Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Tue, February 18, 2025
Former American football players sue Netflix for $30 million
Six former American football players are suing Netflix, claiming that the company exploited their talents for entertainment purposes and negatively impacted their careers. The former players who featured in the acclaimed documentary series Last Chance U, have filed a $30 million lawsuit
Tue, February 18, 2025
Skaters campaign for same-sex pairs
Figure skating icons Gabriella Papadakis and Madison Hubbell are advocating for same-sex duos in official competitions, and put on a moving performance at the Art on Ice Gala in Switzerland as part of their activism
Wed, February 12, 2025
World Athletics launches new stakeholder consultation on updated female eligibility guidelines
World Athletics’ female eligibility guidelines are being updated to “reflect the latest developments in science, sport and law,” and widespread consultation will take place with key stakeholders
Mon, February 10, 2025
Winston & Strawn LLP to continue as naming rights sponsor for Sport Resolutions Annual Conference 2025
We are delighted to announce that Winston & Strawn LLP will continue as the naming rights sponsor for our Annual Conference 2025, marking the 9th consecutive year of their valued support
Mon, February 10, 2025
Canada’s Olympic sports facing funding crisis
Canada's Olympic sports are facing a funding crisis, with an expected $329 million deficit expected over the next five years
Fri, February 07, 2025
Spain’s Supreme Court clears RFEF president of malfeasance
Spain’s Supreme Court has upheld an appeal by the new president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation against his conviction on charges of malfeasance and a seven-year ban
Thu, February 06, 2025
NWSL agrees to $5m settlement to resolve player abuse inquiry
The National Women’s Soccer League has agreed to create a $5m fund to compensate players who experienced abuse and implement reforms to make the sport safer for women
Wed, February 05, 2025
Premier League may introduce semi-automated offside tech before end of season
The Premier League may introduce semi-automated offside technology before the end of the 2024-25 season following “significant” progress in testing
Tue, February 04, 2025
Michiels disqualified from Paris Olympics for administering eye drops to sick dog
Belgium’s Domien Michiels has been disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games equestrian competition after inadvertently testing positive for a banned substance when administering eye drops to his sick dog. Had he used the drops himself, his results would have remained valid
Mon, February 03, 2025
UCI bans repeated carbon monoxide inhalation and introduces new participation rules for top teams
The Union Cycliste Internationale has updated its policy to ban the repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide, and introduces measures to ensure participation of best teams in top-tier road events
Fri, January 31, 2025
International player transfers and fees reach historic high in 2024, with growing investment in Women’s Football
International player transfers hit an all-time record of 78,742 in 2024 across men’s and women’s professional and amateur football, with the second highest total ever spent on international transfer fees in men’s professional football
Thu, January 30, 2025
Barcelona players criticise plans to host women’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia amid concerns over women’s rights
Barcelona footballers have expressed concerns about the proposal to host the Women’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia, citing issues related to the country’s human rights record. Players have raised questions about the motivations behind the decision, particularly regarding financial incentives and reports of harassment during the Men’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia