ITIA v Gonçalo Oliveira
A decision in the case of International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) against Gonçalo Oliveira has been issued by the Independent Panel
Israel Gymnastics Federation’s appeals to allow its gymnasts to participate in the Gymnastics World Championships rejected
Israel Gymnastics Federation’s appeals against the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for refusing to revoke Indonesia’s decision to disallow visas to Israeli athletes, meaning they cannot compete in the Gymnastics World Championships, have been rejected in court
Independent Football Regulator to introduce Club Licensing System from 2027
The Independent Football Regulator has implemented a rule which will require all Premier League, English Football League and National League clubs to meet criteria to secure a licence to play, starting from the 2027-28 season
UEFA plans to extend deadline rules on multiclub ownership following Crystal Palace demotion dispute
European football’s governing body UEFA plans to provide clubs with more time to resolve multiclub ownership issues from next season, following the outrage surrounding Crystal Palace being demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League due to American businessman John Textor previously holding shares in both Crystal Palace and Olympique Lyonnais
Cross-country running, cyclocross and judo possible new Winter Olympic sports, along with other new Olympic developments
In 2030, cross-country running and cyclocross may be added to the Winter Olympic Games set to take place in France, and judo may also join the Winter Games as the International Olympic Committee’s “Fit for the Future” initiative believes this would help keep the Winter Games relevant. Regarding the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games, squash is among five new sports which have been added to the programme
NCAA set to allow student athletes and athletic staff to place bets on professional sports
The National Collegiate Athletic Association – the governing body for college sports in the U.S. - may soon allow student athletes and staff to bet on professional sports
Top rugby unions warn players against breakaway R360 League
Eight of the world’s leading rugby nations have announced that players who choose to participate in the proposed R360 league, a breakaway global competition aiming to attract top talent, will be ineligible for international selection
Grand Slam Track receives emergency funding
Former Olympic champion sprinter Michael Johnson has secured emergency funding for his event Grand Slam Track after it was initially cancelled due to economic concerns
PGA of America CEO apologies to McIlroy family due to Ryder Cup abuse
The Professional Golfers’ Association of America CEO Derek Sprague will apologise to the family of professional Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy for the abuse they faced during the Ryder Cup