Olgun Uluc

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Swimmers and officials who compete in and support a doping-fueled sports event planned in Las Vegas will be banished from the sport, the governing body World Aquatics said on Tuesday. Organizers of the Enhanced Games scheduled next May promise $1 million bonuses for athletes who beat world record times over sprint distances in the pool or on the track. Weightlifting also is on the program.

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Adam Forde has signed a new deal to return as head coach of the NBL Cairns Taipans, sources told ESPN. Forde joined the Taipans in 2021 and remained as head coach through the 2024-25 season, before choosing to explore his options in the international and NBA market this off-season, despite the team's desire to re-sign him.

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RIMOUSKI, Quebec -- Philadelphia Flyers prospect Denver Barkey scored twice in the second period and the London Knights beat the Medicine Hat Tigers 4-1 on Saturday night for their third Memorial Cup title. Jacob Julien and Easton Cowan also scored and Austin Elliott made 31 saves to help the Ontario Hockey League champion Knights win the junior hockey championship a year after losing in the final to host Saginaw.

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Chris Pongrass has made the decision to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Hoops Capital -- the parent company of the Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames -- he told ESPN on Monday. Pongrass - widely regarded as one of the NBL's most respected executives - plans to transition out of the position over the next six months, with an eye toward assisting the organisation's ownership in finding his successor. "I think the time is right for me," Pongrass told ESPN.

3 weeks ago | espn.com.au | Olgun Uluc

American point guard Omari Moore has signed a one-year deal with the South East Melbourne Phoenix, sources told ESPN. The 6'6 point guard is the Phoenix's first import signing for the 2025-26 NBL season, reuniting with head coach Josh King, whom he played under for a short time in Turkey the previous year. Moore is coming off a season with Darüşşafaka in the Turkish Basketball Super League, averaging 15.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, while shooting 32.1% from 3PT (on 4.4 3PA).