#sports-integrity
#sports-integrity

Major League Baseball

MLB Fires Umpire Pat Hoberg For Violating Gambling Rules

MLB terminated umpire Pat Hoberg for sharing betting accounts, upholding game integrity despite no evidence of direct betting or game manipulation.

fromMLB Trade Rumors

Major League Baseball

MLB Fires Umpire Pat Hoberg For Violation Of Gambling Policy

Pat Hoberg was fired for violating MLB's gambling policy, although there's no evidence he personally bet on games.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Major League Baseball

MLB upholds firing of umpire Pat Hoberg for gambling violations

Pat Hoberg was fired by MLB for sharing his sports betting accounts with a friend and deleting messages during an investigation.

Major League Baseball

MLB Loses Its Best Umpire To Sports Gambling | Defector

Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by MLB for violating gambling policies related to sports betting.

Major League Baseball

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Commissioner Rob Manfred Removes Pete Rose From MLB's Permanently Ineligible List

MLB changes policy on ineligible list, allowing posthumous removal of individuals like Pete Rose from bannings.

Major League Baseball

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MLB Fires Umpire Pat Hoberg For Violating Gambling Rules

MLB terminated umpire Pat Hoberg for sharing betting accounts, upholding game integrity despite no evidence of direct betting or game manipulation.

fromMLB Trade Rumors

Major League Baseball

MLB Fires Umpire Pat Hoberg For Violation Of Gambling Policy

Pat Hoberg was fired for violating MLB's gambling policy, although there's no evidence he personally bet on games.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Major League Baseball

MLB upholds firing of umpire Pat Hoberg for gambling violations

Pat Hoberg was fired by MLB for sharing his sports betting accounts with a friend and deleting messages during an investigation.

Major League Baseball

MLB Loses Its Best Umpire To Sports Gambling | Defector

Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by MLB for violating gambling policies related to sports betting.

Soccer (FIFA)

Liga MX Femenil player gets 6-yr match-fixing ban

A Liga MX Femenil player from MazatlÃ¡n FC received a six-year ban for involvement in match-fixing.

Poker

Darts world championship semi-finalist Andy Jenkins given 11-year ban for fixing

Andy Jenkins received an 11-year ban for match-fixing and passing information to bettors, underscoring the sports integrity's importance.

fromwww.bbc.com

London

King gets five-year ban in match-fixing case

Mark King was banned for five years for match-fixing and providing inside information.

Integrity in sports remains a top priority for governing bodies.

Miscellaneous

Mark King hit with five-year ban from snooker and heavy fine for match fixing

Mark King banned for five years due to match fixing allegations, underscoring snooker's commitment to integrity.

Soccer (FIFA)

Liga MX Femenil player gets 6-yr match-fixing ban

A Liga MX Femenil player from MazatlÃ¡n FC received a six-year ban for involvement in match-fixing.

Poker

Darts world championship semi-finalist Andy Jenkins given 11-year ban for fixing

Andy Jenkins received an 11-year ban for match-fixing and passing information to bettors, underscoring the sports integrity's importance.

fromwww.bbc.com

London

King gets five-year ban in match-fixing case

Mark King was banned for five years for match-fixing and providing inside information.

Integrity in sports remains a top priority for governing bodies.

Miscellaneous

Mark King hit with five-year ban from snooker and heavy fine for match fixing

Mark King banned for five years due to match fixing allegations, underscoring snooker's commitment to integrity.

more#match-fixing

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Liverpool FC

Wolves not applying for promotion is disrespectful: the players are right to feel devastated

Wolves women missed promotion due to club owners' failure to apply despite strong performance during the season.

fromwww.dw.com

Soccer (FIFA)

Lise Klaveness: 'Football is in a critical time' DW 04/02/2025

Klaveness emphasizes urgency in preserving European sports values and calls for greater dialogue and leadership amidst global scrutiny.

#gaelic-football

Soccer (FIFA)

Pat Spillane: My highs and lows of 2025 so far - the year we got our beautiful game back

Gaelic football has been freed from the negative influence of misguided modern coaches.

