DOSB selects Karlsruhe for 2029 World Games bid
The German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) has nominated the city of Karlsruhe as a candidate for hosting the 2029 edition of the World Games multi-sport event.
Netball NZ ‘agrees’ new Sky deal at reduced price
Netball NZ has struck a new one-year deal with pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand on significantly reduced financial terms, according to a report in the country.
CSM Ventures invests in Lanetalk
CSM Ventures, the investment arm of Commercial Sports Media, has announced a strategic investment with bowling technology company Lanetalk.
Ferrari appointed as Barone’s successor at Fiorentina
Italian Serie A club Fiorentina has promoted Alessandro Ferrari to become its new general manager.
Świątek creates first with Lancôme deal
Iga Świątek has become the first athlete to agree an endorsement deal with Lancôme.
Sky Italia to raise subscription prices
The Italian arm of pay-television broadcaster Sky has introduced price increases for its sport and football subscription packages.
Rise in sponsorship income boosts AOC’s financials
The Australian Olympic Committee has reported a near A$1m (€608,000/$648,000) rise in its annual surplus, aided by a boost in sponsorship and licensing income of over A$3m.
Macron: Trocadéro, Stade de France opening ceremony backup options
France's President has identified the Trocadéro and Stade de France as backup options should ambitious plans for the Olympic Games fail to come to fruition due to security concerns.
Vectra to provide Eurosport’s Olympic channels in Poland
Vectra has become the latest Polish telco to strike a carriage deal with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to access Eurosport’s dedicated channels for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Duffy set to assume Viaplay board chair role on permanent basis
Simon Duffy is poised to become chair of the Viaplay Group board on a permanent basis as a new leadership setup has been outlined.