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Andre Russells anti-doping hearing, looking into the Jamaican Anti-Doping Commissions (JADCO) claim that the West Indies allrounder had missed three dope tests in a 12-month period, resulting in a whereabouts-clause violation, has been adjourned to September 28.According to the WADA code, three missed tests amount to a failed dope test and the athlete could face a ban of up to two years. Russell was present at the hearing in Kingston, having skipped the three-T20I series against Pakistan in the UAE, citing personal reasons.On September 19, Russells lawyer, Patrick Forster, argued in front of the independent anti-doping disciplinary commission that the burden of proof was on JADCO to show Russell was negligent in fulfilling his whereabouts-clause obligations on January 1, July 1 and July 25, 2015, when he was supposed to undergo out-of-competition dope tests.The thrust of our case is that the doping authority, JADCO, must prove negligence that has to emerge in the context of the evidence as it is given, so that is, essentially, our position. The burden of proof is on JADCO, Forster told the Jamaica Gleaner. I dont want to comment too much on the details of the evidence in the midst of cross-examining the witness, but a good portion of the cross-examination relates to the July to September quarter, where JADCO recorded two filing failures, so in cross-examination, I am just questioning the basis which they arrived at two filing failures for the same quarter.After preliminary hearings in late July, the independent panel comprising Hugh Faulkner (chairman), Dr Marjorie Vassell, and former Jamaica cricketer Dixeth Palmer, was supposed to carry out a two-day hearing starting Monday. However, it was curtailed because a second key witness, Carey Brown, the JADCOs executive director, could not be present as he was recovering from an accident.Mondays hearing began with JADCOs legal counsel, attorney Lackston Johnson, explaining to the panel how Russell had failed to respond despite being sent reminders three times.Forster cross-examined the first witness Nadia Vassell, the whereabouts officer and director of technical services at JADCO. According to the Jamaica Observer, Vassell told Forster that a first reminder was sent to Russell through a letter on July 6, 2015. An extension was given to Russell to file his whereabouts by July 13, 2015. On July 20, Vassell sent another email to Russell asking him to file his whereabouts by July 24.According to the Observer the panel was likely to dispose of the case by October 7. 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And after some awkward bits of democracy -- when citizens used the open microphone to decry city expenditures, say Go Lakers! and hurl expletives and racial slurs -- the council got down to honoring Bryants basketball accomplishments and civic contributions in his two-decade career with the Los Angeles Lakers as purple-and-gold clad fans filled council chambers chanting Ko-be and M-V-P.When Kobe Bryant and the Lakers were playing well we were all Angelenos, united and watching greatness, council member Jose Huizar said.The unforgettable moments at the buzzer inspired us to work harder on the things in our lives, Mayor Eric Garcetti said.Speaking in Spanish at the conclusion of his remarks, Garcetti said Bryant represents the spirit of Los Angeles and the heart of Los Angeles.Bryant, with his daughters and pregnant wife by his side, watched the video recap of his 60-point effort in his final NBA game, then listened to the speeches. Lots of speeches.He kept using the word surreal to describe the day. Hed been feted at City Hall before, but when the Lakers were celebrating championships. This was a celebration of him.It feels different because it is different, he said as he entered the garage and took an elevator up to the third floor.When he had his turn at the microphone he conluded by saying:This is an incredible and wonderful city. And after todays amazing celebration, I hope that this legacy extends beyond basketball. I hope that August 24, on this day, is a celebration of passion and hard work, dedication and mentorship. Because teaching the next generation how to achieve greatness is really what its all about. And together as a city we can do this. We only play for one thing in tthis city, and thats winning championships.ddddddddddddInspiring the next generation to achieve their dreams, whatever that dream might be, is the most important thing. We need each other to do it. And together we will do that, and certainly we will win championship after championship.His news conference afterward had little do with basketball. His first two questions were about his newly announced venture capital fund [Im not looking for the massive multiple, Im looking for the passion for the idea, Bryant said] and the challenge of defeating homelessness.He seemed as comfortable talking about these non-basketball issues as any of the politicians were during the day, and it was evident he was well prepared for his post-basketball transition.I was ready, Bryant said. This is a process that Ive been on for 17 years, to try to figure out what comes next. What you understand as athletes, once you hang up the first passion you have to find something that youre just as passionate about. Its very difficult. It was difficult for me. I was born to play basketball. From the age of 4, this is all I knew. but I knew it comes to an end, so what comes next? But it took me 17 years for me to figure out what that is. Its a lot of hard work, its a lot of reading. For the last three years, I was ready.There was one bit of basketball business to attend to. The city chose this date -- Aug. 24, or 8/24 -- because it represented the two jersey numbers Bryant wore during his career. So how would Bryant differentiate between the two versions of him?I think 24 grew to have more perspective, Bryant said. Eight was like a racehorse, youve got the blinders on, you see one thing, youre going after it. Twenty-four, you start getting a little broad[er] perspective, you have a little more awareness.Which number would he chose to hang in Staples Center?Ill probably flip a coin, he said with a grin. ' ' '