Macro

World Athletics keeps ban on Russian athletes despite federation’s reinstatement

The World Athletics (WA) governing body has lifted one suspension on Russia’s national federation, but left another on individual athletes…

ECB gives women’s cricket head Connor expanded role as deputy chief exec

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) governing body has named Clare Connor as its new deputy chief executive (CEO)…

Tebas critical of European Leagues body as LaLiga makes exit

Spanish league soccer’s LaLiga has resigned from the European Leagues (EL) continental representative body, with president Javier Tebas saying EL…

FIFA approves expanded 2026 World Cup, angers leagues with calendar changes

FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, has announced the expanded men’s 2026 World Cup will feature a record 104 games, including…

Landmark class action suit filed against AFL over concussions

A landmark lawsuit has been filed against the Australian Football League (AFL) by former players who claim to have suffered…

ECA presses ahead with governance reforms and membership expansion

The European Club Association (ECA), the body that connects over 250 top-tier soccer clubs across the continent, has approved plans for major…

Le Graët resigns from FFF after critical report

Noël Le Graët has today (February 28) announced his resignation as president of soccer's French Football Federation (FFF) governing body…

ATP secures partnership with drinks brand Waterdrop

The ATP, the organizers of the top men’s tennis tour, has announced Austrian brand Waterdrop as its official hydration partner…

Explainer: What is Saudi Arabia’s PIF and why is it linked to sportswashing?

This time last year, LIV Golf was seen as a Saudi-funded vanity project, devoid of any golfers, that many did…

UK government ratifies introduction of independent soccer regulator

The UK government has confirmed plans to introduce an independent regulator to govern domestic soccer.The move was signed off by…