Athletes complain of double standard in Valieva doping case

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<p>U.S. sprinter Sha&rsquo;Carri Richardson has accused sports authorities of a double standard in how she and Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva were treated after positive drug tests. The IOC denies the claim, the <a href="https://apple.news/At8pcRLouSkmv6mJNJVSwzQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Guardian</a> reports. <a href="https://apple.news/AWtixRMJETlujJmlmwxsovA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Deadspin</a> argues that the handling of Valieva&rsquo;s situation is setting a dangerous precedent.</p> <p>Texans are racing to get early appointments for abortions to get ahead of the six-week deadline set by the state&rsquo;s restrictive law. The <a href="https://apple.news/AMd3JMVa6TnKZgaB8Rj-XIg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> looks at how clinics were unprepared for the influx.</p> <p>The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico highlights how the country&rsquo;s cartels are violently targeting its farmers. Prices in the U.S. are expected to jump. <a href="https://apple.news/A-7X32ow3RFa51w17JrvxLw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Eater</a> has the story.</p> <p>Lots of people can&rsquo;t stand cold weather &mdash; including, as <a href="https://apple.news/AS6HoAsQIS3G1jhQEG7soYA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Sports Illustrated</a> discovers, many Winter Olympians.</p>