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Lapasset promises fight to get sport clean

Matt Cutler — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:41:28 +0000

Bernard Lapasset has promised SportAccord members that he will help safeguard their sports from the threat of match-fixing, corruption and doping should he be elected president at the end of the month.

WADA drafts new anti-doping code

Matt Cutler — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:45:38 +0000

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) met over the weekend to draft a new global policy that will see suspensions doubled for serious cases of doping.

Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese contemplating exit

Matt Cutler — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:44:46 +0000

Nicola Cortese is considering his future at English Premier League side Southampton, due to management differences with the club’s trust, Liebherr, according to the BBC.

Amateur Boxing Scotland calls emergency meeting

Matt Cutler — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:44:31 +0000

Amateur Boxing Scotland (ABS) has called for an emergency meeting with the British Amateur Boxing Association (BABA) to demand its chairman Derek Mapp be replaced.

Russia go visa-free for major sporting events

Matt Cutler — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:44:12 +0000

Russia has signed a decree to come into immediate effect to waive visa requirements for all athletes and sporting officials ahead of its major sporting events line up.

Seara gives away football sponsorship deal

Matt Cutler — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:43:59 +0000

International food brand Seara has released a competition for five football clubs in the UK and Ireland to win a sponsorship package.

Strong finances key to SportAccord future - Vizer

Matt Cutler — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:19:41 +0000

Presidential candidate Marius Vizer has promised a secure financial future and an increased number of revenue streams for SportAccord and its members should he be elected at the end of the month.

ICC “has seen no evidence” for election vote fixing

Matt Cutler — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:26:00 +0000

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has denied any wrongdoing following allegations of vote fixing during ICC committee elections, and is now considering referring the case to an ethics officer.

Fuller asks Swiss not to support McQuaid

Matt Cutler — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:14:33 +0000

Jaimie Fuller, chairman of global sports clothing company SKINS, has urged the Swiss Cycling Federation to not support current International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid in re-elections.

Doha will “learn lessons” for 2019 IAAF World Championships

Matt Cutler — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:11:41 +0000

Doha bid organisers for the 2019 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships said it will learn lessons from London’s 2017 successful bid – an event the Qataris lost out to.

Athletics Kenya chairman unopposed in elections

Matt Cutler — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:22:46 +0000

Athletics Kenya (AK) will extend Isaiah Kiplagat’s 21-year post as chairman, as the position has been unopposed ahead of elections on May 14.

SportBusiness to launch new daily news service

Kevin Roberts — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:44 +0000

SportBusiness Group will officially launch a new daily subscription news service - the SportBusiness International Newswire - on Thursday 16 May – as part of a number of wide ranging changes across SportBusiness Group in 2013.

Bach first to announce IOC president candidacy

Matt Cutler — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:09:42 +0000

International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president Thomas Bach today became the first IOC member to announce his candidacy to succeed Jacques Rogge as president of the body.

Wallabies caught in financial “windfall”

Matt Cutler — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:08:52 +0000

Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver has revealed that national-side Wallabies may have to enforce pay cuts for players and backroom staff following a loss of AU$8.3 million in 2012.

IOA acting president pulls out of IOC meeting

Matt Cutler — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:08:42 +0000

Acting president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Vijay Kumar Malhotra, has pulled out of a crucial meeting between the International Olympic Committee and various Indian sporting delegates who plan to discuss the country’s re-entry into the Olympic fold.

ECB strikes Waitrose deal

Matt Cutler — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:08:41 +0000

The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has agreed a three-year deal with Waitrose for the supermarket chain to become the new sponsor of the England team from next year.

Rugby World Cup “pushes” MK Dons new training ground plan

Matt Cutler — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:08:30 +0000

English Football League One side Milton Keynes Dons is hopeful of plans for a new training ground going through, following the city’s successful bid as one of the hosts of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Sao Paulo’s World Cup venue causes FIFA fresh headache

Matt Cutler — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:07:17 +0000

FIFA has again expressed its concern over Brazil’s preparations for the 2014 World Cup with fresh fears emerging over whether Sao Paulo’s venue will be able to meet the December deadline for completion.

Fergie retirement "will hit United brand value"

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:07:21 +0000

English Premier League champions Manchester United’s brand value will take a hit following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement as manager, according to one sponsorship consultant.

Singapore seals five-year WTA Championships deal

Matt Cutler — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:28:21 +0000

City-state Singapore fought off competition from Tianjin (China) and Monterrey (Mexico) to win the right to host the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) Championships, the end-of-season crown jewel finale of the women’s tennis calendar, from 2014 to 2018.