The New York Times – Sports:
Findings released in December revealed a number of issues throughout the league, including several instances of sexual and emotional abuse.
Category: Ethics and Official Misconduct
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Brussels Court Orders 3 Linked to Qatar Bribery Case to Stay in Prison
The New York Times – Sports:
Belgian officials said they suspected a Gulf country of trying “to influence the economic and political decisions of the European Parliament.”
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The Young Pistons Are Trying to Bring Back That ‘Bad Boys’ Feeling
The New York Times – Sports:
The rebuild in Detroit could finally turn the corner this year behind Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey.
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6 Takeaways From the Report on Sexual Misconduct in Women’s Soccer
The New York Times – Sports:
The report focused on three coaches who have been accused of abuse and the lack of action by leaders at U.S. Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League.
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NBA Under Pressure to Remove Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver
The New York Times – Sports:
A sponsor, team owner and players are calling for a harsher penalty for Robert Sarver, the Phoenix Suns owner, after an investigation found he mistreated employees for years.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Defends 1-Year Suspension for Owner’s Misconduct
The New York Times – Sports:
Adam Silver, the league’s commissioner, said the suspension and $10 million fine were fair, considering the “totality” of the career of Robert Sarver, who owns Phoenix’s N.B.A. and W.N.B.A. teams.
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Sanctioned for Misconduct, a Top Official Returns to the U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Soeren Friemel served a one-year suspension and lost a top officiating job for inappropriate communication with an underling. The decision to bring him back has rankled some colleagues.
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To Stop or Not to Stop the Fight
The New York Times – Sports:
As combat sports grow in popularity, ringside physicians grapple with the precarious ethics of their role.