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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

India in extremely high' doping risk bracket: Athletics Integrity Unit

India is now classified as a high-risk nation for anti-doping violations in athletics, requiring stricter compliance from its athletes.
fromKotaku
3 hours ago

Counter-Strike 2 Pro Issued 10-Year Ban After Punching Opponent

MAUschine was immediately escorted offstage following the assault and was subsequently issued a 10-year-long ban by event organizers DACH CS Masters. 'We do not tolerate physical assaults against other players at LAN and have acted accordingly,' DACH CS Masters announced.
MMA
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 hours ago

How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking | CBC Sports

Cheering for losses is common in some leagues, but the PWHL's Gold Plan incentivizes eliminated teams to win for better draft positions.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

"There are examples of balls that transfer high or low energy through all eras of play. There is no trend that suggests the magnitude of energy transfer is increasing or decreasing over time."
Science
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

Can Pro Athletes Bet on Sports They Don't Play in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

Professional athletes cannot bet on their own sport, including games in their league, to prevent insider trading. This rule is strictly enforced across major leagues.
Chicago Cubs
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Joe Brolly: Ger Brennan can only move on from this ban if he owns his behaviour

Dublin and Kerry are tied at 1-11 each in the All-Ireland football final with two minutes of injury time remaining.
Boston
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

FA probes alleged discriminatory remark to referee

The FA is investigating an alleged discriminatory remark made towards referee Sunny Singh Gill during a National League match.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim

ICC investigates Cricket Canada over match corruption allegations related to T20 World Cup loss against New Zealand.
#wada
US Elections
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

WADA delays call over potential Trump ban until after World Cup

WADA postponed a decision on barring government officials from major sporting events until September, delaying potential conflict with U.S. officials over unpaid dues.
US Elections
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

WADA delays call over potential Trump ban until after World Cup

WADA postponed a decision on barring government officials from major sporting events until September, delaying potential conflict with U.S. officials over unpaid dues.
#uefa
Bayern Munich
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

UEFA probe after photographers injured at Bayern-Real game

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings after fans injured photographers during Bayern Munich's quarter-final match against Real Madrid.
Bayern Munich
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

UEFA probe after photographers injured at Bayern-Real game

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings after fans injured photographers during Bayern Munich's quarter-final match against Real Madrid.
Golden State Warriors
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

GAA Championship: Dublin draw with Offaly, Galway rout 14-man Kilkenny and all the action as it happens

Tullamore and Dublin played a thrilling hurling match that ended in a draw, highlighted by Donal Burke's late equalizing point.
#barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 days ago
FC Barcelona

La Liga president admits Barcelona on the right track when it comes to financial fair play | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Barcelona file fresh UEFA complaint over Champions League refs

Barcelona filed a second complaint to UEFA over refereeing errors in their Champions League exit to Atlético Madrid.
fromBarca Universal
4 days ago
FC Barcelona

Chaos at Barcelona as Joan Laporta escalates refereeing controversy directly to UEFA president | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Barcelona plan more UEFA complaints over UCL officiating - Joan Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticized refereeing decisions after the Champions League elimination and plans to address the issue with UEFA.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

UEFA dismiss Barcelona complaint over pen denied in Atletico defeat

UEFA deemed Barcelona's complaint about refereeing in their Champions League loss to Atlético Madrid as inadmissible.
fromBarca Universal
3 days ago
FC Barcelona

La Liga president admits Barcelona on the right track when it comes to financial fair play | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Barcelona file fresh UEFA complaint over Champions League refs

Barcelona filed a second complaint to UEFA over refereeing errors in their Champions League exit to Atlético Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exit

Barcelona has lodged another complaint with UEFA regarding refereeing decisions in their Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid.
fromBarca Universal
4 days ago
FC Barcelona

Chaos at Barcelona as Joan Laporta escalates refereeing controversy directly to UEFA president | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Barcelona plan more UEFA complaints over UCL officiating - Joan Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticized refereeing decisions after the Champions League elimination and plans to address the issue with UEFA.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

UEFA dismiss Barcelona complaint over pen denied in Atletico defeat

UEFA deemed Barcelona's complaint about refereeing in their Champions League loss to Atlético Madrid as inadmissible.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Former footballers to meet government over 'financial abuse'

Working-class footballers lost hundreds of millions to financial mis-selling, but the V11 group is still being pursued for tax on money they never had.
UK politics
Women
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Most NWSL players currently oppose potential calendar switch

Majority of NWSL players oppose switching to a fall-spring season due to concerns over player health and safety.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

