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Integrity

Ski jumping-Norway ski jumpers charged over alleged suit tampering

Norway's Olympic gold medallist ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang plus three team officials have been charged with ethics and competition violations following allegations of tampering with ski suits, the International Ski Federation (FIS) said on Monday.

11 Aug 2025

Regulation & Governance

Somali federation calls out fraud on World Boxing

SBF President Abdullahi Ahmed Olow delivered a formal objection to the international governing body this week claiming that his organisation is not an official member of the global association, as listed in its website, and instead remains loyal to the IBA, pointing to shady internal manoeuvring.

7 Aug 2025

Criminal

Partey signs for Villareal days after being released on bail

Villarreal have signed former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, days after he was granted conditional bail following an appearance in court on rape and sexual assault charges in London, the club has confirmed.

7 Aug 2025

Immigration

Trump tightens visas for transgender athletes

After warning back in January that it intended to ramp up on stricter border control policies and do away with males allegedly competing in women's sports, the United States government is following through by restricting access to those travelling to international tournaments.

5 Aug 2025

Disputes

Fifa facing multibillion-pound compensation claim from former players

Claim relates to finding of unlawful transfer regulations

4 Aug 2025

Disputes

Fifa facing multibillion-pound compensation claim from players

Claim relates to finding of unlawful transfer regulations

4 Aug 2025

Criminal

Thomas Partey on verge of joining Villarreal despite rape charges

Former Arsenal midfielder, due in court on Tuesday, has already passed a medical and agreed personal terms with La Liga club.

3 Aug 2025

Funding

Germany increases funding for sport

The Government of the Federal Republic included on Wednesday an allocation of €359 million for sport in the draft federal budget for 2026, presented in Berlin by Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, according to the Sport-Informations-Dienst news agency.

2 Aug 2025

Eligibility

World Athletics introduces gene test

Reinforcing its stringent policy on transgender participation, athletics' governing body announced this week that it will require a once-in-a-lifetime cheek swab or blood test to detect the presence of the SRY gene for all female competitors at international championships, starting this September.

1 Aug 2025

Tort

Ex-Stanford Coach Troy Taylor Sues ESPN for Defamation

Taylor, who was fired after a pair of 3–9 seasons, alleges that ESPN articles about his workplace conduct led to his firing this spring.

31 Jul 2025

Civil

Ex-Stanford Coach Troy Taylor Sues ESPN for Defamation

Taylor, who was fired after a pair of 3–9 seasons, alleges that ESPN articles about his workplace conduct led to his firing this spring.

31 Jul 2025

Eligibility

World Athletics introduces SRY gene test for athletes wishing to compete in the female category

The World Athletics Council has approved new regulations concerning eligibility conditions to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions.

30 Jul 2025

Politics

Eddie Hearn: Changing Muhammad Ali Act ‘not a good look’

Eddie Hearn considers proposed changes to the Muhammad Ali Act under the guise of “The Ali Revival Act” unnecessary.

28 Jul 2025

Legislation

Eddie Hearn: Changing Muhammad Ali Act ‘not a good look’

Eddie Hearn considers proposed changes to the Muhammad Ali Act under the guise of “The Ali Revival Act” unnecessary.

28 Jul 2025

Competition

Swimmers Settle Bulk of Suit Against World Aquatics Over New League

The swimmers, represented by Jeff Kessler, said that World Aquatics had blocked the International Swimming League from launching.

26 Jul 2025

Competition

Swimmers Settle Bulk of Suit Against World Aquatics Over New League

The swimmers, represented by Jeff Kessler, said that World Aquatics had blocked the International Swimming League from launching.

25 Jul 2025

Criminal

All 5 players found not guilty in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial

Five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team were found not guilty of sexual assault on Thursday, ending a months-long trial that has garnered national attention since it began in April.

