Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Thu, October 06, 2022
Independent review examining failures in pathology at original Hillsborough disaster inquests is under way
An independent review examining the failures in the original pathology report into the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans at the Hillsborough disaster is under way.
Tue, October 04, 2022
Report into NWSL finds abuse was “systemic”
An independent investigation has found that abuse and misconduct is “systemic” in the National Women’s Soccer League, and that the league, teams and the governing U.S. Soccer body failed to adequately protect players.
Fri, September 30, 2022
Women’s rights group calls for Iran to be kicked out of Qatar World Cup
Women’s rights group Open Stadiums has called on FIFA to kick Iran out of this year’s World Cup in Qatar because of the country’s treatment of women.
Thu, September 29, 2022
Denmark to tone down World Cup kit in protest against Qatar’s human rights record and treatment of migrant workers
Denmark will wear a toned down kit for the World Cup in Qatar as a form of protest against the country’s human rights record and treatment of migrant workers.
Mon, September 26, 2022
Boxing’s Olympic future in doubt after IBA backs Russian president Umar Kremlev
Boxing’s inclusion at future Olympics has been plunged into further doubt after the International Boxing Association (IBA) backed Russian president Umar Kremlev by voting against allowing a leadership challenge against him.
Fri, September 23, 2022
WADA Executive Committee approves 2023 Prohibited List
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee has approved the 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods which will come into force on 1st January 2023.
Wed, September 21, 2022
University of Toledo receives Title IX complaints over failures to address complaints against women’s soccer coach
The University of Toledo has received multiple Title IX complaints related to their failure to address complaints of sexual assault and emotional abuse that were made against women’s soccer coach Brad Evans.
Fri, September 16, 2022
Members of the SCMP Legal Advice Service have been appointed
We are delighted to announce the formation of the SCMP Legal Advice Service
Thu, September 15, 2022
London and Boston Marathons add non-binary category to 2023 races
The London and Boston Marathon’s have both added a non-binary category for their 2023 events.
Tue, September 13, 2022
Ecuador face World Cup expulsion for alleged fake passport of player
Ecuador may be expelled from this years FIFA World Cup in Qatar after it was reported that one of their players allegedly falsified documentation as he was originally born in Colombia.
Mon, September 12, 2022
British Gymnastics is seeking a Welfare & Safe Sport Director
British Gymnastics is looking for a Welfare & Safe Sport Director to work across the organisation and with the gymnastics community to support welfare and safe gymnastics environments.