Europe
Sochi 2014 test lab responds to WADA threat
Russia's sports minister says there will be reforms made to the laboratory that is to do drug tests at next year’s Sochi winter Olympics, following the threat of its suspension by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Platini criticises unified Russian and Ukrainian league
Russia and Ukraine’s proposed Unified Football League (UFL) has suffered a major blow after UEFA president Michel Platini told Russian president Vladimir Putin that such a competition would not “correspond” to its principles.
FIH awards Rotterdam Masters World Cup
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has awarded Hockey Club Rotterdam hosting rights for the Masters World Cup 2014.
European Rally calendar sees four changes
The European Rally Championship (ERC) has revealed its provisional calendar for the 2014 season, which includes four changes from this year.
Audi joins Formula E line-up
Car manufacturer Audi, with its racing arm Abt Sportsline, has entered a team into the International Motor Sport Federation (FIA)’s new Formula E Championship, becoming the seventh constructor to do so.
Inter names new owner Thohir president
Italian Serie A football club Inter Milan has appointed new owner Erick Thohir president.
B’ham named 2018 World Indoor Championships host
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has awarded Birmingham the 2018 World Indoor Championships.
Luzhniki Stadium work gets underway
Renovation work has begun at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, which will act as the centrepiece of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
French football calls off super tax strike
France’s Union of Professional Football Clubs (UCPF) has called off its Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 planned strike action over the controversial ‘super tax’ in favour of further talks with the French government.
Lord’s boosts marketing with Two Circles
Data-driven sports agency Two Circles has been appointed by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to develop and improve the club’s customer data management.
Man United releases record first-quarter finances
English Premier League (EPL) football club Manchester United has set record revenues in its 2014 first-quarter financial report.
Bayern reveals record financial figures
German Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich has set record revenue figures for last year’s football season, which also saw UEFA Champions League and the DFB-Pokal domestic cup wins.
FIFA close to Qatar 2022 deal with EPL
FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke says the body is close to reaching an agreement with the English Premier League (EPL) for the 2022 World Cup to be switched to November and December, adding that an April/May calendar slot in Qatar would still be too hot.
Thirty rugby clubs agree to breakaway plans
English Premiership Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty has revealed 30 of the 38 ERC (European Rugby Cup) clubs are ready to proceed with a breakaway competition, along with another two proposed clubs from Europe's emerging rugby union nations.
Valencia scales down new stadium plans
Spanish La Liga football club Valencia has unveiled a scaled back redesign for its long-delayed Nuevo Mestalla stadium, but has stressed that it will remain one of the world’s leading venues when it is completed.
ADAC makes Nuerburgring offer
General German Automobile Club (ADAC) has submitted an offer to purchase the bankrupt Nuerburgring race course, co-host of the Formula One German grand prix.
Oslo to spend $5.32bn on 2022 Olympics
Oslo has revealed that it will spend $5.32 billion on hosting the 2022 winter Olympics, should its bid be successful.
Royal Ascot CEO Charles Barnett to retire
Ascot Racecourse chief executive Charles Barnett is set to retire from his position in June 2014, following the Royal Ascot horse race.