So what was that chess scandal?
Chess was at the forefront of the news but not for the best reasons. What was that about, in brief?
The NFL is not addressing the most important risk
Even after a near-tragedy, the NFL is apparently not addressing the main issue regarding its concussion protocol: its lack of suspensions.
This could be the end of Olympic boxing
Boxing has been part of the Olympic program since 1904 but the run might come to an end, following the IBA’s decision not to hold elections.
Alternative Russian Games: an idea dead on arrival
Russia can’t play so they want to start their own game. But they have no ball or opponent to play with. Except for Belarus.
Will tennis become a duopoly?
With Carlos Alcaraz as the new #1 in tennis and a Novak Djokovic that could come back well rested, we could be up for a treat in tennis.
FIA’s Super License policy is ridiculous
The US is unlikely to have a Formula 1 driver next year, and a system where feeder series score more than top series is to blame.
UFC will be challenged by ONE
The UFC has dominated the MMA scene for a while but ONE has a legitimate shot at challenging as the best promotion in the middle-term.
FIFA is asleep in terms of Women’s Club football
Women’s Football is ready for a Club World Cup but FIFA hasn’t even sorted its men’s version. The private sector is currently solving it.
McLaren making the ‘silly season’ sillier
With five drivers for two seats and grooming drivers from other teams, McLaren is making the F1 “silly season” even sillier, and apt to its name.
Cissé challenges Napoli to not hire Africans
Napoli’s President suggested he won’t sign African players unless they opt out of the African Cup of Nations, a likely soon-to-be non-problem.
