Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Mon, January 25, 2021
Welsh government reveals £17.7million rescue package for sport
The Welsh government has announced a £17.7million funding package in order to support spectator sports in Wales that have been impacted by Covid-19.
Fri, January 22, 2021
PWA World Tour announces equal prize money for men and women
The Professional Windsurfers Association has announced that the PWA World Tour will award equal prize money to men and women at all events.
Thu, December 17, 2020
College athlete’s payment case to be heard by US Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case regarding payments to college athletes after a lower court barred the NCAA from capping athlete’s education-related compensation and benefits.
Tue, December 15, 2020
UKAD releases updated statement following WADA advice on Covid-19 vaccines
UKAD has released a statement following the WADA position on Covid-19 vaccines and if athletes will breach the WADA Code by having one.
Mon, December 14, 2020
USA Gymnastics allows protests from athletes as part of new bill of rights
USA Gymnastics has announced an Athlete Bill of Rights and a protest policy for national team members which will allow them to protest without punishment
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
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.
Mon, November 02, 2020
US Supreme Court rejects NFL appeal against antitrust lawsuit
The US Supreme Court has refused an NFL and AT&T Inc’s DirecTV appeal which called for the court to overrule a lower court decision to revive a lawsuit that accuses them of overcharging for a satellite television package, meaning the lawsuit can move forward.
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