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Fri, June 26, 2020

US Women’s soccer team denied immediate appeal of pay discrimination case

A Federal Judge has denied an immediate appeal to the US Women’s soccer team after their claim of discriminatory pay against the US Soccer Federation was dismissed

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Thu, June 25, 2020

Premier League to launch system for players to report online abuse

The Premier League is set to launch a new system which will allow players, coaches and managers to report any online abuse in an attempt to combat discrimination

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Wed, June 24, 2020

WADA publishes final version of Athletes Anti-Doping Rights Act

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the final version of the Athletes Anti-Doping Rights Act which provides rights including terms of testing, data protection and accountability.

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Tue, June 23, 2020

Novak Djokovic heavily criticised after several positive coronavirus tests on Adria Tour

Novak Djokovic has come under heavy criticism after players ignored protocols and played matches in front of large crowds during his Adria Tour exhibition event, with several participants then testing positive for coronavirus.

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Mon, June 22, 2020

Lewis Hamilton to create commission to increase diversity in motorsport

Lewis Hamilton has announced his plan to set up a commission in his name which will increase diversity in motorsport to make “real, tangible and measurable change.”

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Thu, June 18, 2020

New Date Released for Sport Resolutions Annual Conference

Following the postponement of this year's event due to Covid-19, we are pleased to confirm the new date for our conference. 

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Thu, June 18, 2020

International Olympic Committee survey finds 50 percent of athletes have struggled to stay motivated during the coronavirus pandemic

An International Olympic Committee survey has found that 50 per cent of the surveyed athletes struggled to stay motivated during the coronavirus pandemic, with 32% struggling with mental health. 

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Wed, June 17, 2020

World Anti-Doping Agency publishes final version of 2021 World Anti-Doping Code

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published its final version of the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards which will come into force on 1st January 2021.

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Mon, June 15, 2020

How to Conduct Effective Sports Dispute Resolution & Advocacy Online

Our Head of Case Management Catherine Pitre and Sport Resolutions Panel member Jeff Benz write on successful advocacy online in sports disputes. 

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Mon, June 15, 2020

‘How to Manage Athlete Selection’ Webinar Video is Now Available Online

The recording of our recent webinar is available for public viewing. 

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Mon, June 15, 2020

Scottish Championship clubs vote to play shortened season

Scottish Championship clubs have voted to play a shortened 27 game season, beginning in October, rather than the usual 36 games.

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Thu, June 11, 2020

World Athletics v Gomathi Marimuthu

A decision in the case of World Athletics against Gomathi Marimuthu has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.

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