Track coach Trevor Graham received a lifetime ban from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday for his role in helping his athletes obtain performance-enhancing drugs.
Graham has been banned from participating in any event sanctioned by the U.S. Olympic Committee, the IAAF, USA Track and Field or any group that participates in the World Anti-Doping Agency program.
He was convicted in May of one count of lying to federal investigators about his relationship to an admitted steroids dealer.
He's still awaiting sentencing and has asked a judge to toss out his conviction.
Graham already was banned from all USOC-sponsored facilities and had become a pariah in his sport, connected with too many athletes involved in doping -- Marion Jones, Justin Gatlin and Tim Montgomery to name a few.
BASKETBALL
Lakers' Walton to have bone spurs removed
Lakers forward Luke Walton will undergo surgery Friday to remove bone spurs from his right ankle.
The surgery will be performed in Los Angeles by Dr. David Thordarson.
The Lakers said they would issue an update, including an estimate for Walton's recovery time, after the surgery.
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Clippers center Chris Kaman scored 10 points in his debut with Germany in an Olympic qualifying tournament in Athens.
Germany defeated Cape Verde, 104-68, as Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks scored 16 points.
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New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler has accepted an invitation to train with the U.S. national team in Las Vegas later this month, shortly before the team departs for the Olympics in China.
Whether the 7-foot-1 Chandler travels to China with the squad has yet to be decided. It may depend on whether starting center Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic recovers fully from a chest injury.
FOOTBALL
Colts' Manning has surgery on left knee
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning had surgery on an infected bursa sac in his left knee.
Manning, 32, had the procedure Monday and will miss four to six weeks. The Colts open the season on Sept. 7 against Chicago.
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Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl safety Ken Hamlin agreed to a $39-million, six-year deal that includes a $9-million signing bonus and guarantees him about $15 million.
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The Chicago Bears signed running back Kevin Jones to a one-year deal worth $605,000. During four years with Detroit, Jones rushed for 3,067 yards.
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