Anti-doping leaders say FIFA World Cup should be pulled from Russia

(Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)Leaders from 19 National Anti-Doping Agencies have called for the exclusion of Russia from competing in international competition or hosting events until the country complies with the world anti-doping code.

Meeting in Dublin, the group furthered recommendations it has made since August in calling for Russia’s exclusion in the wake of a second report from Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren released last month.

McLaren’s report, which was the second investigation commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), revealed more details on a widespread system of doping in which Russian sport leaders worked in conjunction with the government to subvert…