How Will Changes To Gambling Advertising Regulations To Protect Young People Affect Athletes?
Bullying In The Weighing Room – Will Bryony Frost's Case Mark A Sea Change For Sports?
Crossing The Line - Reflections On The Salazar, Brown & Nike Oregon Project Scandal
A Guide To Using young people's data in sport
Sports Lawyer In Spotlight: Lindsay Brandon
Investing To Win - Why Foreign Athletes Are Eyeing Indian Startups
Why Rule 50 still isn’t working for athletes - Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games
Op-Ed: Why college athletes’ decision to opt-out of play-offs games should be respected?
Sports Law in 2022 – Key issues to watch in Europe
Sports Law in 2022 – Key issues to watch in UK & Ireland
Key Sports Law Cases & Developments Of 2021 – Europe
Key Sports Law Cases And Developments Of 2021 – UK & Ireland
A guide to the regulation of transgender athlete participation in sport
Protecting players: UEFA’s concussion charter for club and national teams
UEFA has taken another important step to protect players’ health and safety by launching a concussion charter for teams taking part in the European men’s and women’s club and national team competitions.
How Will FIFA's New Maternity Benefits Rules Impact U.S. Women's Soccer?
World Players Association statement on Peng Shuai
The global player association movement is deeply concerned for the health and safety of Peng Shuai. Players who speak out are frequently targeted and left exposed to harm and abuse without protection or support, and that must end.
Statement by Steve Simon, WTA Chairman & CEO on recent video posted by China state-run media of Peng Shuai
Statement by Steve Simon, WTA Chairman & CEO on the recent video posted by China state-run media of Peng Shuai:
“I am glad to see the videos released by China state-run media that appear to show Peng Shuai at a restaurant in Beijing. While it is positive to see her, it remains unclear if she is free and able to make decisions and take actions on her own, without coercion or external interference. This video alone is insufficient. As I have stated from the beginning, I remain concerned about Peng Shuai’s health and safety and that the allegation of sexual assault is being censored and swept under the rug. I have been clear about what needs to happen and our relationship with China is at a crossroads.”
IOC releases Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations
Following a two-year consultation process with more than 250 athletes and concerned stakeholders, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today released its new “IOC Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations”.
World Rugby Medical Commission Conference to consider latest developments to cement rugby as the most progressive sport on player welfare
- Annual Medical Commission Conference helps inform the future shape of rugby
- Agenda reflects the six pillars of World Rugby’s welfare advancement plan, including former player support, research and education
- Independent experts to join rugby medics, players and coaches
UIPM Committee Members meet to kickstart new 5th discipline consultation process
Six members of UIPM’s Athletes Committee, Coaches Committee and Technical Committee met today to begin the consultation process announced by the UIPM Executive Board (EB) on November 4.
Current and incoming members of the three committees had preliminary discussions about the consultation process and were briefed by UIPM President Dr Klaus Schormann as well as UIPM Vice-President Joel Bouzou and Secretary General Shiny Fang.
Azeem Rafiq settles tribunal case with Yorkshire County Cricket Club and receives apology
Azeem Rafiq has settled his tribunal case with Yorkshire County Cricket Club and received an apology from new chair Lord Kamlesh Patel.
WADA’s Therapeutic Use Exemption program – providing inclusion and fairness for athletes
In this latest edition of ‘Spotlight’, which keeps stakeholders up to date on the activities being carried out by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) team and its partners, we look at the Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) program. This program provides a harmonized global approach for athletes that have illnesses or medical conditions that require them to take medications that are included on WADA’s Prohibited List. Previous ‘Spotlight’ features are available on WADA’s website.
FIFA launches pioneering education programme for former players
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The Next 90 aims to provide retired football players the right tools to design their career
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Applications open on November 2, to start in January 2022
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All fees and tuition costs will be covered by FIFA. CIES will deliver the programme
Wellbeing support confirmed for Football Australia process
Anyone impacted by the independent complaints handling process for Football Australia will have free access to expert mental health and wellbeing support, as part of an expanded partnership announced today by Football Australia, Sport Integrity Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
Quenneville resigns as Panthers coach, named in Blackhawks investigation
Joel Quenneville resigned as coach of the Florida Panthers on Thursday after being implicated in an independent investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks for allegations by former player Kyle Beach of sexual assault by then-video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010.
Are football clubs liable for the online racist abuse of their players?
