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medium.compolitics2 days ago
Golf Ball Distance Rules Delayed to 2030 Instead of 2028
The R&A, United States Golf Association, DP World Tour and PGA announced on June 18 that distance regulations planned for 2028 will now take effect in 2030. President Trump called the delay a big victory on Truth Social.
yardbarker.comsports3 days ago
Golf Ball Rollback Set for Single Implementation in January 2030
The USGA and R&A, in a joint statement with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, confirmed the Overall Distance Standard change will apply across the game in January 2030. The announcement followed discussions that produced three agreed outcomes.
bbc.co.ukworld13 days ago
RFU Council Member Matthew Smith Resigns as Warwickshire Chair After Seven-Month Perk Suspension Over Facebook Comment on Maggie Alphonsi
Matthew Smith stepped down as Warwickshire RFU chair after a disciplinary panel suspended his council perks for seven months over a March Facebook comment. Alphonsi and an RFU women's group called the sanction insufficient.
The Independentsports19 days ago
Southampton Coach Apologizes for Spying on Rivals During Play-Offs
Tonda Eckert admitted responsibility for the club’s breach of EFL rules that resulted in expulsion from the Championship play-off final. Southampton also received a four-point deduction for next season.
680news.comsports20 days ago
Combined Men's and Women's Trophy to Be Awarded in The Hundred From 2026
The BBC reported that a new trophy will be introduced in summer 2026 to recognize combined results from the men's and women's competitions in The Hundred. Results from the group stage, eliminator, and final will count toward the award.
sports24 days ago
Andrew Abdo to Start as Tennis Australia CEO on August 3
Andrew Abdo will begin as Tennis Australia CEO on August 3 after leaving the NRL. Craig Tiley, who held both the CEO and Australian Open director roles, is moving to the United States Tennis Association at the same time.
tass.comsports24 days ago
IOC President Kirsty Coventry Comments on Athlete Payments at Olympics
IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated that athletes should not receive payment for competing at the Olympic Games. The remarks drew criticism from current and former Olympians on social media.
investinghaven.comsports25 days ago
SEC Decision on CFP Expected This Fall
A conference official stated that the SEC will likely issue its decision on the CFP in the fall. The comment provides a timeline for the pending review.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics29 days ago
PGA of America suspends golf chief after 2025 Ryder Cup spectator incidents
The PGA of America Board of Directors voted to suspend its president for the remainder of his term after spectator misconduct at the 2025 Ryder Cup. An interim replacement has been named.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld30 days ago
Sports Leagues Weigh Entertainment Against Rule Enforcement
Rugby league and other codes face decisions on whether to prioritize high-scoring contests that draw larger audiences or to apply rules consistently regardless of match situation. Officials in several sports have discussed the tension between revenue goals and maintaining consist…
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics31 days ago
Cricket Australia Reviews Whistleblower Allegations Over Staff Contracts
Cricket Australia is reviewing whistleblower claims that a staff member directed more than $600,000 in contracts to companies with which the staffer had personal ties. The allegations surfaced during recent staff reductions at the organization.
Al Jazeerasports32 days ago
UEFA Bans Czech Women's Football Coach for Life Over Secret Filming
UEFA's disciplinary body issued a lifetime ban to Petr Vlachovsky after an investigation into allegations of misconduct. The Czech coach had previously been convicted for filming players in changing rooms.
BBC Newssports34 days ago
Charity Commission Finds Mismanagement at Players Foundation
A Charity Commission inquiry found serious mismanagement at the Players Foundation, formerly the Professional Footballers' Association Charity. Funds intended for current and former professional footballers were transferred to the players' union without clear explanation and used…
Al Jazeerasports44 days ago
Serbia Water Polo Coach Resigns and Players Boycott National Team
Serbia’s men’s water polo head coach has resigned and 11 members of the European gold medal-winning squad have withdrawn from the national team. The action follows comments by the newly appointed federation president that the players said discredited their achievements.
manilatimes.netsports45 days ago
Norwich City Removes Inclusivity Ambassador After Call to Ban Israeli Players
A member of Norwich City's supporter panel and ambassador for the Her Game Too campaign urged the club not to sign Israeli footballers. Jessica Pye posted the comments on X in response to links with Israeli winger Liel Abada. The club said Pye had resigned from the supporter grou…
thenation.comworld46 days ago
College Football Coaches Recommend 24-Team Playoff Expansion
The American Football Coaches Association voted to recommend expanding the College Football Playoff to as many as 24 teams. The proposal also includes eliminating conference title games, ending the regular season in the second week of January and reserving an exclusive broadcast…