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Rights to beloved Phillie Phanatic mascot in dispute after more than 40 years
Legal battle revives tension that previously existed between the MLB club and the design firm that helped create iconic character.
Major League Rugby takes slow and steady approach in attempt to crack US market
Bob Williams looks at the development of Major League Rugby in the US, and how the league is looking to avoid the mistakes made by previous organisations' attempts to successfully break the sport in the US market.
ITTF commits to commercial, governance and sustainability changes
The International Table Tennis Federation has pledged commitment to three initiatives following its executive committee meeting on October 20 and 21 in Chengdu, China
ITTF engages Deloitte for 2021 commercial rights tender
Professional and financial services company Deloitte has teamed up with the International Table Tennis Federation to support the body’s upcoming commercial rights distribution.
Dentsu Sports Asia, T2APAC announce joint venture
T2 Asia-Pacific Table Tennis League (T2APAC) and Dentsu Sports Asia (DSA) have entered into a landmark joint venture, through which the latter has acquired a 20-per-cent equity stake in the pan-regional…
ITTF unveils landmark plans to professionalise table tennis
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has today (Monday) detailed plans to professionalise the sport in the coming years through a partnership with sports marketing agency Sportsmaster.
As global piracy starts to bite, Asian solutions need cooperation and government
Surveys show that public attitudes to content piracy are positive and ingrained in Southeast Asia. Kelvin Tan asks broadcasters and rights-holders what can be done to head off a growing problem.
DAZN’s ‘logical’ interest in UK launch is hard to square with commercial realities
Rumours are swirling around DAZN's potential interest in a UK launch, but market conditions must be perfect for profitability to be a realistic goal. Callum McCarthy reports on the possibility of the streaming service getting off the ground in the country where it is based.
Bayern Munich at crossroads as club prepares for life without Hoeness and Rummenigge
As Bayern Munich have all but elected a new club president, Bob Williams takes a look at how the club's executive board is set to change in the coming seasons.
Philippine dream of hosting 2030 Asian Games rests on this SEA Games
The Philippines' sports industry is looking at this year's SEA Games as a springboard to host the 2030 Asian Games, one of the biggest multi-sports events in the world. John Duerden looks at whether they can make the leap.