News for 'Court of Arbitration for Sport'

CAS reject Butt, Asif's appeal against ICC ban

CAS reject Butt, Asif's appeal against ICC ban

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Former Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif lost their appeals against bans for spot-fixing in the Lord's Test against England in 2010.

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

His message contained some defiance: he vowed to fight the ban, insisted he had done no wrong and hit out at those who had questioned his integrity and honesty.

WADA suspends Beijing anti-doping laboratory

WADA suspends Beijing anti-doping laboratory

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Beijing's National Anti-Doping laboratory was suspended for a maximum of four months by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Thursday after failing to comply with international standards.

PCB to appeal against Akmal's ban reduction in CAS

PCB to appeal against Akmal's ban reduction in CAS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday said that it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the reduction of batsman Umar Akmal's ban for an anti-corruption breach. The middle-order batsman was banned in April for failing to report approaches to engage in corrupt practices ahead of this year's Pakistan Super League Twenty20 competition.

News Roll

News Roll

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Cricket News Roll

Russian officials acknowledge doping conspiracy: NYT

Russian officials acknowledge doping conspiracy: NYT

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Russian anti-doping officials have for the first time acknowledged a massive doping conspiracy in their country that has rocked world sport, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), imposed a four-year ban on Russia participating in a range of top-flight sporting tournaments, a period covering the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup.

Maria Sharapova appeals against two-year doping ban

Maria Sharapova appeals against two-year doping ban

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Five-times grand slam champion Maria Sharapova is seeking to have her two-year doping ban wiped out or reduced as she lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday.

Barcelona ready to take Messi case to CAS

Barcelona ready to take Messi case to CAS

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Barcelona will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if FIFA tell them to release Argentine forward Lionel Messi for the Olympic Games, club president Joan Laporta said on Monday. Laporta added that the club wants to "find a consensus solution that will suit both Barcelona and the AFA (Argentine Football Association)."

Another athlete fails dope test at Winter Olympics

Another athlete fails dope test at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Slovenia men's ice hockey player Ziga Jeglic has tested positive for a banned substance and has been suspended for the remainder of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Tuesday.

Montgomery announces retirement

Montgomery announces retirement

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Montgomery banned for two years

Montgomery banned for two years

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

The former world 100 metres record holder was banned for doping offences related to the BALCO laboratory in California.

Semenya loses appeal over testosterone rules

Semenya loses appeal over testosterone rules

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The rules mean Caster Semenya and other athletes with DSD hoping to compete at the World Championships in Doha in September would have to start taking medication to lower their testosterone levels within one week.

Aggrieved Channel 7 says CA terrified of BCCI

Aggrieved Channel 7 says CA "terrified" of BCCI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The channel's contention is that the top bosses in CA gave preference to the wishes of the BCCI, the sport's most powerful governing body, as well as its other domestic broadcasting partner Foxtel.

Barca to fight UEFA fine with all legal means

Barca to fight UEFA fine with all legal means

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Barcelona have vowed to use all legal means to fight a second fine imposed by UEFA after fans displayed pro-Catalan independence flags during September's Champions League Group E match at home to Bayer Leverkusen.

Russia's Klishina to compete after appeal upheld

Russia's Klishina to compete after appeal upheld

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Russian long jumper Darya Klishina will compete at the Rio Olympics after her ban from the Games was struck down by sport's highest court on the eve of her event.

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'I've just done everything I wanted to do in the sport'

Banned Butt upbeat as he arrives for CAS appeal

Banned Butt upbeat as he arrives for CAS appeal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt appeared upbeat as he arrived at a Swiss court today in a bid to overturn a ban imposed for spot-fixing and revive his cricket career.

Bolt and Jamaica team-mates ordered to return relay medals

Bolt and Jamaica team-mates ordered to return relay medals

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Usain Bolt and his Jamaican team mates who won the 4 x 100m relay at the 2008 Beijing Games have been told by the country's Olympic Association to return their gold medals following Nesta Carter's failed drug test.

Sharapova owed apology from WADA, her lawyer says

Sharapova owed apology from WADA, her lawyer says

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Maria Sharapova's lawyer blasted WADA chief Craig Reedie for making remarks about the five-times grand slam champion at a conference in London on Monday and said the Russian tennis player was owed an apology.

