Thomas Bach preparing to leave IOC top job with a 'clear conscience' after 12 years
As he approaches his final week in the sporting world's top job, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach is feeling relaxed.
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PTPA files lawsuit against sport's governing bodies
LONDON : The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) has filed a lawsuit against the sport's governing bodies, accusing them of anti-competitive practices and a disregard for player welfare.
Players suing ATP, WTA, others: 'Tennis is broken'
Players filed multiple lawsuits Tuesday against the ATP, WTA and other professional bodies, alleging that "tennis is broken" due to unfair business practices.
IOC Board Approves Boxing For Inclusion In 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
Boxing is set to be included in the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive board approved its inclusion ahead of its 144th session starting Tuesday. The decision follows the IOC's granting of provisional recognition to World Boxing last month, effectively sidelining the International Boxing Association (IBA) and transferring authority to the new governing body. The March 18-21 IOC Session, which will also elect a new president to succeed Thomas Bach, is expected to ratify the executive board's decision for inclusion of boxing in the 2028 LA Games roster.
Players file suits vs. ATP, WTA, more, cite 'unfair system' - ESPN
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and 22 players filed multiple lawsuits across several global jurisdictions against the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation (ITF) and International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) on Tuesday, alleging anticompetitive business practices, monopolizing of professional tennis and systemic abuse.
IOC session opens in ancient Olympia as presidential election looms
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece : The International Olympic Committee kicked of its session in Olympia, site of the ancient Games, on Tuesday that will culminate with the election of a new president on Thursday.
De Villiers backs balanced RCB to break IPL duck
NEW DELHI : Team balance and Virat Kohli's reassuring presence in the top order have convinced AB de Villiers that his former club Royal Challengers Bengaluru can win their maiden Indian Premier League title this year.
Premier League 'appalled' by racist abuse directed at Chelsea's Fofana
The Premier League said it was appalled by the racial abuse suffered by Chelsea centre back Wesley Fofana on social media after his side's 1-0 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday.