Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Wed, December 02, 2020
New transfer regulations for Premier League and EFL clubs post-Brexit
The FA has announced that post-Brexit Premier League and EFL clubs will not be allowed to sign players until they are 18 and all transfers from EU nations will require a work permit to be allocated using a points system.
Tue, December 01, 2020
Broadcaster Seven Network takes Cricket Australia to federal court
Broadcaster Seven Network is taking Cricket Australia to federal court in order to access emails between the governing body, the Board of Cricket Control for India, Foxtel and state governments as the dispute over scheduling intensifies.
Mon, November 30, 2020
Japanese Government considers making private health insurance compulsory for Tokyo 2020 visitors
The Japanese Government is reportedly considering making private health insurance compulsory for Tokyo 2020 visitors after a proposal was put forward by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Fri, November 27, 2020
World Anti-Doping Agency updates Covid-19 testing guidance for Anti-Doping Organisations
The World Anti-Doping Agency has updated its testing guidance for Anti-Doping Organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic
Wed, November 25, 2020
Sport Resolutions to assist British Gymnastics with Independent Complaints Process
British Gymnastics announces Independent Complaints Process for complaints made via British Athletes Commision
Wed, November 25, 2020
Five Measures to Protect Athlete Human Rights
Alexis Hearnden and Ian Brownhill from 39 Essex Chambers write about how we can better protect the human rights of athletes
Mon, November 23, 2020
FIFA to provide female players and coaches with greater protections
FIFA are set to introduce two reforms that will provide greater protections to female players and coaches surrounding maternity pay and rights.
Fri, November 20, 2020
Government announces £300million rescue package for sports hit by coronavirus
The Government has announced a £300million rescue package for sports in England that have been financially impacted by the absence of spectators from games due to Covid-19
Wed, November 18, 2020
US Senate passes Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act but WADA expresses concern
The US Senate has passed the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act which will allow US officials to seek criminal prosecutions for doping offences at events involving American athletes, sponsors or broadcasters but WADA has expressed its concern at the passing of the bill.
Mon, November 16, 2020
UK Sport announces new leadership programme to double the representation of female coaches by Paris 2024
UK Sport has announced a new leadership programme which aims to double the representation of female coaches in Olympic and Paralympic sport in time for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris.
Thu, November 12, 2020
FIFPRO survey finds women footballers have been “routinely overlooked” during the Covid-19 pandemic
A survey conducted by the football players union FIFPRO has revealed that women footballers have been “routinely overlooked” throughout the Covid-19 pandemic
Wed, November 11, 2020
Benfica and Sporting offices raided by Portuguese police in corruption inquiry
Portuguese police have raided the offices of Primeira Liga clubs Benfica, Sporting and Santa Clara as part of a corruption investigation into money laundering linked to player transfers