Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Mon, April 27, 2020
WEBINAR | State Aid in Sport and Covid-19
Sport Resolutions will be hosting its first ever webinar, titled “State Aid in Sport and Covid-19”, in association with 39 Essex Chambers
Mon, April 27, 2020
Sale Sharks sanctioned for their role in player signing contracts with both them and Gloucester
Sale Sharks have been fined and handed a suspended five-point deduction for their role in Rohan Janse Van Rensburg signing contracts with themselves and Gloucester, with the player being fined and banned for two weeks.
Fri, April 24, 2020
UEFA to open door for Scottish Premiership to end the season without completion
UEFA has released circumstances which would allow for a season to be ended prematurely, these being insurmountable economic problems and sporting events being banned so that the current season cannot be completed before the next starts.
Thu, April 23, 2020
Tennis planning multi-million-dollar package of financial assistance for lower-ranked players
The four tennis Grand Slams and the three governing bodies are creating a multi-million-dollar financial package which will be used to financially support lower-ranked players whilst competition is suspended throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed, April 22, 2020
Tokyo 2020 force IOC to remove a claim that the Japanese Prime Minster will bear the costs of delaying the Olympics until 2021
The Tokyo 2020 organisers and the Japanese government have demanded that the International Olympic Committee remove a claim from their website in which they claimed the Japanese Prime Minister agreed to pay the extra costs from delaying the games.
Tue, April 21, 2020
Arsenal staff and players agree 12.5% pay cut
Arsenal staff and players have agreed to a 12.5% pay cut to wages in order to support the club during the coronavirus epidemic, making them the first Premier League side to do so
Mon, April 20, 2020
World Rugby to investigate Fiji chairman over alleged homophobia
World Rugby will investigate the chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union over allegations of homophobia and discrimination.
Fri, April 17, 2020
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Sports Event Cancellation Insurance
Howden UK Group experts look into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on sports event cancellation insurance, and summarise some of the most frequently asked questions posed by rights holders and event organisers
Thu, April 16, 2020
Remote Hearings; Here to stay or just while needs must?
Our panel member William Norris QC gives his personal insights into online hearings whilst as Chair on panels for Sport Resolutions
Thu, April 16, 2020
US Anti-Doping Agency launches virtual in-home testing
The US Anti-Doping Agency has launched a pilot scheme in which athletes conduct in-home testing on themselves whilst a doping control officer observes via video conferencing software.
Wed, April 15, 2020
Banned athletes could benefit from postponed Olympics
Athletes who are currently serving doping bans could benefit from the postponement of the Olympic games as their ban could be completed in the next year making them eligible to compete.
Thu, April 09, 2020
Useful Considerations for Online Hearings
As the world adapts to holding online meetings and hearings we have created a list containing a few useful tips, whether you are the host or attendee.