Monday, December 11, 2017

OLYMPICS - Russia Banned

"In stunning punishment for doping, there will be no Team Russia at the 2018 Olympics" PBS NewsHour 12/5/2017

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SUMMARY:  Russia was slapped with an unprecedented punishment from the International Olympic Committee for systematic doping.  While some Russian athletes may be allowed to compete, its national team will be banned at the upcoming winter games in South Korea, and President Vladimir Putin has warned that such a punishment could provoke a boycott.  William Brangham talks to Christine Brennan of USA Today.

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