Category Archives: Governing Bodies

Committee on Infractions Report on Oklahoma

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Always interesting to read a good summary of the actual report rather than the bullet point summaries which we normally see in the media.

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Oklahoma basketball put on 3 years probation

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Major violations leading to 3 years probation and a $15,000 fine.

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Ohio State loses scholarships for “failure to monitor”

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Ohio State will lose some more scholarships and this time for “Failure to monitor”

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NASCAR considers further limits on drafting

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NASCAR is considering additional changes designed to reduce the amount of two-car drafting.  It hopes to be able to implement the changes in time for the 2012 Daytona 500 according to an ESPN report. NASCAR has made two changes designed to … finish reading NASCAR considers further limits on drafting

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Power tool use during fuel transfers banned by NASCAR

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  NASCAR has banned the use of power tools when teams are transferring fuel. The decision Thursday is in response to a fuel fire next to Regan Smith’s hauler at Talladega Superspeedway. The fire broke out as spouts from gas … finish reading Power tool use during fuel transfers banned by NASCAR

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ATP and Hamburg still fighting over legal fees

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

According to a report in Sports Business Journal, The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit yesterday scheduled oral arguments between the ATP and its German tournament for Nov. 17 to debate whether the event has to pay legal fees to … finish reading ATP and Hamburg still fighting over legal fees

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NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite approving a measure for the full cost of attendence, the NCAA board was not expected to discuss a petition signed by 300 football and men’s basketball players seeking a share of television money. The National College Players Association, an … finish reading NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

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NCAA panel approves 4 major changes

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is good to see that NCAA President Mark Emmert has enough juice to get approval for the measures that he has been pushing.  The panel today approved 4 major changes: Scholarship value–adding $2000 in spending money in addition to … finish reading NCAA panel approves 4 major changes

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Austin appeal to be heard by FIFA

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  FIFA says suspended Caribbean leader Lisle Austin will have his appeal heard Nov. 4 to challenge a one-year ban from soccer duty. FIFA ruled that the Barbados official broke its regulations by going to an ordinary court during the fallout … finish reading Austin appeal to be heard by FIFA

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Brazil’s sports minister Silva resigns

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

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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Windshields results in six NASCAR suspensions

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  NASCAR has issued four-week suspensions to the crew chiefs and car chiefs for Martin Truex Jr., David Reutimann and Bobby Labonte. Chad Johnston, Rodney Childers and Frank Kerr also were fined $50,000 each, and the drivers docked 25 points … finish reading Windshields results in six NASCAR suspensions

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FIFA investigating ten more Caribbean soccer officials

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  FIFA is investigating 10 more Caribbean soccer officials in a bribery scandal involving former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam. FIFA says it wants to interview the 10 men from six countries and present files to its ethics committee next … finish reading FIFA investigating ten more Caribbean soccer officials

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FIFA to minimize requirement of red cards on penalty area offenses

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is bad enough that every minor foul in the penalty area results in a penalty kick, a sanction severe enough to decide many matches. At least now FIFA is looking for alternatives which would allow the officials not to … finish reading FIFA to minimize requirement of red cards on penalty area offenses

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Blatter claims new transparency, release of ISL papers

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

So should we believe that Sepp Blatter will really turn over a new leaf and usher in an era of transparency for FIFA.  FIFA president Sepp Blatter promised Friday to release the files from a 10-year-old corruption scandal that could … finish reading Blatter claims new transparency, release of ISL papers

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NASCAR confiscates windshields from Michael Waltrip Racing

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  NASCAR has confiscated the front windshields from Michael Waltrip Racing’s two cars and a third car affiliated with the race team. The windshields were taken from the cars of MWR drivers David Reutimann and Martin Truex Jr., as well as … finish reading NASCAR confiscates windshields from Michael Waltrip Racing

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Wisconsin court rules on HS football playoffs, but are delays over

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

And here we go on the unending drama of Wisconsin High School football.  I wonder if ESPN is ready to put this on full time coverage on ESPNHS. So the court rules that the Messmer/Shorewood team would be allowed into … finish reading Wisconsin court rules on HS football playoffs, but are delays over

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English FA will fight attempt to remove relegation

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The English FA is concerned that the whole fabric of English soccer will be destroyed if the threat of removal from the English Premier League is taken away. Given the rise in foreign ownership and the enormous sums paid to … finish reading English FA will fight attempt to remove relegation

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FIFA institutes match-fixer amnesty

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In the last attempt to get rid of the match fixing that is rampant in European soccer, and really soccer around the world, FIFA has decided to institue a match-fixer amnesty, as well as put in rewards for those providing … finish reading FIFA institutes match-fixer amnesty

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Wisconsin HS football playoffs delayed for court decision

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You hate to see the sports competition on the field delayed by the involvement of courts, but that is exactly what is happening in Wisconsin right now as the state high school football playoffs are delayed waiting for a court … finish reading Wisconsin HS football playoffs delayed for court decision

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Two Kansas basketball players ineligible

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Kansas will be without two talented freshmen this season. Coach Bill Self said Friday that Ben McLemore and Jamari Traylor have been declared partial qualifiers by the NCAA and will not be eligible to play this season. They cannot practice … finish reading Two Kansas basketball players ineligible

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