Sports Digest, January 21, 2013

Former US Anti-Doping Agency chief Terry Madden said that Lance Armstrong did offer Usada a donation in 2004, contrary to the shamed cyclist's claim in a confessional TV interview. "This is another personal attack on [current chief] Travis Tygart and the United States Anti-Doping Agency," Madden said. Madden, who hasn't commented publicly on doping matters since his tenure at Usada ended, said he remembered the day that Tygart, then Usada's general counsel, received the call. "Travis received a telephone call from one of Lance's closest representatives, who offered to make a contribution to Usada," Madden said. He said Tygart reported the call to him, and "within 30 seconds" Madden told Tygart to call back and reject the offer, since a donation from a person who could be drug-tested by the agency would be improper. A similar six-figure donation by Armstrong to the International Cycling Union has become a point of contention in the governing body's handling of Armstrong, with suggestions it was a pay-off. AP

Defending Hong Kong soccer champions Kitchee needed a late equaliser from Yago Gonzalez to escape with a point against Yokohama FC (HK) in a 2-2 draw at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground in the RedMR First Division. Kitchee are now three points behind league leaders South China. Citizen, meanwhile, squandered a two-goal lead with nine minutes remaining as they were held to a 3-3 draw by BC Rangers at Sham Shui Po Sports Ground. "The players need to stay focused throughout the match and should not make silly errors," Citizen chairman Pui Kwan-kay said. "We will meet Tai Po in the Senior Shield final on Sunday and we hope the players will heed this warning." Chan Kin-wa