The body which regulates horseracing in this country is to study the ramifications of a court judgement which yesterday saw former Irish Grand National and Royal Ascot winning-trainer Pat Hughes convicted of possessing unauthorised animal remedies.

David Epstein starts by acknowledging the potential minefield he’s avoided.

Both at home and further afield, it’s been a busy few day in the world of anti-doping.

The man who threw a plastic beer bottle at competitors at the start of the men’s Olympic 100m final was sentenced to an eight-week community order in England today.

A man screamed abuse at Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt before hurling a bottle at the start line of the men’s Olympic 100m final, a court was told.

A man will stand trial in England today accused of a public order offence after a bottle was thrown at the start of the men’s Olympic 100m final.

Saturday’s football was a reminder of how unfair it is that top goalkeepers earn less money than top players in other positions and are almost never considered for individual awards, even though they contribute more to the drama of football than any other type of player.

Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt has escaped unharmed from a minor road accident in Jamaica, according to reports.

WHEN you are passionate about sport, seeing any action live is a treat. When you witness history being made in the process, it is something to cherish.

August World and Olympic 100m champion Justin Gatlin expects to be cleared of doping charges despite facing a lifetime ban following a second positive drugs test.

American sprinting endured an agonising night at the USA Track and Field Championships as Olympic 100m champion Justin Gatlin was disqualified from his heat before being re-instated.

New 100m world record-holder Asafa Powell sees no reason why he cannot run even faster after setting the mark at 9.77seconds in Athens.