......

Boxer Sarita faces AIBA probe for returning bronze medal at Asian Games

India's Sarita Devi (right) at the podium after refusing to accept the bronze medal. Photograph: PTI Photos India's woman boxer Sarita Devi is facing an International Boxing Association (AIBA)......