Eight Individuals v World Sailing (Appeal)
Report finds bullying and emotional abuse were commonplace in Dutch triathlon
IOC President Thomas Bach warns Italy over new sports law
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has warned the Italian sports minister that the Italian Olympic team could be suspended for the Tokyo Olympics if a draft sports law is passed that would decrease the role of the Italian National Olympic Committee.
CAS overturns life bans of three Russian athletes
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has overturned the life bans of Russian biathletes Olga Vilukhina, Yana Romanova and Olga Zaitseva.
Two individuals held in Tour de France doping investigation
French prosecutors have revealed that two individuals are in custody as part of the doping investigation into Tour de France team Arkea-Samsic.
Former Australian Rules football player awarded A$1.4m for brain damage suffered from concussions
Former Australian Rules football player Shaun Smith has been awarded A$1.4m as an insurance pay-out for brain damage that was suffered as a result from repeated concussion sustained in matches.
WADA Executive Committee approves more athlete-friendly 2021 Prohibited List
The WADA Executive Committee has approved a more athlete-friendly 2021 Prohibited List as well as paving the way for further governance reforms.
How should sports governance be updated to tackle racism and increase BAME involvement in sports?
SR panel member Kwadjo Adjepong writes on how sports governance should be updated to tackle racism and increase BAME involvement in sports in light of the Black Lives Matter protests which took place this summer.
In the matter of proceedings brought under the anti-doping rules of World Athletics
Mr Hassan Chani has been found to have violated Article 2.2 'Use of a Prohibited Substance' resulting in 4 years ineligibility from 16 March 2020
The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation announces testing has returned to pre Covid-19 level
The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) has announced that out-of-competition testing has returned to normal levels following a reduction being caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Wheelchair basketball athletes request that the IPC allows formerly eligible athletes to compete at Tokyo Paralympics
Wheelchair basketball athletes from 10 of the 14 qualified countries for the Tokyo Paralympics have called on the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to allow formerly eligible athletes to compete at the games.
Major sports postpone games after Milwaukee Bucks walkout of NBA game over Jacob Blake shooting
The NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS have all postponed games after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play their playoff game against the Orlando Magic in protest against the shooting of Jacob Blake.
International Paralympic Committee president says no nation will miss the rescheduled Tokyo Paralympics for financial reasons
International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons has said that no nation will miss the rescheduled Tokyo Paralympics due to financial struggles.
FIFA extends ban for Haitian football federation president and widens sexual abuse investigation
FIFA has extended the ban of Haitian football federation president, Yves Jean-Bart, and also banned two other officials as part of the sexual abuse investigation into the federation.
Latvia threatens to withdraw as co-host from 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship unless Belarus replaced
Latvia has told the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) that it will withdraw as co-hosts of the 2021 Men's World Championship unless it can host the tournament with a country other than Belarus.
Athletes invited to take part in a consultation on athlete protests at the Paralympic Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council has launched an online portal for athletes to register and take part in a consultation on athlete protests at the Paralympic Games.
Five F1 teams to appeal Racing Point fine for copying Mercedes parts
Five F1 teams have said that they intend to appeal the decision to fine Racing Point for copying Mercedes parts as the verdict allows the team to continue using the copied parts.
Former gymnastics coach receives jail sentence for lying to police in Larry Nassar abuse case
Former Michigan State University gymnastics coach Kathie Klages has been sentenced to serve jail time after she lied to police during the investigation into Larry Nassar’s abuse.
World Athletics v El Mahjoub Dazza
A decision in the case of World Athletics against El Mahjoub Dazza has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal. M. Dazza is a Moroccan athlete, specialised in long distance running, particularly marathons.
International Tennis Federation v Stéphane Houdet
EFL Chairman praises proposed reforms to English football
EFL Chairman Rick Parry has praised Manchester United and Liverpool for proposing radical changes that he believes would save lower league sides who have suffered financially due to coronavirus.
Saudi Arabia’s first female professional golf tournament will not follow kingdoms strict dress code
Saudi Arabia will host its first female professional golf tournament in November with competitors being allowed to wear mid-calf or three-quarter length “cut away” trousers and short-sleeved polo shirts despite the kingdoms strict dress code.
Members named for Lewis Hamilton Commission which aims to increase motorsport diversity
The 14 members have been named for Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton’s Commission which has vowed to increase the diversity in motor racing.
Plans scrapped for fans to return to sports events in October
Plans for fans to return to watch live sporting events in October have been scrapped, according to cabinet office minister Michael Gove.
World Athletics v Hassan Chani
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Hassan Chani has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
Former World Athletics president Lamine Diack found guilty of corruption and jailed
Lamine Diack has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined €500,000 (£455,000) after being found guilty of corruption by the French courts.
World Athletics v Dzmitry Nabokau
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Dzmitry Nabokau has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
Caster Semenya loses appeal against the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners
South African Caster Semenya has lost her appeal against the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners meaning she still cannot compete between 400m and one mile without taking testosterone-reducing drugs.
Brazil and England reveal equal pay for men’s and women’s national team players
Following a Brazilian Football Confederation announcement that men and women national team players will receive the same pay for a senior cap, the FA revealed that England’s men and women had been paid the same match fee since January.
World Rugby announces $2.5million for Olympic qualified sevens teams but also cancels two tournaments
World Rugby has announced that $2.5million will be allocated amongst the Rugby Sevens teams qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in order to cope with the disruption to the annual calendar after two rounds of the World Sevens Series were cancelled.
Study finds that homophobic language is drastically reduced at clubs taking part in pride games
A study has revealed that the use of homophobic language is drastically reduced at sporting clubs which take part in pride games.
Cross-country skiing coach to be charged for aiding sports fraud during blood doping scandal
Former cross-country skier turned coach Andrus Veerpalu is set to be charged with aiding and abetting in sports fraud for his role in the blood doping scandal that was uncovered at last year's Nordic Ski World Championships.
FIFA closes case into Gianni Infantino ethics violation
FIFA has cleared President Gianni Infantino of violating its Code of Ethics following a preliminary investigation by the investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee.
Esports tournament organiser Blast has announced it has ended its controversial partnership with Saudi Arabian city Neom
Danish based esports tournament organiser Blast has announced that it has ended its controversial partnership with Saudi Arabian city Neom following backlash from fans, teams and broadcasters.
Five F1 teams to appeal Racing Point fine for copying Mercedes parts
Five F1 teams have said that they intend to appeal the decision to fine Racing Point for copying Mercedes parts as the verdict allows the team to continue using the copied parts.
UKAD publishes new UK Anti-Doping Rules for 2021
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has published new Anti-Doping Rules which will come into effect on 1st January 2021 in line with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code.
Clubs claim England Hockey has “endemic race issue” from the national team down to junior level
Nine clubs have written to England Hockey saying that there is an “endemic race issue” from the national team down to junior hockey as enough isn’t being done to attract and support ethnic minority players.