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World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds funding

The US has defaulted on a $3.6m payment to Wada, escalating tensions and calls for reform.

US withholds WADA dues; calls for reforms to global anti-doping watchdog

The US withholds funds from WADA due to dissatisfaction with their doping test enforcement.
Accountability and transparency in doping regulations are critical for fair athletic competition.

World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds funding

The US has defaulted on a $3.6m payment to Wada, escalating tensions and calls for reform.

US withholds WADA dues; calls for reforms to global anti-doping watchdog

The US withholds funds from WADA due to dissatisfaction with their doping test enforcement.
Accountability and transparency in doping regulations are critical for fair athletic competition.
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#college-sports

Dartmouth College Basketball Players Halt Effort to Unionize

Dartmouth basketball players withdrew their unionization petition to preserve favorable labor rulings amid changing political landscapes.

Mountain West commissioner heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball

Cancellations of games against San Jose State highlight ongoing tensions in collegiate sports regarding gender identity and fairness in competition.

Dartmouth College Basketball Players Halt Effort to Unionize

Dartmouth basketball players withdrew their unionization petition to preserve favorable labor rulings amid changing political landscapes.

Mountain West commissioner heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball

Cancellations of games against San Jose State highlight ongoing tensions in collegiate sports regarding gender identity and fairness in competition.
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German gymnastics launches probe over abuse allegations DW 12/29/2024

Tabea Alt alleges systemic abuse within the German gymnastics federation regarding coercion to compete despite serious injuries.
#ncaa

College athletes in $2.8 billion NCAA lawsuit also want a players' association

Players are pushing for a players' association to ensure their representation in contract negotiations with NCAA schools.
There is a critical need for structural changes to protect athletes in college sports.

San Jose State Women's Volleyball Team Finds Itself at Center of Transgender Debate

San Jose State women's volleyball is striving for NCAA tournament qualification but faces refusal from other schools to compete due to a transgender player on the team.

Lawmakers, labor group push to protect NIL payouts from NCAA settlement deal

California lawmakers assert state law must protect athletes' rights to NIL compensation regardless of NCAA settlements.
Proposed House settlement threatens athletes' financial rights, contradicting California's strong NIL protections.

College athletes in $2.8 billion NCAA lawsuit also want a players' association

Players are pushing for a players' association to ensure their representation in contract negotiations with NCAA schools.
There is a critical need for structural changes to protect athletes in college sports.

San Jose State Women's Volleyball Team Finds Itself at Center of Transgender Debate

San Jose State women's volleyball is striving for NCAA tournament qualification but faces refusal from other schools to compete due to a transgender player on the team.

Lawmakers, labor group push to protect NIL payouts from NCAA settlement deal

California lawmakers assert state law must protect athletes' rights to NIL compensation regardless of NCAA settlements.
Proposed House settlement threatens athletes' financial rights, contradicting California's strong NIL protections.
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'The suspension cost me a lot of money' - Cyclocross racer Toon Aerts on his way back to the front after two-year ban

Toon Aerts discusses the financial and emotional impact of his two-year doping ban, despite UCI acknowledging its involuntary nature.

Gymnasts, Figure Skaters, and Other Artistic Athletes Are Up Against a New, Unlikely Foe

Athletes are inadvertently violating copyright laws with their performance music, leading to significant legal challenges in artistic sports.
#title-ix

Federal judge refuses to toss anti-transgender athlete lawsuit in Connecticut

A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit by female athletes against transgender participation in sports can proceed, highlighting ongoing legal disputes over gender and athletics.

Biden administration finalizes new Title IX rules

New federal regulations prevent suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct during investigations under Title IX.

Federal judge refuses to toss anti-transgender athlete lawsuit in Connecticut

A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit by female athletes against transgender participation in sports can proceed, highlighting ongoing legal disputes over gender and athletics.

Biden administration finalizes new Title IX rules

New federal regulations prevent suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct during investigations under Title IX.
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#professional-sports

How the Women of the N.W.S.L. Got Freedom That Their Male Counterparts Don't Have

Professional sports have a history of power imbalance favoring owners and management over athletes.
Players have limited control over their careers, with drafts and trades controlled by teams.

