LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- After three top anti-doping advisers to FINA resigned in protest at their advice on Russian cases being ignored ahead of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the world swimming body has expressed surprise at their walkout.FINA responded in a statement Sunday that it obviously regrets the resignations by Doping Control Review Board chairman Andrew Pipe of Canada, and two others from the eight-member panel.Though FINA had barred seven Russian swimmers for past positive tests or links to state-backed doping, they were allowed to compete in Rio.Responsibility for those decisions ultimately lay with the IOC and Court of Arbitration for Sport, FINA said.Concerning the claims expressed in their resignation letter, FINA would like to clarify that the Olympic Games are an IOC event, swimmings governing body said.Pipes resignation letter criticized FINA over its handling of the process, the Press Association reported.We were disappointed to note that our recommendations were not followed -- and even more disappointed to receive no specific response to a subsequent written request for information regarding the reasons for FINAs decision, Pipe wrote, according to the British agency.FINA insisted on its integrity in a letter of response by president Julio Maglione to the former officials.FINA always coordinates with all stakeholders in the sport movement to assure that transparency and zero tolerance in the fight against doping is in place, thus protecting the clean athletes, Maglione wrote, according to FINA.That claim appeared to clash with concern expressed by United States swimming and anti-doping officials in the months leading up to the Olympics about the rigor of FINAs work to combat drug cheats.A doping case involving Chinas star swimmer Sun Yang, a two-time 2012 Olympic freestyle gold medalist, was shrouded in mystery in 2014. His positive test for a banned stimulant and subsequent three-month ban was confirmed in China and by FINA only after it was served.FINA has also resisted suggestions to retest samples taken at the 2015 world championships hosted by Russia, held months before the first of two World Anti-Doping Agency inquiry reports detailed the countrys state doping program.Authentic Siran Neal Jersey . The 43-year-old closer, in his 19th and final big league season, has said hed like to play the outfield. Yankees manager Joe Girardi says hes thinking about allowing Rivera to do it this weekend, when the Yankees finish their season with a three-game series at the Houston Astros. Authentic Harrison Phillips Jersey . Zvonareva, who won the tournament in 2009 and 10, couldnt handle her opponents big groundstrokes in only her third event back after 17 months out with a shoulder injury. Zvonareva made her comeback in January in Shenzhen and played in the Australian Open but lost her first matches at both tournaments. http://www.cheapbillsjerseysauthentic.com/?tag=authentic-wyatt-teller-jersey . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. Wholesale Bills Jerseys . Mickelson barely made the cut but had the best round of the day with nine birdies and an eagle coupled with two bogeys to sit two shots behind leader Craig Lee of Scotland. Lee shot a 69 for a 12-under 204 total. "I just love the fact I am in contention and have an opportunity in my first tournament of the year here in Abu Dhabi," Mickelson said. Authentic Austin Proehl Jersey . -- Brandon Jennings made the most of his first game with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.NEWARK, N.J. -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie got to talk baseball on a train with a pitcher from his favorite team.Christie was heading from Trenton to Newark on Amtraks Acela on Wednesday night when he spotted New York Mets ace Noah Syndergaard in the car.Christie and the player nicknamed Thor sat next to each other before Christie left the train, where a reporter peppered the head of Donald Trumps transition team with questions about the presumptive Republican presidential nominees choice for vice president.Christie has been mentioned among the possible candidates.ddddddddddddHis visit with Syndergaard is just the latest in many public sports moments for Christie. He played in a softball game at Yankee Stadium last year and also ruffled some constituents when he loudly cheered on the Dallas Cowboys, hugging team owner Jerry Jones after a comeback win against the Lions. Christie also rooted for Notre Dame this year in Philadelphia during the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. ' ' '