Governance
ANOC postpones leadership election but Sheikh Ahmad offered support
The Association of National Olympic Committees has reluctantly postponed its presidential election in the wake of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah’s decision to temporarily stand down from the post to f…
Sheikh Ahmad to depart as ANOC leader say reports
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah is reportedly set to exit another of his senior positions in sports governance by stepping down as president of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC)
New pro soccer club coming to Atlanta
Atlanta United has been Major League Soccer’s most successful club the last two seasons averaging close to 50,000 fans a match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Premier League clubs warned over foreign quotas
The English Football Association has warned that there will be a significant reduction in the number of overseas players allowed in Premier League squads if top-tier clubs do not agree to its proposals
USA Gymnastics turmoil continues as COO Galimore steps down
Ron Galimore, who provided cover stories to explain the absence of disgraced former doctor Larry Nassar, has stepped down from his position as USA Gymnastics chief operating officer.
RFU rocked by Brown resignation
Steve Brown has confirmed that he will step down from his role as chief executive of the Rugby Football Union at the end of the year, just 14 months after he took up the role and less than a year out from…
MLB owners approve Manfred contract extension until 2024
As widely expected, Major League Baseball owners have approved a new five-year term for commissioner Rob Manfred through the 2024 season.
Championship clubs threaten EFL breakaway
English football has once again been hit with the threat of a breakaway by some of its biggest clubs, this time in the second-tier Championship
Susanna Dinnage named new Premier League chief executive
Susanna Dinnage will arguably become the most powerful female administrator in professional sports when she succeeds Richard Scudamore as Premier League chief executive early next year
Turmoil continues at Cricket Australia as two more executives depart
There is still gas in the Cricket Australia explosion
Fifa rebuts Infantino FFP claims
Fifa has issued a lengthy statement rebutting claims that its president Gianni Infantino helped Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City to circumvent Financial Fair Play rules during his time as Uefa secretary…
Taylor falls on sword as recriminations continue at Cricket Australia
Mark Taylor, the former Australia cricket captain, has stepped down from his position as director of Cricket Australia as the fallout from the ‘Sandpapergate’ ball-tampering scandal continues.
WNBA players opt out of CBA to secure higher wages, better conditions
WNBA players have opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement in order to seek higher wages, improved travel conditions and more marketing opportunities
New blow inflicted on Cricket Australia as chairman Peever resigns
Cricket Australia chairman David Peever has tendered his resignation following the damning Ethics Centre review into the organisation’s culture, only a week after he was unanimously re-elected to the r…
Fifa hands lifetime ban to former Ghana FA president
Kwesi Nyantakyi has been given a lifetime ban from all football-related activities by Fifa for a series of violations of the governing body’s ethics code, including bribery and corruption.
Raisman hits out at USA Gymnastics appointment
Aly Raisman has questioned USA Gymnastics’ decision to hire Mary Bono as its interim president and chief executive.
No respite for USA Gymnastics as interim president comes under immediate fire
One day after being appointed as the interim president and chief executive of USA Gymnastics, Mary Bono has already found herself in the firing line thanks to a tweet she posted criticising sportswear…
Fifa launches global strategy for women’s football
Fifa has launched its first ever global strategy for women’s football which outlines how it will work with confederations and Member Associations (MAs) to grow the women’s game.