Segurança do Jogador

Wimbledon has introduced a new heat rule to protect players from soaring temperatures during the tournament. The policy activates when the heat index exceeds 30.1 degrees Celsius. It allows for additional breaks in singles matches and applies to all players including those in wheelchair events.

30 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

The French Open has begun making changes to court layouts following several injuries linked to advertisement boards and equipment at Roland Garros.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended for one game by the NHL Department of Player Safety for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand. The incident occurred during the Maple Leafs' 2-0 win on December 8 at Scotiabank Arena. McMann received a match penalty at 3:00 of the third period.

08 de dezembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

FIFA has announced three-minute hydration breaks in each half of every game at the 2026 World Cup, regardless of weather conditions. The pauses will occur around the 22-minute mark to prioritize player safety and provide recovery time. This change aims to make schedules more predictable for broadcasters while addressing heat risks at the tournament.

A NFL enviou um memorando aos times lembrando-os de seus esforços para limitar apostas prop em meio a controvérsias crescentes sobre jogos de azar em outros esportes. A liga proíbe certos tipos de apostas para evitar problemas de integridade vistos na MLB e NBA.

12 de novembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

A University of Tennessee em Knoxville está nas fases finais da pesquisa de relva para garantir superfícies de jogo consistentes em 16 estádios para a Copa do Mundo FIFA de 2026. Liderando o esforço está o professor John Sorochan, cuja equipe desenvolveu técnicas inovadoras testadas na Copa do Mundo de Clubes no início deste ano. O trabalho foca na replicação de condições em estádios com domo para priorizar a segurança e o desempenho dos jogadores.