24 Jul 2025

Regulation & Governance

The CFCB First Chamber renders decision on Crystal Palace and Olympique Lyonnais

The First Chamber of the UEFA Club Financial Control Body has concluded the proceedings on the multi-club ownership case involving Crystal Palace (ENG) and Olympique Lyonnais (FRA).

11 Jul 2025

Anti-doping

Bilbao's Alvarez provisionally suspended after failed doping test

Athletic Bilbao's Yeray Alvarez has been provisionally suspended due to a failed doping test after a Europa League game against Manchester United, with the defender saying he unintentionally ingested a banned substance in medicine used to treat hair loss.

11 Jul 2025

Disputes

Forest consider legal action against Spurs over Gibbs-White

Nottingham Forest are considering legal action over Tottenham's interest in midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, sources have told BBC Sport.

11 Jul 2025

Eligibility

Trump sues California over transgender athletes

Amid a debate that is more alive than ever, and following the executive order signed by the president of the United States in February prohibiting gender-diverse participants from competing in women's sports categories, the US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the Democrat-led state.

10 Jul 2025

Integrity

Thomas Partey complaints raised with FA 10 months before his arrest

According to The Telegraph, evidence shows Arsenal and football authorities were aware of concerns as long ago as September 2021.

9 Jul 2025

Eligibility

TTE opens transgender policy consultation

Table Tennis England announced its latest policy on Monday, aligning with the recent UK Supreme Court judgment on the meaning of 'sex' in the Equality Act 2010.

8 Jul 2025

Disputes

Wimbledon expansion case heard in London High Court

Campaigners against the proposed expansion of the Wimbledon Championships site argued that it is illegal in the High Court on Tuesday ahead of a key decision on the future of SW19.

8 Jul 2025

Regulation & Governance

Fifa opens office in Trump Tower, deepening ties with US president

Fifa’s relationship with US president Donald Trump now has a physically tangible marker, with soccer’s world governing body announcing that it has opened an office at Trump Tower in New York City.

8 Jul 2025

Regulation & Governance

Wimbledon doubles champion handed £9,200 fine for alleged verbal abuse

Henry Patten, 29, says he is appealing against decision ‘due to inaccuracies and procedural failures’

7 Jul 2025

Regulation & Governance

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem denies ‘reign of terror’ claim from rival

Head of FIA bats away criticism from Tim Mayer.

7 Jul 2025

Anti-doping

French fencer cleared of doping charge on account of kissing her partner

Ysaora Thibus tested positive for ostarine in 2024.

7 Jul 2025

Integrity

SafeSport allegations at an all-time high

The United States watchdog published its annual review this week, highlighting initiatives during the Paris 2024 Games and improvements made to its response & resolution processes amid a record-high of reports and pressure from Congress and the public to improve timeliness and transparency.

5 Jul 2025

Criminal

Footballer Thomas Partey charged with rape

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

4 Jul 2025

Eligibility

UPenn bans transgender athletes

The 'Lia Thomas case' reaches a new phase as Pennsylvania has opted to suspend gender-diverse participants from competing on women's teams.

3 Jul 2025

Eligibility

US Supreme Court to review transgender bans

The nation's highest tribunal has agreed this week to hear two cases challenging sports bans in Idaho and West Virginia, which could set a national legal precedent for transgender participation rights.

2 Jul 2025

Eligibility

World Boxing starts sex verification testing

The International Olympic Committee-recognised federation began conducting mandatory sex tests on Tuesday, as announced in May.

1 Jul 2025

Geopolitics

Palestine OC: IDF strikes kill 13 athletes

More than a dozen athletes from different disciplines lost their lives, while violence between Israel and Gaza keeps the region on edge and leaves civilian casualties rising day by day.

30 Jun 2025

Civil

James Harden Sued for Negligence in Sexual Assault Case

The incident allegedly took place at Harden’s 2025 New Year’s Eve party in Texas.

24 Jun 2025

Disputes

Tatis Sues Big LeaguTatis Sues Big League Advance for ‘Predatory’ Future Earnings Deale Advance for ‘Predatory’ Future Earnings Deal

Big League Advance pays minor leaguers and takes a cut from their future earnings. Tatis’s attorney said he would owe $34 million from his current deal.

