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If you thought that corruption in sport was limited only to FIFA and football, think again. The head of the Brazilian Olympic Committee has been jailed for an astonishing 30 years after his part in a high-level vote buying scam – that …

A fan-led review into the present and future of football has recommended that Premier League clubs pay a 10% tax on their transfer deals – a levy that would then be trickled down through the sport’s pyramid. Quite how the stamp duty …

Finally, one of the scourges of modern tennis could become a thing of the past after the ATP decided to take action on ‘comfort breaks.’ While the call of nature strikes us all from time to time, the suggestion is that some …

As if to prove the increasing popularity of ‘soccer’ in North America, the Premier League has revealed that they have signed a £2 billion TV rights deal with the US broadcaster NBC. It nearly doubles the amount that the channel paid for …

The growing relationship between football and cryptocurrency has yielded another high-profile partnership with Manchester City signing up with 3KEY, a so-called ‘digital asset’ provider. The Premier League champions will follow the likes of PSG and Barcelona into the unregulated world of crypto, …

A new body of research into European football trends has revealed that more than one-fifth of teams in the continent’s highest-rated leagues are sponsored by a gambling firm. The team at Researchand Markets put in the legwork to detail the astonishing proliferation …

In an unprecedented move, the Premier League season in 2022/23 will be halted for six weeks to allow for the World Cup in Qatar to be played. Due to the sweltering temperatures in the Middle Eastern country in the summer – the mercury …

The PSG women’s midfielder Aminata Diallo has been arrested and taken away for questioning after her teammate Kheira Hamrouai was attacked by two masked men – just hours after their Champions League clash with Real Madrid. It has been reported that the …

A slap-up meal, a weekend away, a Colin the Caterpillar cake….everybody celebrates their fiftieth birthday in different ways. But golf’s European Tour has made the bold move of celebrating its landmark anniversary by completely disregarding what has gone before. As of 2022, …

It’s estimated that around 45 million people in the UK play the National Lottery each week, hoping to overcome the 48,000,000/1 odds to scoop the jackpot. There are those who instead place their speculative weekly wagers on sport, knowing that they too …

In an occupation not known for the loyalty and patience shown by those higher up the food chain, it’s a minor miracle that any football manager could rack up 1,000 games in the dugout. But that’s exactly what David Moyes will do …

The former heads of FIFA and UEFA are facing their day in court in Switzerland after being indicted on fraud charges and other offences. The controversial Sepp Blatter, and former France international Michel Platini, will both be hauled before the judge after …

It’s fair to say that the Saudi Arabian buyout of Newcastle United has ruffled plenty of feathers in the Premier League. First, some 18 of the 20 clubs that make up the English top-flight voted to begin a consultation on whether owners …

A billionaire known as the ‘Czech Sphinx’ is reportedly just days away from securing a huge stake in West Ham United. Daniel Kretinsky, who is already a major shareholder in the Royal Mail and supermarket chain Sainsburys, apparently wants to purchase as …

One of the most major overhauls of the betting industry in the Republic of Ireland could see some significant changes introduced – including the potential banning of bookmakers’ free bets. Ministers in the country have put together a new legislative framework that …

Racegoers looking to the future will be delighted that Cheltenham Racecourse is opening its doors to punters at the Showcase Meeting today. Around 12,000 are expected to attend this afternoon’s card, while a further 16,000 people are anticipated for day two on …

Those that know him will probably have lots of different words to describe Takashi Kodama, and now they can add ‘tenacious’ to the list after the Japanese trainer finally got a long-awaited win on Wednesday. Some 1,515 days after his last trip …

A decisive vote on Monday evening saw the vast majority of Premier League clubs vote to block top-flight teams from signing sponsorship deals with their owners’ businesses and brands. It’s a move taken in deliberate opposition to Newcastle United, the newly-rich outfit …

Anyone that has watched Barcelona and Spain prodigy Pedri play knows he has the world at his feet. Blessed with incredible close control and passing range, the 18-year-old somehow manages to blend the physicality of a teenager with the poise and guile …

It’s fair to say that Oisin Murphy has been in the news a lot of late….and not always for the right reasons. The Irishman, who won the Jockeys’ Championship crown in 2019 and 2020 on the flat, was banned for a day’s …