21 h. ago Sabastian Sawe: the marathon runner on a mission to be drug tested as much as possible | Sean Ingle

This year’s London Marathon winner deserves credit for offering more than enough proof he is clean while setting a new standard for other athletes to followLast week the world’s best marathon runner, Sabastian Sawe, looked me straight in the eye and told me “doping is a cancer”. Then he insisted he was clean. You hear such oaths and affirmations all the time. But, uniquely, Sawe recently backed up those words by asking the Athletics Integrity Unit to test him as much as possible.You see, Sawe believed he could break the world record in Berlin in September. And he also understood that Kenya’s abysmal doping record meant that success would be met with more raised eyebrows than a plastic surgeon’s clinic in Hollywood. So the call went into the AIU. Test me. Repeatedly. Throw everything at it. My sponsors, Adidas, will pick up the bill. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Sabastian Sawe: the marathon star on a mission to be drug tested as much as possible | Sean Ingle

This year’s London Marathon winner deserves credit for offering more than enough proof he is clean while setting a new standard for other athletes to followLast week the world’s best marathon runner, Sabastian Sawe, looked me straight in the eye and told me “doping is a cancer”. Then he insisted he was clean. You hear such oaths and affirmations all the time. But, uniquely, Sawe recently backed up those words by asking the Athletics Integrity Unit to test him as much as possible.You see, Sawe believed he could break the world record in Berlin in September. And he also understood that Kenya’s abysmal doping record meant that success would be met with more raised eyebrows than a plastic surgeon’s clinic in Hollywood. So the call went into the AIU. Test me. Repeatedly. Throw everything at it. My sponsors, Adidas, will pick up the bill. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Since 2018, 145 Kenyan athletes have been banned for doping. Is it time to ban Kenya? | Sean Ingle

Since the Athletics Integrity Unit was set up in 2017 it has sanctioned 427 elite athletes for doping; 145 have been KenyanLast week the world’s best marathon runner, Sabastian Sawe, looked me straight in the eye and told me “doping is a cancer”. Then he insisted he was clean. You hear such oaths and affirmations all the time. But, uniquely, Sawe recently backed up those words by asking the Athletics Integrity Unit to test him as much as possible.You see, Sawe believed he could break the world record in Berlin in September. And he also understood that Kenya’s abysmal doping record meant that success would be met with more raised eyebrows than a plastic surgeon’s clinic in Hollywood. So the call went into the AIU. Test me. Repeatedly. Throw everything at it. My sponsors, Adidas, will pick up the bill. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Brits warned of train faux pas as millions prepare to cram stations for Christmas journeys

Millions of Brits are set to travel home by train this Christmas but they have been warned of the biggest social misdemeanours to carry out on the services, such as blaring music

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40 h. ago Humanoid robot built to help with chores learns to walk within 48 hours

It can walk along straight and curved paths, squat, run, hop, turn in place, manipulate objects with precision, and even coordinate with other humanoid and wheeled robots

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67 h. ago I went on one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys that runs straight through the desert

THE I’m A Celeb campmates have been tucking into camel, even gnawing on the odd hoof or two. Well, I suppose there’s enough of the beasts Down Under, with 1.2million roaming the wild. As hosts Ant and Dec told the reality contestants, there are more of the grumpy humps in Australia than in any other...

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4 d. ago BUCKTIN: 'MAGA fanboy Gianni Infantino’s degrading peace prize farce for Donald Trump'

"What should have been a celebration of the beautiful game at the FIFA World Cup draw instead curdled into a tawdry display of political fawning over Donald Trump"

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4 d. ago Kelly Brook shares a passionate kiss with husband Jeremy Parisi after he called her the most beautiful woman in the world following I'm A Celeb exit

Following her jungle departure the couple have been exploring the local area and enjoyed a sunset at Byron Bay.

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6 d. ago Daniel Farke sack latest as Leeds United vs Chelsea claim shows what needs to happen

Leeds United host Chelsea in the Premier League on Wednesday evening, with the Whites looking to end a run of four straight losses and climb out of the relegation zone

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6 d. ago Beautician dies at nightclub after she's found unresponsive in toilet on night out

Chloe Ferris had been out with friends to celebrate her birthday

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6 d. ago Beautician found unresponsive in nightclub toilet took 'lethal' cocktail of drugs and alcohol

Chloe Ferris had been out with friends to celebrate her birthday

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6 d. ago Beautician Chloe Ferris' tragic 'Russian roulette' as she's found unconscious in nightclub toilet

Chloe Ferris had been out with friends to celebrate her birthday

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6 d. ago Beautician dies after being found unresponsive in nightclub toilet on night out

Chloe Ferris was out with a group of friends when tragedy hit as an inquest at Belfast's Laganside Court has revealed her death was related to a lethal combination of cocaine, ketamine and alcohol

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7 d. ago EastEnders' Zoe 'forced to leave' by Kat and runs straight into danger

Zoe Slater is about to run into a heap of trouble as she has fled into the arms of danger after being 'forced to leave' the Queen Vic as mum Kat chooses Tommy over her

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9 d. ago Alexander Isak reaction speaks volumes as Liverpool star subbed off after ending goal drought

Alexander Isak scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool as the Reds ended a run of three straight defeats with their much-needed 2-0 win against West Ham United.

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9 d. ago The beautiful hospital that is now a tourist attraction – and most Brits don’t know about it

YOU'VE heard of the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell - but you may not have heard of this other magnificent site that's in the middle of the city. It has over 600 years of history and is now an incredibly impressive Art Nouveau Site worthy of being just as famous as its grand neighbours. Sant Pau...

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9 d. ago Met Office issues heavy rain weather warning for large parts of Scotland

Scots are warned flooding is likely and disruption is expected on roads. Bus and train services could be affected by the rain, with journey times taking longer.

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1 week ago Chicago Bears run riot over reeling Eagles on Black Friday for fifth straight

Chicago rush for 281 in fifth straight winPhilly fans boo as offense unravels againHurts’ tush-push fumble turns gameKyle Monangai rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown, D’Andre Swift ran for 125 yards and a score, and the Chicago Bears finished with 281 yards on the ground to win their fifth straight game, 24-15 over the reeling Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night.Led by rookie coach Ben Johnson, the surprising Bears (9-3) are alone in first place in the NFC North heading into a 7 December showdown at Green Bay. Continue reading...

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1 week ago I went to one of 'world's most beautiful beaches' to see if it's worth the hype

It's often been tipped as the 'world's most beautiful beach' with its pristine sands and crystal-clear waters but I wanted to see if it actually looks like social media promises

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1 week ago England Women's star Lauren Bell is hailed as 'the world's most beautiful cricketer' by hundreds of new Indian fans after signing up for their league

Bell, a 24-year-old six-foot-two seam bowler, was snapped up by the Indian side for a whopping £76,000 at Thursday's auction alongside a host of her fellow countrywomen.

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