Vincenzo Spadafora, Italy’s Minister for Sport and Youth Policies, has promised "autonomy" for the country’s Olympic committee, in response to International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach’s threa…
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Rugby main beneficiary as UK government unveils £300m sports support package
A total of 11 UK spectator sports will receive a share of £300m (€335m/$397m) from the UK government to see them through coronavirus restrictions this winter.
MLS teams could be forced to forfeit playoff games due to Covid outbreaks
Major League Soccer teams who are unable to complete MLS Cup playoff fixtures due to Covid-19 outbreaks could be forced to forfeit their matches
Sports leaders call for total Russian Olympic ban ahead of McLaren report
A number of anti-doping agencies, including those in the United States and Canada, have said they want a blanket ban on Russia competing at the 2016 Olympic Games if a key report into allegations of state-sponsored doping at Sochi’s 2014 winter Olympics is damning in its content.
Beijing basks in Olympic glory, as Almaty pledges to continue winter sports drive
Beijing bid committee members today (Friday) reflected on creating Olympic history after being awarded hosting rights to the 2022 winter Games, as defeated Almaty pledged to maintain its efforts to turn the city into a major winter sports hub.
Bach criticises Boston for broken Olympic bid promises, claims USOC ‘commitment’
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has criticised Boston for not delivering on its promises in the wake of its failed bid for the 2024 Olympic Games, adding the US Olympic Committee (USOC) is “committed” to delivering a replacement candidate.
Calgary forms committee to study Olympic Games bid
The Canadian city of Calgary has formed a committee to discuss a potential bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.