WADA statement on Court of Arbitration decision to declare Russian Anti-Doping Agency as non-compliant

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) acknowledges the ruling today by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to declare the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) for a period of two years and to impose significant consequences. This decision confirms in large part the recommendation made in November 2019 by WADA’s independent Compliance Review Committee (CRC), which was unanimously accepted by the Agency’s Executive Committee (ExCo) on 9 December 2019.

RFU statement on concussion

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is deeply saddened to hear the brave personal accounts from former players and their families about their health. The RFU applauds them for coming forward to tell their stories.

UEFA Assist and Scottish FA help Bahamas rebuild following Hurricane Dorian

When the hurricane hit, the Scottish FA donated funds to ensure the Bahamas FA was able to purchase vital equipment to enable it to continue to play and develop the game.

New Commonwealth funding critical to protect Australian sport

Sport Integrity Australia CEO David Sharpe believes MYEFO funding of a two year pilot program for an independent complaints and disputes resolution model will allow the agency to effectively respond to escalating and shifting integrity threats across sport, in particular child safeguarding issues.

U.S. weightlifting athlete Susanne Williams accepts sanctions for anti-doping rule violation

USADA announced today that Susanne Williams, of Fort Valley, Ga., an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a four-year suspension for an anti-doping rule violation.

IOC Athletes’ Commission invokes athletes to take part in survey regarding Rule 50

More calendar changes for 2021

Rugby Union athlete receives sanction

LTA confirms three-year Superga deal

Algerian tennis player banned for life

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends historic agreement between UAE and Israel FAs

US Para athlete Sebastiana Lopez banned for anti-doping rule violation

CAS Media Release / Communication du TAS aux médias

GPK Sports Management Ltd., Edge Sports International, Inc. v/ Galatasaray Sports Club

Morgan v/ Amis du Basketball Contern

Brewer v/ Asociatia Clubul Sportiv Sepsi-Sic

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Betfred to partner three England teams in 2021

Betfred are to become an official partner of all three England teams at next year’s Rugby League World Cup, extending their commitment to the sport.

IPC statement regarding CAS decision on WADA v RUSADA

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) acknowledges today’s decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to rule that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code.

CAS decision in the arbitration WADA v. RUSADA

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued its decision in the arbitration procedure between the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Russian AntiDoping Agency (RUSADA), with 50 intervening parties, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).

Statement on the judgment of the General Court – International Skating Union eligibility rules

EU Athletes welcomes the General Court Judgment in Case T-93/18 International Skating Union v Commission announced yesterday. The judgment confirms that the rules of the International Skating Union (ISU) providing for severe penalties for athletes taking part in speed skating events not recognised by it are contrary to EU competition law.

Trials of additional permanent head injury substitutes welcomed

We welcome today’s announcement from the International Football Association Board [IFAB] to approve the trials of an additional permanent head injury substitute.

2021 Anti-Doping Policy Change

AFC and Continental Tires announce renewal of sponsorship rights deal

Rugby League player Carr banned for four years

Broadcast deal extended with the BBC for all three challenge cups

USA Gymnastics allows protests from athletes as part of new bill of rights

UKAD Statement following WADA advice on COVID-19 vaccines

Normalisation committee appointed for Haitian Football Association

Hazan, Lewis v/ PAOK Basketball Club

Helmanis v/ BC Spartak Saint Petersburg

Malashenko v/ Adana Basketbol Kulübü Dernegi

Misuraca v/ Taylor

Changes to the 2021 prohibited list

Joint statement on behalf of World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union

World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and Welsh Rugby Union can confirm they have received a letter of claim from solicitors representing certain players and will now take time to consider its contents.

Edinson Cavani has been charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3

Edinson Cavani has been charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to a social media post on Thursday 29 November 2020.

College athlete’s payment case to be heard by US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case regarding payments to college athletes after a lower court barred the NCAA from capping athlete’s education-related compensation and benefits.

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IFAB approves trials with additional concussion substitutes

Following consultation with key stakeholders and recommendations from the Concussion Expert Group (CEG) and The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP), today’s Annual Business Meeting (ABM) approved extensive trials with additional permanent substitutions for actual or suspected concussion as of January 2021.