Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Fri, August 21, 2020
FIFA extends ban for Haitian football federation president and widens sexual abuse investigation
FIFA has extended the ban of Haitian football federation president, Yves Jean-Bart, and also banned two other officials as part of the sexual abuse investigation into the federation.
Thu, August 20, 2020
FIFA closes case into Gianni Infantino ethics violation
FIFA has cleared President Gianni Infantino of violating its Code of Ethics following a preliminary investigation by the investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee.
Tue, August 18, 2020
Latvia threatens to withdraw as co-host from 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship unless Belarus replaced
Latvia has told the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) that it will withdraw as co-hosts of the 2021 Men's World Championship unless it can host the tournament with a country other than Belarus.
Mon, August 17, 2020
Esports tournament organiser Blast has announced it has ended its controversial partnership with Saudi Arabian city Neom
Danish based esports tournament organiser Blast has announced that it has ended its controversial partnership with Saudi Arabian city Neom following backlash from fans, teams and broadcasters.
Thu, August 13, 2020
Athletes invited to take part in a consultation on athlete protests at the Paralympic Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council has launched an online portal for athletes to register and take part in a consultation on athlete protests at the Paralympic Games.
Wed, August 12, 2020
ITF launches new certification programme to improve coaching
The International Tennis Federation has announced that it is launching a new initiative to certify coaches with the aim of increasing the number of qualified tennis coaches across the world.
Mon, August 10, 2020
Five F1 teams to appeal Racing Point fine for copying Mercedes parts
Five F1 teams have said that they intend to appeal the decision to fine Racing Point for copying Mercedes parts as the verdict allows the team to continue using the copied parts
Thu, August 06, 2020
UKAD publishes new UK Anti-Doping Rules for 2021
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has published new Anti-Doping Rules which will come into effect on 1st January 2021 in line with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code.
Wed, August 05, 2020
Former gymnastics coach receives jail sentence for lying to police in Larry Nassar abuse case
Former Michigan State University gymnastics coach Kathie Klages has been sentenced to serve jail time after she lied to police during the investigation into Larry Nassar’s abuse.
Tue, August 04, 2020
Clubs claim England Hockey has “endemic race issue” from the national team down to junior level
Nine clubs have written to England Hockey saying that there is an “endemic race issue” from the national team down to junior hockey as enough isn’t being done to attract and support ethnic minority players.
Fri, July 31, 2020
World Athletics v El Mahjoub Dazza
A decision in the case of World Athletics against El Mahjoub Dazza has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
Fri, July 31, 2020
Russia avoids immediate expulsion from World Athletics with promise to pay fine
Russia has avoided an immediate expulsion from World Athletics after the country’s Sports Minister guaranteed the £5million fine for doping offences would be paid by 15th August.