US–World Anti-Doping Tensions Escalate?

The US–WADA dispute is back in the picture, with no clear end in sight. Also, while Sha’Carri and Noah remain away from the track, they even missed a mention in Usain Bolt’s recent answer. There's plenty for you to catch up on in the last stretch of the weekend…

AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, Usain Bolt picked Mondo and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as the athletes he is excited about. Meanwhile, Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles’ names didn’t make it to his list. So tell us,

RACE OF THE DAY

Guess who is back on track? It’s 100m World silver medalist, Kishane Thompson. He opened his season with a 60m race. Watch the video above to see how he fared!

SUNDAY LEDGER

A quick look back at the most-read stories of the week:

Simone Biles Faces Backlash Over “Chicago Queen” Label→

Former NYC Marathon Champion Provisionally Suspended →

34-Year-Old Olympic Star Found Dead in His Apartment→

Guard Dies at Winter Olympic Construction Site →

Fred Kerley Finds Major Relief in a Legal Case →

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