Russia one step closer to ban

Three years after Russia was banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics — with a limited number of its athletes allowed to compete as “neutrals” — anti-doping officials suggested a similar ban for the next two Games.

The World Anti-Doping Agency submitted its recommendations after reviewing evidence that the Russians tampered with data from a testing lab in Moscow.

WADA’s executive committee will rule on it Dec. 9.

The Indianapolis Colts put Pro Bowl tight end Eric Ebron on injured reserve because of an ankle injury.

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker wasn’t seriously injured in a scary collision last week but won’t play until he goes through a full practice . ... Oklahoma City guard Hamidou Diallo will be sidelined four to six weeks with a hyperextension sprain in his right elbow.

The Chicago White Sox placed Gold Glove second baseman Yolmer Sanchez on outright waivers after he hit .252 with two homers . ... Seattle finalized a $24-million, six-year contract with first baseman Evan White, who hasn’t appeared in a game above double A.

New Hampshire approved a sports-betting contract with DraftKings, paving the way for the state to allow wagering on games.