w failed retests from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, prompting concern among senior IWF officials over the sports Olympic future.

BUDAPEST, Hungary -- One of the United States top weightlifters has tested positive for a banned substance in a sample he gave while competing for Armenia at the 2012 Olympics.The International Weightlifting Federation says Norik Vardanian tested positive for the steroid dehydrochlormethyltestosterone in a retest of his sample from the London Olympics.Vardanian was born in Armenia and represented that country when he finished 11th in the 94-kilogram class at the 2012 Games. He later switched to the U.S., winning silver at last years Pan American Games.Vardanian was previously banned for six months in 2009 after testing positive for cannabis.A total of 43 weightlifters have now failed retests from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, prompting concern among senior IWF officials over the sports Olympic future.Six more competitors from Vardanians event at the 2012 Olympics are already facing disqualification after retests found steroids. That means Saeid Mohammadpur of Iran, who originally finished fifth, could be elevated to the gold medal, while bronze could end up with a competitor who was ninth.Vardanian did not immediately respond to an e-mail request for comment. Joe Garagiola Jersey . - Oakland Raiders running back Rashad Jennings was speaking to a group of local high school students earlier this week when the conversation turned to the importance of being prepared when opportunities in life arise. Joe Garagiola Angels Jersey . - Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie never doubted he would bring back coach Dennis Allen for a third year despite back-to-back 4-12 records. https://www.cheapangels.com/ . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. Andrew Bailey Angels Jersey . Louis Blues teammates who would also be participating in the Olympics, Alex Pietrangelo felt right at home, no different in some ways to the travel experience of any old road trip – save for the length of the journey, that is. Michael Hermosillo Angels Jersey . Rinne played two periods in his first game since left hip surgery in early May. Gabriel Bourque scored 3:07 into the second period and Austin Watson tallied 5:15 later for Nashville. For what seems like the umpteenth time, Lindsey Vonn suffered a major injury and a setback in her skiing career.And yet again, shes taken the news fairly well.Vonn said she severely fractured the humerus bone in her right arm while training on Nov. 11?and sent out a series of messages on Instagram and Twitter about the latest in her lengthy list of injuries. This week, though, Vonns message on social media has been all about bouncing back.Some time with friends must have helped a bit:And she hasnt stopped working out, either, thanks to some equipment that takes pressure off her arms.dddddddddddd. Check out the compression sleeve.Vonn even managed to make light of the injury while on her way to catch a flight.Even with all the aches and pains throughout her career, Vonn remains the winningest female World Cup racer in history. Those 76 wins dont make another bump in the road any easier, though. Keep your head up, Lindsey, and keep working. ' ' '