Fifa goes to market in UK with 2026, 2030 World Cup rights
Fifa has launched invitations to tender for UK media rights to the 2026 and 2030 World Cups, with significantly more matches set to be broadcast as the tournament expands to 48 teams.
Isdin named official sun cream of Roland Garros
Skincare products manufacturer Isdin has been unveiled as a sponsor of the Roland Garros grand slam tennis tournament.
Sportfive brokers SolaX Power deal for Borussia Dortmund
German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund has added SolaX Power as a new sponsor in a deal brokered by the Sportfive agency.
Romania’s TVR launches sports channel
Romanian public-service broadcaster TVR has launched a new sports channel, TVR Sport.
Trivandi appoints ex-Deloitte exec Lawrie as chief strategy officer
Trivandi, which provides delivery and operations services for major events and venues, has appointed Mark Lawrie as its chief strategy officer.
Hopkinson departs as president, COO of MSG Sports
David Hopkinson has left his role as president and chief operating officer of MSG Sports, owner of the NBA’s New York Knicks and NHL’s New York Rangers.
Singapore opts against bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Singapore has opted against making a bid to stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games as the search to find a replacement host for the event continues.
Stake adds Major League Cricket to sponsor portfolio
Online cryptocurrency gambling platform Stake has agreed a deal to sponsor Major League Cricket, a T20 league in the United States.
CAS rejects IBA appeal over IOC ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal filed by the International Boxing Association (IBA) against the decision taken by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to withdraw its recognition of the IBA as the international federation for the sport.
Arctos closes second sports investment fund at more than $4.1bn
Private investment firm Arctos has announced the final close of Arctos Sports Partners Fund II, the latest iteration of its sports fund, with over $4.1bn (€3.8bn) in capital commitments.