RIO DE JANEIRO -- The shuttered anti-doping laboratory for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics has been inspected by officials from the World Anti-Doping Agency, which will soon decide if the laboratory gets re-accredited, with the games opening in just over three weeks.WADA said in an email to The Associated Press that it expects a recommendation from the disciplinary committee in the coming days, and a decision by the chairman of WADAs executive committee next week.The Brazilian sports ministry, which oversees the Rio laboratory, on Wednesday confirmed the inspection. A spokesman said the ministry expected a decision even sooner, but gave no indication of when.The anti-doping laboratory was suspended last month for nonconformity with International Standard for Laboratories.The suspension has been an embarrassment for local organizers and a major headache for the International Olympic Committee, which could be forced to send blood and urine samples abroad for testing if the lab remains closed.The Rio Games face countless other problems: the Zika epidemic, soaring crime and security worries, slow ticket sales and severe water pollution in venues for sailing, rowing, canoeing, triathlon and distance swimming.In an interview Wednesday, IOC President Thomas Bach said it would be better if the Rio lab were re-accredited, but added there were alternate plans.For us, for the IOC, it is clear we will give the samples to a laboratory only that guarantees the scope and integrity of the anti-doping program, Bach said.If this can be guaranteed by WADA in Rio, then of course we would go to Rio, Bach added. If not, then we would have to ship the samples to a WADA-accredited lab or labs elsewhere.Its not the first time that the Rio lab has been suspended by WADA. It was also suspended in 2012 after a false positive test result.The closure meant that samples for soccers 2014 World Cup tournament were sent to Lausanne, Switzerland, for testing.---Stephen Wilson contributed to this report from London, and Mauricio Savarese contributed from Rio de Janeiro.---Stephen Wade on Twitter: http://twitter.com/StephenWadeAP. His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/stephen-wadeAllen Crabbe Jersey .4 million title. Ryan Riess emerged with the title after a session in which he started behind, but used expert skill to gather the chips to his side amid the unpredictability of no-limit Texas Hold em. Riess put his final opponent Jay Farber all-in with an Ace-King. Charlie Brown Hawks Jersey . How great will be revealed in the next couple of days at the board of governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif. https://www.thehawkslockerroom.com/Chandler-Parsons-City-Edition-Jersey/ . "Trying to breathe," he said with a grin. Bernier stopped 42 of 43 shots on Monday night, including all 22 in a hectic middle frame, his heroic performance propelling the Leafs toward an undue point in their final game before the Christmas break. Charlie Brown jersey . -- Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated, a day after he was suspended for an NFL substance-abuse policy violation. John Collins Jersey .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. NEW YORK -- The Golden State Warriors and TNT will begin the NBA season with a tribute to sideline reporter Craig Sager, who is battling leukemia.TNT will unveil a T-shirt during its Tuesday night studio show that was inspired by the suit Sager wore while receiving the Jimmy Valvano Award at this years ESPYS. Proceeds from the sale of the shirt will benefit the SagerStrong Foundation.The Warriors then will give their fans at their season opener against San Antonio a SagerStrong T-shirt. The team also will play a messagee in the arena supporting his fight.ddddddddddddThe popular reporter, best known for his colorful suits, wont be able to work the game as he continues treatment for the disease.He also designed a special edition Nike sneaker, and 100 pairs will be available via online auction beginning Tuesday through Nov. 4. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit the SagerStrong Foundation. ' ' '