导出博客文章RIO DE JANEIRO -- The runner who blew the whistle on the doping scandal in
Russia fears for her safety and has switched residences after hackers breached a
database that records her whereabouts.Yulia Stepanova and her husband, Vitaly,
were the informers who detailed a state-run doping system in Russia that led to
the ouster of the countrys athletes from the Olympic track meet.Recently, their
email was hacked and the password stolen for Stepanovas account on a database
controlled by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Like hundreds of athletes, Stepanova
accesses the WADA system to enter her whereabouts, so doping-control officers
can find her if shes selected for out-of-competition testing. The database
contains personal contact information, such as phone numbers and addresses.If
something happens to us, you should know its not an accident, she said Monday in
a videoconference with reporters. We are trying to take every measure possible
to keep ourselves safe, which is why we moved. At the same time, we realized if
somebody really wanted to do something to us, they would probably
succeed.Stepanova was part of the Russian doping system for years, but after
being cast aside by the countrys track team, she and her husband, a former
worker for the Russian anti-doping agency, approached WADA with their
information.They moved to the United States, fearing a stay in Russia could lead
to harm.It took years for WADA to respond to their account. After an independent
investigation, both that agency and tracks governing body, the IAAF, recommended
Russias ouster from the Olympic track meet, but also said Stepanovas own doping
ban should be set aside so she could be eligible to compete in Rio de Janeiro
this month. But the International Olympic Committee said no, ruling that because
of her role in doping, she could not be accepted.Probably for the better,
Stepanova said, considering the steady stream of stories about violence that
have marred these games.While I hear the news about what is happening there, at
some level, Im even glad I didnt go there, Stepanova said. Because if someone
wanted to hurt us, I think it would be very easy to do it there. So, perhaps its
all for the best.The Stepanovs said they dont regret taking the whistleblower
role. They didnt spare criticism of the IOC and its president, Thomas Bach.
Vitaly Stepanov labeled the committees offer to bring them to the Olympics to
watch the games as VIP guests a bribe.They never tried to understand our
situation, Stepanova said. They simply say whatever is going to serve them. Yes,
I admitted I was part of that system. However, I decided I no longer wanted to
be part of that system and I told the truth.Stepanova, 30, said the Olympic snub
does not mark the end of her career. She will continue training with hopes of
competing in races this winter.In the meantime, she served up a chilling
reminder about the stakes involved in being a whistleblower. WADA said only
Stepanovas password was stolen, and that it is monitoring the database to make
sure the information is secure.I started getting anxious, wondering who needs
this information, she said. So we decided it would be safer if we relocate.
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Kentucky freshmen stepped up big from the outside while the rest of the Wildcats
took care of things with defense.Malik Monks 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting from
3-point range and the second-ranked Wildcats defense that held No. 13 Michigan
State to 32.8 percent shooting combined for a 69-48 victory Tuesday night in the
State Farm Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden.These guys took some pride
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great stuff. They iso and do things that forced us to prepare beyond where we
are.The Wildcats (3-0) averaged 90 points in their first two games but this time
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the Wildcats turned into 24 points.Freshman DeAaron Fox added 12 points for
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that the Wildcats lead 13-11.We knew they were going pack it in. I just had to
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shot.Kenny Goins and Cassius Winston led the Spartans with nine points each.
Freshman Miles Bridges was held to six points on 2-for-11 shooting but he
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offensively. We looked like a team that was an AAU team, we just went 1-on-1
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State continued to struggle from the outside and the Wildcats led by as many as
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with three minutes in the half, Calipari said. Weve got a long way to go. This
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convince them that if we become a great defensive team.BIG PICTURE:Kentucky: The
Wildcats freshman class is as loaded with talent as any recruited by Calipari
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the Spartans only being outrebounded 44-40.Michigan State: The Spartans played
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while as they wait for Gavin Schilling and Ben Carter to return from
injuries.ALL ALONE:Monk was the only Wildcat to make a 3-pointer. The rest of
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give Monk credit he was 3 for 13 going in and hit some big 3s early, unguarded
on the break, Izzo said.FOUL SHOOTING:Kentucky was 16 of 20 at the free throw
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Kentucky bench were Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown who
was Calipari boss at Kansas and Bruiser Flint, the coach who succeeded Calipari
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the second game. The two were part of the last Olympic gold medals for the
U.S.UP NEXT:Kentucky: The Wildcats return to Rupp Arena to face Duquesne on
Sunday.Michigan State: The Spartans finally stop traveling to go home and play
Mississippi Valley State on Friday. ' ' '
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