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Top tennis stars protest prize-money share at Roland Garros
sports7 days ago

Top tennis stars protest prize-money share at Roland Garros

Several top players, including Djokovic, Sinner, Sabalenka, and Gauff, will skip pre-tournament media conferences and refuse interviews with the French Open media and rights holders, while still doing post-match flash interviews, to push for a larger prize-money share (aiming for 22% of revenue, up from about 15%). The FFT plans meetings this week to discuss governance and revenue-sharing. The 2026 French Open prize pool is $72.3 million, part of a broader trend of rising payouts across majors.

via Awful Announcing|
#french-open#media-protest#player-welfare
Tennis Stars Warn of Grand Slam Boycott Over Prize Money
sports22 days ago

Tennis Stars Warn of Grand Slam Boycott Over Prize Money

Top players led by Sabalenka and Gauff warned they could boycott the four Grand Slams over prize-money and governance, arguing players receive too small a share of revenue; the French Open’s 2026 prize pool is €61.7 million (about 15% of expected revenue), prompting calls for reform and a Grand Slam Player Council. Some players see collective action as possible, while others urge continued dialogue with organizers; no boycott decision has been made and comments from Iga Świątek and others emphasize caution and negotiation.

via The New York Times|
#boycott#grand-slams#player-welfare
Colts' Ryan Kelly Rejects Goodell's 18-Game Proposal
sports2 years ago

Colts' Ryan Kelly Rejects Goodell's 18-Game Proposal

Colts center Ryan Kelly expressed opposition to extending the NFL regular season to 18 games, citing the physical toll on players and the negative impact on those trying to establish themselves during the preseason. He emphasized that while fans may not value preseason games, they are crucial for undrafted and late-round players. Any move to 18 games would require negotiation and there is no current timeline for such discussions.

via NBC Sports|
#nfl#player-welfare#preseason
"AFL's Controversial Drug Testing Policy Sparks Outrage and Unanswered Questions"
sports2 years ago

"AFL's Controversial Drug Testing Policy Sparks Outrage and Unanswered Questions"

The Australian rules football governing body is under scrutiny for allowing players to undergo illicit drug screenings to avoid detection in game-related doping tests, with allegations of players faking injuries to skip games and tests. The AFL chief executive defended the practice, emphasizing player welfare and medical confidentiality, while stating that the testing results were not shared with anti-doping authorities. The league's illicit drugs policy, including a "three-strikes" approach, is under review with input from player unions.

via NBC News|
#anti-doping#australian-rules-football#drug-testing
"Early Onset Dementia Linked to Physical Sport Participation in Former National Players"
sports2 years ago

"Early Onset Dementia Linked to Physical Sport Participation in Former National Players"

Former professional rugby players Alix Popham and Lenny Woodard, both in their 40s, have been diagnosed with early onset dementia and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease associated with repeated head trauma. They are among more than 450 current and former rugby players taking legal action against global governing body World Rugby and national governing bodies for negligence in protecting players from permanent injury caused by repetitive concussive and sub-concussive blows. Experts warn that head injury protocols in collision-based sports like rugby need to go beyond treating concussions, and studies have shown a high prevalence of CTE in former rugby players. The players are advocating for safer practices to protect current and future players, including children, from the long-term risks of head injuries in the sport.

via Yahoo Sports|
#concussions#dementia#lawsuits
"Early Onset Dementia Linked to Physical Sports in Former National Players"
sports-health2 years ago

"Early Onset Dementia Linked to Physical Sports in Former National Players"

Former professional rugby players Alix Popham and Lenny Woodard, who represented Wales in rugby, were diagnosed with early onset dementia and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in their 40s, likely due to repeated head trauma from playing the sport. They are among more than 450 current and former rugby players suing global governing body World Rugby and national governing bodies for negligence in protecting players from permanent injury caused by concussions. Experts warn that head injury protocols in collision-based sports like rugby may not adequately address the risks of repeated head trauma, and studies have shown a high prevalence of CTE in former rugby players. The lawsuit comes a decade after the NFL reached a settlement over similar issues, and experts emphasize the need to prioritize player welfare and safety in sports.

via CNN|
#concussions#cte#dementia
Issues Uncovered: Compensation, Mental Health, and Rest in Women's World Cup
sports2 years ago

Issues Uncovered: Compensation, Mental Health, and Rest in Women's World Cup

A FIFPRO poll reveals that despite the record prize money at the 2023 Women's World Cup, one-third of the players earn less than $30,000 a year from their national teams and clubs combined. Additionally, one in five players supplement their income with a second job. The survey also highlights concerns regarding player welfare, with many players feeling they did not have enough rest before the tournament and insufficient post-tournament rest. Furthermore, some players did not receive the required pre-tournament medical exams and electrocardiograms, raising concerns about adherence to FIFA regulations.

via ESPN|
#fifpro#financial-compensation#player-welfare