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RIO DE JANEIRO -- The World Anti-Doping Agency says it has reinstated the laboratory that will carry out drug testing for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, which start in just over two weeks.The lab was shuttered last month for what WADA called nonconformity with International Standard for Laboratories.In a statement Wednesday, WADA said the Rio laboratory has successfully complied with the ISLs requirements for reinstatement and no further suspension is required.The statement will be a relief for local organizers and the International Olympic Committee, which would have been forced to send thousands of samples abroad for testing.The Rio Olympics have faced myriad problems: the Zika epidemic, soaring crime and security worries, slow ticket sales and severe water pollution in venues for sailing, rowing, canoeing, triathlon and distance swimming.Michael Porter Nuggets Jersey . In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the off-season. And although English league clubs are unlikely to splash cash in January, Arsenal and Chelsea could be tempted to strengthen their squads with new strikers. Will Barton Nuggets Jersey . The news was first reported on Gonzalezs Twitter account and confirmed by the Rockies. Gonzalez has a six-week window before position players have their first workout at spring training in Arizona. http://www.nuggetsproshop.com/Jamal-Murray-Nuggets-Jersey/ . Takahashi, who had a 10-point lead after the short program, received 268.31 points after the free skate to finish 15 points ahead of second-place Nobunari Oda. Michael Porter Jersey .C. -- Charlotte Bobcats coach Steve Clifford said after all of these years in the NBA hes still amazed at some of the things LeBron James does. Allen Iverson Jersey . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team.New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans is not expected to be available at the beginning of the 2016-17 regular season after having three right knee procedures in the span of nine months.Hes not going to be ready for the start of the season, Alvin Gentry said on The Lowe Post podcast. So thats hard. He wont be ready for the start of the season. Hes in a rehab situation. So, I think for us, weve just got to move forward with our season. And then if he comes back and hes able to help us, I think that just adds icing to the cake.After playing in a career-high 79 games in 2014-15, Evans underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in May. The procedure was a debridement to remove loose particles, Pelicans trainer Duane Brooks told ESPN in April.Evans then bumped knees with Kendrick Perkins in preseason practice, causing a chhip in his right knee that required surgery in October.dddddddddddd.He returned Dec. 1, but persistent knee swelling -- despite the draining of fluid several times, per Brooks -- led to an osteochondral autograft transfer system (OATS) procedure in February to replace cartilage in three areas of his knee, according to Brooks.Brooks said Evans has a history of bilateral knee cartilage wear and trace of fusion on both knees that dates back to before the 2013 sign-and-trade that brought him to New Orleans.The 26-year-old finished last season with averages of 15.2 points, 7.7 assists and 6.1 rebounds in 25 games. He has one year remaining on the four-year contract he signed with the Pelicans in 2013. ' ' '