FIFA has banned six officials for life after they helped fix two international exhibitions. The three Hungarian and three Bosnian match officials were banned after all seven goals in a Feb. 9 doubleheader (Latvia vs. Bolivia, Bulgaria vs. Estonia) organized by a … finish reading FIFA bans 6 officials for life
With all of the issues facing the NBA, they have decided to postpone the annual rookie transition program scheduled for August 9-11. The event, run jointly by the NBA and the players’ association, provides first-year players with information to help … finish reading NBA postpones rookie transition program
Finally, after months of rhetoric and tension, Monday brought a great relief to everyone involved in the world of football as the NFLPA approved the proposed deal. The fans rejoiced as both sides came together for the agreement and even held … finish reading Are you ready for some football? Lockout is over
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Amid a match-fixing investigation, Turkish soccer federation officials decided to postpone the start of the Turkish soccer season until September 9. The season was originally set to begin August 5. Earlier this month, Turkish police rounded up more than 60 … finish reading Turkey postpones upcoming soccer season
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As the NFL labor situation appears headed towards a positive resolution in the next 10 days, the rookie wage scale seems to have been solved. The key elemens of the rookie wage scale are: Five-year contracts, with a team option … finish reading NFL progress encouraging as rookie scale issue appears resolved
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In what can only be interpreted as a positive sign, both sides have apparently agreed to work through the weekend to get closer to an agreement on the basic parameters of a deal. While Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith are … finish reading NFL talks continuing to show progress
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Okay, so I was off a little bit in my prediction that the NFL would have enough iin place to announce the parameters of a deal in time for the 4th of July. But the reality is that the clocking … finish reading NFL reaching critical point; lawyers hard at work
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FIFA has always maintained a strict policy against political influences on soccer matches (apparently a standard that makes the political influences worse than actual corruption). FIFA cited, “severe governmental influence” as the cause of the suspension of the Football Federation … finish reading Belize federation suspended by FIFA
Despite Bud Selig’s comments that MLB is almost certain to expand the playoffs, MLBPA Executive Director Michael Weiner did not agree with that position according to this ESPN report. Selig stated that baseball was moving “inexorably” toward adding two wild-card … finish reading MLBPA’s Weiner says MLB playoff expansion not a given
The Premier League may implement a winter break into its calendar in a move some hope might improve England’s World Cup performances according to this AP report. Demands for a midseason rest like in Spain, Italy and Germany intensified after England … finish reading England considers winter break in its league calendar
Spain is considering an offer to replace Japan at this summer’s Copa America, with the federation’s president eager for the World Cup champions to play. Angel Maria Villar says Tuesday the federation has received an invitation from Argentine counterpart Julio … finish reading Spain considers taking Japan’s spot in Copa America
Spanish league games on April 2 and 3 have been postponed in a dispute between clubs and the government over television revenue. The league made the announcement after “the lack of progress” in negotiations with Spanish government officials over the … finish reading La Liga games postponed for TV dispute
Is it going to be good for college hockey to have Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State and Wisconsin in one league? That appears to be the dominant questions as the world of college hockey prepares to adjust to a … finish reading Big Ten appears poised to add hockey
The J-League will resume on April 23 following a six-week hiatus brought about by Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. The resumption date was set after a meeting of the 38 clubs from the top tiers of the J-League, which was … finish reading Japenese soccer league set to resume April 23rd
The devastation in Japan continues to impact the schedules of sporting events. The cancellation of soccer games in Japan was extended into early April because of the devastation from the earthquake, tsunami and radiation leaks. Japanese soccer authorities already had … finish reading Japan cancels more soccer games, through April
The Marlins are losing a 3 game home series against the Seattle Mariners in June because they don’t yet have their own stadium. With a new retractable roof venue set to open in 2012 this should be the last time … finish reading Price of not having your own stadium? You get bumped by U2 concert
The Mountain West Conference will not expand further to include either Utah State or Hawaii as a full member according to an AP report. The conference board of directors on Tuesday issued a statement saying the configuration already established … finish reading Mountain West to stay at eight teams
One way to get an easier schedule is to drop the Rose Bowl Champions. According to an ESPNDallas report, Texas Tech and TCU won’t play for a second consecutive season. The Red Raiders were scheduled to visit TCU on Sept. 10 … finish reading Texas Tech drops TCU from schedule
Qatar declared they will not host the 2022 World Cup in winter, insisting it was “never our interest to change one week beyond June and July”. This declaration is increasing the scrutiny on Blatter. Blatter has attempted to exert his … finish reading Soccer leaders Blatter and Platini face more Qatar blacklash
