Thu, January 29, 2026
Revised 2026 International Standard for Testing and Investigations published by WADA, focusing on a reduction to blood collection wait time
WADA has published its revised 2026 International Standard for Testing and Investigations, with updates focusing on a reduction to the blood collection wait time for athletes
Thu, January 29, 2026
Reported figures show that minimum pay for under-23s in WSL2 is below the national living wage for a standard full-time worker
Under-23 minimum salaries in Women’s Super League 2 fall below the national living wage for a standard full-time worker
Tue, January 27, 2026
Professional tennis players told to remove fitness trackers during Australian Open 2026
Professional tennis players have been told to remove fitness trackers during the Australian Open 2026 as such technology is not yet allowed at Grand Slams, although regulations may be changed in the future
Fri, January 23, 2026
FIFPRO study shows three concussions may affect attention in professional footballers
In a recent study conducted by FIFPRO, the global union for professional footballers, it showed that players who reported three concussions performed significantly worse in tasks requiring attention, such as tracking the ball and opponents, maintaining positional awareness and reacting quickly during a match, compared with those who had two or fewer concussions, sparking calls for further research
Fri, January 23, 2026
The global sports industry could possibly lose $1.6 trillion by 2050 due to physical inactivity and climate change
A combination of climate change and a lack of physical activity could mean that the global sports industry risks losing $1.6 trillion (£1.2 trillion) by 2050, according to the World Economic Forum’s recent report titled ‘Sports for People and Planet’
Wed, January 21, 2026
Two separate surveys reveal serious sexual safety risks for women in UK sport and high bullying rates among female coaches
Two recent surveys highlight ongoing risks for women in UK sport. In elite sport, 88% of respondents reported experiencing sexual misconduct, with women with disabilities disproportionately affected. Among coaches, women face higher rates of bullying, harassment, and aggression than men, particularly in high-performance settings
Tue, January 20, 2026
Morocco to take legal action following the Africa Cup of Nations final
Morocco will take legal action following the Africa Cup of Nations final on 18 January in Rabat, Morocco, where opponents Senegal left the pitch to protest a penalty awarded against them following a VAR review, but then returned to win the match 1-0 during extra time
Tue, January 20, 2026
Premier League calls for football lawmakers to trial temporary concussion subs
The Premier League, along with other leagues and player unions, are calling for football lawmakers to trial temporary concussion substitutes, arguing that the use of permanent substitution only results in higher risk
Tue, January 20, 2026
World Athletics v Mr Yousef Mohamed Al-Asiri
A decision has been issued by the Disciplinary and Appeals Tribunal in the matter of World Athletics v Mr Yousef Mohamed Al-Asiri, a long-distance runner from Saudi Arabia