IOC: Russians can compete at Olympics, but without flag

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russians will be allowed to compete at the upcoming Pyeongchang Olympics as neutral athletes despite orchestrated doping at the 2014 Sochi Games, the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday.The IOC ruled that some Russians will be invited to compete as an "Olympic Athlete from Russia (OAR)" without their national flag or anthem.Russia could refuse the offer and boycott the games. Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously said it would be humiliating