Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Fri, June 16, 2023
GB Rower tells Women’s and Equalities Committee she felt alienated when returning from pregnancy
GB Rower Mathilda Hodgkins Byrne has told MP’s at the Women's and Equalities Committee that she feels “pushed to the side” and “alienated” after having a baby and trying to return to elite rowing.
Tue, June 13, 2023
Women’s Super League revenue increased 60% in 2021-22 season to set new record
Revenue for club’s in the Women’s Super League increased 60% in the 2021-22 season to set a new record for the league.
Thu, June 08, 2023
Swiss Fairness Commission finds FIFA made false statements that Qatar World Cup was carbon neutral
The Swiss Fairness Commission has found that FIFA made false statements when it claimed the Qatar World Cup would be the first “fully carbon-neutral World Cup.”
Wed, June 07, 2023
WPBSA v Ten Snooker Players
A decision in the case brought by the WPBSA against ten Snooker Players charged for Match Fixing offences has been issued by the Disciplinary Commission
Tue, June 06, 2023
Concussion in grassroots and school sport to be monitored by UK government
The UK government is to conduct research into concussion in grassroots sport, using an app to track the symptoms of injury and their treatment
Mon, June 05, 2023
WADA issues Anti-Doping Rule Violations Report for 2020
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) Report for 2020.
Fri, June 02, 2023
More than two dozen Canadian sporting organisations call on Trudeau to launch a national inquiry
More than two dozen Canadian sporting organisations and activist groups have called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to launch a national inquiry into the toxic culture of abuse in sport in the country.
Wed, May 31, 2023
FA plans to dock points for incidents of abuse or discrimination in grassroots football
The Football Association (FA) has announced plans to dock grassroots clubs points if there are any incidents of abuse or discrimination.
Fri, May 26, 2023
British Cycling to ban transgender women from competing in female category
British Cycling is set to ban transgender women from competing in the female category following a nine month review and consultation.
Wed, May 24, 2023
WADA and Global Esport Federation to work on doping education programme
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Global Esport Federation (GEF) have said they will work on a doping education programme that could lead to signing onto the WADA Code and open the door to the Olympics.
Tue, May 23, 2023
Spanish Football Federation President admits Spanish football has a racism problem following Vinicius Jr incidents
Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales has admitted Spanish football has a racism problem following the racism directed at Vinicius Jr by Valencia fans.
Thu, May 18, 2023
Rowland Kaye v UK Anti Doping
A decision in the case of Rowland Kaye against UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has been issued by the National Anti-Doping Panel