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The World Anti-Doping Agency has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sports against the clean chit given to wrestler Narsingh Yadav by NADA in the dope scandal.WADA has appealed against the NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency) clearance in Court of Arbitration (CAS). Now the hearing is on and the IOA Secretary General (Rajeev Mehta) is there with WADA officials, Indian contingents chef-de-mission Rakesh Gupta told PTI.The hearing is set to take place at 9AM Brazil time on August 18.If CAS upholds WADAs appeal Narsingh, who is scheduled to fight in the 74kg freestyle category on August 19, will not be able to take part in the Rio Games. He could also face a career-threatening four-year ban.Being mentally strong and focused is what makes one successful. Just stay calm and focus on the match #NarsinghYadav @Olympics- Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) August 16, 2016Narsinghs camp said that they had expected WADA to appeal. While Indian officials had been intimated about the appeal a few days ago, the wrestlers camp received information about it only today.The WFI said they were intimated about the appeal yesterday at 3pm, and requested for the hearing to be held after his first bout, on August 20. They felt the timing of the appeal was unusual since they had forwarded the NADA decision long ago, and had even received clearance from them.?Narsingh is one of our best medal contenders. To put him tjrough this mental agony just ahead of his bout is really unfortunate, the WFI said.?India is yet to secure a medal in Rio and their campaign is now down to four disciplines - track and field, badminton, golf and wrestling. Narsingh, along with badminton players P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth, is one of the few prominent names left in the list of Indias medal hopefuls.Custom USA Soccer Jerseys . 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Despite dominating possession, Schalke needed an own goal from Nicolas Hoefler for the breakthrough a minute before the interval. The Freiburg midfielder misjudged Jefferson Farfans corner and bundled the ball into his own net.One of the more enduring sets of data we can rely on for matchup purposes in the NBA is interior defense. Which is to say, the majority of teams that were poor in rim protection last season are again proving to be generous around the circle so far this year.The NBA tracks defensive allowance rates from all over the court, which can be helpful when were seeking to stream, build daily lineups, or choosing between close frontcourt calls in setting those lineups. Take a look at the 10-highest field goal allowance rates less than five feet from the basket this season.The league-average allowance from this range is 58 percent, so there are plus-matchup metrics on the interior when facing these teams, interestingly enough, made up almost exclusively of Western Conference clubs. Compare this group to last season, when the Lakers allowed opponents to shoot 63.3 percent from less than five feet, highest in the league. This suggests the Lakers will continue to be among the top interior matchups for frontcourt talents and drive-heavy guards. So, its no surprise to find them ranked?29th in defensive efficiency against opposing frontcourts this season, per Hoop Stats.The Timberwolves ranked 28th in defending this area of the floor last season, and are again third-worst in this space. The presence of Karl-Anthony Towns might create a reputation among fans that this team can protect the rim, but this information counters that premise. The Timberwolves are last in the league in defensive rating with an astoundingly generous 115.9 points yielded per 100 possessions over the past 10 games. We can confidently start our fantasy assets against Minnesota.The Kings were No. 26 in defending this interior space last season and rank just 24th this season, while the Pelicans were 29th last year and again return to the leagues bottom-third in paint protection. Keeping with this trend, the Wizards and Rockets also have been quite generous within five feet of the rim for consecutive seasons. Given that rim protection is dependent on personnel, as well as scheme, its reasonable to expect these teams will continue to struggle in defending this part of the floor.There is a seemingly helpful correlation in place for rebounding efficiency and rim protection, as the Mavericks, Kings, Pelicans, Lakers and Wizards all rate in the bottom-10 in rebounding percentage over the past 10 games. Leveraging this type of information when seeking differentiation for daily decisions can be essential to fantasy success.Fantasy Forecaster: Dec. 19-25The holiday weekend ahead makes for a somewhat unique schedule. The vast majority of teams are limited to three games, as the league takes Christmas Eve off, instead of going with the noormally-full Saturday slate.dddddddddddd This doesnt preclude some teams from earning favorable setups relative to the rest of the league, as marquee rosters in Cleveland and Golden State each enjoy inviting meetings with Brooklyn and its fantasy-friendly, pace-driven scheme. Then, of course, we are gifted the coveted Christmas matchup between the Warriors and Cavaliers on Sunday.The Thunder also enjoy a strong upcoming stretch, as they play four up-tempo opponents. Not that Russell Westbrook needs much matchup assistance to produce elite numbers, but it helps to note the Hawks and Timberwolves are both ranked in the bottom four in defensive efficiency against point guards this season.The 76ers face an ugly stretch with just two games, but at least they are against up-tempo and soft defensive opponents. The spacing of the two games also suggests we could see Joel Embiid suit up for both contests. Both the Raptors and Hornets also face two-game slates, so streaming from these rosters will prove challenging in leagues with transaction limits.Access the downloadable forecaster chart PDF hereMatchup ratings are based on a scale from 1 (poor matchup) to 10 (excellent matchup). These are calculated using a formula that evaluates the teams year-to-date and past 10 games statistics, their opponents numbers in those categories and their performance in home/road games depending on where the game is to be played. The column to the left lists the teams total number of games scheduled, as well as home games, and lists the overall rating from 1 to 10 for that teams weekly schedule.Positional targetsThe Nets and Nuggets are two teams we want to target for point guard play. We witnessed Damian Lillard going ballistic on Denver this past Thursday night, while the Nets lead the league in pace and have proven to be soft both on the glass and in defending the paint. Facing Philadelphia is also a plus-matchup for point guards, as the 76ers rank 25th in defensive efficiency. With Jerryd Bayless out for the season, facing an offensively gifted but defensively deficient Sergio Rodriguez is a great setup for lead guards.At the two, the Kings and Knicks rank 29th and 28th, respectively, in defensive efficiency against shooting guards. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, appear uniquely soft against shooting guards. The Clippers, with J.J. Redick netting heavy minutes, have been a solid matchup at the position for some time. In the frontcourt, the Blazers remain the best matchup in the league given their lack of size, while the Lakers, Mavericks, Nets and Wizards are all favorable setups. ' ' '