Significant increase in injuries costs top leagues 732 million euros
The Men’s European Football Injury Index shows 14,292 injuries since 2020 (excluding COVID) causing concern about player welfare and rising injury-related costs
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) prohibits transgender women from competing in highest tiers
The ECB has aligned with the International Cricket Commission (ICC) and will prohibit transgender women from competing in its highest tiers from 2025
Two previous basketball players for Indiana University bring sex abuse allegations against their former team doctor
Two ex-basketball players who attended Indiana University are taking legal action against the university due to alleged sex abuse by their former team doctor
Investigation launched into David Jakins’ win at the World Conker Championships
Veteran conkers competitor known as King Conker refutes claims that he cheated to win the men’s World Conker Championships
UK Anti-Doping is recruiting for a Head of Case Management
UKAD is looking to recruit a Head of Case Management, joining the Legal Directorate to play an active role in leading and managing the Case Management team, ensuring all Anti-Doping Rule violation matters are progressed expeditiously and effectively in line with relevant rules
European Leagues, FIFPRO and LALIGA take legal action against FIFA due to “overloaded” international fixture calendar
The European Leagues, which represents the Premier League, FIFPRO and LALIGA have taken legal action against FIFA through the European Commission due to an alleged “abuse of dominance”
First ever all-transgender football team kick-off their debut in Spain
A football team named Fenix FC which is comprised solely of transgender men debuted in a regional league in Spain
Wimbledon eliminates line judges after 147 years in favour of Hawk-Eye Live
Hawk-Eye Live, also known as electronic line calling (ELC), will be used instead of officials at Wimbledon, starting in 2025
British Gymnastics introduces new policy to further protect welfare of gymnasts
British Gymnastics is introducing a new safe sport policy for flexibility training