The World Anti-Doping Agency has faced fierce backlash over its handling of positive test results from China's swimming team ahead of the 2021 Olympic Games. Accusations of a cover-up by national associations, "fake news" dismissals by China and denial of any double standard by the global watchdog ensued.

The European Fencing Confederation says no fencers from Russia or Belarus will participate in the Paris Olympics after those eligible under a neutral banner did not enter for European qualifiers, according to Agence France-Presse.

Roma defender Evan Ndicka has received clearance to return to sporting activities after previously collapsing on the pitch.

The US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday it will allocate $138.7 million (€130 million) to compensate victims of sexual abuse by ex-national team physician Larry Nassar.

On Tuesday, the US Anti-Doping Agency issued a call for significant reforms within the World Anti-Doping Agency and urged for an impartial investigation into instances of Chinese swimmers testing positive before the Tokyo Olympics.

The International Tennis Federation released a tribute last Tuesday, announcing the death of its former President Brian Tobin, who died on 22 April at the age of 93. 

Ex-world number two Paula Badosa has revealed she will continue to ‘keep fighting’ for her tennis career.

The WNBA star Brittney Griner said she thought about suicide while she was at a Russian prison during her nine months there.

Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) notes the recent media reports and statements regarding positive tests of Chinese swimmers in the lead up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

The Disciplinary Chamber of the United World Wrestling (UWW) has suspended the Referee Panel and the Referee Delegate for the alleged violations committed during the semi-final bout between Frank Chamizo (Italy) and Turan Bayramov (Azerbaijan) at the 2024 European OG Qualifier in Baku.

Again citing "no credible evidence of wrongdoing” in the handling of the positive tests of 23 swimmers from China before Tokyo 2021, World Anti-Doping Agency president Witold Banka referenced the case of Sun Yang, currently serving a four-year ban, and reprimanded “politically motivated” USADA.

Spain's women's football team and Aitana Bonmati were the big winners at the Laureus Gala held this Monday in Madrid, which honoured the best of 2023, while sports stars such as Novak Djokovic, Jude Bellingham and Simone Biles also received awards.

For those who don’t follow American television, one of the best shows in recent years is called Yellowstone. A spinoff, also hugely popular, is called 1923 – it features Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, and purports to trace the backstory of the Dutton family in Montana roughly 100 years ago.

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin embarked on an official visit to Morocco on Monday, where he expressed appreciation for the kingdom's invaluable assistance in combatting terrorism within France in the build up to Paris 2024.