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Luger Benshoof to have epidural cortisone shot
Luge veteran Tony Benshoof will receive an epidural cortisone injection Monday in Calgary, Alberta, to treat a recurrence of a herniated disk in his back -- the same problem he had surgery on 11 months ago.

Austrian officials hand Pfannberger lifetime ban
The Austrian cycling federation says Christian Pfannberger has been banned for life by the national anti-doping agency after a second doping offense.

Bolt, Gay set for 3 Diamond League showdowns
Sprint stars Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Tyson Gay of the U.S. will race each other at least three times at elite Diamond League meetings next year.

Learning disability athletes back in Paralympics
Athletes with learning disabilities will be allowed to compete in the Paralympics again at London in 2012.

U.S. skier Stiegler done for season after crash
U.S. skier Resi Stiegler is out for the season after breaking two bones in her left leg in a crash during giant slalom training.

Kazakhs pledge $22M to keep Astana running
Kazakhstan's state sovereign fund pledged $22 million in financial backing to the Astana cycling team Friday, ensuring the squad stays alive and Tour de France champion Alberto Contador remains in its ranks.

Female ski jumpers hear reasons for dismissal
Vancouver Olympic organizers didn't violate women ski jumpers' rights because they had no power to include their event in the 2010 Winters Games.