Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping

The Australian, who is ranked 12th in the world for doubles, admitted to a breach of the regulations relating to the use of a "prohibited method" and had "requested to enter into a provisional suspension on December 10." No other details were divulged. "Time served under provisional suspension will be credited against any future sanction," the ITIA said, with the ban coming into effect on December 12. Under the suspension, the 26-year-old is prohibited from playing in, coaching at, or attending...