Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out says it received record-high reports of discrimination during the 2023-24 season, with levels of sexism, misogyny and racism on the rise.

Across all levels of English football last season, there were 1,332 incidents reported - a 32% increase from last season and the most ever received by the organisation. Reports of…

Continue ReadingAnti-discrimination charity Kick It Out says it received record-high reports of discrimination during the 2023-24 season, with levels of sexism, misogyny and racism on the rise.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca does not think there will be “any problems at all” when midfielder Enzo Fernandez joins up with his squad on Monday on their US pre-season tour, amid ongoing disciplinary proceedings into alleged racism.

The midfielder, 23, was accused by the French Football Federation of singing a "racist and discriminatory" chant after Argentina won the Copa America. The song contains lyrics which question the…

Continue ReadingChelsea manager Enzo Maresca does not think there will be “any problems at all” when midfielder Enzo Fernandez joins up with his squad on Monday on their US pre-season tour, amid ongoing disciplinary proceedings into alleged racism.

Andy Murray says it is the “right time” for him to retire from tennis after the Paris Olympics – and he is “happy” with the decision.

The two-time Olympic singles champion confirmed on Tuesday the Games, where he will play in the doubles with Dan Evans, will be his final event. Murray, 37, said recent injuries,…

Continue ReadingAndy Murray says it is the “right time” for him to retire from tennis after the Paris Olympics – and he is “happy” with the decision.

Three more Australian women’s water polo players have tested positive for COVID ahead of the Paris Games, the country’s Olympic team chief Anna Meares said on Wednesday, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the team up to five.

Two players had tested positive on Tuesday. Meares added that the cases were confined to the water polo team. "There have been five athletes in total who have tested positive,"…

Continue ReadingThree more Australian women’s water polo players have tested positive for COVID ahead of the Paris Games, the country’s Olympic team chief Anna Meares said on Wednesday, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the team up to five.