As sports properties around the world take the first steps towards returning to action, it has become clear that convincing local, regional and national authorities that a restart can be carried out safely is a critical step, says Marcus Luer, founder and group CEO, Total Sports Asia and The Sports Entrepreneurs Podcast
Facebook targets sport by waiving fees for new pay-per-view service
Facebook is encouraging sports rights-holders to adopt its new pay-per-view streaming service by waiving its fees for a year and offering free advertising credits. Ben Cronin speaks to two rights-holder to have used the service to understand how it performs.
Sport’s Trouble-shooter
Dick Pound, who spearheaded the launch of the World AntiDoping Agency in 1999, has been a central figure in revealing the scale of the recent IAAF scandal. Kevin Roberts spoke to the Canadian about an extraordinary career.
Liverpool’s Scammell to join Formula E as CCO
Matt Scammell, commercial director at Liverpool, is to join Formula E as its new chief commercial officer ahead of the electric racing series’ new season, SportBusiness understands.
Eredivisie hires Feyenoord’s Raemakers to head international commerce, strategy
The Dutch Eredivisie has named Feyenoord’s Bas Raemakers as its head of international commerce and strategy.
NOS extends MXGP rights to 2024
NOS, the Dutch public broadcaster, has renewed its rights to motorcycling’s FIM Motocross World Championship in a deal with promoter Infront Moto Racing.
CAA adds Asian Games stadiums to portfolio
CAA China, the Chinese arm of the CAA sports and entertainment agency, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the owners of Hangzhou Sports Park
Drone Racing League sees run of growth by pushing boundaries
The Drone Racing League has experienced a run of new business activity and audience development by leaning squarely into emerging trends such as legal sports wagering, 5G and blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, the metaverse, and STEM education. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
Kinnings: European Tour chose PGA Tour alliance over private equity proposals
The European Tour group examined a range of private equity proposals before opting to enter into a strategic alliance with the PGA Tour, according to deputy CEO Guy Kinnings. SportBusiness speaks to him about the organisation's latest set of accounts which show the financial impact of the deal.
Ken Solomon on establishing an international profile for the Tennis Channel
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Ken Solomon, Tennis Channel president. Fisher and Russo also discuss The New York Times Company’s $550m (€486.9m) deal to acquire sports media outlet of The Athletic, Fanatics’ market-shifting, $500m purchase of the sports and entertainment assets of The Topps Co., and the National Football League’s deliberations around the forthcoming Super Bowl LVI in California amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The Sports Images of 2021
From our partner Getty Images, we present a selection of the best sporting photography of the past year, with commentary from Getty's Global Senior Director of Sports Photography Paul Gilham.