Soccer (FIFA)

Pat Spillane: A housekeeper's job is to look after the house - a goalkeeper's job is to look after his goal

Gaelic football rules face criticism regarding keepers' roles, leading to 12 v 11 attacks.

Jim Gavin defines reforms as enhancements, but followers may lack clarity on their meaning.

Soccer (FIFA)

Pat Spillane: My highs and lows of 2025 so far - the year we got our beautiful game back

Gaelic football has been freed from the negative influence of misguided modern coaches.

Soccer (FIFA)

Pat Spillane: A housekeeper's job is to look after the house - a goalkeeper's job is to look after his goal

Gaelic football rules face criticism regarding keepers' roles, leading to 12 v 11 attacks.

Jim Gavin defines reforms as enhancements, but followers may lack clarity on their meaning.

more#gaelic-football

#athletics

World Athletics mandates cheek swabs to doggedly protect female category'

World Athletics has approved cheek swabbing to verify biological sex of athletes in women's competitions.

fromAdvocate.com

World Athletics to require DNA testing of athletes in women's track and field

World Athletics will implement DNA testing to confirm the eligibility of women athletes, focusing on preserving the integrity of female competitions.

Running

Fifth athlete stripped of Olympic medal from one of dirtiest races in athletics history

The London 2012 women's 1500m race saw numerous athletes disqualified for doping, exemplifying long-term issues within sports integrity.

World Athletics mandates cheek swabs to doggedly protect female category'

World Athletics has approved cheek swabbing to verify biological sex of athletes in women's competitions.

fromAdvocate.com

World Athletics to require DNA testing of athletes in women's track and field

World Athletics will implement DNA testing to confirm the eligibility of women athletes, focusing on preserving the integrity of female competitions.

Running

Fifth athlete stripped of Olympic medal from one of dirtiest races in athletics history

The London 2012 women's 1500m race saw numerous athletes disqualified for doping, exemplifying long-term issues within sports integrity.

more#athletics

#boxing

Black Lives Matter

There's a dangerous epidemic in boxing': the tragic, cautionary tale of Paul Bamba

Paul Bamba's career trajectory shifted dramatically from modest beginnings to knockout successes, only to end in tragedy shortly after winning a championship.

MMA

Ruling: Shields' Michigan suspension 'dissolved'

Claressa Shields is no longer suspended but faces further action from the Michigan commission related to a positive marijuana test.

Black Lives Matter

There's a dangerous epidemic in boxing': the tragic, cautionary tale of Paul Bamba

Paul Bamba's career trajectory shifted dramatically from modest beginnings to knockout successes, only to end in tragedy shortly after winning a championship.

MMA

Ruling: Shields' Michigan suspension 'dissolved'

Claressa Shields is no longer suspended but faces further action from the Michigan commission related to a positive marijuana test.

more#boxing

UK news

Holi celebrations and a lunar eclipse: photos of the day Friday

The article covers various global incidents, reflecting ongoing tensions and significant events across multiple regions.

English Premier League

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

What has Ian Wright said about scrapping relegation?

Ian Wright believes scrapping relegation in the Women's Super League undermines core elements of football.

#jannik-sinner

Bayern Munich

Jannik Sinner case a million miles away from doping', claims Wada official

Jannik Sinner's three-month ban was accepted by WADA, confirming no intentional doping took place.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Privacy professionals

World No 1 Jannik Sinner penalised after twice testing positive for banned substance

Jannik Sinner tested positive for a banned substance but is deemed not at fault.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Tennis' top-ranked Jannik Sinner gets a 3-month ban in doping case settlement

Jannik Sinner has settled a doping case with a three-month ban, concluding a long-standing issue since two positive tests nearly a year ago.

Privacy professionals

Jannik Sinner Has The Resources To Take A Doping Violation With Dignity | Defector

Jannik Sinner maintained his top ranking and avoided suspension despite testing positive for a banned substance due to a ruling of no fault.

