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U.S. relocate Puerto Rico camp over Zika concerns

USA Swimming has moved a pre-Olympic training camp from Puerto Rico to Atlanta due to concerns about Zika but does not expect the mosquito-borne virus to keep them from competing at the Rio Games in August.

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Efimova has suspension lifted pending CAS ruling - Tass

MOSCOW Russian world champion swimmer Yulia Efimova, who tested positive for meldonium, has had a temporary suspension lifted pending a final ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Russian head coach Sergey Kolmogorov told Tass on Friday.

2:29pm EDT

Willett, Warren lead Irish Open, McIlroy one shot back

DUBLIN U.S. Masters champion Danny Willett shot a second-round 71 to share the lead with Scotland's Marc Warren on eight-under-par at the Irish Open on Friday.

2:15pm EDT

Chinese buyers circle soccer "super" agent Stellar Group

SHANGHAI Four Chinese investor groups are locked in a more than $140 million bidding war for one of the world's most powerful soccer agencies, UK-based Stellar Group, a source said, a sign that China's appetite for sport is outgrowing trophy club investments.

China, Spain 12:17pm EDT

Italy bestows honor on Leicester manager Ranieri

ROME Claudio Ranieri has received an honor from the Italian president after the soccer manager led rank outsiders Leicester City to the top of the English Premier League.

8:53am EDT

MLS making gains to bridge 'cultural void': Pirlo

NEW YORK Pro soccer in the United States has come far, but more needs to be done at the youth level to develop a "culture" that brings the sport on a par with Europe, said Andrea Pirlo, the former stand out Italy mid fielder.

12:05pm EDT