Ellis Genge: Something has to give in rugby. Boys getting run into the ground is no good'

Ellis Genge criticizes the state of professional rugby's financial instability and the treatment of players, calling for better management and support.

How the Women of the N.W.S.L. Got Freedom That Their Male Counterparts Don't Have

Professional sports have a history of power imbalance favoring owners and management over athletes.
Players have limited control over their careers, with drafts and trades controlled by teams.

Ellis Genge: Something has to give in rugby. Boys getting run into the ground is no good'

Ellis Genge criticizes the state of professional rugby's financial instability and the treatment of players, calling for better management and support.
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'We weren't even asked' - Shane O'Donnell talks about how his image was used without consultation to promote GAAGO

Athletes should have control over the use of their image, particularly when associated with initiatives they do not support.
#womens-sports

Why Women's Soccer Ditched Its Draft

The NWSL's new CBA empowers players by abolishing the draft and ensuring guaranteed contracts, marking a transformative moment for female athletes.

Nevada 5th team to cancel SJSU volleyball match

Nevada women's volleyball team forfeited match against San Jose State citing principles against injustice towards female athletes.

Why Women's Soccer Ditched Its Draft

The NWSL's new CBA empowers players by abolishing the draft and ensuring guaranteed contracts, marking a transformative moment for female athletes.

Nevada 5th team to cancel SJSU volleyball match

Nevada women's volleyball team forfeited match against San Jose State citing principles against injustice towards female athletes.
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Another women's volleyball team forfeits to San Jose State

UNR women's volleyball team forfeits match in solidarity against playing with a transgender athlete.

Nigeria boycotts AFCON 2025 qualifier in Libya over inhumane treatment'

Nigeria's football team was stranded for over 17 hours in Libya without food or water, leading to their decision not to play the scheduled match.
#stop-and-search

Former PCs begin appeal over athlete search sacking

The tribunal deemed the dismissal of two officers for misconduct in a stop and search of athletes as "inherently unreasonable."

Sacked Met officers to have appeal over athlete search

PCs Clapham and Franks appealed their dismissal for falsely claiming to smell cannabis during a stop-and-search of athletes, leading to an initial sacking.

Former PCs begin appeal over athlete search sacking

The tribunal deemed the dismissal of two officers for misconduct in a stop and search of athletes as "inherently unreasonable."

Sacked Met officers to have appeal over athlete search

PCs Clapham and Franks appealed their dismissal for falsely claiming to smell cannabis during a stop-and-search of athletes, leading to an initial sacking.
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Evanson: UNLV's Matthew Sluka is a sign of bigger things to come, and of course, the money is behind it all

The recent quitting of an undefeated UNLV quarterback over a breach of contract highlights problems with NIL agreements in college football.
#paralympics

Paralympics Will Drop Ban on Olympic Rings Tattoos

The I.P.C. has lifted the ban on visible Olympic ring tattoos for Paralympians ahead of the 2024 Games.

Paralympic Games: Olympic Rings Tattoos Now Allowed

The ban on Olympic rings tattoos for Paralympic athletes has been lifted, raising legal and ethical questions.

Paralympics Will Drop Ban on Olympic Rings Tattoos

The I.P.C. has lifted the ban on visible Olympic ring tattoos for Paralympians ahead of the 2024 Games.

Paralympic Games: Olympic Rings Tattoos Now Allowed

The ban on Olympic rings tattoos for Paralympic athletes has been lifted, raising legal and ethical questions.
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Mother of '26 QB recruit suing N.C. over NIL rules

High school athletes in North Carolina are restricted from monetizing their name, image, and likeness, prompting legal action for change.

I haven't done anything wrong': Sinner hits back in anti-doping case

Jannik Sinner's anti-doping case highlights the importance of fair treatment in sports and the relief he feels after being cleared of wrongdoing.
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif becomes target of Olympics gender row

Algerian boxer's controversial 46-second victory at Paris Olympics sparks gender eligibility debate.

2014 Boston Marathon winner receives prize money from stranger

Buzunesh Deba finally received her rightful prize money from the 2014 Boston Marathon ten years later, thanks to the generosity of a stranger.
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