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"A federal lawsuit filed by Gale Sayers against the National Football League has been withdrawn in which the Chicago Bears great has accused NFL of failing to warn him about and protect him against head injuries, including multiple concussions, during his eight-year Hall of Fame career."

"In his first move as UCI president, Brian Cookson has urged Lance Armstrong to divulge all that he knows about past doping activities. "I hope that he is going to tell the complete truth," said Cookson, "I haven't spoken with him before but if he wants to help cycling, if he wants to be a witness, there is a place for him.""

"Cyril Mangal, President of the St Lucia Cycling Association, has accused the recently-appointed president of the International Cycling Union (UCI) by using "subversive legal tactics and intimidation" in his campaign to oust Pat McQuaid."

"Dick Pound, the former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency, has admitted that the widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport has forced him to question 'everything I see'. Pound, a 71-year-old Canadian lawyer, was founding chairman of WADA and is a former president of the agency, as well as a senior member of the International Olympic Committee. "

"Brian Cookson, the International Cycling Union (UCI) presidential hopeful, has vowed that if he is elected, he will offer cyclists an amnesty should they come clean about doping. British Cycling president Cookson is challenging incumbent UCI head Pat McQuaid for the presidency in next week's elections in Florence, during the World Championships."

"Danish sports officials say cyclist Michael Rasmussen's doping ban has been reduced from eight to two years because of his "substantial assistance" to the anti-doping authority that has opened up several other cases. Lone Hansen, the head of Anti Doping Denmark, says Rasmussen's voluntary admission and information he provided earlier this year led to new investigations. She declined to give further details pending the outcome of the probes."

"The head of the Spain's anti-doping agency (AEPSAD) told the lower house of parliament that tests conducted at the Spanish athletics championships in July returned three "adverse analytical findings.""

"Pat McQuaid, who held the control of the world governing body of cycling for eight years, has lost the presidency of the International Cycling Union (UCI) to Brian Cookson, the head of British Cycling."

"CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Lance Armstrong must cooperate fully if he wants to win back some of his reputation and help cycling recover from its drug-stained past, the head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said."

"The sanctions, which have been mooted for weeks, were delivered by NRL chief executive Dave Smith at a press conference today. They stem from a period in 2011 when sports scientist Steve Dank was at the club, during which time Flanagan was the Sharks' head coach."

"Czech weightlifting association head Petr Krol has announcement that Czech weightlifter Jiri Orsag faces a suspension of two years for a positive doping test."

"The head of the Spain's anti-doping agency (AEPSAD) told the lower house of parliament that three "adverse analytical findings" were returned during tests conducted at the Spanish athletics championships in July."

"The planet's heading powers will gather in Johannesburg from the 12-fifteenth November to handle one of the most excellent tests confronting game today: doping."