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Russian Doping Scandal: Russia Suspended Indefinitely From International Track And Field Events, IAAF Says
This is the first time ever that the IAAF has banned an entire country from international competition over doping violations.
Nov 13, 2015
Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation: DraftKings Retains Prominent Attorneys As Legal Battle Looms
“A swift resolution would protect the rights of consumers and allow DraftKings players to continue to play the fantasy sports games so many people love,” a DraftKings spokesman said.
Nov 13, 2015
FIFA Presidential Candidates: Sheikh Salman's Bid Approved Despite Alleged Human Rights Violations
Sheikh Salman, head of the Asian Football Confederation, has denied allegations he participated in a 2011 crackdown on protesters in Bahrain.
Nov 12, 2015
Russian Doping Scandal: No Boycott Of Summer Olympics 2016 Despite Possibility Of Banned Athletes, Russian Official Says
“Understand that Russia is a dependable partner of the international Olympic movement," Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko told the AP.
Nov 12, 2015
FIFA Presidential Candidates: Gianni Infantino To Withdraw Bid If Michel Platini Cleared To Run
While UEFA chief Michel Platini has entered the FIFA presidential race, a suspension could prevent him from running.
Nov 10, 2015
Russian Doping Scandal: Allegations Of State-Sponsored Activity Unfounded, Vladimir Putin Spokesman Says
“As long as there is no evidence, it is difficult to consider the accusations, which appear to be rather unfounded,” a Kremlin spokesman said.
Nov 10, 2015
Russian Doping Scandal: FIFA To 'Analyze' Vitaly Mutko's Role, Report Says
A World Anti-Doping Agency report on doping in Russian athletics named Vitaly Mutko, the Russian sports minister and FIFA executive.
Nov 09, 2015
Russian Doping Scandal: IAAF To 'Consider Sanctions' Against Russia After WADA Report
Russian track and field athletes could be banned from next summer's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Nov 09, 2015
Ben Carson Biography Controversy: Yale Anecdote Faces Renewed Scrutiny
Now the neurosurgeon and presidential candidate's time at Yale is under scrutiny, after a Wall Street Journal report.
Nov 07, 2015
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: Employees Afraid To Travel To United States, Report Says
U.S. authorities reportedly seized a Volkswagen employee's passport during a recent trip, stoking fears about criminal prosecution.
Nov 07, 2015
Donald Trump Hosting 'Saturday Night Live' Despite Protests, Ethics Questions [VIDEOS]
A hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live” historically has done either little or nothing to better a candidate’s chances of becoming U.S. president.
Nov 07, 2015
Russian Plane Crash Update: Cockpit Recorder Logged Noise In Final Second, Egyptian Official Says
The as-yet-unidentified sound was logged by the cockpit recorder a second before it ceased operating on the Russian plane that went down in Egypt last weekend.
Nov 07, 2015
China Economic Slowdown Restricts Reform Efforts As Government Pursues GDP Growth Goal
Regulators in Beijing are postponing plans to loosen controls on China's economy as the country struggles to maintain an acceptable growth rate.
Nov 07, 2015
Sepp Blatter Health Update: Suspended FIFA President Examined At Hospital For Stress
A Swiss doctor told Blatter, 79, to rest for a few days after he reported feeling ill due to stress.
Nov 06, 2015
Washington Redskins Name Controversy: Team Criticizes Adidas' Program To Help High Schools Replace Native American Mascots
“The hypocrisy of changing names at the high school level of play and continuing to profit off of professional like-named teams is absurd," a Redskins spokesman said.
Nov 06, 2015
FIFA Sponsors: Adidas' Brand Unaffected By Corruption Scandal, CEO Says
The German clothing maker is in "constant dialogue" with FIFA about its ongoing reform process, according to the company's top executive.
Nov 05, 2015
Houston LGBT Supporters Petition NFL To Move Super Bowl LI After HERO Repeal
NFL officials say they won't revoke the city's hosting rights, despite voters' decision this week to overturn an anti-discrimination law.
Nov 05, 2015
NFL Auditing Department Of Defense Contracts Amid 'Paid Patriotism' Debate
An investigation by U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake found the Pentagon spent more than $6 million on patriotic events at NFL games.
Nov 04, 2015
FIFA Corruption Scandal: Reform Chief Resists Term Limits For Soccer's Top Officials
Critics are skeptical about FIFA's commitment to change after reform chairman Francois Carrard downplayed the need for term limits for top officials.
Nov 04, 2015
Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation: New Jersey Bill Outlines Strict Guidelines For Oversight
A state senator plans to introduce a bill requiring daily fantasy sports operators to pay a licensing fee, among other restrictions.
Nov 03, 2015
NFL London Series: Twickenham Stadium To Host At Least 1 Game Per Season
The rugby stadium is now one of three London-area venues that will host NFL games by the end of the decade.
Nov 03, 2015
Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation: DraftKings Supports 'Measured Approach' To Formal Oversight
DraftKings addressed calls for formal oversight of the industry hours after rival FanDuel came out in support of state-by-state regulation.
Oct 30, 2015
FIFA Election Update: Michel Platini Confident Despite Suspension, Touts 'Vision' For International Soccer
Suspended European soccer chief Michel Platini is one of seven individuals who have applied to become the next president of FIFA, soccer's global governing body.
Oct 29, 2015
NFL Los Angeles Update: San Diego Chargers Official Skeptical On Local Stadium Deal
Mark Fabiani, the Chargers' top official on possible relocation to Los Angeles, expressed skepticism about progress on a new stadium in San Diego.
Oct 29, 2015
Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation: FanDuel CEO Nigel Eccles Expresses Support To Ensure Consumer Protection
As scrutiny of daily fantasy sports intensifies, the site's founder now says state-by-state oversight is crucial to protect consumers and ensure future growth.
Oct 29, 2015
Daily Fantasy Sports Debate: Self-Regulatory Panel Faces Doubts Amid Federal, State Probes
In an attempt to avoid formal oversight, the daily fantasy sports industry has formed its own regulatory panel. But will it be effective?
Oct 28, 2015
Fantasy Sports Industry Forms Self-Regulatory Board As Federal, State Officials Mull Legality
Amid government scrutiny, the industry has hired former acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Seth Harris to lead an oversight panel.
Oct 27, 2015
World Series 2015: New York Mets' Championship Run Could End Payroll Restrictions
The National League champs have spent years recovering from ownership's investment in Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme. But that might all be over now.
Oct 27, 2015
Amid Daily Fantasy Sports Legality Debate, Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Defends DraftKings, FanDuel
Jerry Jones, who owns equity in DraftKings, said daily fantasy sports contests create "more interest and more fan participation."
Oct 26, 2015
List Of FIFA Presidential Candidates Takes Shape As Jerome Champagne Announces Bid To Replace Sepp Blatter
Jerome Champagne, a former close associate of outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter, became the latest executive to enter the race to replace him.
Oct 23, 2015
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