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Princess Haya husband in doping scandal

altApril 7 - The husband of Princess Haya (pictured), the president of the world equestrian governing body, has reported himself to the organisation after two of his horses tested positive for banned drugs.






British Sailing signs deal with Musto

altApril 14 - Musto, manufacturers of technical sailing clothing, has been appointed official performance clothing partner to the British team for the next four years, it was announced today.

 



Sir Chris resumes cycling after injury

altApril 15 - Sir Chris Hoy (pictured), Britain's triple Olympic champion, has started training again after recovering from the accident that forced him to miss last month's World Championships.



Britain names final athletics squad for Beijing


 

JULY 19 - CRAIG PICKERING (pictured) and Tyrone Edgar will join Simeon Williamson in the British 100 metres team for next month's Olympic Games after Dwain Chambers failed to win his High Court judgement to run in Beijing yesterday.





Tough draw for Britain's handball players


 

JULY 23 - BRITAIN'S handball players have been drawn in group one of the 2009 women’s World Championship European qualifying tournament, and will face five games during the event from November 25-30, it was announced today.