Europe
Berlin to participate in DOSB’s Olympic bid process
Berlin has elected to participate in the German Olympic Sports Confederation’s (DOSB) procedure to determine whether to pursue a bid for the 2024 or 2028 Olympic Games.
New World Snooker event heads for Wales
The World Snooker governing body has awarded the hosting rights for its new World Grand Prix tournament to the Welsh resort of Llandudno.
Former Uefa general secretary Taylor dies
Former Uefa general secretary and Scottish Football Association (SFA) chief executive David Taylor has died at the age of 60.
Italy’s World Cup exit triggers resignation of FIGC president
Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giancarlo Abete has announced his resignation in the wake of Italy’s elimination from the 2014 Fifa World Cup.
Chinese company set to take over Eredivisie club
China-based United Vansen International Sports Company is set to strike a deal to acquire a controlling stake in Dutch top-tier Eredivisie football club ADO Den Haag.
Tottenham seals partnership with Sportfive
English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur has signed an exclusive partnership with the Sportfive agency.
Heineken’s Patel appointed to new ECB commercial post
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed Sanjay Patel to the new position of chief sales and marketing officer as part of an overhaul of its commercial structure.
Fenerbahce chairman set for retrial in match-fixing case
The match-fixing scandal which has rocked Turkish football is set to be reopened after an Istanbul court ordered the retrial of several convicted persons in the case, including Fenerbahce chairman Aziz Yildirim.
Ryder Cup Europe opens bid process for 2022 tournament
Ryder Cup Europe has opened an official bidding process for countries wishing to host the 2022 Ryder Cup golf tournament.
English FA drops Women’s World Cup bid
The English Football Association (FA) has pulled out of the running to host the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup after dropping its bid for the national team event.
LFP to open betting investigation
The French Football League (LFP) is to launch an investigation after 87 professional players were found to have placed bets on matches sanctioned by the governing body.
Indian Super League teams up with English Premier League
The operators of the Indian Super League (ISL) have struck a strategic partnership with the English Premier League (EPL) that will aim to develop the new club football tournament.
FIRA-AER to assume new Rugby Europe identity
Fédération Internationale de Rugby Amateur – Association Européenne de Rugby (FIRA-AER), the governing body of rugby union in Europe, has voted to rebrand itself as Rugby Europe.
Borussia Dortmund to open Singapore office
Borussia Dortmund has furthered the German Bundesliga’s international expansion by announcing that it will establish an office in Singapore.
WTCC set for German return at legendary Nordschleife
World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) promoter Eurosport Events has announced that the motor-racing series will race on Germany’s legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in 2015 as part of a new three-year deal.
Sochi 2014 organising committee expecting $261m profit
The organising committee of Sochi’s 2014 winter Olympic Games has said that it expects to record an operating profit of around $261m (€191.9m).
Trulli enters Formula E with own team
Former Formula One driver Jarno Trulli has announced he will enter a team into motor-racing’s new Formula E Championship.
Chelsea reopens efforts to solve Stamford Bridge quandary
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has re-opened the English Premier League football club’s long-running bid to determine its future at Stamford Bridge by commissioning a study of the local area.