Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Fri, January 24, 2020
Iranian clubs decide against boycott of Asian Champions League
Iranian football teams have decided against boycotting the Asian Champions League after an agreement was reached following their games being moved from Iran to the United Arab Emirates over security concerns.
Thu, January 23, 2020
Agents threaten legal action over FIFA transfer payment caps
Footballs leading agents such as Mino Raiola and Jorge Mendes have threatened that legal action could be taken against FIFA should proposed plans go ahead for caps on agents transfer payments.
Wed, January 22, 2020
Former Osasuna official says the club fixed games in order to avoid relegation
The former executive of La Liga club Osasuna, Angel Vizcay, has said in court that hundreds of thousands of euros was paid to other clubs in order to help Osasuna avoid relegation.
Mon, January 20, 2020
Cyprus Football Association suspends games after bomb attack on referee
The Cyprus Football Association suspended all matches indefinitely this weekend after a walkout by referees following a bomb attack which was made against a referee’s car.
Thu, January 16, 2020
Investigation begins after NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. hands out real money to college players
Louisiana State University has confirmed that contact has been made with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and also the Southern Eastern Conference regarding Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. handing money to LSU players, which is prohibited under NCAA rules, after their national championship win.
Wed, January 15, 2020
IOC President claims Iran has agreed to stop its violations of the Olympic Charter
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has claimed that the National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran has provided a letter in which they promise to “in future fully comply with the Olympic Charter”.
Tue, January 14, 2020
BBC presenter Holly Hamilton to host Sport Resolutions Annual Conference 2020
We are delighted to announce that our presenter for this year's conference is Holly Hamilton.
Tue, January 14, 2020
Gambling on credit cards set to be banned
The Gambling Commission has announced that from 14th April 2020 people will be banned from using credit cards in order to place bets in an attempt to tackle the issue of gambling addiction.
Tue, January 14, 2020
World Athletics v Michelle-Lee Ahye
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Michelle-Lee Ahye has been issued by the Independent Disciplinary Tribunal.
Mon, January 13, 2020
Iran’s only female Olympic medallist has defected
Iran’s only female Olympic medallist, Kimia Alizadeh, has said that she has defected due to the fact that she is "one of the millions of oppressed women in Iran" and that she did not want to be a part of "hypocrisy, lies, injustice and flattery".
Fri, January 10, 2020
IOC releases guidelines on Rule 50
The International Olympic Committee has released guidelines for Rule 50 which prohibits any kind of political, racial or religious demonstration during Olympic events, such as medal ceremonies.
Thu, January 09, 2020
Barry Hearn says that snookers elite players are under no pressure to play in Saudi Arabia tournament
World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn has said that snookers elite players ‘can go or pass’ on the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters which will be held for the first time in October 2020.