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WASHINGTON -- The World Anti-Doping Agency didnt immediately investigate allegations of systematic cheating by the Russian Olympic team because it lacked the authority to conduct such an inquiry, according to the watchdogs president. Pete Cross Jersey .Sir Craig Reedie told the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee in a letter that the panel released Friday that the anti-doping agencys investigative powers were expanded early in 2015. Thats five years after Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said the agency was made aware of allegations of widespread government-sanctioned doping among Russian athletes.Before the agency received more authority, its practice was to assist governments and local anti-doping authorities with their investigations, Reedie told Thune in the letter, dated July 5. That assistance included developing protocols for proper evidence gathering and information sharing between governments and sports organizations, he said.There was no delay on our part in furthering the information that was received over a period of time in regard to these allegations, Reedie wrote. He also told Thune the initial reports of cheating by Russian athletes that the agency received from a whistleblower were not shared with Russian authorities. To do so would have been a grave lack of judgment on our behalf, he wrote.Russian track and field athletes are banned by the International Association of Athletics Federations from competing globally, including in the Rio Olympics, because of systematic doping. But IAAF President Sebastian Coe said 136 Russians have applied for clearances.The Senate Commerce Committee has legislative and oversight jurisdiction over sports. Thune wrote to Reedie last month, outlining in a seven-page letter his numerous concerns with how the watchdog group handled the allegations of cheating by the Russian team.The senator said a robust anti-doping agency is indispensable to fairness in sports and the health and safety of athletes. But the agencys response to reports of an elaborate state-sponsored doping program in Russia called the agencys strength and credibility into question, he said.Thune said his committee independently confirmed media reports that the agency knew of the doping among Russian athletes and Moscows involvement in February 2010. But the watchdog didnt establish an independent commission to examine the claims until December 2014.Thune also questioned whether the anti-doping agency is adequately independent, noting that board members are permitted to serve in executive positions with sports organizations.Reedie said his agencys power to investigate didnt officially become part of the world anti-doping code until January 2015 and it set up the commission a month prior in anticipation of this authority coming into force.The agency does not have any concrete information of any state-sponsored doping program beyond Russias, Reedie said. If that information is forthcoming, then we would not hesitate to institute an investigation, he wrote.Reedie also defended the agencys integrity and impartiality. He said members of the agencys board and executive committee sign conflict of interest statements.---Follow Richard Lardner on Twitter: http://twitter.com/rplardner Jim McIlvaine Jersey . By having more great seasons. Manning was the only unanimous choice for the 2013 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team Friday. Seattle Supersonics Store . A knee to the thigh might have stung him the most, but his sixth straight double-double made up for the brief burst of pain. https://www.supersonicsjerseys.com/970s-...upersonics.html . There was no hesitation from the 40th-ranked Pospisil, from Vernon, B.C., who admitted that he cut back on his training sessions over the last few days to conserve energy as the long ATP season finishes next week at the Paris Masters. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Antonius Cleveland scored 16 points and Denzel Mahoney added 13 to give Southeast Missouri State an 86-54 win against NAIA-member Hannibal-LaGrange on Sunday.Milos Vranes 3 for the Redhawks made it 57-47 with 8:47 to play and marked the first double-digit lead the Redhawks had in the second half. Southeast Missouri State outscored the Trojans 29-7 the rest of the way.The Trojans gave Southeast Missouri State (1-0) a fight in the first half as the Redhawks led 38-31 at halftime.Trey Kellumms jumper gave the Redhawks a 12-2 lead that was immediately followed by Tim Paces 3 at the other end. Ray Allen Jersey. Tahj Eaddy hit a 3 to lead 15-5, but DAvonte Garland made a jumper and Demetrius Earlys 3 brought the Trojans to within 15-10.Pace later hit a 3 to tie it at 25 with 5:22 left before halftime. Izack Hively then hit a 3 to give Hannibal-LaGrange its only lead of the game. ' ' '