Governance
49ers Enterprises boosts Leeds United ownership stake to 44 per cent
The National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers have increased their minority ownership stake in Premier League club Leeds United to 44 per cent, it has been announced.
MLS to probe Whitecaps’ handling of sexual misconduct claims
Major League Soccer has appointed two lawyers to lead an independent review into how the Vancouver Whitecaps responded to allegations of sexual misconduct against two former coaches.
NBA to investigate alleged misconduct by Suns owner Sarver
League to conduct probe after bombshell ESPN report details an alleged pattern of racism and misogyny by team owner
Nike axes Yorkshire deal in wake of racism row as club faces ECB sanctions
Sports brand Nike has become the latest sponsor to end its association with Yorkshire County Cricket Club, as the club faces additional sanctions in the wake of its mishandling of racism allegations by…
UIPM opens consultation to replace horse riding
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has confirmed that it has opened a consultation process to identify a suitable replacement for horse riding after it was reported earlier this week that…
New England Revolution unveils new crest after dumping ‘Crayon Flag’ logo
New England Revolution has unveiled a new crest and brand identity for the 2022 Major League Soccer season after dumping the club's iconic "Crayon Flag" logo.
Bertomeu ‘to step down’ as Euroleague CEO after six clubs vote to dismiss him
Euroleague Basketball chief executive Jordi Bertomeu will leave his position at the end of the season after six of the basketball club competition’s 11 shareholder teams voted to dismiss him.
G20 leaders back Beijing 2022 as opposition recedes
The G20 organisation of world leaders included a statement endorsing the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in its most recent communiqué, saying the event "serves as a symbol of humanity’s resilience".
Blatter and Platini charged with fraud over CHF2m payment
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, the former presidents of Fifa and Uefa, respectively, have been charged with fraud and other offences by Swiss prosecutors in a long-running case
Modern pentathlon ‘set to replace’ horse riding with cycling after ‘secret vote’
Horse riding is set to be dropped from the modern pentathlon programme following a secret vote carried out by the sport’s governing body, the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM), it is claimed.
NHL, NHLPA seek more answers regarding Beach matter
League, union continue reviews of policies, procedures as alleged sexual assault continues to rock the entire hockey world
Japan removes 10,000-spectator limit for sports events
Authorities in Japan have removed a 10,000-spectator limit for attendances at sports events, imposed due to the pandemic
Korea’s KBO opens stadiums at full capacity for vaccinated fans
Korea's KBO baseball league will open its stadiums at full capacity this month, although only fully vaccinated fans will be permitted to enter
Fehr’s fate could be part of NHLPA executive board meeting
Fallout continues from Blackhawks sexual assault scandal
Dodgers, Lakers investor Boehly ‘in talks’ to purchase NWSL’s Washington Spirit
Billionaire businessman Todd Boehly, who is part-owner of the National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Lakers and Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, is reportedly in talks to buy National…
Lalović secures re-election as United World Wrestling president
Nenad Lalović has been re-elected as president of United World Wrestling following the staging of the organisation’s delayed Congress.
Kansas City NWSL rebrands as Kansas City Current
The National Women's Soccer League expansion team in Kansas City, Missouri, is now known as Kansas City Current after the organization unveiled its new branding, including a crest and colors
European Leagues and FIFPro set out vision to reform football’s governance
Football bodies FIFPro and European Leagues have announced a manifesto that intends to embed collective governance standards and agreements throughout the professional game as it currently faces elements…