Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
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
Wed, October 16, 2024
UK Anti-Doping is recruiting for a Head of Case Management
UKAD is looking to recruit a Head of Case Management, joining the Legal Directorate to play an active role in leading and managing the Case Management team, ensuring all Anti-Doping Rule violation matters are progressed expeditiously and effectively in line with relevant rules
Mon, October 14, 2024
European Leagues, FIFPRO and LALIGA take legal action against FIFA due to “overloaded” international fixture calendar
The European Leagues, which represents the Premier League, FIFPRO and LALIGA have taken legal action against FIFA through the European Commission due to an alleged “abuse of dominance”
Thu, October 10, 2024
First ever all-transgender football team kick-off their debut in Spain
A football team named Fenix FC which is comprised solely of transgender men debuted in a regional league in Spain
Wed, October 09, 2024
Wimbledon eliminates line judges after 147 years in favour of Hawk-Eye Live
Hawk-Eye Live, also known as electronic line calling (ELC), will be used instead of officials at Wimbledon, starting in 2025
Tue, October 08, 2024
British Gymnastics introduces new policy to further protect welfare of gymnasts
British Gymnastics is introducing a new safe sport policy for flexibility training
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Mon, October 07, 2024
Canadian figure skater suspended for a minimum of six years following rape allegation
Canadian Olympic figure skater, Nikolaj Sørensen, has been suspended by Canada’s Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner as he is currently under investigation for an alleged sexual assault on an American coach and previous skater in 2012
Mon, October 07, 2024
Cycling New Zealand required to pay a fee after taking discriminatory position towards athlete with eating disorder
Cycling NZ has been ordered to pay athlete Sammie Maxwell 15,000 NZD (€8,600) after a sports tribunal found "serious breaches of natural justice" in the process of her Olympic selection
Wed, October 02, 2024
France is looking into broadening AI surveillance efforts beyond Paris in 2024
France is considering expanding AI surveillance beyond the Olympic Games, while human rights lawyers highlight the challenges posed by the unchecked growth of AI, which has become more apparent following the Paris 2024 Olympics
Tue, October 01, 2024
Sport Resolutions’ Contributions to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
In the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Sport Resolutions played a key role in ensuring fairness and integrity through athlete selection cases and operated an ad hoc independent tribunal for tennis events, supporting athletes and personnel throughout the Games
Mon, September 23, 2024
Prosecutors demand €1.9 million fine for Dentsu Group over Tokyo Olympics did-rigging
Public prosecutors have demanded that the advertising agency Dentsu Group be fined €1.9 million for violating antimonopoly laws by rigging bids related to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, held in 2021