Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Fri, November 10, 2023
Lawsuit to proceed which claims the UFC has created a monopoly over the MMA industry
Hundreds of mixed martialists are suing UFC parent company Zuffa LLC for creating a monopoly over the industry which resulted in fighters being paid a fraction of what they would earn in a competitive market.
Fri, November 03, 2023
New research details extent of Saudi Arabian state investment and involvement in sport
New research has been published which details the extent and scale of Saudi Arabian state investment and involvement in sport for the first time.
Thu, November 02, 2023
NHL and players union to discuss player safety following Adam Johnson death
The National Hockey League (NHL) and the players union are set to discuss improved player safety after Nottingham Panthers Adam Johnson died after an opposing player's skate blade cut his neck.
Mon, October 16, 2023
IOC Executive Board approves plans to establish two pilot regional safeguarding hubs in Southern Africa and the Pacific Islands
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has approved plans to establish two pilot regional safeguarding hubs in Southern Africa and the Pacific Islands with a European hub to follow.
Tue, October 03, 2023
WADA publishes 2024 Prohibited List
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2024 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods which enters into force 1 January 2024.
Mon, July 31, 2023
WADA seeking Independent Supervisor of its Intelligence and Investigations Department
The World Anti-Doping Agency is seeking candidates to fill the role of Independent Supervisor of the Agency’s Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) Department.
Fri, July 21, 2023
NFL fines former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder $60million for sexual harassment and withholding revenue
Following a seventeen-month long investigation the NFL has fined former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder $60million over findings of workplace misconduct and financial misconduct.
Tue, June 20, 2023
WADA Foundation Board approves changes to Statutes and Governance Regulations
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Foundation Board has approved changes to Statutes and Governance Regulations including nine-year President term.
Fri, June 16, 2023
GB Rower tells Women’s and Equalities Committee she felt alienated when returning from pregnancy
GB Rower Mathilda Hodgkins Byrne has told MP’s at the Women's and Equalities Committee that she feels “pushed to the side” and “alienated” after having a baby and trying to return to elite rowing.
Mon, June 05, 2023
WADA issues Anti-Doping Rule Violations Report for 2020
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) Report for 2020.
Fri, June 02, 2023
More than two dozen Canadian sporting organisations call on Trudeau to launch a national inquiry
More than two dozen Canadian sporting organisations and activist groups have called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to launch a national inquiry into the toxic culture of abuse in sport in the country.
Wed, May 24, 2023
WADA and Global Esport Federation to work on doping education programme
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Global Esport Federation (GEF) have said they will work on a doping education programme that could lead to signing onto the WADA Code and open the door to the Olympics.