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OLYMPICSRussian doping whistleblower Yulia Stepanova is appealing her ban from the Olympics, saying it was based on incorrect information and dubious legal grounds.Stepanova sent a letter to the International Olympic Committee contending she never said she wouldnt compete for the Russian team, as the IOC stated. The IOC would not make any exception for her to compete under a neutral flag.She says the IOCs ban of any Russian athlete who has previously served a doping ban is not permitted -- a ruling the Court of Arbitration for Sport made in 2011.Stepanova was an 800-meter runner who got caught for doping, but later came forward to expose the Russian doping system.Both the World Anti-Doping Agency and tracks governing body, the IAAF, recommended she be allowed in the Olympics.MOSCOW -- Seven Russian swimmers have been barred from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, including three linked to recent allegations of a major doping cover-up by Russian authorities, world swimmings governing body FINA said.Reigning world 100-meter breaststroke champion Yulia Efimova is among four Russian swimmers withdrawn by the Russian swimming federation because they previously served doping bans, FINA said. The others are Natalya Lovtsova, Anastasia Krapivina and Mikhail Dovgalyuk.The International Olympic Committee on Sunday said Russian athletes with previous doping bans would be banned from the Rio Games. That followed the IOCs decision not to ban the entire Russian team over allegations of state-sponsored doping.BASEBALLCHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs acquired hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the New York Yankees, giving the NL Central leaders a boost as they try for their first World Series title in more than a century.The Cubs paid a steep price, parting with top shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres and versatile pitcher Adam Warren in the four-player package going to the Yankees. Chapman also faced a domestic violence allegation in the offseason that cost him a 29-game suspension, and the left-hander is eligible for free agency after this year.But there is no doubting the talent of the 28-year-old Chapman, who went 3-0 with a 2.01 ERA and 20 saves in 31 games with New York. He threw a 105.1 mph fastball to Baltimores J.J. Hardy last Monday night, matching the fastest since Major League Baseball began tracking speeds in 2008.He is expected to join the team in time for Tuesdays game against the White Sox.In addition to Torres, the Yankees also receive pitcher Adam Warren and minor league outfielders Billy McKinney and Rashad Crawford.PRO FOOTBALLNEW YORK -- The NFL and the players association have announced a new policy regarding game-day concussion protocol and discipline for clubs that violate the procedure.Under the new policy, the NFL and NFLPA will follow a strict and fair process to investigate incidents and determine appropriate discipline, including club fines and possible forfeiture of draft picks.The league and the players union will each designate a representative to monitor the implementation of the protocol and investigate potential violations. The probe wont reach medical conclusions; it will only determine if the protocol was followed. An arbitrator will handle cases where the league and union disagree and report to the commissioner.Commissioner Roger Goodell retains sole discretion in determining penalties for violations of the game-day concussion protocol.UNDATED -- The NFL says it found no credible evidence that Peyton Manning was provided with human growth hormone or other prohibited substances as alleged in a documentary by Al-Jazeera America last year.The league said the quarterback and his wife, Ashley, fully cooperated in the seven-month investigation, providing interviews and access to all records sought by investigators.The NFL is continuing its investigation into allegations made against other NFL players in the documentary, which the league said involves different lines of inquiry and witnesses. Those other players -- all of them linebackers -- provided the league with sworn affidavits, but the NFL wants to interview them in person.CLEVELAND -- Troubled Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has been reinstated to the NFL on a conditional basis.Commissioner Roger Goodell informed Gordon in a letter that he can rejoin the team during training camp and will be allowed to participate in meetings and conditioning work. The league said once Gordon meets clinical requirements, he will be allowed to participate in all preseason activities, including practices and games.Gordon, who was suspended in 2015 for a year for multiple violations of the leagues drug policies, will be suspended for the first four games of the 2016-17 season. He is eligible to return to the team on Oct. 3. During his suspension, Gordon may participate in team meetings and other activities but cant practice.Gordon met with Goodell in New York last week, clearing the way for his partial return.In his letter to Gordon, Goodell made it clear the onus is on the 25-year-old former Pro Bowler to stay clean.PRO BASKETBALLCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Michael Jordan finally spoke out about racial tensions in America in hopes of easing conflicts between blacks and law enforcement.The NBA great and Charlotte Hornets owner announced he is giving $1 million to the Institute for Community-Police Relations and another $1 million to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. The aim is to help build trust following several shootings around the country.Jordans father was killed in 1993 in a botched carjacking in North Carolina. Daniel Green and his friend Larry Demery were convicted of killing 56-year-old James Jordan along U.S. 74 and dumping his body in South Carolina. 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Ahead of a crucial fortnight that will see them play against Napoli in the Champions League, Manchester City and Chelsea, Arsenal leads by five points ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea. Francisco Lindor Jersey . Ancelotti says Ronaldo has recovered from a hamstring injury but "but he doesnt feel comfortable yet so we wont risk him." Madrid is third in the Spanish league, six points behind leader Barcelona, going into Saturdays game against Valladolid. Larry Doby Indians Jersey . -- Brandon Jennings made the most of his first game with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.New Zealand scored three goals in the final quarter to come from behind and beat India 3-2 for a spot in the final of the Four Nations Tournament in Melbourne on Saturday.India only needed a draw to make the final against Australia, who had already booked a spot after winning all three of their group matches. New Zealand needed a win, having drawn against Malaysia in their opening game before losing 3-1 against Australia in their previous game.Rupinder Pal Singh, who scored a brace in the opening-day loss to Australia and a crucial second against Malaysia on Thursday, gave India the lead in the 18th minute from a penalty stroke.New Zealand kept the pressure up after going down, but India defended resolutely to maintain the lead until the end of the third quarter.New Zealand turned it around at the start of the final quarter, scoring two goals in two minutes to take the lead. Nick Ross scored the first one in the 47th minute, deflecting Hugo Inglis cross-field pass in to level the scores. A minute later, Stephen Jenness was the first to react in front of goal to tap a loose ball in and make it 2-1.India found it difficult to recover from the double blow, struggling to get out of their own half for much of the quarter. Akash Chiikte pulled off a brilliant double save from a penalty corner in the 56th minute to keep India alive.dddddddddddd But New Zealand doubled their lead from another PC a minute later, Hugo Inglis finding the net to make it 3-1.Just when it looked like the game had been put beyond Indias reach, Rupinder scored his second, this time from a PC to reduce the deficit. India coach Roelant Oltmans took the keeper off for an extra outfield player in a desperate move in the last few minutes.Indias sustained pressure almost paid off in the final minute, but Nikkins tap in was ruled out. With seconds to go, India won yet another penalty corner. But Rupinders powerful shot was saved brilliantly by Joyce as New Zealand held on for a thrilling win.The third place playoff between India and Malaysia will be played at 10:30 AM IST on Sunday, November 27?and will be followed by the final at 1 PM IST.The decider of the three-match Test series between India and Australias womens teams will also take place in Melbourne on Sunday at 8:30 AM IST. India beat the hosts 1-0 in the opening game, before losing 4-1 in the second. ' ' '