Governance
IAAF looks toward commercial overhaul with Ridgeon appointment
The International Association of Athletic Federations has announced British former Olympic athlete Jon Ridgeon as its new chief executive
PGA of America closing in on $500m Texas move
The PGA of America is poised to finalize its long-rumoured move from Florida to Texas, according to multiple reports. This week the Frisco city council will vote on the potential $500m (€440m) relocation.
IOC suspends planning for boxing at Tokyo 2020
The International Olympic Committee has today (Friday) decided to suspend preparations for boxing at the 2020 summer Olympic Games as it commenced a procedure which could lead it to withdrawing recognition…
Galbraith to replace Adams as USTA president
Patrick Galbraith has been elected the new board chairman and president of the United States Tennis Association. He succeeds Katrina Adams, who served an unprecedented two consecutive terms.
LaLiga takes legal action against RFEF over US game bid
LaLiga, the governing body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, has launched a lawsuit against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over its refusal to approve a planned top-tier match…
IOC to discuss boxing’s Olympic future
The International Olympic Committee is to meet this week to discuss the future of boxing ahead of the 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo
USL voluntarily recognizes newly-formed players union
The United Soccer League has announced that clubs in the USL Championship division have officially recognized the USL Players Association (USLPA) as an independent labor union and the exclusive bargaining…
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…