UK government to invest £900 million in major sporting events and grassroots sport
The UK Government has announced that it will invest £900 million in major sporting events and grassroots sport which is a “game changer for the nation”
Tottenham Hotspur fined £75,000 by FA for failing to control homophobic chanting
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has been fined £75,000 by the Football Association for failing to control homophobic chanting from its supporters during a match against Manchester United in September
Submit contributions for WADA Unintentional Doping Research Project by 23 June
WADA reminds the public that submissions for its Unintentional Doping Research Project are open until Monday, 23 June 2025, and encourages everyone (athletes, coaches, executives, or members of the general public) to share experiences, insights, or evidence to help shape future prevention strategies
Four sentenced for hate crimes against Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior two years after incident, but will most likely not serve prison time
The Provincial Court of Madrid has sentenced four people for hate crimes against Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior two years after the incident. However, after signing a letter of apology and undertaking a non-discrimination course, they most likely will not serve prison time
Gjert Ingebrigtsen Convicted of Assaulting Daughter, Cleared of Abuse Allegations by Olympic Champion Son
Gjert Ingebrigtsen, father and former coach of Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, has been found guilty of hitting his daughter, Ingrid, but has been acquitted of abusing Jakob
WTA and ITF highlight the seriousness behind sports betting-linked abuse
The Women’s Tennis Association and International Tennis Federation have highlighted the seriousness behind sports betting-linked abuse by publishing the first ever season-wide report focusing on social media abuse directed at players
Michael Johnson, former Olympic champion sprinter, cancels Grand Slam Track competition due to economic concerns
Michael Johnson, former Olympic champion sprinter, has expressed that due to economic concerns, he has cancelled the final meet of the Grand Slam Track, a global professional track league, that was due to take place in Los Angeles. However, organisers are confident that the league will return next year despite the sudden end to its 2025 inaugural season
Former Korean Olympic president banned for four years
Lee Kee-heung, former president of South Korea’s Sport and Olympic Committee, has reportedly been banned for four years by the organisation’s Sports Fairness Commission
Transgender teen athlete “tunes out” Trump’s attacks after winning gold
16-year-old transgender track and field athlete from California, AB Hernandez, has voiced that “intimidation tactics” against her will not work after facing attacks for winning gold