Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Thu, July 02, 2020
IOC, Interpol and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime publish paper on Covid-19 and tackling corruption in sport
A paper published jointly by the International Olympic Committee, Interpol and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime addresses the Covid-19 pandemic and provides measures that can be taken to tackle and prevent corruption.
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.
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.
Wed, May 27, 2020
World Anti-Doping Agency promises additional targeted testing to plug gaps created by coronavirus
The World Anti-Doping Agency has promised that additional targeted testing will be undertaken in order to plug the gaps that have been created by the significant reduction in testing caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, May 22, 2020
Sport Northern Ireland publishes advice and guidance for restarting sport
Sport Northern Ireland has published advice and guidance for a progression towards a resumption of sport and physical activity after lockdown restrictions are eased.
Mon, March 30, 2020
WADA publishes inaugural Code Compliance Annual Report
The World Anti-Doping Agency has published its first ever Code Compliance Annual Report which reveals the extent of effective implementation of the Code.
Wed, March 25, 2020
Hockey Canada backs senior vice-president of national teams after anti-doping ban upheld
Hockey Canada will back it’s senior vice-president of national teams, Scott Salmond, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld his suspension for an anti-doping rule violation.
Mon, March 16, 2020
NFL players agree to new collective bargaining agreement
NFL players have agreed in majority to the proposed collective bargaining agreement which will be effective from 2021 to 2030.
Wed, February 26, 2020
Data company Sportradar allegedly relays live NCAA betting information without permission
Sportradar has allegedly relayed live betting data from courtside at NCAA basketball games, despite not having permission to do so.
Tue, February 11, 2020
American broadcaster CBS and William Hill announce official partnership
American tv network CBS has announced a partnership with William Hill which will allow the bookmaker to be the exclusive provider of betting odds across the CBS network channels and their website.
Thu, January 16, 2020
Investigation begins after NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. hands out real money to college players
Louisiana State University has confirmed that contact has been made with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and also the Southern Eastern Conference regarding Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. handing money to LSU players, which is prohibited under NCAA rules, after their national championship win.
Tue, January 14, 2020
Gambling on credit cards set to be banned
The Gambling Commission has announced that from 14th April 2020 people will be banned from using credit cards in order to place bets in an attempt to tackle the issue of gambling addiction.