Tag: Sports governance
Soccer coach’s life ban cut to 5 years in fixing case
GENEVA — The coach who led Nigeria to two Olympic medals in men’s soccer had his life ban by FIFA in a match-fixing case...
Wembley may have 65,000 fans for Euro 2020 semifinals, final
LONDON — UEFA is in talks with the British government about increasing the attendance at Wembley Stadium to 65,000 for the semifinals and final...
Mets fire 2 high-ranking employees after workplace review
NEW YORK — The New York Mets have fired two high-ranking employees and will overhaul their legal and human resources departments on the recommendation...
UEFA probes discrimination at Euro 2020 games in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Two European Championship soccer matches in Hungary are being investigated for “potential discriminatory incidents," UEFA said Sunday.
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Denied by Swiss court, Houlihan not in lineup at trials
EUGENE, Ore. — Shelby Houlihan's quest to overturn her doping suspension in time to run at this year's Olympic trials is over.
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UEFA still in talks about foreign fans for Euro 2020 final
LONDON — UEFA is in talks with the British government about allowing foreign soccer fans to fly into London for games in the latter...
Top medical adviser says ‘no fans’ safest for Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — The safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without any fans, the top medical adviser to the Japanese government said in...
Ski mountaineering set to join Olympics at 2026 Winter Games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — A new sport is set to be given an Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games.
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Emotional Neymar counts down to Pelé’s record for Brazil
SAO PAULO — Neymar might not win three World Cups in his career like Pelé did, but he is closing in as top goal...
Track trials could bring demonstrations on the medals stand
EUGENE, Ore. — If American athletes plan to use their Olympic stage to take a knee or raise a fist, U.S. track and field...
