Belgian GP signs latest one-year F1 deal extension
The Belgian Grand Prix has further secured its immediate future on the Formula 1 calendar with the announcement that a fresh one-year contract extension has been signed.
IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee after attempted takeover of Ukrainian sports bodies
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) following the latter’s recent move to incorporate regional sports organisations previously under the authority of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Ukraine.
UK regulator clears Microsoft’s Activision takeover
Microsoft’s $68.7bn (€65.1bn) takeover of esports organisation and video game developer Activision Blizzard is set for completion after finally securing approval from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Kia America backs Cloud9 in LCS competition
Los Angeles-based esports organisation Cloud9 has agreed a new sponsorship deal with the US division of South Korean automotive manufacturer Kia.
Sportradar, Genius hit by US lawsuits over streaming patents
Panda Interactive, a Las Vegas-based sports technology company, has filed two separate complaints against Sportradar and Genius Sports for what it claims is infringement on its foundational interactive streaming technology patents.
Germany SailGP Team lands Deutsche Bank as first global partner
Deutsche Bank has signed on as the first global partner of the fledgling Germany SailGP Team.
URC engages Elixirr as data partner
The United Rugby Championship (URC), the cross-border competition that includes clubs from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy and South Africa, has agreed a deal with consulting firm Elixirr which it claims will set a new benchmark for data partnerships in the rugby industry.
Six Nations Rugby hires Sky’s Bowe to new role
Six Nations Rugby has appointed Hannah Bowe, an executive from pay-television broadcaster Sky Sports’ commercial team, to take up the newly created position of chief of staff.
ICC brings in Mphasis for World Cup digital experiences
Indian IT services and consulting company, Mphasis, has agreed a deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to become the digital consulting partner of the ongoing 2023 World Cup.
LNB adds Canal Goat, UOL to rights-holder portfolio
Liga Nacional de Basquete (LNB), organising body of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB), has agreed new rights deals with YouTube channel Canal Goat and media company UOL for the 2023-24 season of the top tier of domestic basketball.