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Sports Law Combine

Dec
13
Tense Formula 1 finale headed for legal action, Mercedes lodge intention to appeal

Tense Formula 1 finale headed for legal action, Mercedes lodge intention to appeal

The high-profile finish to the Formula 1 season is heading to the courts after a dramatic day that saw two
3 min read
Dec
11
Boxing, Weightlifting IF's must make governance reforms following Olympic exclusion

Boxing, Weightlifting IF's must make governance reforms following Olympic exclusion

After years of governance failures causing a cloud to hang over the International Federations ('IF's') of
3 min read
Dec
09
Evidence ruling next step in long-awaited FIFA corruption trial

Evidence ruling next step in long-awaited FIFA corruption trial

A Federal Judge in New York is deliberating on the admissibility of key evidence in a long-running criminal corruption case.
4 min read
Dec
07
Borussia Dortmund midfielder's match-fixing comments could lead to re-think of post-match interview

Borussia Dortmund midfielder's match-fixing comments could lead to re-think of post-match interview

Police prosecutors in Dortmund, Germany and the German Football Association ('DFB') are investigating comments from the player, England
2 min read
Dec
03
Major League Baseball lockout, legal posturing in full swing

Major League Baseball lockout, legal posturing in full swing

2 December 2021 has rolled around meaning the Major League Baseball ('MLB') has commenced a work stoppage or
2 min read
Dec
02
CAS Arbitarial Award affirms corruption life ban for fmr. FIFA executive

CAS Arbitarial Award affirms corruption life ban for fmr. FIFA executive

In a decision that goes to the core of the issue of corruption by FIFA officials, a high-ranking former Brazilian
5 min read
Oct
25
Latest webinar to focus on League of Legends Esports league

Latest webinar to focus on League of Legends Esports league

Sports Law Combine has teamed up again with Mat Jessep of Game Legal to bring you the latest in our
1 min read
Oct
15
'Mutant Madness' protein powder blamed for athlete ban

'Mutant Madness' protein powder blamed for athlete ban

3 min read
Oct
11
Esports integrity and best practice: Esports summit recap

Esports integrity and best practice: Esports summit recap

Asking why integrity in Esports is necessary, a panel of experts from Australia and New Zealand has called for balancing
3 min read
Oct
08
Nigerian Olympic sprinter Blessing Okagbare charged by Athletics Integrity Unit

Nigerian Olympic sprinter Blessing Okagbare charged by Athletics Integrity Unit

The 100-metres sprinter Blessing Okagbare has been charged for three different offences by the Athletics Integrity Unit ('AIU'
2 min read