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Fina chief admits opposition to Rio 2016 scheduling
International Aquatics Federation (Fina) executive director Cornel Marculescu has admitted the governing body opposed the decision to stage some swimming finals after midnight at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, but stated the sport has to cater to the demands of television.
Modi outlines ‘blueprint’ for new global cricket body
A detailed “blueprint” has been drawn up concerning a new governing body for world cricket, according to Lalit Modi, founding father of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
World Marathon Majors fall under doping spotlight
London Marathon organisers have criticised the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) for its “failure to take effective action” in the battle against doping following further revelations, this time concerning the World Marathon Majors (WMM) collective of elite races.
Fifa launches internal investigation – report
Fifa has launched an internal investigation into allegations of corruption at football’s global governing body, according to the Reuters news agency.
WADA to urgently probe doping allegations in athletics
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has said its Independent Commission will “urgently launch” an investigation into the latest doping allegations to hit athletics, adding that it “deplores” the manner in which the accusations have emerged.
Carrard invited to lead Fifa’s Reform Task Force
Francois Carrard, the former director general of the International Olympic Committee, has been invited by Fifa to lead the Reform Task Force at football’s global governing body.
SAP and WTA launch ‘game-changing’ analytics service
German software company SAP has expanded its relationship with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to launch a new analytics tool that gives coaches access to real-time performance data during matches.
Fina chief calls for high diving development amid Olympic ambition
International Aquatics Federation (Fina) president Julio Maglione has called for the development of high diving if the discipline is to feature at future editions of the Olympic Games.
McDonald’s adds voice to calls for independent Fifa reform body
Fast-food restaurant giant McDonald’s has become the latest sponsor to urge Fifa to appoint an independent reform commission as world football’s governing body plots its recovery from a period of damaging scandal.
Orienteering body to split future World Championships
The International Orienteering Federation (IOF) has announced that it is to split future editions of its World Orienteering Championships into two different types of events.
WADA seeks to reassure athletes amid doping revelations
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has sought to reassure athletes in the wake of the latest doping allegations to hit athletics by stating that the leaked database cited in the accusations is not from its Anti-Doping Administration & Management System (ADAMS).
Shortlist unveiled for Leaders Under 40 Awards
The shortlist for the Leaders Under 40 Awards has been unveiled after a global search over nine months.
Bubka weighs in on doping scandal, as scientists defend findings
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) presidential candidate Sergey Bubka has called on his sport to improve the speed and transparency of its anti-doping systems, as the two scientists involved in the latest wave of allegations to hit athletics defended their findings of widespread blood doping.
Coe comes out fighting over athletics doping allegations
Sebastian Coe, who is bidding for the presidency of the IAAF, has defended the drug-testing strategy adopted by the global governing body of athletics in the wake of fresh allegations about doping in the sport.
IAAF hits out at ‘sensationalist and confusing’ doping allegations
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has today strongly denied the renewed wave of allegations concerning mass doping in the sport, criticising them as “sensationalist and confusing” while also expressing its “surprise” at the comments of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on the matter.
South Africa’s Sexwale considering run for Fifa presidency
South African businessman and former political prisoner Tokyo Sexwale is said to be considering running for the presidency of Fifa, world football’s governing body.
Athletics hit by fresh wave of doping allegations
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has said it is “very alarmed” after fresh allegations concerning widespread doping in athletics emerged yesterday (Sunday).