Despite ongoing turbulence in the US stock market due to Covid-19, sports gambling has been a high-performing sector with analysts expecting robust long-term growth
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MLS lays off 20 per cent of staff due to financial impact of Covid-19
Major League Soccer has laid off approximately 20 per cent of full-time employees at its New York City headquarters due to the devastating financial impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic
Rugby main beneficiary as UK government unveils £300m sports support package
A total of 11 UK spectator sports will receive a share of £300m (€335m/$397m) from the UK government to see them through coronavirus restrictions this winter.
Fly on the wall | Sports properties and stars see growing value in letting the cameras in
Documentaries going behind the scenes with sports teams and athletes are riding a wave of popularity. SportBusiness interviewed Mike Antinoro, senior vice-president at IMG Original Content, executive producer on series including Being Serena, First Team: Juventus and All or Nothing: Manchester City, to find out what’s behind the surge in interest and how the shows are put together.
Sports-related SPACs rise in prominence
Recent months have seen an historic surge in sports-related public stock offerings using special purpose acquisition companies
Rugby main beneficiary as UK government unveils £300m sports support package
A total of 11 UK spectator sports will receive a share of £300m (€335m/$397m) from the UK government to see them through coronavirus restrictions this winter.
French government unveils €400m support package for sports sector
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced measures totalling almost €400m ($475m) to support the recovery of the sports industry in the country, with a ‘sports pass’ that will encourage young peopl…
Round-Up: Olympics athletes won’t be forced vaccinate, CFA to reduce salary cap, Nielsen Sports to return in Singapore, and more
Athletes will not be forced to get Covid-19 vaccinations ahead of next year's Olympics, but they should do so as a "demonstration of solidarity" with the Japanese people, IOC president Thomas Bach said…
Tokyo 2020 bid payments to ex-Dentsu executive did not break rules, claims Bach
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has stated no IOC rules were broken by payments of more than $8m (€6.7
Der Klassiker provides springboard for Bundesliga’s global marketing efforts
The Bundesliga is locked in a battle with other major European leagues for the hearts, minds, and eyeballs of fans around the world. Kevin Roberts examines some of the league's marketing efforts alongside the Der Klassiker match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
ESG initiatives in practice in Asia-Pacific sport
Last week, we spoke to three industry experts about the growing influence of environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmarking measures within Asia-Pacific sport. This week, we hear from executives putting such measures into practice at sports properties.
Stevenage FC tries to build on the success of innovative Burger King gaming partnership
Stevenage FC were pleasantly surprised when news arrived of Burger King's interest in becoming its main sponsor. SportBusiness speaks to Stevenage chief executive officer Alex Tunbridge to hear about the journey the club has been on since the association with Burger King began in July 2019.
Why sport needs strong governance and forensic due diligence in dealing with investors
Kevin McCullagh speaks to Luca Ferrari, partner and global head of sports at law firm Withersworldwide, about how investors in sport should be regulated and the measures that should be taken when exercising due diligence.