OLYMPICS - The International Olympic Committee is exploring its legal options around banning Russia's participation at the Rio Games after a report detailed a state-run doping program. An emergency IOC Executive Board meeting fell short of an immediate ban. Russia has suspended a raft of senior sports officials following the report's release.
CYCLING - Despite having taken out four stages at this year's Tour de France, British rider Mark Cavendish has withdrawn from the race in a bid to improve his medal chances at next month's Olympics in Rio. The Tour held its second and final rest day overnight, with five stages remaining.
GOLF - Former world No.1 Tiger Woods will not play in any professional events for the rest of the season as he continues his lengthy recovery from back surgeries. Woods has not competed since last August.
CRICKET - Test spin hopeful Stephen O'Keefe has backed up his impressive tour match five-wicket haul with 62 not out with the bat in Australia's first innings against a Sri Lankan Board XI in Colombo.
TENNIS - Australia have been drawn at home to Slovakia in their Davis Cup World Group playoff in September.
SOCCER - Hull City boss Steve Bruce has held informal discussions with the Football Association for the England manager's job.
