⌛ Reminder: The application deadline for three Independent External Member positions on Badminton Europe Confederation’s Nominations Panel is Monday, 26 October 2026 ⌛ BEC is looking for individuals with strong judgement, an understanding of good governance in sport, experience handling confidential information, and the ability to work independently in an international and multicultural environment. Experience in governance, law, ethics, compliance, elections, appointments, HR or international sport administration is an asset. Previous involvement in badminton is not required. 👉 Find out more and apply here - lnkd.in/eu7sdixy @EuropeBEC

⚠️ The application deadline to be a Member of the @worldtennis Ethics Commission is tomorrow (Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 23:45 BST) ⚠️ This is a key governance role, offering a chance to contribute to fairness, accountability, and integrity at the heart of international tennis. 🎾⚖️🌍 📌 Term: Four years (remote-based, with occasional meetings) 🗣 Interviews: Late October / early November, conducted by an independent panel ‼️ In accordance with the composition requirements set out in the Terms of Reference, applications for the appointment commencing 1 January 2027 are invited from female candidates. 👉 Click here for the application form, full role description, and Terms of Reference - lnkd.in/eB-ydR2E

⏳ Reminder – The application deadline to be a Member for the @worldtennis Ethics Commission is Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 23:45 BST ⏳ Sport Resolutions is inviting applications from independent individuals to serve as a Member of the World Tennis Ethics Commission. This is a key governance role, offering a chance to contribute to fairness, accountability, and integrity at the heart of international tennis. 🎾⚖️🌍 📌 Term: Four years (remote-based, with occasional meetings) 🗣 Interviews: Late October / early November, conducted by an independent panel ‼️ In accordance with the composition requirements set out in the Terms of Reference, applications for the appointment commencing 1 January 2027 are invited from female candidates. 👉 Click here for the application form, full role description, and Terms of Reference - lnkd.in/eB-ydR2E

Women football players are most likely to consider retiring early due to financial and mental health issues, with employment standards failing to keep pace with a boom in certain areas, as reported by FIFPRO > tinyurl.com/bd5rsyma @FIFPRO

The Women Super League, the highest level of women's football in England, is set to receive additional investment in match officiating, with full-time referees expected to be introduced in 2029 > tinyurl.com/5dwysw2c

Police remove Souleiman Waberi, close ally of Gianni Infantino, from FDF headquarters and he is voted out as president > tinyurl.com/zusamm5w

A Union Cycliste Internationale study has revealed that women cyclists crash more often than men and sustain 2.5 times as many fractures, with UCI Medical Director, Xavier Bigard, hypothesising that this could be attributed to impaired bone health in women related to “hormonal disturbances” and “a decrease in energy availability,” specific to cycling because cycling is not a weight-bearing sport > tinyurl.com/ymp8tuna

📢 Badminton Europe Confederation is inviting applications for three Independent External Member positions on its Nominations Panel. BEC is looking for individuals with strong judgement, an understanding of good governance in sport, experience handling confidential information, and the ability to work independently in an international and multicultural environment. Experience in governance, law, ethics, compliance, elections, appointments, HR or international sport administration is an asset. Previous involvement in badminton is not required. 👉 Find out more and apply here - lnkd.in/eu7sdixy

Sport Resolutions is seeking a Member for the World Tennis Ethics Commission We're inviting applications from independent individuals to serve as a Member of the World Tennis Ethics Commission. This is a key governance role, offering a chance to contribute to fairness, accountability, and integrity at the heart of international tennis. 🎾⚖️🌍 📌 Term: Four years (remote-based, with occasional meetings) 🗓 Deadline: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 23:45 BST. 🗣 Interviews: Late October / early November, conducted by an independent panel 👉 Click here for the application form, full role description, and Terms of Reference 👉 lnkd.in/eB-ydR2E

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, will reportedly consider distributing more money from a $6 billion cash reserve to member associations following demands from UEFA and CONCACAF > tinyurl.com/4tbw37sn @FIFAcom

Former Manchester City manager, Roberto Mancini, has voiced that an alleged double payment he received does not concern him amid City’s reported 114 Premier League charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations > tinyurl.com/yckx563a

📢 Join us during London Arbitration Week (LAW)! We’re excited to host a session titled, “Sports Arbitration: More Than Just Lawyers – Is It Time to Rethink Who Decides?” During this session, we will bring together an engaging panel to discuss how sports dispute resolution can remain trusted and fit for the future, particularly whether tribunals should combine legal and specialist expertise. We will also consider how arbitrators are selected and whether traditional tribunal appointment models provide sufficient independence, expertise and diversity for complex sports disputes. The session is open to all, and the discussion will be followed by a networking reception, offering an excellent opportunity to connect with peers across the legal sector and sports community in general. 📅 Thursday, 3 December | 16:30 - 18:00 📍 London 🎟️ Free to attend - registration required Please register now by visiting the event page to secure your place > tinyurl.com/yf59sve7 Speakers to be announced soon - stay tuned!

San Francisco 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk has appealed a $14,926 fine from the National Football League after he allegedly made a beer chugging gesture following his touchdown against the Miami Dolphins on 20 September > tinyurl.com/yc39m45j @NFL

Major League Soccer club, Columbus Crew, have fired their reserve team head coach, Federico Higuain, after he allegedly refused to let go of a female referee’s hand, and told her: “Don’t forget, this is a man’s game” > tinyurl.com/47hmndts @ColumbusCrew @ColumbusCrew2

The World Anti-Doping Agency has published the 2027 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which enters into force on 1 January 2027 > tinyurl.com/ytenf7b3 @wada_ama

A decision in the case of the International Tennis Integrity Agency against Mr Parikshit Somani has been issued on behalf of the Independent Panel > tinyurl.com/3wjf359p

A new AI study conducted by the University of Bristol and Oxford has revealed that logos and products for junk food and drink brands were displayed around 65,722 times in total across the 104 matches that were played during this year’s World Cup, mostly on pitchside advertising boards and around stadiums > tinyurl.com/mvx7r62s

Granit Xhaka, Sunderland and Switzerland captain, has been removed from his Nations League team after it was revealed that he allegedly obtained a fake coronavirus vaccination certificate in 2022 > tinyurl.com/32znhx3c

Alexis Ohanian, founder of ATHLOS, a major all-female track and field event which is making its London debut today, has commented on the controversary surrounding actress Sydney Sweeney’s recent advertisement for a sports betting company, which has prompted debate over the portrayal of women and athletes > tinyurl.com/4jmw94mk @athlos