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CLASSIFIEDS/SPORTS GENEVA, Switzerland: T he World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has yet to decide whether to appeal the decision to exonerate US Open champion Jannik Sinner of blame for his positive steroid tests, and has another three weeks to do so. WADA shared details of the appeal deadline with The Associated Press on Tuesday, showing that the World Anti-Doping Code — the global set of rules for international sports — gives the Montreal-based agency at least until the end of September to file an appeal in the Sinner case. WADA and Nado Italia, Italy’s anti- doping agency, are the only two agencies that could challenge the decision by an independent tribunal announced by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) on August 20. While the doping rules state that any other party with a right to appeal — such as Nado Italia — has 21 days to do so, WADA then gets another 21 days on top of that before its own window closes. Tuesday marked the 21st day since the ruling by a three-judge panel in London was announced, but Nado Italia has yet to file an appeal. However, it was unclear whether the initial 21-day deadline expired on Tuesday, since that window opens only after all the parties receive the verdict and supporting documents, which can be at least a few days or more after the announcement, according to the tennis integrity agency. “The deadline for filing an appeal to the CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) will be 21 days from the date of receipt of the reasoned decision in question by the appealing party,” the tennis integrity agency rulebook says. Then WADA has another 21 days to file an appeal to the CAS in Lausanne, Switzerland. Sinner tested positive twice for an anabolic steroid in March, but, ultimately, was not banned because the ITIA determined he was not to blame. Sinner’s accepted explanation was that the banned performance- enhancer entered his system unintentionally through a massage from his physiotherapist, who used a spray containing the steroid to treat their own cut finger. The doping case was kept secret until last month’s announcement and the top-ranked Sinner went on to beat Taylor Fritz in the US Open final on Sunday. An appeal could jeopardise his US Open title, but Sinner and his legal team have provided detailed evidence that persuaded the ITIA and the tribunal judges that his explanation was credible. – AP WADA has at least three more weeks to appeal Sinner case Italian Jannik Sinner reacts after defeating Jack Draper of Great Britain during the men’s singles semi-final of the US Open Tennis Championships in New York. AP GROS ISLET, St Lucia: A swashbuckling 19-ball knock of 52 not out from captain Kieron Pollard helped to power the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) to a thrilling four-wicket victory over the St Lucia Kings in the 12th match of the Caribbean Premier League on Tuesday at the Darren Sammy Stadium in Gros Islet. TKR successfully chased down a challenging 188-run target with five balls to spare. Earlier, Roston Chase and Bhanuka Rajapaksa anchored the Kings’ innings after a shaky start, leading them to a competitive total of 187-6. However, aggressive batting from Shaqkere Parris and Pollard’s finishing secured the Knight Riders’ second win of the season. St Lucia Kings opted to bat first and started aggressively, going at 9.5 runs an over during the powerplay. Johnson Charles smashed a quick-fire 29 off just 14 balls, while captain Faf du Plessis contributed 34 off 26 deliveries. Sunil Narine was introduced in the fourth over, and the veteran spinner delivered immediately, dismissing Charles, who held out at long-off. While du Plessis continued to take on Hosein, Narine tightened the screws, eventually dismissing Sadrack Descarte for a golden duck. Despite Narine dropping du Plessis on 23, the South African skipper couldn’t capitalise, as Waqar Salamkheil bowled him with a sharp turning delivery. Chase and Rajapaksa then steadied the ship, putting together a vital 80-run partnership for the fourth wicket. After scoring at a run a ball, Rajapaksa shifted gears, smashing back-to-back sixes off Salamkheil, while Chase joined the assault in the 17th over. Pollard ended Rajapaksa’s stay with a slower ball, but Chase kept the momentum, hitting two sixes off the 18th over. Late cameos from Tim Seifert (11 off 4) and Matthew Forde (11 off 7) pushed the Kings to a strong finish, despite Narine’s exceptional figures of two for 13 in his four overs. Narine wasn’t done yet. In the run chase, he set the tone with two early sixes in his brief eight-ball cameo of 14, giving the Knight Riders a rapid start Parris followed suit with a first-ball six and then tore into Khari Campbell, smashing three more sixes in four balls, propelling TKR to 70 for one in just five overs. Noor Ahmad brought some control by dismissing Jason Roy for 16 in a tidy first over, but Parris kept dealing in sixes, bringing up his half-century off just 20 balls with his sixth maximum. The Kings managed to slow things down between overs 10 and 15, allowing just 35 runs in that period. Noor Ahmad removed the dangerous Parris for 57, as pressure built on TKR. However, with the chase faltering, Pollard took charge. Having already launched a six early in his innings, the TKR captain hammered four more in the 19th over, bringing up his 19-ball 50 and sealing a comfortable victory for his side. – CMC Pollard blitz fires TKR to victory Kieron Pollard of Trinbago Knight Riders swings for the fences during his innings of 52 not out against the St Lucia Kings in the Men’s 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night. cPlt 20. com