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Blades Blunted

The Chinese Football Association’s disciplinary committee has decided to relegate Guangzhou GPC and Chengdu Blades to the second division after club officials were found guilty of match fixing and gambling. Both clubs have the right to appeal. Chengdu is owned

The Price of Conceding Late

Penalties have been around in a number of sports almost since the first rules were formalised. While penalties to decide the outcome of drawn fixtures have been in place for almost half a century in most sports. The penalty in

Cheika to Keep Success in Check

The All Blacks were worthy winners of the Rugby World Cup at the weekend having been the most consistent side not only during the tournament, but also in the year leading up to the World Cup finals. Congratulations to all

Kenya Looks to Ban Agents In Fight Against Drug Cheats

Drugs are a blight on sport, but with the rewards for success being so high most athletes are prepared to push the boundaries to achieve that fame and wealth. In the 1980’s Chicago-based Bob Goldman, a doctor and founder of

Change in Attitude is Refreshing

Having attended the Paralympic Games in London I was warmed one day as I left the 5-a-side Blind football to hear a little boy say to his mum, “That was great mum, can we come again next year?” She then