Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Thu, October 31, 2024
Honda and Renault-owned Alpine fined a total of $1 million by FIA
Formula 1’s governing body has fined Honda and Alpine for “procedural breaches” of the 2023 cost cap for engine producers despite not exceeding spend limit
Wed, October 30, 2024
French Rugby Federation bans alcohol and suggests drug testing to improve discipline
The French Rugby Federation has banned the consumption of alcohol at team socials following a series of scandals
Tue, October 29, 2024
US Supreme Court supports law expected to clean up the horse racing industry
The US Supreme Court is allowing the enforcement of a horse racing anti-doping law by an independent authority to continue, calling into question the erosion of the power held by federal agencies
Tue, October 29, 2024
David Warner cleared for leadership roles as Cricket Australia reverses ban
Cricket Australia (CA) has chosen to revoke David Warner’s lifetime ban on all leadership roles within Australian cricket
Thu, October 24, 2024
UFC to compensate fighters $375 million for alleged underpayment
Federal judge preliminarily accepts class action settlement to reimburse underpaid UFC fighters
Thu, October 24, 2024
UK Anti-Doping v Finley Evans
A decision in the case of UK Anti-Doping against Finley Evans has been issued by the National Anti-Doping Panel
Wed, October 23, 2024
LPGA under scrutiny for allowing transgender golfer to compete
Current and former female golfers from various tours are calling on the LPGA to update its policy to disallow transgender athletes from participating
Tue, October 22, 2024
The men’s Italian water polo team fined €100,000 and suspended for assaulting referees
The men’s Italian water polo squad has been fined €100,000 and issued a six-month suspension due to assault
Mon, October 21, 2024
Significant increase in injuries costs top leagues 732 million euros
The Men’s European Football Injury Index shows 14,292 injuries since 2020 (excluding COVID) causing concern about player welfare and rising injury-related costs
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Fri, October 18, 2024
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) prohibits transgender women from competing in highest tiers
The ECB has aligned with the International Cricket Commission (ICC) and will prohibit transgender women from competing in its highest tiers from 2025
Thu, October 17, 2024
Two previous basketball players for Indiana University bring sex abuse allegations against their former team doctor
Two ex-basketball players who attended Indiana University are taking legal action against the university due to alleged sex abuse by their former team doctor
Thu, October 17, 2024
Investigation launched into David Jakins’ win at the World Conker Championships
Veteran conkers competitor known as King Conker refutes claims that he cheated to win the men’s World Conker Championships