Europe
Spanish LFP and ICSS partner to fight match-fixing
The Spanish Football League (LFP) and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) have agreed a partnership across areas of sport integrity, with a specific focus on match-fixing.
ARC injects funds into All-Weather Championships
Arena Racing Company (ARC), owner of three of the four All-Weather horse racing tracks in Britain, has committed to £2 million in extra prize funds per annum in an initial three-year deal.
Match-fixer Stephen Lee appeals snooker ban
Snooker player Stephen Lee has launched an appeal against his 12-year ban from the sport.
GSK opens new sports performance lab
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has opened its Brentford-based Human Performance Lab, which will work in partnership with sport individuals and organisations.
Soccerex and Lockton extend partnership
Soccerex has renewed a global partnership with independent insurance brokerage firm Lockton until 2018.
Paris named 2018 Gay Games host
The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) has awarded the 2018 Gay Games to Paris, which beat off bids from London and Limerick.
RFL delays Super League reduction talks
The British Rugby Football League (RFL) has postponed discussions on proposed changes to its domestic Super League until after this year’s World Cup.
Pietersen accepts Specsavers libel damages
England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has accepted undisclosed libel damages from optician Specsavers.
Milan fan chanting forces San Siro closure
Italian Serie A football club AC Milan has been ordered to play its next home fixture behind closed doors, following inappropriate chanting by its fans.
British Racing Drivers’ Club names new chairman
The British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) has elected John Grant to replace Stuart Rolt as chairman.
San Siro to host Heineken Cup 2015 final
The ERC (European Rugby Cup) board has confirmed Milan’s San Siro stadium as host of the Heineken Cup 2015 final.
Man Utd to issue £250m in shares – report
English Premier League (EPL) Manchester United’s owners are reportedly trying to raise £250 million following January’s player transfer window by issuing shares.
BOA names Puma and adidas Reebok head CEO
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has named former Puma and adidas Reebok Group executive Bill Sweeney CEO.
Rugby Expo to host all Premiership Rugby clubs
Rugby Ventures has agreed a new partnership with Premiership Rugby for the Rugby Expo 2013, with all Premiership clubs attending the two-day conference and exhibition.
UEFA denies Euros global expansion
UEFA has denied plans of expanding it European Championship to include nations outside of the continent.
AEG Europe names new president
Sports and entertainment promoter AEG Europe has named its former live entertainment and venues executive Thomas Miserendino president and CEO.
British Darts to be rebranded by Generate
The British Darts Organisation (BDO)’s new commercial arm, the BDO Events, has appointed sport and entertainment agency Generate to develop its brand, commercial vision and strategy for the next five years.
Russia denies FIFA investigator entry into the country
Russia has reportedly denied FIFA investigator Michael Garcia entry into the country, ahead of his probe into the legality of the country’s 2018 World Cup awarding.