Russia suspended by IAAF over doping allegations

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Beginning with Football news, where Zlatan Ibrahimovic's penalty proved to be vital, as Sweden narrowly beat Scandinavian rivals Denmark 2-1, at the halfway point of their Euro 2016 qualifying play-off tie.

Nico Rosberg has taken his 5th consecutive pole position of the season at the Brazilian Grand Prix, as the German beat Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton by a fraction of a second.

Sticking with Motorsports and the Rally of Wales, as Sebastien Ogier regained his lead on Saturday-afternoon due to slowing-down after Thierry Neuville's crash, but was restored to 1st place.

Iran's handball team have taken a firm step towards qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics by showing great skills and winning their opening game 39-31 against Oman in Doha, Qatar.

The Council of the International Association of Athletics Federations has voted to suspend Russia from the sport, for widespread and state-sponsored doping.

 

 


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