The FA has defended Nike's St George's Cross design on its new England kit, which was intended to celebrate the 1966 World Cup team, saying that "'it is not the first time' different colours have been used." The body said that it "understood what the flag 'means to our fans,' and it will be displayed prominently at Wembley tomorrow -- as it always is" (BBC.com, 3/22).
Cricket Australia has "postponed a Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan's men's team" for the second time in a year "in support of women's rights." Last March, CA consulted with the Australian government and postponed a one-day series against Afghanistan after a "marked deterioration in human rights for women and girls in the country under Taliban rule." (Melbourne AGE, 3/21).
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Principal & CEO Toto Wolff said his wife F1 Academy Managing Dir Susie Wolff "has always followed through on her convictions and values," referencing how she began legal action against the FIA after its conflict of interest inquiry into her last year (BBC.com, 3/22).
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