Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Thu, January 21, 2021
England to potentially host more Euro 2020 matches amidst Covid-19 worries
UEFA has expressed its commitment to hosting Euro 2020 in the selected 12 European venues but admits some may have to drop out due to Covid-19 restrictions, with England in line to take on more games should this be the case.
Tue, January 19, 2021
Belarusian capital Minsk removed as co-host of men’s Ice Hockey World Championships due to safety and security issues
The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced that Belarus capital Minsk has been removed as co-host of the Men's World Championships, citing safety and security issues
Tue, January 19, 2021
ITF v Adeline Bervoux
A decision in the case of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) against Adeline Bervoux has been issued by the ITF Independent Panel
Mon, January 18, 2021
72 Australian Open players quarantining and practising in hotel rooms after positive Covid tests on flights
72 Australian Open players are currently confined to their hotel rooms where they are practising after positive Covid tests were returned on flights landing for the tournament.
Fri, January 15, 2021
FIFA appeal to access Infantino criminal investigation files rejected by Swiss Federal Criminal Court
FIFA has been denied access by the Swiss Federal Criminal Court to case files that relate to the investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino and former attorney general Michael Lauber.
Wed, January 13, 2021
Premier League chief executive writes to clubs to reinforce “critical importance” of Covid-19 protocols
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has written to clubs to reinforce “the critical importance of adhering” to the Covid-19 protocols that are in place
Tue, January 12, 2021
WADA publishes Guidance Note for Anti-Doping Organizations regarding Substances of Abuse under 2021 World Anti-Doping Code
WADA publishes a Guidance Note regarding Substances of Abuse under the revised 2021 World Anti-Doping Code, which entered into effect on 1 January 2021
Mon, January 11, 2021
Men’s Six Nations competition in doubt after women’s is postponed
The organisers of the men’s Six Nations competition are hoping to convince the French government that it can go ahead safely after the women’s competition was postponed and the French government advising against cross-border competitions.
Fri, January 08, 2021
Mark Jones v UKAD (First Instance & Appeal)
A decision in the case of Mark Jones v UK-Anti-Doping (UKAD) has been published by the National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP)
Thu, January 07, 2021
IOC member says athletes should be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine so Tokyo Olympics can go ahead
Olympic athletes should be given priority access to coronavirus vaccines to save the Tokyo Games from cancellation, according to a prominent IOC member
Wed, January 06, 2021
Leeds Rhinos captain retires aged 27 due to concussions
Leeds Rhinos captain Stevie Ward is forced to retire aged 27 due to migraine and memory issues nearly a year after suffering two concussions
Wed, December 23, 2020
CEO’s Review of the Year
Chief Executive Richard Harry reviews Sport Resolutions' achievements during 2020