Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Mon, October 05, 2020
IMMAF freezes athlete and team rankings for 2020-2021
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced that it has frozen the IMMAF World Amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Rankings for athletes and teams.
Tue, September 29, 2020
IOC President Thomas Bach warns Italy over new sports law
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has warned the Italian sports minister that the Italian Olympic team could be suspended for the Tokyo Olympics if a draft sports law is passed that would decrease the role of the Italian National Olympic Committee.
Mon, September 28, 2020
Saudi Arabia’s first female professional golf tournament will not follow kingdoms strict dress code
Saudi Arabia will host its first female professional golf tournament in November with competitors being allowed to wear mid-calf or three-quarter length “cut away” trousers and short-sleeved polo shirts despite the kingdoms strict dress code.
Fri, September 25, 2020
CAS overturns life bans of three Russian athletes
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has overturned the life bans of Russian biathletes Olga Vilukhina, Yana Romanova and Olga Zaitseva.
Thu, September 24, 2020
Members named for Lewis Hamilton Commission which aims to increase motorsport diversity
The 14 members have been named for Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton’s Commission which has vowed to increase the diversity in motor racing
Wed, September 23, 2020
Two individuals held in Tour de France doping investigation
French prosecutors have revealed that two individuals are in custody as part of the doping investigation into Tour de France team Arkea-Samsic.
Tue, September 22, 2020
Plans scrapped for fans to return to sports events in October
Plans for fans to return to watch live sporting events in October have been scrapped, according to cabinet office minister Michael Gove
Fri, September 18, 2020
Former Australian Rules football player awarded A$1.4m for brain damage suffered from concussions
Former Australian Rules football player Shaun Smith has been awarded A$1.4m as an insurance pay-out for brain damage that was suffered as a result from repeated concussion sustained in matches.
Thu, September 17, 2020
World Athletics v Hassan Chani
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Hassan Chani has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal
Wed, September 16, 2020
Former World Athletics president Lamine Diack found guilty of corruption and jailed
Lamine Diack has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined €500,000 (£455,000) after being found guilty of corruption by the French courts
Wed, September 16, 2020
WADA Executive Committee approves more athlete-friendly 2021 Prohibited List
The WADA Executive Committee has approved a more athlete-friendly 2021 Prohibited List as well as paving the way for further governance reforms
Tue, September 15, 2020
FIFA partners with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to tackle corruption
FIFA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to jointly tackle corruption in football