Inside the UK’s illegal streaming problem
Illegal streaming and betting continues to surge in the UK, and two separate reports reveal why it has become “socially acceptable”.Illegal streaming of sports...
UK police grilled over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
Maccabi Tel Aviv were banned during Aston Villa’s 2-0 victory over the club at Villa Park last November, and now UK decision makers want...
Which US World Cup stadiums pose safety concerns?
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, attention is turning to safety around US stadiums.New data from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has...
Bangladesh places ban on IPL broadcasts as tensions rise
Bangladesh’s indefinite ban on IPL broadcasts is expected to have minimal impact on the league’s media rights and overall revenue.Bangladesh has banned broadcast and...
Barcelona drops ZKP blockchain partner over Andrew Tate ties
FC Barcelona has scrapped its blockchain sponsorship with ZKP after links to controversial influencer Andrew Tate raised reputational concerns.FC Barcelona has ended its sponsorship...
Grand Slam Track bankruptcy leaves athletes and vendors out of pocket
What began as an effort to commercialise track‑and‑field has instead collapsed spectacularly, with GST now owing many athletes hundreds of thousands of dollars.A...
Six and counting: Folliot banned in tennis fixing scandal
Quentin Folliot becomes the sixth tennis player sanctioned in a widening match‑fixing investigation.The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on December 11 that Quentin...
FIFA World Cup 2026 faces new week of controversies
Another week closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings yet more controversy, with LGBTQ+ debates, the FIFA Peace Prize and hydration break rules...
Brighton owner rejects betting allegations as political concern grows
Brighton’s Tony Bloom has dismissed the accusations as false, but the story continues to grow as politicians and legal specialists look on.Brighton & Hove...
World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle to feature anti-LGBT nations
Seattle’s effort to use its 2026 World Cup slot to launch a high-profile Pride Match faces early challenges after the draw assigned the city...