Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Wed, June 30, 2021
Premiership Rugby to expand to 14 teams with no threat of relegation for next two seasons
The Rugby Football Union has approved major structural changes to the Premiership which will see it increase to 14 teams with no threat of relegation during the next two seasons
Tue, June 29, 2021
Barrister to lead independent investigation into Swimming Australia culture
A leading barrister will lead an independent investigation into claims of an abusive culture within Australian swimming.
Thu, June 24, 2021
UK Athletics launches new safeguarding procedures
UK Athletics together with the four Home Country Athletic Federations have launched the new safeguarding policies and procedures
Wed, June 23, 2021
Sun Yang to miss Tokyo Olympics despite ban being reduced
Three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang will miss the Tokyo Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced his eight-year ban to four years and three months.
Tue, June 22, 2021
Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib has become the NFL's first active openly gay player.
Tue, June 22, 2021
Audley Sheppard QC appointed new chair of Sport Resolutions
Audley Sheppard QC has been appointed as the new Chair of the Sport Resolutions’ Board, taking over from Edwin Glasgow CBE, QC
Mon, June 21, 2021
World Athletics v Luvo Manyonga
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Luvo Manyonga has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal
Mon, June 21, 2021
Laurel Hubbard to be the first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard selected for Tokyo Olympics
Tue, June 15, 2021
Swimming Australia admits failings in complaints procedures
Swimming Australia has admitted failures when dealing with athlete complaints, but insists it is committed to being transparent as a panel is appointed to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct and mistreatment.
Thu, June 10, 2021
Norwich City cancel controversial BK8 sponsorship
Norwich City have cancelled their controversial sponsorship deal with Asian gambling firm BK8 after just three days following provocative marketing material being highlighted
Wed, June 09, 2021
Fans at Wembley games required to show proof of vaccination or negative test
Fans attending England’s European Championship games at Wembley Stadium will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test before entry is granted
Tue, June 08, 2021
Debbie Hewitt MBE to become first female FA Chair
Debbie Hewitt MBE is set to become the first female Chair of the FA after being nominated to replace former Chair Greg Clarke.