More athletes join APEX investment fund
Portuguese investment fund APEX Capital has announced the latest athlete-investors joining its Elite Performance Fund, with cyclist Mark Cavendish and Brazilian footballer Marcelo among the backers.
FAW launches six-year plan to raise profile of Cymru Premier
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has launched a six-year strategy to develop the top-tier Cymru Premier, with a ‘VAR Light’ system and Friday night matches to be introduced.
Wilson promoted to managing director at The Sports Consultancy
Matt Wilson has been promoted to managing director at The Sports Consultancy.
UFC 304 announced as Co-op Live’s first sporting event
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced plans for an event at Manchester’s new Co-op Live arena on July 27.
Thailand pitches street race to bolster F1’s Southeast Asian presence
Formula 1 has been presented with a new option for a grand prix in the Southeast Asian market after Thai Prime Minister Strettha Thavisin pitched a proposal for a street race in Bangkok.
Super Rugby Pacific names A-Leagues’ Mesley as first CEO
The Super Rugby Pacific competition has named Jack Mesley, who currently works as chief commercial officer at the A-Leagues, as its first chief executive.
Lega Serie A signs Minute Media deal in North America
Minute Media has agreed a deal with Lega Serie A to produce a range of content from the top tier of Italian football for fans in North America.
Spar extends backing of European Athletics Championships
Convenience store chain Spar has renewed its sponsorship of the European Athletics Championships ahead of this year’s event in Rome.
WWE moves event to UFC Apex
WWE has relocated a NXT Battleground event to the UFC’s Apex facility in Las Vegas in the latest example of collaboration between the wrestling promotion and MMA organisation.
Infinite Reality makes $250m move for Drone Racing League
The Drone Racing League (DRL) has been acquired for $250m (€234.3m) by Infinite Reality in a deal the technology and entertainment company states boosts its valuation to $3.5bn.