England
Birmingham and Liverpool to compete for 2022 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham and Liverpool will face off for the right to become the UK’s candidate to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games after it was confirmed that fellow English cities London and Manchester will not make bids for the multi-sport showpiece.
RFU seeks new CEO with Ritchie set for retirement
Ian Ritchie has informed the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) board of directors that he will retire from his position as chief executive of England’s governing body for rugby union at the end of the summer.
PGA Tour creates base in London
The US PGA Tour has fired the latest shot in its ongoing battle in the golf market with the European Tour by opening a new office in London, England, according to The Guardian.
ICC bumps up Champions Trophy prize money
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a $500,000 (€458,000) increase in prize money for the 2017 Champions Trophy one-day international tournament, which is set to be hosted in England and Wales next month.
Birmingham submits proposal for 2022 Commonwealth Games
The English city of Birmingham has had its bid to host the 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Games multi-sport event formally endorsed by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), a move that has seen it formally express its interest to the UK government.
UCI welcomes new host cities to Track World Cup
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has revealed the schedule for this year’s rounds for the 2017-18 Track Cycling World Cup series, with Poland, Canada and Chile announced as new host countries.
AELTC appoints Two Circles to drive audience growth
Data-driven sports marketing agency Two Circles has been appointed by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) to help grow audiences through a new guest relationship programme.
Liverpool prepared to lead ‘Northern Powerhouse’ bid for Commonwealth Games
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has said the English city is prepared to lead a ‘Northern Powerhouse’ bid for the 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Games multi-sport event alongside Manchester and the wider northwest region.
Wimbledon continues grand slam prize purse increases
The All England Club, organiser of the Wimbledon Championships, has revealed a 12.5 per cent increase in total prize money for its 2017 edition, continuing the trend of the four tennis grand slams in raising the funds on offer at their events.
London Stadium lined up for Cricket World Cup matches
London Stadium looks set to host matches at the 2019 Cricket World Cup after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reportedly outlined its intention to stage two high-profile games at the 66,000-capacity venue.
London Marathon Events launches half-distance race
London Marathon Events has today (Friday) revealed plans for a new half-distance, mass-participation running event in the English capital.
Manchester rules out sole bid for 2022 Commonwealth Games
Manchester City Council has said that it will not submit a sole bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, saying it would be “inappropriate” to compete with other English cities, but added that it would consider a joint proposal to host the multi-sport event.
Liverpool returns as destination for Clipper Race’s showpiece events
Sailing’s Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will return to the English city of Liverpool for the start and finish of its 2017-18 edition, with the hosting rights having previously been held by London.
World Cup of Pool returns to London
The English capital of London will host the World Cup of Pool later this year, it has been announced.
Montpellier owner exits Gloucester deal, hits out at Premiership Rugby, LNR
Altrad Group chairman, Mohed Altrad, has hit out at Premiership Rugby and France’s National Rugby League (LNR) after the two bodies moved to block a significant investment from the businessman in English Premiership club Gloucester.
Lander Sports scraps Southampton investment deal
Chinese company Lander Sports Development has pulled out of a deal to purchase a stake in English Premier League football club Southampton.
Barwick to lead Liverpool’s Commonwealth Games bid
Liverpool has officially launched its bid to host the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games multi-sport event, with Brian Barwick having been appointed as chair of the English city’s proposal.
Manchester in contention for WTA Finals
The English city of Manchester has expressed an interest in staging the Women’s Tennis Association’s season-ending Finals event from 2019.