Russia Says Financing Extra Doping Tests For Athletes Going To Rio

Russia is financing an additional testing program for its track and field athletes who may compete in the Rio Olympics, a step to prove its commitment to cleaning up the sport amid widespread doping allegations, the country's sports ministry said.

Russia is at the heart of the biggest doping scandal in sports, and its track and field athletes are suspended as a result of a probe into doping accusations, putting their participation in this year's Olympics in doubt.