Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
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.
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
Thu, August 27, 2020
Major sports postpone games after Milwaukee Bucks walkout of NBA game over Jacob Blake shooting
The NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS have all postponed games after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play their playoff game against the Orlando Magic in protest against the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Wed, August 26, 2020
Study finds that homophobic language is drastically reduced at clubs taking part in pride games
A study has revealed that the use of homophobic language is drastically reduced at sporting clubs which take part in pride games.
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 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.
Tue, July 28, 2020
Switzerland’s attorney general resigns over cover up of FIFA meeting during corruption investigation
Switzerland’s attorney general, Michael Lauber, has resigned after it was found that he had covered up a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino during an ongoing corruption investigation.
Mon, July 20, 2020
Japan criticised by Human Rights Watch after study reveals extensive abuse of athletes
A Human Rights Watch study of sport in Japan has found child athletes routinely suffer abuse from their coaches
Tue, July 14, 2020
Washington Redskins to retire controversial name after review
American Football team the Washington Redskins has announced that it will be retiring the Redskins name, which has long been criticised as offensive to Native Americans.