Tag: Sports governance
IOC denounces Belarus Olympic election of Lukashenko’s son
<p>LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC has refused to recognize the election of Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko’s son as the troubled country’s top Olympic official.</p>
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FIFA brokers deal to decide next African soccer president
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — FIFA president Gianni Infantino brokered a deal to give politically connected South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe a clear run...
Bruins coach: Carlo ‘feeling better,’ week-to-week after hit
BOSTON — Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo “is feeling better” but remains week-to-week from the head hit that earned Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson...
NFL hires first Black female game official, Maia Chaka
<p>NEW YORK — The NFL has hired Maia Chaka as the first Black female official in league history. She will work games during the...
Qatar up for 2032 Olympics bid despite IOC backing Brisbane
<p>DOHA, Qatar — Qatar was still committed Friday to bidding for the 2032 Olympics despite the IOC heading into exclusive talks with top choice...
NFL hires first Black female game official, Maia Chaka
NEW YORK — The NFL has hired Maia Chaka as the first Black female official in league history. She will work games during the...
SAmerica worried as European clubs won’t release players
<p>South America’s governing soccer body plans to hold talks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday about European clubs refusing to release players for...
Qatar up for 2032 Olympics bid despite IOC backing Brisbane
DOHA, Qatar — Qatar was still committed Friday to bidding for the 2032 Olympics despite the IOC heading into exclusive talks with top choice...
Pitcher Sam Dyson banned 1 yr under domestic violence policy
<p>NEW YORK — Pitcher Sam Dyson was suspended for the 2021 season by Major League Baseball on Friday under the domestic violence policy of...
SAmerica worried as European clubs won’t release players
South America’s governing soccer body plans to hold talks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday about European clubs refusing to release players for...