Governance
Nascar defends handling of noose incident
Phelps releases photo, says "the noose was real."
Fifa unveils $1.5bn Covid relief fund, endorses World Cup warm-up tournament
Fifa has approved a Covid-19 relief plan that will make up to $1.5bn (€1.3
Pro Football Hall of Fame cancels 2020 enshrinement
Football shrine to hold two separate ceremonies next year
MLB submits plan for Blue Jays to play in Toronto
MLB seeking cooperation from Canadian government
FEI forecasts CHF8.2m loss in 2020 but short to medium-term future ‘not threatened’
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has said it expects to make a loss of CHF8.23m (€7.7m/$8.7
PGA Tour to heighten health and safety protocols
Sharpened focus comes after five player withdrawals at Travelers Championship
Wada hits back as US threatens to withdraw funding
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has fired back at the latest US criticism of its governance following a report from the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) threatening to p…
Round-Up: Positive message from Tokyo, D-Day for Women’s World Cup, Aussie rugby pay cut, and more
In a positive sign for next year's Olympics, Japanese Olympic Committee chief Yasuhiro Yamashita has told his international counterparts that Tokyo is gradually resuming sporting activities - Kyodo News
NHL narrows list of hub city candidates to six
Las Vegas, Canadian markets seen as favorites for restart
Professional tennis returns in Australia under strict biosecurity rules
Tennis Australia will offer local professionals the opportunity to earn income while global tours remain postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic
FBI finds Nascar noose incident not a hate crime
The US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation has determined that a noose found in the garage stall of African-American Nascar driver Bubba Wallace was not a hate crime, and that the rope had been at Talladega S…
SA Rugby regains control of Southern Kings
SA Rugby, the governing body of rugby union in South Africa, has assumed management control of the Southern Kings, describing the move as a “last resort” to save the Pro14 team.
MLB, MLBPA agree on health protocols for 2020 season
Virus-adjusted campaign set to start in late July in teams' home markets
Round-Up: Djokovic ‘deeply sorry’, Australia and NZ PMs support World Cup bid, F1 sells chequers for charity, and more
Novak Djokovic said he was "deeply sorry" after becoming the fourth tennis player to test positive for coronavirus following the exhibition tournament he hosted in the Balkans, admitting he and organisers…
NFL Lions execute ownership transition
Hamp succeeds mother to become team's principal owner
World Sailing to receive financial support from IOC
World Sailing has confirmed that it is to receive funds from the financial support package outlined by the International Olympic Committee last month
LFP votes to keep Ligue 1 at 20 clubs, relegating Amiens and Toulouse
The General Assembly of the French Professional League (LFP) has voted to maintain the current structure of Ligue 1, the top football division in France, ratifying the relegation of Amiens and Toulouse
Nascar drivers stand behind Wallace, FBI involved in noose probe
Entire race field lines up behind Wallace prior to Geico 500