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UCI unveils expanded Track World Cup calendar
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced that six locations will stage legs of its Track Cycling World Cup in 2018-19, with only Milton in Canada returning as a host destination from last season.
ICC ends probe into Ashes spot-fixing claims
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today (Thursday) closed an investigation into allegations of corruption concerning an Ashes Test match between Australia and England last year, stating there is “no evidence” to suggest any wrongdoing took place.
English Premier League to consider winter break
The English Premier League has confirmed that it is to discuss the possibility of introducing a winter break to the calendar before finalising terms on the next round of domestic media rights for the club football competition.
Premier League clubs shatter records with January spending
English Premier League football clubs spent £430m (€490.7m/$610.7m) in the January transfer window, smashing the previous record that was set in 2011 by £205m.
Premier League leads the way again in Fifa transfer report
Football clubs spent a record $6.37bn (€5.1bn) on transfers in 2017, with teams from the English Premier League again laying out more money than their rivals, according to a new report released by Fifa, the sport’s global governing body.
CAA Sports brought in to drive City Football Group’s commercial dealings
CAA Sports, a division of entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has been appointed by City Football Group (CFG), parent company of English Premier League football club Manchester City, to develop global partnerships.
Chelsea engages Doyen Global to maximise player image rights
English Premier League football club Chelsea has signed a two-year partnership with the Doyen Global agency in a bid to further leverage the image rights of its players.
Staveley still keen on Newcastle takeover
Financier Amanda Staveley has insisted that she remains interested in purchasing Newcastle United despite talks having broken down with Mike Ashley, the current owner of the English Premier League football club.
Newcastle ends takeover talks with PCP Capital Partners
Talks between Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley and financier Amanda Staveley over the sale of the English Premier League football club have collapsed.
London Irish holds investment talks, denies takeover reports
English Premiership rugby union club London Irish has denied reports of an imminent takeover, but has admitted its is considering a number of investment offers as it seeks a return to its status as a leading force in the domestic game.
NBA schedule preventing more European games, says Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has revealed that the North American basketball league is keen to stage more games in Europe, although scheduling issues are preventing further expansion.
NFL reduces 2018 London schedule as Tottenham secures single game
The NFL American football league has scheduled three regular-season games for London in 2018, with the new home of English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur set to host one game, rather than the two originally specified, in its first year of operation.
Chelsea hires new chief executive
English Premier League football club Chelsea has today (Thursday) announced the appointment of Guy Laurence as its new chief executive.
Supporter group completes Salford Red Devils takeover
A consortium of supporters has completed its takeover of English Super League rugby league club Salford Red Devils.
FA to pay off Wembley redevelopment debts as investment plan revealed
The English Football Association (FA) has announced that debts related to the redevelopment of Wembley Stadium will be cleared by the end of 2024, as the governing body today (Tuesday) unveiled a range of strategic new investments in the game that will be made from the 2018-19 season.
RFL chief to stand down
Nigel Wood has announced that he is to step down from his position as chief executive of the Rugby Football League, which governs rugby league in England.
Everton hit by rising stadium costs
Robert Elstone, chief executive of Everton, has revealed that the cost of building a new stadium for the English Premier League football club has risen “significantly”.
Chelsea posts record revenues
English Premier League football club Chelsea has reported record turnover of £361.3m (€405.9m/$489.7m) for the year ending June 30, 2017, following its title-winning season in 2016-17.