IIHF reiterates determination to hold men’s Ice Hockey Worlds in Belarus
The International Ice Hockey Federation has reiterated its determination to co-host the 2021 men’s Ice Hockey World Hockey Championship in Latvia and Belarus, in spite of political unrest in the latter c…
Beleaguered Cricket South Africa president Nenzani steps down
Chris Nenzani has tendered his resignation as president of Cricket South Africa, bringing a seven-year tenure that has been bedevilled by persistent allegations of corruption at the organisation to a premature…
Fina adopts clusters in updated 2021 World Cup calendar
Fina has revealed an updated calendar for the 2021 Swimming World Cup, the series of swimming events that will act as qualifiers for the postponed Short Course World Swimming Championships (25m)
Airbnb, Coca-Cola and Visa look for positives in Tokyo 2020 postponement
Three leading brands from The Olympic Partner Programme have described the challenges they have faced as a consequence of the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and how they have adapted their activation plans. Ben Cronin reports.
Latvian PM questions co-hosting of IIHF Men’s World Championship with Belarus
Latvian prime minister Krišjānis Kariņš has questioned the country’s co-hosting of the 2021 Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship with Belarus in light of widespread political protests and allegations of huma…
UK pilot spectator events resume with World Snooker Championship final
Pilot matches to test the safe return of spectators at UK sports events will resume from August 15 (tomorrow), the UK government has announced, with a view to allowing their widespread return from October…
Fanatics raises $350m in Series E funding ahead of likely IPO
International sports merchandiser Fanatics has raised $350m (£267.7m/€296.2m) in its latest investment round and appears to be preparing for an initial public offering.
French government maintains 5,000-fan limit for sports stadiums
French prime minister Jean Castex has announced the French government will maintain a 5,000-spectator limit in sports stadiums until October 30 at the earliest
Premier League clubs agree to delay prize money cuts
The 20 clubs in the English Premier League will receive all of their prize money for the 2019-20 season having agreed to defer Covid-19-related rebates to broadcasters and spread them out over future seasons
Second Covid wave forces Madrid Marathon cancellation
The 2020 EDP Rock n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon in Madrid have become the latest events to be cancelled in the Spanish capital as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.