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Australian Crime Commission's Report Warns Drug Use Increases Threat Of Corruption05 / 20 / 13An "alarming increase in the use, seizure and arrests for illicit drugs is the central finding of the Australian Crime Commission's annual report" released Monday, "with significant implications for sport, especially the professional football codes," according to Roy Masters of the SYDNEY MORNING HE... |
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AIBA Approves IABF's Amended Constitution
After the lifting of suspension on Indian boxers, "the barred Indian Amateur Boxing Federation has got another shot in the arm with the world body, AIBA, approving its amended constitution," according to the PTI. IABF Secretary General Rajesh Bhandari said, "The amended constitution has been approve ...
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Husband Accuses Organizations Of Sexism
The husband of New Zealand Olympian Anne Hare "has taken aim at the leaders of two of the country's biggest sports organisations, accusing them of not doing enough to bridge the gender gap in sporting boardrooms," according to Dana Johannsen of the NEW ZEALAND HERALD. Chris Hare "has written an open ...
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CONCACAF is backing FIFA’s proposal "to restrict future presidents to eight years in office, and 12 years for executive committee members." The governing body said that "it fully endorses a 10-point plan suggested by a FIFA working group on anti-corruption reforms," which meets Tuesday in Zur ...
AFL Changes Role For Replacement
The Australian Football League "will appoint its new general manager of football operations before the start of the home-and-away season after short-listing six candidates," according to Glenn McFarlane of the HERALD SUN. AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou said that interviews for the role "would begin soon." ...
Ball Issue Stops Cricket Nights Tests
A day-night Test "is unlikely to be played any time soon because the worldwide search for a suitable coloured ball appears to have stalled," according to Andrew Faulkner of THE AUSTRALIAN. The issue is at a stalemate because while the Int'l Cricket Council says that "it is happy for day-night Tests ...
Formula E Boss Happy With Progress
The new FIA sanctioned all-electric racing series, Formula E, is still a work in progress, but Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag said he is "extremely satisfied with progress until now." Agag, a 42-year-old Spanish businessman, said a lot of work has to be done before the first race, "but everything [is] ...
Aussie Netballers Want Better Pay
Australia's national netballers "have taken their fight for more pay to Fair Work Australia," according to Rebecca Williams of the HERALD SUN. The Australian Netball Players' Association met with Netball Australia officials at a hearing last week after negotiations "hit a wall." As part of their new ...
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India "made it clear" that the second cricket Test between India and Australia will go ahead as scheduled in Hyderabad since the state government has assured the safety and security of the players. The city of Hyderabad was "rocked by two terror blasts" Thursday, ...
NBA Popularity Continues To Increase In China
The NBA is opening a $1.5B, 2,300-acre "sports and entertainment superstructure" on the outskirts of Beijing according to Steve Ginsberg of REUTERS. The "glitzy 'lifestyle destination' complex" features an official basketball court, a hoop-themed restaurant and a children's zone. ...
ARLC Chair: Doping No Longer A Concern
Australian Rugby League Commission Chair John Grant "has made the astonishing claim that the 'pall' of the peptide doping scandal that has rocked rugby league is no longer a concern" for National Rugby League clubs, according to Andrew Webster of the Sydney DAILY TELEGRAPH. Grant said that "he was c ...
