South African runner Caster Semenya cleared to compete as a woman

Caster Semenya of South Africa was cleared to immediately return to track by the sport’s governing body Tuesday, ending an 11-month layoff while she underwent gender tests after becoming the 800-meter world champion.

Semenya is allowed to keep running as a woman, although it is unclear if she has had any medical procedure or treatment during her time away. She could return to competition at the world junior championships in Moncton, New Brunswick, starting July 19.

The International Assn. of Athletics Federations said medical details of the 19-year-old South African’s case would remain confidential and it will have no further comment on the matter.

“I am thrilled to enter the global athletics arena once again and look forward to competing with all the disputes behind me,” Semenya said in a statement.

JURISPRUDENCE

Police know shooter, and it isn’t Michael Vick

Police in Virginia Beach, Va., said Tuesday they know who was responsible for shooting another man following Michael Vick’s birthday celebration, but the shooter will not be charged “at this time” because the victim has not cooperated with investigators. Vick was not the shooter and there are no suspects other than the shooter, police spokesman Adam Bernstein said. The decision not to press charges was made by the prosecutor’s office, but could be reversed if the victim decides to cooperate.

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The arrest of JaMarcus Russell in Alabama for alleged possession of codeine syrup resulted from a two-month undercover investigation that could result in more arrests. Mobile County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Lori Myles said Tuesday that the investigation wasn’t targeting the former Oakland Raiders quarterback but that his name and home address had come up several times.

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Bobby Gonzalez, fired as the men’s basketball coach by Seton Hall in March for his antics on and off the court, has been arrested on charges of shoplifting from a New Jersey mall.

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Nicolas Mahut’s first match since his record-setting exploits at Wimbledon saw the Frenchman beat Colombia’s Alejandro Falla, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, at the Hall of Fame Championships at Newport, R.I. That was a fraction of his record 11-hour, 5-minute loss to John Isner at Wimbledon.

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Point guard Chris Duhon reached an agreement with the Orlando Magic on a $15-million, four-year deal, his agent said.

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David Toms has withdrawn from the British Open to rest an ailing right shoulder, and Anthony Kim formally pulled out as he recovers from thumb surgery. They were replaced in the field at St. Andrews by Ricky Barnes and Davis Love III. … Tiger Woods shot a three-under 69 after shooting a 79 on Monday in the first round of a charity pro-am in Adare, Ireland, and said that he would return to Florida to practice for next week’s British Open.

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A male spectator fell from the second deck while leaning to catch a foul ball at Rangers Ballpark during the fifth inning of Tuesday night’s game between the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers. A Rangers spokesman said the spectator was “able to move all his extremities and was responsive to paramedics.”

Frank Crumley was named Georgia’s interim athletic director, though university President Michael Adams said he wants to look outside the university first for a full-time replacement for Damon Evans, who resigned following a DUI arrest last week.