Brazil’s sports minister has resigned amid a scandal which calls into question much of the backdrop for the 2016 Olympics and 2014 World Cup. Brazil’s sports minister resigned Wednesday after fighting corruption allegations for more than a week, the sixth … finish reading Brazil’s sports minister Silva resigns
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CAS has overturned a ruling which will allow LaShawn Merritt to defend his gold medal in the 2012 Olympics. But the Court of Arbitration for Sport threw out the IOC rule that bars any athlete who has received a doping … finish reading CAS overturns ruling; Merritt cleared to run
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No sport likes to lose any of its star players from one of its marquee events. So when Usain Bolt had a false start and was disqualified from the finals of the World Athletic Championship, many wondered whether the IAAF … finish reading IAAF not willing to change false start rule
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The USOC is apparently still not very secure in its relationship with the IOC. The USOC has sent out the news that it is not going to bid on the 2020 Olympic Games. Until the USOC resolves the financial relationship … finish reading USOC still not willing to submit bid for 2020 games
Olympic officials have attempted to reassure the 2012 Olympic sponsors, fans and media that the London police scandal will have no impact on the security at the Olympc Games. And Olympics minister Hugh Robertson insisted that much of the security … finish reading Olympic officials downplay impact of police scandal
There have been a growing number of match fixing and bribery investigations going on around the world. It seems that gamblers continue to try to influence the outcomes of games both through the athletes and through the officials. Jacques Rogge, … finish reading Jacques Rogge: Corruption next fight
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The IOC will enforce a “no needle” policy at the 2012 London Olympics that prohibits athletes from possessing any medical equipment that could be used for doping. The IOC medical commission chairman Arne Ljungqvist told The Associated Press, “we won’t accept … finish reading No needle policy for 2012 London Olympics
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As the international sports world continues to struggle with doping, cheating and betting, IOC President Jacques Rogge has called for governments to step in and help resolve the problems. Rogge spoke at the opening of the IOC’s 123rd session in … finish reading Rogge wants governments to help eliminate cheating/doping/betting
The Indian government launched a crackdown on drugs in sports amid the ongoing doping crisis affecting many different sports. Former Olympians and the public asked the government to intervene after eight athletes were suspended in a one-week span. Sports minister … finish reading Indian government issues warning to foreign coaches
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WADA has entered into a historic partnership with SmithGlaxoKline for conducting the drug testing at the 2012 London Olympics. The partnership will allow WADA to be given advance data that has not yet been publically released in order to test … finish reading WADA partners with SmithGlaxoKline for Olympic drug testing
Bidding teams from Pyeongchang, South Korea, Munich and Annecy, France are in the final three days of frantic campaigning for the 2018 Winter Olympics. The vote is scheduled for Wednesday and the three teams are doing everything possible to get … finish reading 2018 Winter Olympic host sites
James Stanton, two-time olympic water polo player, received a two-year ban after testing positive for a illegal substance in an out-of-competition test last september. Stanton originally filed an appeal which he subsequently withdrew. Stanton tested positive for the anabolic agent … finish reading Australian olympic water polo player James Stanton banned for illegal substance
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Europe’s governing soccer body is calling on FIFA to make immediate changes to deal with the increasing levels of corruption in the sport. Sepp Blatter began his fourth and final term as FIFA president this month and pledged a “zero-tolerance” … finish reading UEFA calling out FIFA over corruption issues
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The lower house of the Brazilian Congress approved a law that is meant to speed up the bidding process for work related to the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. While the government is asserting this is all to ensure … finish reading Brazil speeds up building of World Cup/Olympic infrastructure
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A court acquitted three Gambia Olympic officials of stealing $1,300 from the national body. Vice president of the Gambian committee Beatrice Allen, treasurer Ousman Wadda, and accountant Muhammed Janneh denied the charges and claimed they were singled out because the intended … finish reading Three Gambia Olympic officials acquitted of theft
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear the “six-month rule” dispute between the United States Olympic Committee and the IOC on Aug. 17. CAS expects a ruling in September about the legality of the IOC anti-doping rule that bars … finish reading CAS to examine six month rule in September
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(AP) Olympic gold-medal gymnast Peter Vidmar stepped down as chief of mission for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team Friday following a controversy over his opposition to gay marriage. Vidmar said in a release that he’s dedicated his life to the Olympic … finish reading Vidmar steps down as chief of mission for London games over gay marriage opposition
(AP) Swimmer Jessica Hardy, who missed the Beijing Olympics because of a doping violation, has been cleared for the London Games after the International Olympic Committee informed her she would not be subject to a contentious rule that threatened her … finish reading IOC clears Jessica Hardy for participation
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(AP) Spanish Vuelta runner-up Ezequiel Mosquera faces disciplinary proceedings for alleged doping after the International Cycling Union asked for an investigation. The UCI said Friday it wanted the Spanish cycling federation to examine the case, after a seven-month inquiry since Mosquera … finish reading Spanish cyclist Mosquera faces doping inquiry
(Olympic.org) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) have agreed to ask the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a definitive ruling concerning the IOC’s “Regulations Regarding Participation in the Olympic Games – Rule 45 of … finish reading IOC and USOC request expedited review from CAS on suspension issues
