Australian boxer and sister to late Jamie Nicolson
Athletes condemn Sydney Sweeney’s Novig advert for sexualising women in sport. The campaign has sparked criticism from top competitors, who say it undermines female athletes’ achievements. Sweeney has defended the campaign as a playful push to highlight sports, while Novig emphasizes a sports-first focus.
The New Zealander has had his provisional suspension lifted after Ukad determined any cocaine ingestion occurred out-of-competition due to a nutritionist's cocaine use. Parker has stated he will return to the ring while details are finalised. The case follows a controversial fight with Fabio Wardley in London where traces of cocaine were found in a VADA test.
Raven Chapman has undergone emergency brain surgery after collapsing during a training session in Denmark. She has been taken off sedatives and awaits medically supervised repatriation to a UK hospital for rehabilitation; a GoFundMe has been established to support her recovery.