Team GB's women’s gymnastics head coach quits weeks before Olympics, ITV News' Steve Scott reports itv.com/news/2024-05-0…

More on the shock resignation of GB women gymnastics’ top coach ahead of Paris Olympics.

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NEW | Team GB’s head national coach for Women’s Artistic Gymnastics David Kenwright has quit just 3 months before the Olympics in Paris.

Football Head Injuries - the family of the late Joe Kinnear, former manager of Newcastle United and Wimbledon FC, are confirmed as among claimants in group action against football authorities over links between the sport and dementia.

Background: itv.com/news/granada/2…

More than 120 former Rugby League players say officials who ran the sport knew about the long-term dangers of a concussion, as ITV News Sports Editor Steve Scott reports itv.com/news/2024-04-2…

A list of open questions following ARD 'China Files' film into 23 swimming positives
It follows WADA asking a supposedly independent prosecutor to look into some elements of case.
Full article in German with Hajo Seppelt. 34 outstanding questions here 1/
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Sweden bows to fan power and becomes first country to reject VAR

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The US anti-doping agency slams the World Anti Doping Agency decision to appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate the Chinese swimmers doping scandal.

WADA invites independent prosecutor to review its handling of Chinese contamination case in swimming. bit.ly/49ShuVW

As per others, ITV News understands that Feyenoord’s Arne Slot is a strong contender to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool FC’s new manager this summer.

British swimmer Matt Richards; a world champion and Olympic gold medallist tells ITV News reports of Chinese swimmers doping ahead of the Tokyo Olympics tarnishes the sport: 'I don’t know whether or not they are clean, I don’t know whether they are doping..'

FA Cup: Manchester United win semi-final on penalties after stunning Coventry comeback itv.com/news/2024-04-2…

WADA statement following outrageous comments by CEO of United States Anti-Doping Agency regarding case of 23 swimmers from China. Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdz26c3n

Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Chinese Swimmers’ Positive Tests
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World exclusive by ARD: @WADA_ama in a storm of an unprecedented huge doping scandal. WADA didn’t act on its own on the Chinese soil to investigate a potential cover up by Chinese officials: 23 swimmers - Olympic champions, world champions. 2 years investigation by ARD GERMAN TV.

EFL gloves off over scrapping FA Cup replays:

▪️agreement solely between FA and PL
▪️no formal consultation with EFL clubs
▪️EFL marginalised by others further up the pyramid
▪️EFL challenged position but told Clubs would be comfortable with no replays

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New FA statement after EFL fury:

‘The calendar for next season was approved by the Professional Game Board, which consists of four EFL representatives and four Premier League representatives’

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Why would the hapless The FA scrap early round replays that can be lucrative to minnows? A chance to change their financial fortunes? Against EFL clubs?

I expect nothing less of Masters and Co Premier League buying the game into a format that suits their needs.

As usual.

FA confirm that FA Cup replays scrapped next season. All rounds to be played at weekends.

UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner won't be drawn on whether - ethically - he agrees with the shock decision to include CJ Ujah in the UK sprint squad. Ujah's failed doping test cost Team GB a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.