Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Thu, July 22, 2021
Australia and New Zealand pull out of Rugby League World Cup
Australia and New Zealand pull out of Rugby League World Cup due to "player welfare and safety concerns" related to Covid-19.
Wed, July 21, 2021
World Athletics v Alex Leonardo Quiñonez
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Alex Leonardo Quiñonez has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
Tue, July 20, 2021
Usain Bolt criticises new spike technology being allowed at Tokyo Olympics
100m and 200m world record holder Usain Bolt has called the decision to allow new spike technology at the Tokyo Olympics “laughable”.
Mon, July 19, 2021
Toyota will not air Olympic adverts due to low level of support from Japanese public
Top Olympic sponsor Toyota has confirmed that it will not air Games related adverts or attend the opening ceremony due to the fact that the Japanese public do not support the Games going ahead.
Thu, July 15, 2021
Two Wimbledon matches investigated over irregular betting patterns
Two matches from this years Wimbledon championships are being investigated over possible irregular betting patterns.
Wed, July 14, 2021
FINA announces ban on athlete protests on podium and pool deck at Tokyo Olympics
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has confirmed that all athlete protests are banned from the podium and pool deck during the Tokyo Olympics.
Fri, July 09, 2021
ONLINE TRAINING SESSION | How to Investigate Safeguarding Concerns in Sport
Due to high interest for the original, we will be hosting another free online session for safeguarding officers on how to investigate safeguarding concerns in sport
Thu, July 08, 2021
Nevada State Athletic Commission will no longer discipline boxers, MMA fighters for marijuana use
The NSAC rules that marijuana possession and use will not disqualify fighters
Wed, July 07, 2021
Sport Resolutions awarded the NADP contract by the DCMS
Sport Resolutions to run the administration of the NADP for another term
Tue, July 06, 2021
Changes made to strengthen Code for Sports Governance
Sport England and UK Sport have announced changes to the Code for Sports Governance which aims to increase diversity on Boards and senior leadership teams
Fri, July 02, 2021
College athletes will be able to make money off their name, image and likeness after NCAA rule change
From today college athletes will be able to make money off their name, image and likeness (NIL) after the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) passed a landmark legislative change.
Thu, July 01, 2021
IOC announces nursing mothers can bring their children to Tokyo Olympics
The IOC has now confirmed that mothers who are breastfeeding their children can bring their child with them to the Tokyo Olympics.