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Beneliga discussion surfaces again, but is more of a symptom than a solution
The ever-growing influence of Europe’s top-five leagues is squeezing the life out of professional football in Europe’s lowlands. Callum McCarthy examines the commercial pros and cons of a merger between the Dutch Eredivisie and the Belgian Pro League.
Football risks ‘eating itself’ in the race for engagement, but digital may be a small part of the solution
Football has embraced social media in a huge way, but will its focus on digital technology undermine grassroots participation? Frank Dunne asks if the game is in danger of eating itself and looks at what Uefa is doing to prevent this.
Curling showpiece to return to Canada
The Continental Cup, an event regarded as curling’s version of golf’s Ryder Cup, will return to Canada in 2018 with the announcement that London, Ontario has secured hosting rights.
WCF chooses Finland to pioneer new curling initiative
The World Curling Federation (WCF) has selected the Finnish national association to trial its first portable curling facility – an initiative that seeks to boost the global development of the sport.
World Men’s Curling Championship to return to Nova Scotia
The World Curling Federation (WCF) global governing body has announced that Halifax in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia will host the World Men’s Curling Championship in 2015.
Chinese athletes to benefit as government heads off potential for endorsement disputes in Olympic year
Regulation has limited the extent to which China’s sporting stars can capitalise on their sporting prowess via commercial deals. But recent rule changes by the General Administration of Sports offers new possibilities. Chen Yaolin investigates.
Malaysian FA pushes club privatisation but weak revenues mean state support is here to stay
Malaysia’s football clubs are to be formally privatised this year, but the journey from state support to self-sufficiency looks fraught, with questions over the future of broadcasting and sponsorship revenues. John Duerden takes a closer look.
Golf equipment business stands at key inflection point
M. James Ward speaks to golf club designer and researcher, Tom Wishon, about the shape of the golf industry with respect to merchandise.
Ivan Codina | Athletes: influencing action
Athletes have more power than ever to change the world, writes Ivan Codina, managing director, SEA, Japan, Korea and Australia at LaLiga.