Greece
Greek coach blamed for drug scandal
The Greek Weightlifting Federation is blaming its coach Christos Iakovou, for Greece’s weightlifting drug scandal.
Eleven Greek weightlifters were suspended after testing positive for illegal substances.
“Mr. Iakovou acted on his own initiative, without informing the federation, and acknowledges himself that he did not follow the proper procurement procedure. … Responsibility for this falls on the national […]
Russian wins Euro basketball championships
Russia beat hosts Spain 60-59 to win the FIBA European basketball championships. J.R. Holden’s final score with just two seconds to go clinched the game for Russia.
Results:
Russia: Kirilenko 17+5reb, Savrasenko 10, Holden 8, Ponkrashov 8, Khryapa 7+12reb, Morgunov 4, Pashutin 3, Monya 3Samoylenko 0, Padius 0, DNP: Shabalkin, Bykov
Spain: Calderon 15, P.Gasol 14+14reb, Garbajosa […]