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OLYMPICSBUDAPEST, Hungary -- Eleven weightlifters, including three Russian medalists, have tested positive for banned drugs in the latest retests of samples from the 2012 London Olympics, the International Weightlifting Federation said.The IWF said in a statement that all 11 athletes, six of whom were medalists, had been provisionally suspended until their cases are closed.Four of the 11 are Russians, who all tested positive for dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, an anabolic steroid.The positive Russian tests came from Alexandr Ivanov, silver medalist in the mens 94-kilogram division; Nataliya Zabolotnaya, silver in the womens 75-kilogram division; Svetlana Tzarukaeva, silver in the womens 63-kilogram division; and Andrey Demanov, who placed fourth in the mens 94-kilogram division. Ivanov also tested positive for tamoxifen, a hormone modulator.MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin hit out at discrimination against the countrys banned track and field athletes at a Kremlin send-off ceremony for its depleted Olympic team.Fencers, triathletes and table tennis players became the latest team of Russians to be cleared to compete in the Olympics by the governing bodies of their sports ahead of the Moscow ceremony, but the IAAF rejected a bid by the bulk of the track and field team to be reinstated.More than 100 Russians from the 387-strong Olympic team have been banned so far from going to Rio de Janeiro.Putin said the athletes banned from the Olympics were victims of a campaign to present Russian sports in a bad light. He spoke with two-time Olympic pole-vaulting champion Yelena Isinbayeva, the most high-profile of the 67 track and field athletes banned from the games, standing beside him.PRO BASKETBALLNEW YORK -- The National Basketball Players Associations player representatives have voted unanimously to fund health insurance for all retired NBA players with at least three years of service.The game has never before been more popular, and all the players in our league today recognize that were only in this position because of the hard work and dedication of the men who came before us, Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul, the union president, said in a statement. Its important that we take care of our entire extended NBA family, and Im proud of my fellow players for taking this unprecedented step to ensure the health and well-being of our predecessors.The June 26 vote in New York established a health insurance program through UnitedHealthcare. Under the current proposal, for example, retired players with between three and six years of NBA service time, but who are not yet eligible for Medicare, would be offered a plan that includes medical, hospital and prescription drug coverage with modest out-of-pocket costs for deductibles and co-pays.PRO FOOTBALLNEW YORK -- A person familiar with the negotiations says the New York Jets have re-signed Ryan Fitzpatrick to a one-year deal worth $12 million, ending months of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the teams quarterback spot.Fitzpatrick set the franchise record with a career-high 31 touchdown passes last season while helping lead the Jets on a playoff push in Todd Bowles first season as coach.The person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the signing.The well-traveled 33-year-old veteran appeared to be a certainty to re-sign in the weeks leading to the start of free agency, but Fitzpatrick and the Jets became locked in a contract stalemate over financial terms.UNDATED -- Tom Coughlin will be joining the NFLs football operations staff, a person with knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press.The two-time Super Bowl-winning coach will work closely with Troy Vincent and with the NFLs game-related committees in an advisory role.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the NFL has not yet announced the hiring.Coughlin won 170 games in his 20 years as an NFL head coach, including the 2007 and 2011 league championships when the Giants beat the Patriots in Super Bowls. He also was the original coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and got them into the playoffs in 1996, their second season. He left the Giants after they went 6-10 in 2015, their fourth straight season out of the playoffs.Considered an offensive mastermind, Coughlin sought several coaching jobs last offseason, but didnt take any.COLLEGE FOOTBALLEAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan States athletic department is establishing a scholarship fund to honor Mike Sadler, the former Spartans punter who died in a car accident Saturday in Wisconsin.Sadler and Nebraska punter Sam Foltz died in a crash after attending a kicking camp in Wisconsin.The Mike Sadler Legacy Football Scholarship Fund will enable a Michigan State football player to receive a scholarship each year in his honor.Sadler was a four-year starter and four-time academic All-American at Michigan State. He finished his college career after the 2014 season.Michigan State is holding an event to celebrate Sadlers life Sunday at Spartan Stadium. It is open to the public.PRO HOCKEYST. PAUL, Minn. -- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettmans reluctance to link hits to the head in hockey with a degenerative brain disease found in several deceased former players has reached Congress.League attorneys filed Bettmans letter to Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal with U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson, whos presiding over the concussion lawsuit against the NHL. Bettmans 24-page response to Blumenthal was dated Friday. He said research on the link between concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy remains nascent.The Connecticut Democrat wrote June 23 to Bettman about the leagues stance on CTE.He cited in his letter the discovery of CTE in the brains of six former players after their deaths in recent years. 