No Punishment for Russia Over Delay on Doping Data

By KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports Russia missed the deadline for turning over data on its doping program by nearly three weeks. WADA decided that was not a problem.https://nyti.ms/2UaFwF5

WADA to Consider Recommendations on Russia’s Status Next Week

By KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports The World Anti-Doping Agency’s executive committee has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday to consider whether Russia can continue to be considered in compliance with the agency’s standards.https://nyti.ms/2Ml7aMV

For WADA, Another Crucial Discussion About Russia

By KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports A special committee will discuss whether Russia has done enough to comply with a demand for data about drug testing. It’s complicated — or not.https://nyti.ms/2TLaMdG

Far From the Games, a Canadian Skater Says Russia Cost Him a Spot

By TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports How doping in Russia and a protracted investigative process helped deny William Dutton a ticket to the Olympics.http://nyti.ms/2Ezr8iC

Why Is Russia at the Olympics?

By VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports The Russians were barred, but only sort of. Athletes were ruled ineligible and then made eligible. A guide to the messy Russia doping controversy.http://nyti.ms/2Eze1P8

Russian Investigators Deny Doping Whistle-Blower’s Claims

By IVAN NECHEPURENKO from NYT Sports Russian investigators claim that Grigory Rodchenkov was managing a doping distribution scheme and blamed Russia to avoid prosecution.http://nyti.ms/2EP5W7U