Maria Sharapova banned for two years over meldonium drug use

Maria Sharapova received a two-year suspension from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) after testing positive for banned drug meldonium, which may end the career of the richest female athlete of the past decade. The ITF made the announcement Wednesday, ending weeks of speculation about the future of the former world No. 1. Sharapova -- whose case was heard by a three-person tribunal on May 18 and 19 -- immediately said...

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Copa America 2016: Pitbull plays over Chile anthem

Chile's players and fans carried on singing as Pitbull was played over the stadium's PA system Chile's players and fans had to compete with the music of rapper Pitbull, as it was played over the final bars of their national anthem before a Copa America match against Argentina. It was the second time in two days that the country's national anthem was subject to a mix-up at the tournament. Organisers apologised for playing...

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Let the suspense over tenure extension go on: Raghuram Rajan

Keeping the suspense alive, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today said he will not be "cruel" to spoil the speculation over his extension, a decision on which is to be taken after consultation between the government and the incumbent. Anticipating a question on extension of his tenure after the current three year term comes to an end on September 4, Rajan said he has come with a prepared statement on the issue to the press conference...

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