On Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. David Price, D-N.C., represents an N.C. district that includes the full gamut of NCAA athletics.
Speculation suggests Sheikh Ahmad may become successor to current IOC President, Thomas Bach
StandardWe cannot know the ambitions of Sheikh Ahmad, ruling family Kuwaiti, Olympic official extraordinaire. Speculation suggests becoming successor to Thomas Bach,IOC President. If so, yesterday’s announcement of ANOC’s inaugural Gala Awards this autumn is a master-stroke on a par with the political initiative of the late Primo Nebiolo. “It is a project I am particularly passionate about,” the Sheikh stated.
The World Cup Bite and the Court of Arbitration for Sport
StandardLuis Suarez’s bite on player Giorgio Chiellini – seen around the World during the 2014 FIFA World Cup – will likely come to the docket of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland. The connection between a spiteful bite in Rio de Janeiro and CAS in Switzerland is an example of the international sports law system known as lex sportiva. The idea is to use arbitration by experts in sports in a quick, and low cost, dispute resolution system with globally enforceable decisions. The jurisdiction of the CAS is founded on the consensus of the parties to a dispute through private international law and contract principles.
Success of World Cup leaves us “more relaxed” about Rio 2016 but “not satisfied” – Sheikh Ahmad
StandardThe success of the recent FIFA World Cup has left the Olympic Movement “more relaxed” about prospects for its own flagship event, which Brazil is also hosting, according to one of its most influential leaders.
Thunder and Lightning Storm Safety
StandardDr. Les Dutko, Ed.D, LAT, ATC
As a coach it is important to remember that all thunderstorms produce lightning and are very dangerous. Lightning deaths have been decreasing over the last 30 years; lightning still is the top 3rd killer in storm related deaths in America. During 2010 there were 29 fatalities and 182 injuries. Most victims of lightning strikes do survive they usually have lifelong debilitating injuries. Florida (49 deaths) and Texas (32 deaths) had the highest number of lightning fatalities and injuries in the country. This is mostly due to the fact that these states have the majority of fatalities because they have the majority of lightning strikes per year.
World Marathon Majors have chosen Infront Sports & Media as long-term partner
StandardThe World Marathon Majors have chosen Infront Sports & Media as long-term partner to support their marketing operations. Infront will exclusively handle the first-ever integrated sponsorship platform across the intercontinental series, consisting of the six most aspired marathons – Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and , New York. The Swiss-based company will also contribute its international know-how and expertise in the active lifestyle segment to build the World Marathon Majors brand, alongside an impactful
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If you’re LeBron James, you can go home again
Standard“All that he knew was that the years flow by like water, and that one day men come home again.”