Owen Evans traveled to Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan, in July.
A New Wave
Elisha Chauhan looks at how an innovative wave machine has significantly lowered the barriers to entry for cities looking to host major surfing events.
World Surf League ready to ride wave of opportunity as surfing makes Olympic debut
In the latest of a series of articles about the new sports making their debut at the Tokyo Olympics, WSL chief executive Erik Logan tells SportBusiness how the organization will aim to capitalize on surfing's rare moment in the global spotlight.
Puerto Rico to host ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship in 2022
The International Surfing Association has awarded Puerto Rico hosting rights for the 2022 edition of its World SUP and Paddleboard Championship
World Surf League unveils midseason cut for athletes for 2022 campaign
The World Surf League has announced its 2022 campaign will have a midseason cut for athletes in an attempt to add excitement and drama for both participants and fans.
International Surfing Association calls for share of Olympic Games revenue
International Surfing Association (ISA) president Fernando Aguerre has called for the governing body to receive a share of Olympic Games revenues distributed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC),…
World Surf League season called off, new format unveiled for 2021
The World Surf League has called off the 2020 season in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic and unveiled a new format for the 2021 campaign
Webinar replay | Understanding NFTs and the value proposition for sport
In this recording of a webinar which ran on November 24, SportBusiness speaks to the experts to understand how sports organisations can structure their NFT offerings to deliver the maximum commercial returns, while also ensuring they don’t alienate their fans.
Nascar racing at full speed to establish significant presence in the metaverse
Nascar managing director of gaming and esports Nick Rend tells SportBusiness why the stock car series is placing as much of a priority on establishing an all-encompassing digital presence as one in the physical world. Bob Williams reports.
Sorare’s Nicolas Julia and Ryan Spoon on advancing the market for NFTs
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Sorare chief executive and co-founder Nicolas Julia and chief operating officer Ryan Spoon. Fisher and Russo also discuss the record-setting naming rights agreement in Los Angeles, California, between Anschutz Entertainment Group and cryptocurrency company Crypto.com, global sports data company Sportradar’s large-scale contract renewal with the National Basketball Association, and Fenway Sports Group’s advancing efforts to purchase the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins.
“Right time, place and approach” | Detroit City FC caps remarkable rise with move to USL
Detroit City FC co-owner and chief executive Sean Mann speaks to SportBusiness about the club's rapid rise up the US soccer pyramid and plans for the future in the USL. Bob Williams reports.