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 25, 2020
International Paralympic Committee president says no nation will miss the rescheduled Tokyo Paralympics for financial reasons
International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons has said that no nation will miss the rescheduled Tokyo Paralympics due to financial struggles.
Mon, August 24, 2020
Cross-country skiing coach to be charged for aiding sports fraud during blood doping scandal
Former cross-country skier turned coach Andrus Veerpalu is set to be charged with aiding and abetting in sports fraud for his role in the blood doping scandal that was uncovered at last year's Nordic Ski World Championships.
Fri, August 21, 2020
FIFA extends ban for Haitian football federation president and widens sexual abuse investigation
FIFA has extended the ban of Haitian football federation president, Yves Jean-Bart, and also banned two other officials as part of the sexual abuse investigation into the federation.
Thu, August 20, 2020
FIFA closes case into Gianni Infantino ethics violation
FIFA has cleared President Gianni Infantino of violating its Code of Ethics following a preliminary investigation by the investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee.
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 13, 2020
Athletes invited to take part in a consultation on athlete protests at the Paralympic Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council has launched an online portal for athletes to register and take part in a consultation on athlete protests at the Paralympic Games.
Wed, August 12, 2020
ITF launches new certification programme to improve coaching
The International Tennis Federation has announced that it is launching a new initiative to certify coaches with the aim of increasing the number of qualified tennis coaches across the world.