The Gambling Commission's Reforms Separate the Best From the Rest

Five UK online casino operators shut down due to high compliance costs from new regulations, highlighting the impact of increased regulatory burdens on businesses.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.
#prediction-markets
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago
World politics

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago
Media industry

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
4 days ago

A squad to build with an eye on the rules: Where Milan stand relative to UEFA regulations

AC Milan must navigate UEFA squad regulations while aiming for a top-four finish and a return to European competitions.
#fifa
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

Democrats' new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Elected officials criticize FIFA for high ticket prices and inadequate support for local transit during the World Cup, impacting economic outcomes.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

Democrats' new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Elected officials criticize FIFA for high ticket prices and inadequate support for local transit during the World Cup, impacting economic outcomes.
Law
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Tiger Woods fights subpoena for prescription drug records

Tiger Woods' attorney is contesting a subpoena for his prescription drug records, citing privacy rights amid ongoing DUI charges.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Memo: NFL begins onboarding potential replacement officials

The NFL is onboarding potential replacement officials as the collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association nears expiration.
Skiing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Ice hockey coach admits to faking COVID certificate to enter China Olympics

Swiss Ice Hockey coach Patrick Fischer admitted to using falsified vaccination paperwork for the 2022 Olympics, facing significant backlash and a fine.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Should hair pulling in football be violent conduct?

Hair pulling in football consistently results in red cards and three-match bans, raising concerns about the severity of such punishments.
LGBT
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Boston activists warn of impact from Olympic policy banning trans women, intersex athletes

The IOC's new policy bars transgender women from women's events, reviving controversial sex testing practices and raising concerns among activists.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Arne Slot 'surprised' Hillsborough Law not passed

Since becoming head coach, I have been able to hear some of their stories and the passage of time does not make them any less moving. I have also been told about the campaign for a Hillsborough Law and having listened to the reasons and knowing the story behind them, it surprises me that this is still to be introduced.
Liverpool FC
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

What MLB players think of automated ball-strike challenge rule

The automated ball-strike challenge system has significantly impacted MLB, with 55% of nearly 1,000 calls challenged being overturned.
Running
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Using Sports to Develop Good Character

Sports provide opportunities to practice virtues and improve moral character through repeated intentional actions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

World Athletics blocks 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkiye

World Athletics rejected 11 allegiance transfer requests to Turkiye due to concerns over a coordinated recruitment strategy by the Turkish government.
Poker
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Ex-NBA player to plead guilty illegal sports betting case | amNewYork

Damon Jones will plead guilty in a gambling case involving NBA players leaking confidential information for fraudulent betting.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Football refs need cardiac training, says coroner

Assistant coroner Valerie Charbit insisted that training to recognize sudden cardiac arrest should be compulsory for all members, including grassroots coaches and referees, stating, 'The responsibility for first aid lies with all ages within society.'
Public health
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

India cricket slammed for Orwellian' control of global game by Wisden

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack criticizes Indian political interference in global cricket, labeling it unhealthy and increasingly Orwellian.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Silva appeal against ban and fine partially upheld

Marco Silva criticized referee John Brooks' decisions after Fulham's defeat, stating they were at a "very low level" and reflecting the "story of our season".
Soccer (FIFA)
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
4 days ago

Barcelona file fresh complaint to UEFA after Champions League exit and call for referee improvements

FC Barcelona has filed a complaint to UEFA over refereeing errors in their Champions League match against Atlético Madrid.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Jim Gavin's 'sense of honour' doesn't extend to the truth, accountability or saying sorry

Jim Gavin transitions from Gaelic football manager to sports analyst on Off The Ball.
#ioc
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

The Olympics Anti-Trans Policy Is Really about Policing Women | The Walrus

The IOC's new policy bans trans women from women's categories, limiting access for many female athletes and reversing progress in sports equality.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC has banned transgender women from women's Olympic events and introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
#match-fixing
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Kalshi says it will block politicians and athletes from trading in markets they're tied to

The guardrails we built use state-of-the-art technology and screening lists, but no screening system is perfect, and motivated bad actors consistently try to find a way.
Privacy technologies
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

World Cup risks 'stage for repression' - Amnesty

The 2026 World Cup may become a platform for repression and authoritarian practices, posing significant risks to attendees and local communities.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup poses significant human rights risks for various stakeholders, particularly in the United States.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 month ago

The World Anti-Doping Agency wants to ban Trump and U.S. government officials from international sporting events for not paying their dues | Fortune

