US doping standards

ROGGE URGES US SPORTS TO ADOPT OLYMPIC ANTI DOPE STANDARDS@sportbusiness.com

IOC president Jacques Rogge has urged US professional sport to adopt Olympic rules for drug testing and penalties.

latest value of sport

Website highlights the value of sport@UK Sport

A new online resource has been launched which highlights research into the impact of sport on society. The Value of Sport Monitor, developed by UK Sport and Sport England in conjunction with Stirling University, provides a monitoring service of the most up-to-date reference sources and critical reviews of published research on sport’s contribution to a range of social issues.

The Value of Sport@Sport England

benefits of cold baths

Why rugby players love ice baths@BBC

The cold benefits of ice baths@BBC

When you get into an ice bath for five to 10 minutes, the icy cold water causes your blood vessels to tighten and drains the blood out of your legs. After 10 minutes your legs feel cold and numb.

IRB medical strategy

IRB TO APPOINT MEDICAL OFFICER@sportbusiness.com

The International Rugby Board (IRB) will appoint its first ever medical officer to continue its fight against doping and address concerns over player burn-out and injury.

WADA's athlete committee

WADA Appoints Members to New Athlete Committee@WADA

aim: to allow WADA closer contact with athletes and to give the Agency better insight into their questions and concerns regarding doping.