3 h. ago Outbreak of legal battle in tennis comes after years of increasing tension | Tumaini Carayol

The 163-page PTPA lawsuit contains some valid and not-so-valid criticism of the professional tours and major eventsThe Professional Tennis Players’ Association came into existence on the eve of the 2020 US Open and at the height of pandemic restrictions. After an inauspicious start, the association co-founded by Novak Djokovic has spent time building its professional structures, finances and player support while trying to gain influence in the sport. The PTPA ostensibly functions as a players’ union, but it is not legally recognised as such, since players are classed as independent contractors rather than employees.As the PTPA’s numerous attempts to gain a seat at the sport’s decision making table have been rebuffed, often vigorously, by the leading governing bodies – the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the four grand slam tournaments – it became increasingly likely that their acrimonious ...

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8 h. ago Nick Kyrgios: Player union’s legal action against tennis tours a special moment

The PTPA has launched lawsuits against the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation and International Tennis Integrity Agency.

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11 h. ago I made my first Scotland start alongside my cousin in Six Nations

Family connection on pitch and in stands at the Stade de France

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11 h. ago Former subpostmaster launches legal action against Post Office and Fujitsu

Lee Castleton is the first individual to sue the two organisations in the wake of the Horizon IT scandal.

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22 h. ago Novak Djokovic's player union launches legal action against tennis tours as prize money attacked

Twelve current and former players have accused tours of “blatant disregard for player welfare”

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26 h. ago Players accuse tennis governing bodies of running ‘cartel’ in lawsuit

Players allege earnings are kept artificially lowRanking system and doping policies also under attackThe player advocacy organization founded by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil has launched a lawsuit against the governing bodies of professional tennis, marking an escalation in its battle to secure better rights for players.The six-year-old Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), which has struggled to drive change from outside the system, is now pursuing legal action against the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, International Tennis Federation (ITF) and International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The 163-page complaint, filed in the US district court for the southern district of New York, lists 12 current and former players as plaintiffs, including Pospisil, Nick Kyrgios and Sorana Cîrstea. It alleges that the governing bodies have systematically suppressed competition, manipulated prize money structures and imposed restrictive ranking systems that prevent players from seeking alterna...

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26 h. ago Novak Djokovic’s player union launches legal action against tennis governing bodies over ‘inhumane’ treatment

The Professional Tennis Players Association is taking on the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation and International Tennis Integrity Agency

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27 h. ago Novak Djokovic’s player union launches legal action over ‘inhumane’ treatment

The Professional Tennis Players Association is taking on the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation and International Tennis Integrity Agency

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38 h. ago Kim Kardashian takes legal action after Kanye West releases new song featuring daughter North West and Diddy

Model tried to block her 11-year-old daughter appearing on the song alongside Diddy ‘to protect her’

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51 h. ago ‘Drunk’ Wizz Air passenger faces £15,000 bill after flight diverted due to antisocial behaviour

The budget airline confirmed that it would be taking legal action against the offender

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59 h. ago Jack Draper feels Indian Wells title is ‘big moment’ as he eyes more success

The 23-year-old powered past Dane Rune 6-2 6-2 in a BNP Paribas Open final that lasted just an hour and eight minutes.

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66 h. ago British Chagos Islanders set to sue UK Government over proposed deal

Two British women born on Diego Garcia are prepared to bring legal action over the plans to cede sovereignty over the islands to Mauritius.

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3 d. ago Kanye West releases new song featuring daughter North West and Diddy as Kim Kardashian takes legal action

Model tried to block her 11-year-old daughter appearing on the song alongside Diddy ‘to protect her’

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3 d. ago Kim Kardashian's torment as Kanye puts North on song with Diddy and she fails to block it

Kim Kardashian allegedly took legal action to block the release of her ex-husband Kanye West's new song, which features their daughter, North - and disgraced Bad Boy star, P Diddy

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3 d. ago Aberdeen council launch legal action to remove 'at risk' child from mother in Italy

Officials in Aberdeen, where the 36-year-old lived, became concerned for the future welfare of the child when they discovered she was pregnant.

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3 d. ago Scotland player ratings against France as Six Nations debutant shines and smattering of 7s

Marks out of ten for the Scotland starters in Paris

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4 d. ago Olly Alexander: ‘The worst thing anyone’s said to me? You have a face like a crumpled napkin’

The actor and singer on a very special kiss, being noisy and an embarrassing moment with Girls AloudBorn in North Yorkshire, Olly Alexander, 34, joined Years & Years as lead vocalist in 2010. Their hit singles included King and Shine, and in 2023 Alexander won the Brit Billion award for 6.5bn streams. He was Bafta-nominated for his role in the TV miniseries It’s a Sin, and recently appeared on stage in White Rabbit Red Rabbit. His new album is Polari and he heads out on a European tour later this month. He lives in London.Which living person do you most admire, and why? Jill Nalder. Lydia West played her character in It’s a Sin. She was on the wards with nurses caring for patients who were dying [of Aids] when lots of people wouldn’t go near them. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago High Court judge rules Home Secretary acted 'unlawfully' over detention of migrants at ex

Four former residents of RAF Wethersfield brought legal action against the Home Office for their stay between July 2023 and February 2024.

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5 d. ago Government ‘unlawfully’ housed asylum seekers at RAF Wethersfield – High Court

Four former residents of RAF Wethersfield brought legal action against the Home Office.

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5 d. ago High Court case over Kurt Zouma transfer commission to be stayed

Saif Alrubie brought legal action against Marina Granovskaia, claiming that he was owed commission for arranging the transfer.

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