Miscellaneous

Jannik Sinner banned from tennis for three months in doping case settlement

Jannik Sinner has been banned from tennis for three months due to a doping case settlement.

New York City

Djokovic urges 'clear protocols' after Sinner ruling

Djokovic acknowledges players' concerns about inconsistencies in doping enforcement following Jannik Sinner's cleared steroid violations.

Bayern Munich

Jannik Sinner case a million miles away from doping', claims Wada official

Jannik Sinner's three-month ban was accepted by WADA, confirming no intentional doping took place.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Privacy professionals

World No 1 Jannik Sinner penalised after twice testing positive for banned substance

Jannik Sinner tested positive for a banned substance but is deemed not at fault.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Tennis' top-ranked Jannik Sinner gets a 3-month ban in doping case settlement

Jannik Sinner has settled a doping case with a three-month ban, concluding a long-standing issue since two positive tests nearly a year ago.

Privacy professionals

Jannik Sinner Has The Resources To Take A Doping Violation With Dignity | Defector

Jannik Sinner maintained his top ranking and avoided suspension despite testing positive for a banned substance due to a ruling of no fault.

Miscellaneous

Jannik Sinner banned from tennis for three months in doping case settlement

Jannik Sinner has been banned from tennis for three months due to a doping case settlement.

New York City

Djokovic urges 'clear protocols' after Sinner ruling

Djokovic acknowledges players' concerns about inconsistencies in doping enforcement following Jannik Sinner's cleared steroid violations.

more#jannik-sinner

Miscellaneous

UK and EU urged to follow US and block funding for World Anti-Doping Agency

Pressure is increasing on Wada to demonstrate transparency in its anti-doping decisions, or risk losing funding support from major nations.

#doping

Miscellaneous

Iga Swiatek Suspended After Testing Positive For Banned Substance | Defector

Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month ban after testing positive for trimetazidine, resulting in forfeited prize money and ranking points.

Miscellaneous

A joke': Jordan Thompson hits out at doping ban for doubles partner Max Purcell

Max Purcell's doping ban has sparked outrage over perceived inconsistencies in tennis's anti-doping policies.

Jordan Thompson criticized the ban as unfair given the circumstances and compared it with harsher penalties faced by others.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

'Two world number ones getting done for doping is disgusting for our sport' - Nick Kyrgios blasts tennis stars

Kyrgios condemns the handling of doping cases in tennis, highlighting its negative impact on the sport's integrity.

Miscellaneous

Iga Swiatek Suspended After Testing Positive For Banned Substance | Defector

Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month ban after testing positive for trimetazidine, resulting in forfeited prize money and ranking points.

Miscellaneous

A joke': Jordan Thompson hits out at doping ban for doubles partner Max Purcell

Max Purcell's doping ban has sparked outrage over perceived inconsistencies in tennis's anti-doping policies.

Jordan Thompson criticized the ban as unfair given the circumstances and compared it with harsher penalties faced by others.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

'Two world number ones getting done for doping is disgusting for our sport' - Nick Kyrgios blasts tennis stars

Kyrgios condemns the handling of doping cases in tennis, highlighting its negative impact on the sport's integrity.

more#doping

Miscellaneous

Rodrigo Bentancur hit with seven-match ban for comments about Son

Rodrigo Bentancur received a seven-match ban for making a racist remark about teammate Son Heung-min, highlighting the seriousness of racism in sports.

#david-jakins

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Cheating alleged after men's world conker champion found with steel chestnut

Investigation underway for cheating claims in World Conker Championships involving men's winner David Jakins found with a steel chestnut.

UK news

King Conker' accused of cheating after steel dummy found in pocket

The Conker World Championships winner faces cheating allegations after being caught with a steel decoy, questioning the integrity of the competition.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Cheating alleged after men's world conker champion found with steel chestnut

Investigation underway for cheating claims in World Conker Championships involving men's winner David Jakins found with a steel chestnut.

UK news

King Conker' accused of cheating after steel dummy found in pocket

The Conker World Championships winner faces cheating allegations after being caught with a steel decoy, questioning the integrity of the competition.

more#david-jakins

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