Govt rules out fresh PSB merger proposal

Govt rules out fresh PSB merger proposal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Experts attribute the lower target to increased allocation under the credit guarantee scheme for small businesses. Out of the Rs 3.21 trillion worth loans sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in the last financial year, Rs 3.12 trillion were disbursed to entrepreneurs, according to official data.

Russian medallist denies doping after positive test

Russian medallist denies doping after positive test

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Russian Olympic medallist Alexander Krushelnitsky has denied taking a banned substance in a suspected doping case that has rocked the Pyeongchang Winter Games and could imperil Russia's efforts to regain its full Olympic status.

Chelsea hit back at UEFA

Chelsea hit back at UEFA

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Premier League leaders Chelsea have responded to what they describe as an "unprecedented attack" by Europe's governing body UEFA.

US sprinter Montgomery faces life ban

US sprinter Montgomery faces life ban

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

The US Anti-Doping Agency has accused him of serious doping violations after a federal investigation into the BALCO laboratory in California.

Prince Ali loses appeal to suspended FIFA elections

Prince Ali loses appeal to suspended FIFA elections

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan's request for Friday's election to be postponed because of an issue with the voting booths has been rejected by sport's highest tribunal.

Russia's Olympics ban will scare drug cheats, says Bolt

Russia's Olympics ban will scare drug cheats, says Bolt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The ban on Russia's track and field athletes from the Rio Games will scare drug cheats and help cleaning up the sport, Jamaica's six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt said.

I ran with my eyes closed: Dutee on historic silver at Asian Games

I ran with my eyes closed: Dutee on historic silver at Asian Games

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Star Indian sprinter Dutee Chand clinched a silver in women's 100m dash in the 18th Asian Games to win the country's first medal in 20 years in this event.

French laboratory suspended from anti-doping activities

French laboratory suspended from anti-doping activities

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

France's main anti-doping laboratory, already under a provisional ban, has been suspended from carrying out anti-doping activities for up to six months because of analytical issues, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday.

Puerta's ban reduced to two years

Puerta's ban reduced to two years

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Argentine Mariano Puerta's record eight-year ban following a positive dope test has been reduced to two years

Asif criticises ICC over ban as CAS hearing nears

Asif criticises ICC over ban as CAS hearing nears

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Pakistan's banned pace bowler Mohammad Asif has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) over his spot-fix suspension and has pleaded his innocence ahead of an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Athletics SA firmly supports Caster Semenya

Athletics SA firmly supports Caster Semenya

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will not soften its stance on new regulations for female classification and is ready to defend it in the Court of Arbitration for Sport(CAS), president Sebastian Coe has said.

FIFA had perfect response to complaining I-League clubs

FIFA had perfect response to complaining I-League clubs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

FIFA has urged the agitating I-League clubs to work closely with the national federation

Spot fixing scandal: Asif hopeful of winning appeal

Spot fixing scandal: Asif hopeful of winning appeal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Disgraced Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif has expressed hope the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will turn over the ban he received following his involvement in the spot fixing scandal that shook the world of cricket.

Montgomery hearing set for June

Montgomery hearing set for June

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

The world 100 metres record holder has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a possible life ban for doping.

Semenya wins 2000m; intends to defend 800m world title

Semenya wins 2000m; intends to defend 800m world title

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The double Olympic champion won her race in five minutes 38.19 in front of 1,650 spectators on the outskirts of Paris.

USOC appeals to save relay golds

USOC appeals to save relay golds

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

The U.S. Olympic Committee appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a recommendation to remove all the gold medals from the 2000 Sydney Olympics 4x400 metres squad.

Cole to appeal to CAS

Cole to appeal to CAS

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

The Arsenal defender will take his "tapping-up" case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne after losing an appeal over the affair.

Semenya says NO to medication to lower testosterone

Semenya says NO to medication to lower testosterone

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya's future was in doubt on Friday after she said she would not take medication to lower her testosterone levels to comply with new rules for the 800 metres.

UEFA support for banned Platini

UEFA support for banned Platini

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The European football federation (UEFA) said it was "disappointed" in FIFA's decision today to ban Michel Platini for eight years over an ethics violation, expressing support for the Frenchman's right to an appeal, according to AFP.