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Every week, well mine the waiver wire for lesser-owned assets to help your squad, whether you favor dynasty or the re-draft format -- and well also toss in some tips for DFS players out there. Categorized by position, the players are ranked in descending order by ownership percentage in ESPN leagues.Well also include some former go-to fantasy assets who may be overvalued -- in the short or long term -- for one reason or another.Fantasy sleepers abound in this weeks edition of Waiver Watch, as a handful of promising prospects make their NHL debuts.ForwardsDavid Perron, LW, St. Louis Blues Ownership percentage: 17.4The streaky Perron is riding one of his upswings right now, with two goals and four assists in his most recent quartet of games, capped off by a season-high 20:41 of ice time and six shots in Saturdays win against the Nashville Predators. With Alexander Steens return (undisclosed injury) pushed to the weekend at the earliest, Perron should remain a fixture on a line with Paul Stastny and Jaden Schwartz, and top power-play unit with star forward Vladimir Tarasenko.Viktor Arvidsson, LW/RW, Nashville Predators Ownership percentage: 9.0Second only to James Neal in shots (58) for the Predators, the 23-year-old Swede has six goals and five assists in 18 games this season. Plus, hes been shooting the puck with greater frequency as the season wears on. Playing on a line with Neal and Ryan Johansen also amplifies Arvidssons fantasy shine.Phillip Danault, LW, Montreal Canadiens Ownership percentage: 2.1Were not yet sure what to make of Danaults new assignment on a line with Tomas Plekanec and Brendan Gallagher, but the former first-round draft selection (2011) has already rustled up attention this season by contributing from a less-prominent role. Keep a view as to how this new trio manages together, with a focused eye on the young ex-Blackhawk in particular. As it stands, hes worth a speculative pick-up in all but the shallowest of leagues.Anthony Mantha, RW, Detroit Red Wings Ownership percentage: 2.7Mentioned here seven days ago, Mantha has since potted his first goal, and is now competing on a line with Gustav Nyquist and Henrik Zetterberg. Honestly, if this kid is even fractionally as productive as he was in the QMJHL -- he scored 57 goals in 57 games for Val-dOr in 2013-14 -- he has the potential to reward fantasy owners for years to come.Jake Guentzel, LW, Pittsburgh Penguins Ownership percentage: 0.0With his thrilled family in attendance, the 22-year-old made the most of his NHL coming-out party Tuesday, scoring two goals on five shots. Averaging greater than a point-per-game pace with the AHLs Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins this season, Guentzel is teeming with fantasy potential, as long as he remains on a line with the likes of Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel, as he was Tuesday.DefensemenTony DeAngelo, Arizona Coyotes Ownership percentage: 8.3The former Tampa Bay draft pick (19th overall, 2014) is having a fine time of it to begin his NHL career in the desert. Quickly carving out a spot on the Coyotes top power-play unit, the 21-year-old offensive defenseman has already amassed two goals and two assists in his first half-dozen games -- including three points with the man advantagee.ddddddddddddOscar Klefbom, Edmonton Oilers Ownership percentage: 7.3The flood gates have finally opened for the shot-happy Oilers defenseman. After seeing all 37 of his shots stopped through his first 17 games, Klefbom has since scored in three straight games. We also appreciate the 23-year-olds role on the Oilers No. 1 power-play unit with Connor McDavid & Co.Julius Honka, Dallas Stars Ownership percentage: 1.3Skating 21:01 in his first NHL contest Tuesday, the former first-round draft selection (2014) collected an assist on five shots. More importantly, coach Lindy Ruff was reportedly impressed with the rookies performance. With John Klingberg anticipated back after serving as a healthy scratch due to missing a team meeting, Honka is likely not long for the bigs in this go-round. However, owners in deep or keeper leagues may still benefit from investing in the 22-year-old sooner rather than later.GoaltendersChad Johnson, Calgary Flames Ownership percentage: 9.5Surrendering only six total goals in his four recent starts -- three of them victories -- Johnson has seized the reigns away from Brian Elliott as the Flames primary starter (for now). The 30-year-old may well be worth riding, especially in deeper leagues, until the pendulum swings back Elliotts way.Anthony Stolarz, Philadelphia Flyers Ownership percentage: 1.0Featured in this space last week, the 22-year-old is loosely projected to make his first NHL start Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Impressive in AHL competition this season (including a .927 save percentage and 2.39 goals-against average) before his call-up, Stolarz is itching to strut his stuff at the highest level. Im getting pretty eager, but at the same time, you have to stay patient. At minimum, the promising prospect may be worth a whirl in daily fantasy play. And he should remain on everyones radar in dynasty leagues.Lowered expectationsT.J. Oshie, RW, Washington Capitals Ownership percentage: 95.7Oshie is listed as week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Look for Justin Williams (ownership percentage: 38.9) to join the Capitals top-six fray -- on the right side of Nicklas Backstrom -- in the meanwhile.Richard Panik, RW, Chicago Blackhawks Ownership percentage: 52.7From early-season hero to zero. Literally, zero. After erupting for 10 points in his first 10 games, Panik has since failed to dent the score sheet altogether in the 10 contests since. Skating on the Blackhawks fourth line certainly doesnt help matters. Shelve or simply jettison the 25-year-old winger until coach Joel Quenneville gives his forward lines another shuffling that lands Panik in a more advantageous spot.Mika Zibanejad, C/RW, New York Rangers Ownership percentage: 52.1Suffering a broken fibula, Zibanejad is expected to miss six to eight weeks. As such, Kevin Hayes -- who is off to a sizzling start, with nine goals and nine assists -- ascends to fill Zibanejads role aside Mats Zuccarello, while Brandon Pirri joins red-hot wingers Michael Grabner and J.T. Miller. Were most interested to see what Pirri (ownership percentage: 11.6) makes of this opportunity. ' ' '