Athletics


Powell drugs ban reprieve offers route to Glasgow 2014

By Duncan Mackay

Asafa Powell could compete in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month after the Court of Arbitration for Sport temporarily lifted his drugs ban ©Getty ImagesFormer 100 world metres record holder and Olympic gold medallist Asafa Powell has had his drugs ban lifted, temporarily at least, by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), allowing him to compete in the Jamaican Championships next weekend where he could qualify for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.



Eaton makes Diamond League history as Felix returns to 200m heights

By Mike Rowbottom

Ashton Eaton, pictured winning world indoor gold this year, became the first decathlete to win an event at a Diamond League meeting in Oslo as he earned victory in the 400m hurdles  ©AFP/Getty ImagesAshton Eaton became the first victorious decathlete at an Diamond League meeting tonight as he earned victory in the 400 metres hurdles at the fifth of the International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) 14 circuit events at the Bislett Stadium in Oslo -  where United States team-mate Allyson Felix won the 200m on her debut in the Norwegian capital.