The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has referred Kenya to an independent compliance process over the countrys record on drug-testing. Over 40 Kenyan athletes have tested positive for banned substances in the last five years and the country has not yet been able to satisfy WADA that it is taking the action they deem necessary to tackle the issue.Two Kenyan athletes, Joy Sakari and Francisca Koki Manunga, claimed in a media report on Wednesday that they were asked for a payment of 2.5million Kenyan shillings (£16,500) by an Athletics Kenya official for a reduction of their four-year sanctions. Kenyan officials insist work on a national anti-doping organisation is progressing, but more will have to be done to satisfy WADA.The organisation released a statement on Thursday evening which read: Concerning media reports regarding Kenyas compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, WADA confirms that, while some progress has been made with the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), there is still a lot of work required.WADA had asked a series of questions to the Kenyan authorities, and stressed that we needed the Kenyan Government to expedite, and show commitment to, the national anti-doping organisation (NADO)s development.We are awaiting concrete plans from the Kenyan Government for the funding of the NADO, and, crucially, the finalisation of Kenyas legislation and anti-doping rules.We have not yet received the details nor the assurances we need from Kenya and, therefore, this is now a matter for our independent compliance process.Russia is currently banned from international competition after being ruled to be non-compliant with the WADA Code.But the head of Kenyas Olympic Committee, Kip Keino, told BBC Sport on Thursday: There is a change in this country. The government is committed.We saw what happened in other countries like Russia and we dont want that.Time is running out, but we are moving. Steven Baker . John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and Kyle Okposo were also being counted on to slow down sizzling Rangers forward Rick Nash. That plan didnt go so well early. Don Shy . LOUIS -- Cardinals cleanup hitter Allen Craig says hes recovered from a foot injury and ready to be put on St. https://www.cheapnfljerseyschina.co/henry-thomas-jersey-for-sale/ . I cant pinpoint a date, but I do remember a player from my youth. Brian Downing was with the Chicago White Sox at a time when I listened to every game I possibly could on the radio. That particular season the late great Harry Caray was calling the White Sox games. Shaun Bodiford . Mickelson barely made the cut but had the best round of the day with nine birdies and an eagle coupled with two bogeys to sit two shots behind leader Craig Lee of Scotland. Lee shot a 69 for a 12-under 204 total. "I just love the fact I am in contention and have an opportunity in my first tournament of the year here in Abu Dhabi," Mickelson said. Neil Halleck .C. -- Al Jefferson joked that he feels he can score from anywhere on the court. Veteran lightweight Ross Pearson has agreed to step up on short notice and fight Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight fight at UFC 201 on July 30.UFC officials confirmed the 170-pound fight to ESPN. Pearson replaces Masvidals original opponent, Siyar Bahadurzada, who withdrew due to illness. UFC 201 takes place at Philips Arena.Its a quick turnaround for Pearson (19-11). The British lightweight is just five days removed from a decision loss to Will Brooks at the TUF 23 Finale on July 8 in Las Vegas.Pearson has competed as both a lightweeight and featherweight in his UFC career.dddddddddddd This will mark his first time fighting at welterweight.Masvidal (29-11) is a former lightweight who moved up to welterweight last year. He is 1-2 since the switch, including back-to-back split-decision losses to Benson Henderson and Lorenz Larkin.A welterweight title fight between Robbie Lawler (27-10) and Tyron Woodley (15-3) will headline UFC 201. ' ' '