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering a rule to bar U.S. government officials, including President Trump, from attending major international sporting events in response to unpaid dues and disputes over doping case handling.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks

The report describes the situation as a 'human rights emergency' and points to what it calls a 'recognizable pattern of authoritarian practices' in the country.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Player strain, brain health and cyber threats high on FA priorities

The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
Soccer (FIFA)
US news
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

A Referee Was Decapitated - And 10 Other Shocking Crimes Athletes Committed During Games

Athletes have committed serious crimes during competition, including assault, cheating, and violence that resulted in career-ending injuries and tragic consequences.
English Premier League
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Paul Kimmage: A convicted doper playing in the AIL and a curious testing regime raise some serious questions

Rugby has historically avoided public scrutiny of internal issues, preferring to handle matters privately rather than through transparent public discourse.
US politics
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

This Would Never Fly in High School Sports. Why Is It OK for Team USA?

Most U.S. men's Olympic hockey players have failed to meaningfully apologize for laughing at Trump's misogynistic joke about the women's team, with only one player offering a direct apology.
Medicine
fromDefector
2 months ago

Chromosome Testing Will Take Sports Back To The Dark Ages | Defector

Sports organizations have reinstated DNA/chromosome testing to exclude trans and intersex women, framing it as noninvasive and necessary to protect female competition.
#winter-olympics
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Skiing

Controversies, condoms and cheating scandals: 8 of the most unbelievable moments from the Winter Olympics so far

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Skiing

Controversies, condoms and cheating scandals: 8 of the most unbelievable moments from the Winter Olympics so far

Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

[OLYMPICS] Why Olympic Snowboard Scores Sparked Debate-and How Judging Could Soon Change - SnowBrains

Mari Fukada won the women's slopestyle gold medal with flawless execution across all four spinning directions, outscoring Zoi Sadowski-Synott despite her larger individual tricks.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

FAI CEO David Courell says implications of six-point punishment serious enough to play Israel games

FAI CEO David Courell states UEFA has not threatened sanctions beyond six-point deductions for not fulfilling Nations League matches against Israel, and the board decided proceeding with fixtures serves Irish football's sporting interests.
#sexual-abuse-in-sports
#ski-jumping
fromJezebel
2 months ago
Skiing

Norway's National Sports Scandal Involves a Few Extra Stitches in the Crotch of a Ski-Jumping Suit

fromJezebel
2 months ago
Skiing

Norway's National Sports Scandal Involves a Few Extra Stitches in the Crotch of a Ski-Jumping Suit

#curling
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Should the U.S. be prevented from competing in the Olympics like other lawless nations? - LGBTQ Nation

The 1980 U.S. Olympic boycott responded to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; similar foreign-policy conduct under Trump raises concerns about U.S. participation and international accountability.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

17 of the biggest scandals in Olympic history

Olympic athletes and Games have repeatedly faced controversies including age falsification, medal revocations, judging errors, athlete misconduct, cheating allegations, and environmental problems like Seine pollution.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Behind the glitz in Milan, the Epstein scandal casts its shadow over the Olympic movement

Emails linking Casey Wasserman to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein prompted calls for him to step aside from leading the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Forever Chemicals Lead to Olympic Disqualifications

But there's also the matter of making sure one's equipment is up to snuff - and, beginning with this year's Winter Olympics, that means not having any PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in the mix. What happens if a competitor does turn out to have such chemicals in their equipment? They'll find themselves disqualified. As GearJunkie's Mary Andino reports, three skiiers have been disqualified so far due to their use of fluorocarbon wax, also known as "fluoro wax."
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Football Daily | Refereeing is stuck in a frustrating feedback loop, with no easy way out

One poor decision is forgivable, two is careless, but there were a hat-trick of howlers, with Tammy Abraham clearly offside for Aston Villa's opener. Lucas Digne needed his own dedicated review booth, escaping with a yellow card for an agricultural tackle on Jacob Murphy and avoiding a penalty for handball. Officials ruled that Digne handled the ball outside the penalty area, an impressive feat given that he both took off and landed inside the box as he jumped to block a cross.
Soccer (FIFA)
World news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Cheating claims, curse words fly in Olympic curling controversy

A cheating accusation against Canada's Marc Kennedy during an Olympic curling match sparked heated exchanges, profanity, and official scrutiny but resulted in no penalties.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Infantino 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban

Ukraine's sports minister called Fifa president Gianni Infantino 'irresponsible' and 'infantile' for proposing to consider lifting the ban on Russian football teams amid the ongoing war.
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