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WHO and sailing body seek virus tests in Rio Olympic venues (Yahoo Sports)

The World Health Organization has asked the IOC to analyze virus levels in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic waters, and the governing body of world sailing says it will start doing its own independent virus tests. The moves come after an Associated Press investigation showed a serious health risk to Olympic athletes in venues around Rio rife with sewage. In a statement to the AP, the World Health Organization said it

Keown, Winterburn Q&A

Ahead of the FA Community Shield between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley, we caught up with Gunners legends Martin Keown and Nigel Winterburn about Sunday’s game and the season ahead.

Team World win first NBA match in Africa

Team Africa included NBA players from Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal and South Sudan and they made the running against opposition consisting largely of American-born stars. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who attended the historic match, said “it was only a matter of time before a pre-season game was staged in Africa”.

Team World win first NBA match in Africa

Team Africa included NBA players from Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal and South Sudan and they made the running against opposition consisting largely of American-born stars. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who attended the historic match, said “it was only a matter of time before a pre-season game was staged in Africa”.