24 Jun 2025

Disputes

Former Yankee Josh Donaldson Wins $222K in Lawsuit Against Landlord

Donaldson sued his former landlord from a Greenwich, Conn., mansion over mold issues that took more than a month to address.

23 Jun 2025

Disputes

Judge Urges Michael Jordan, Co-Plaintiffs to Settle With NASCAR

A federal judge is urging Michael Jordan and his co-plaintiffs to settle an antitrust suit against NASCAR out of court because “it’s hard to picture a winner.”

18 Jun 2025

Safeguarding

Ingebrigtsen's father cleared of abuse of Olympic champion

Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father and former trainer of Norwegian athletics star Jakob Ingebrigtsen, has been cleared of abusing the two-time Olympic champion, but found guilty of violence against his daughter Ingrid.

16 Jun 2025

Regulation & Governance

Craig admits to 'illegal move' in controversial 'no contest'

Scotland's Paul Craig has urged UFC fans not "to persecute" Rodolfo Bellato after he was accused of "hamming it up" by "flopping" to the canvas following a kick to the face during their light-heavyweight contest in Atlanta.

15 Jun 2025

Geopolitics

Inter forward Taremi stranded in Iran amid conflict

Inter Milan forward Mehdi Taremi has been left stranded in Iran after failing to get a flight out of the country amid its conflict with Israel, a club source told Reuters, with Italian media reporting the 32-year-old will miss the Club World Cup.

15 Jun 2025

Intellectual Property

Hamilton Accies Women told to change name by men's club

Hamilton Accies Women have been ordered by owners of the town's men's club to change their name and branding, just weeks after sealing promotion to the Scottish Women's Premier League.

15 Jun 2025

Integrity

Ki-heung to appeal sanction

After allegations involving improper hiring practices and bribery during his tenure resulted in his suspension this week, the former chairman of the Korea Sports Council announced his intention to immediately request reconsideration of his four-year ban.

15 Jun 2025

Anti-doping

Bolivian doctor admits to tainting supplements

A member of Athlete Support Personnel was sanctioned this week in connection with a failed doping test by flag-bearer María José Pinto during Paris 2024.

15 Jun 2025

Anti-doping

Magnussen says doping made him 'too big'

The former Olympic swimmer claimed that performance-enhancing drugs made him feel "like he was physically rolling back the years" and "able to train like an 18-year-old again," while he was preparing to break the world record for the Enhanced Games promo.

14 Jun 2025

Criminal

Antonio Brown Wanted for Attempted Murder After Shooting at Celebrity Boxing Event

Police are looking to arrest the Super Bowl champion after he fired two shots at a man last month.

13 Jun 2025

Immigration

Mexico's Sheinbaum urges US to avoid immigration action at LA soccer game

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday urged U.S. authorities not to conduct immigration enforcement targeting attendees of a Gold Cup soccer match in Los Angeles on Saturday, where Mexico's team is due to play the Dominican Republic.

13 Jun 2025

Integrity

Ex-Korean Olympic chief suspended

Lee Ki-heung, the former chairman of the country's Sport & Olympic Committee has reportedly been handed a four-year ban by the organisation following a decision made by its Sports Fairness Commission.

12 Jun 2025

Anti-doping

WADA and USADA at it again

While agreeing on the fundamental principle that the much-publicised Enhanced Games promoting drug use in sport must be censored and 'stopped', the international and national anti-doping bodies still found a way to renew their long-standing feud with alleged jurisdiction issues.

12 Jun 2025

Regulation & Governance

UAE FA kick two players out of national camp with heavy fines for misconduct

The United Arab Emirates Football Association has suspended defender Khalid Al-Dhanhani and forward Sultan Adel for five domestic matches and fined each player 500,000 AED ($136,132.21) on Sunday for misconduct during a national team training camp.

8 Jun 2025

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