The European Tour has won a significant victory in its dispute with LIV Golf as a three-member arbitration panel ruled in favor of the tour. The ruling allows the tour to fine players up to £100,000 for competing in the Saudi-backed rival…
The All England Club has reversed its ban on Russian and Belarusian players for Wimbledon 2021. The ban was implemented last year due to the two countries’ involvement in the Ukraine conflict. However, the players must sign declarations of neutrality and cannot…
Major League Baseball’s efforts to speed up the pace of play took a new turn this season, as the league implemented a pitch clock rule that requires players to resume play within a specific timeframe. The rule was introduced to address the…
Seiichi Sano, a Japanese surfer, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest male surfer. At almost 90 years old, he aims to continue surfing until he reaches 100 years old. Sano’s journey began at the age of 80, when…
FIFA has stripped Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, of its hosting rights for the men’s Under-20 World Cup due to political unrest surrounding Israel’s involvement in the tournament. The decision was announced on Wednesday, after a meeting in Doha between…
In a decision that reignites the debate about inclusion and discrimination in sports, World Athletics, the international federation of athletics (FIA), has agreed that transgender athletes will not be able to compete in female categories in international competitions. The decision, which will…
Lamar Jackson, the star quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, has publicly announced his request for a trade from the team. Jackson cited the team’s failure to meet his value as the reason for his request. The Ravens, in response, have put the…
National Hockey League (NHL) teams’ annual Pride nights, held to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, have become the center of attention following recent controversies. Several players have objected to participating in pregame warmups that included Pride-themed jerseys, citing religious beliefs. Meanwhile,…
Barcelona is under investigation by UEFA over its payments to a company linked to a Spanish refereeing official. The club allegedly paid €7.3 million ($7.7 million) to the company of José María Enríquez Negreira between 2001 and 2018. Prosecutors in Spain have…
The World Baseball Classic (WBC) wrapped up its fifth edition on March 21, after 47 games over two weeks. The tournament featured 20 nations competing in baseball, which is no longer a permanent Olympic sport. The WBC serves as an international platform…