The doctor at the center of the "medical package" controversy surrounding Bradley Wiggins "admitted that there was no policy for recording the use of drugs at Team Sky or British Cycling at the time of the incident" in '11. In his first evidence to the Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee, Richard Freeman told MPs in a written statement, "Neither team had a written medicines management policy or stock-taking system. This was not uncommon practice in sports teams at that time." Wiggins' medical notes "disappeared when Freeman reported his laptop stolen while on holiday in Greece." Freeman said, "I accept that it would have been desirable to have backed up my clinical records, whatever system was used. I regret not doing this" (LONDON TIMES, 3/28).
Tim Worner's position on the board of Australian Football League side Sydney Swans "will come under further pressure over the coming days as a group of high-profile women supporters prepare to scrutinise" club CEO Andrew Ireland about the conduct of the Seven Network CEO. Although Swans Chair Andrew Pridham is still "publicly backing his controversial director," divisions are "emerging around the board table" (THE AGE, 3/28).
The Gaelic Athletic Association confirmed "there will be no change" to the National Hurling League until at least '19, "despite recent criticism" regarding the quarterfinals structure. Eyebrows "have been raised at a system that allowed Offaly to sneak into" the National Hurling League Division 1 quarterfinals, where it will face Division 1 "table toppers" and reigning All-Ireland champion Tipperary. GAA Dir of Games Administration Feargal McGill confirmed "prior notice would have to have been given for there to have been any possibility of a change" (RTÉ, 3/28).
A "survey of close to 5,000 club Gaelic Games players has shown that an unchangeable calendar is their most desired improvement in the sport." Over 71% of players said that it was their "biggest priority," while just under half said that "playing more games in the summer is important to them." Four in 10 players chose "a defined holiday period" from the sport as something they would like to most see in the future (RTÉ, 3/28).