The Independent Mali Basketball Abuse Investigation – Important Lessons For International Sport
Staying On Track: How To Protect Athletes From The Impact Of Family Breakdown
Why Challenges Remain For US Women’s Soccer After Equal Pay Deal
The Case of Olympic Skater Kamila Valieva - Was CAS’s Decision Justified?
Safeguarding Athletes: Why World Athletics' New Policy Raises The Bar
Personal Injury in Horseracing: Court Finds Jockey Guilty of Reckless Disregard For Safety
Sports Law in 2022 – Key issues to watch in North America
Sports Law in 2022 – Key issues to watch in Asia, Africa & Oceania
How FIFA's International Call-Up Rules Are Being Applied During the Pandemic
Key Sports Law Cases And Developments Of 2021 – Asia, Africa & Oceania
Key Sports Law Cases And Developments Of 2021 – North America
No Significant Fault: Andre Onana Returns After Falling Foul Of UEFA's Anti-Doping Regulations
The Azeem Rafiq Case: How Sports Can Better Tackle Player Discrimination
World Players: IOC's call with Peng Shuai exacerbates alarm, special delegation needed
In the wake of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai's call with International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach, the World Players Association has released the following statement:
The World Players Association repeats its call for the urgent establishment of a special delegation of international organizations and human rights experts to meet with Peng Shuai in order to ensure and obtain the necessary guarantees for her rights, health and safety.
IOC President and IOC Athletes’ Commission Chair hold video call with Peng Shuai
Today, IOC President Thomas Bach held a video call with three-time Olympian Peng Shuai from China. He was joined by the Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, Emma Terho, and IOC Member in China Li Lingwei, who has known Peng Shuai for many years from her time in the Chinese Tennis Federation.
Statement by Steve Simon, WTA Chairman & CEO on Peng Shuai
"The statement released today by Chinese state media concerning Peng Shuai only raises my concerns as to her safety and whereabouts.
World Rugby and International Rugby Players launch global brain health education campaign
- New Brain Health Initiative reflects commitment to educate and support current and former elite players who might be concerned about their wellbeing and brain health
- Global initiative includes new videos featuring leading independent experts outlining 12 modifiable risk factors for dementia and how rugby can play a positive role in reducing many of these
- Campaign launched at World Rugby Medical Commission Conference as part of World Rugby’s ongoing engagement with member unions, local healthcare authorities and brain health experts to advance player welfare across the rugby family
Port Vale to launch mental health partnership for players, staff and supporters
Port Vale have agreed a pioneering partnership with psychological and technology resources company AIM-FOR which will offer free mental health support to players, club staff and supporters.
The EFL’s Community Club of the Year is investing in Mental Health Safety Net – a bespoke suite of digital tools which will enable club employees and supporters to identify issues which may be affecting them and access a raft of information support services.
Name Image & Likeness - How Laws Are Evolving For NCAA Athletes’ Compensation
Athletics coach Rana Reider to be investigated over sexual misconduct claims
Athletics coach Rana Reider set to be investigated by the US Center for SafeSport after multiple complaints of sexual misconduct were made against him.
Reider is a well renowned athletics trainer as he has trained multiple World and Olympic Champions including Tokyo 2020 Olympic 200m gold medallist Andre de Grasse and two-time Olympic champion Christian Taylor.
UEFA Academy: providing football players with specialised education on and off the pitch
The UEFA Academy continues to develop a broad range of education programmes dedicated to elite footballers, leading to jobs in management, administration, scouting or the media.
NHLPA statement following Executive Board meeting
On the NHLPA’s Executive Board call today, Don Fehr recommended that an independent investigation be commenced by outside legal counsel in order to review the NHLPA’s response to the Kyle Beach matter. The Executive Board is currently voting on this matter.
World Rugby establishes dedicated Women’s Player Welfare Steering Group
World Rugby has announced the establishment of a dedicated women’s player welfare steering group that will exclusively focus on the advancement of player welfare initiatives and interventions designed specifically for the women’s game at all levels.
Women’s rugby is growing globally at a rapid pace and, in line with its strategy to cement rugby as the most progressive sport on player welfare, World Rugby is committed to ensuring a dedicated focus on women’s welfare advancement, and not just replicate or adopt measures in place for the men’s game. This approach also supports the approach outlined in the transformational 2017-25 Women’s Plan.
IPC publish 2020-2021 Annual Report
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published its 2020/2021 Annual Report detailing how the organisation made major advancements during the year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read the complete report here.
Football Law 2022 - Player Contracts, Agents, NFTs And The Business Of Football