18 December 2025
Sports Thoughts
Sports Thoughts is DLA Piper’s fortnightly blog series offering sharp, accessible insights into the key legal, regulatory and commercial developments shaping the global sports industry. Written by our international team, each edition highlights timely issues, emerging trends and practical considerations for stakeholders across the sector. Explore our latest commentary below and subscribe for new updates.
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2025 has been a standout year for UK women’s sport, with major wins across rugby, football, athletics, swimming, darts and ocean rowing. Despite these achievements, stakeholders must continue to unlock the sector’s still‑untapped potential.
29 December 2025
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled that Russian and Belarusian snow sport athletes and para-athletes can seek to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics as Neutral Athletes.
22 December 2025
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The Salford Red Devils' parent company was ordered to be liquidated on 3 December 2025 by the High Court, leaving the club's future in doubt after a year of chaos.
17 December 2025
Issues like "unlawful means conspiracy" and "deliberate concealment" are more typically found in civil or commercial fraud matters rather than in sporting disputes.
1 December 2025
In true Vegas fashion, the Las Vegas Grand Prix delivered entertainment into the early hours.
28 November 2025
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The Football Governance Act 2025 became law in July 2025. The Act established the new Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and gave the IFR its initial powers.
28 November 2025