Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Tue, October 22, 2024
The men’s Italian water polo team fined €100,000 and suspended for assaulting referees
The men’s Italian water polo squad has been fined €100,000 and issued a six-month suspension due to assault
Mon, October 21, 2024
Significant increase in injuries costs top leagues 732 million euros
The Men’s European Football Injury Index shows 14,292 injuries since 2020 (excluding COVID) causing concern about player welfare and rising injury-related costs
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Fri, October 18, 2024
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) prohibits transgender women from competing in highest tiers
The ECB has aligned with the International Cricket Commission (ICC) and will prohibit transgender women from competing in its highest tiers from 2025
Thu, October 17, 2024
Two previous basketball players for Indiana University bring sex abuse allegations against their former team doctor
Two ex-basketball players who attended Indiana University are taking legal action against the university due to alleged sex abuse by their former team doctor
Thu, October 17, 2024
Investigation launched into David Jakins’ win at the World Conker Championships
Veteran conkers competitor known as King Conker refutes claims that he cheated to win the men’s World Conker Championships
Wed, October 16, 2024
UK Anti-Doping is recruiting for a Head of Case Management
UKAD is looking to recruit a Head of Case Management, joining the Legal Directorate to play an active role in leading and managing the Case Management team, ensuring all Anti-Doping Rule violation matters are progressed expeditiously and effectively in line with relevant rules
Mon, October 14, 2024
European Leagues, FIFPRO and LALIGA take legal action against FIFA due to “overloaded” international fixture calendar
The European Leagues, which represents the Premier League, FIFPRO and LALIGA have taken legal action against FIFA through the European Commission due to an alleged “abuse of dominance”
Thu, October 10, 2024
First ever all-transgender football team kick-off their debut in Spain
A football team named Fenix FC which is comprised solely of transgender men debuted in a regional league in Spain
Wed, October 09, 2024
Wimbledon eliminates line judges after 147 years in favour of Hawk-Eye Live
Hawk-Eye Live, also known as electronic line calling (ELC), will be used instead of officials at Wimbledon, starting in 2025
Tue, October 08, 2024
British Gymnastics introduces new policy to further protect welfare of gymnasts
British Gymnastics is introducing a new safe sport policy for flexibility training
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Mon, October 07, 2024
Canadian figure skater suspended for a minimum of six years following rape allegation
Canadian Olympic figure skater, Nikolaj Sørensen, has been suspended by Canada’s Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner as he is currently under investigation for an alleged sexual assault on an American coach and previous skater in 2012
Mon, October 07, 2024
Cycling New Zealand required to pay a fee after taking discriminatory position towards athlete with eating disorder
Cycling NZ has been ordered to pay athlete Sammie Maxwell 15,000 NZD (€8,600) after a sports tribunal found "serious breaches of natural justice" in the process of her Olympic selection