FINA bars seven Russian swimmers from Games

Seven Russian swimmers have been barred from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, including three linked to recent allegations of a major doping cover-up by Russian authorities, world swimming’s governing body FINA said.

Reigning world 100-meter breaststroke champion Yulia Efimova is among four swimmers withdrawn by the Russian swimming federation because they previously served doping bans, FINA said. The others are Natalya Lovtsova, Anastasia Krapivina and Mikhail Dovgalyuk.

FINA said three more swimmers were identified by World Anti-Doping Agency investigator Richard McLaren when he examined evidence that Russian government officials ordered the cover-up of hundreds of doping tests.

They are 2008 Olympic silver and 2012 bronze medalist Nikita Lobintsev, bronze medalist Vladimir Morozov and world junior record -holder Daria Ustinova.

Coach Tyronn Lue, who guided the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first NBA title in June, agreed to a five-year, $35-million contract extension with the team, several media outlets reported.

Guard CJ McCollum agreed to a fouryear, $106-million contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press. McCollum was voted the NBA’s most improved player after averaging 20.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

The Miami Heat agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.9-million deal with free-agent guard Dion Waiters, two people with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press.