Europe
Business

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is on the lookout for a new sponsor for the national team after Brit Insurance announced it would not renew its deal due to a change in corporate strategy.
Business

The fallout from the Lance Armstrong doping scandal continued on Friday as Rabobank, one of professional cycling’s biggest sponsors, announced it would end its backing of the sport.
Business

AC Milan has joined rival Juventus in agreeing a sponsorship deal with Italian transport company Trenitalia.
Events

Rugby Expo 2012 organisers have announced the workshop programme for day one of the event, which will be held at Twickenham Stadium in London on November 14-15.
Business

The English Football League has agreed a groundbreaking partnership with concierge betting service Bet Butler, which will enable fans to provide a financial boost to their clubs.
Events

The National Football League (NFL) has confirmed the addition of a second regular season game in London in 2013, with the Minnesota Vikings agreeing a one-year deal to give up a home game for the switch to Wembley.
Events

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday confirmed receipt of the candidature files of the five cities that remain in the race for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) as the German Olympic Sports Confederation announced its interest in bidding for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Business

The German Touring Car Masters (DTM) has joined forces with the Japanese Super GT series in a partnership that has been described as a “milestone” in the history of motorsport.
Stadia

Liverpool has confirmed its intention to drive forward with plans to redevelop its Anfield home into a 60,000-seat venue, with the announcement set to bring an end to a decade-long saga surrounding the future of the stadium.
Events

Rugby Expo has confirmed its biggest ever line-up of main stage speakers across four plenary sessions taking place on day one of the event on November 14, which focuses exclusively on the professional game.
Events

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has praised the advances in venue, hotel and transport infrastructure for Sochi’s 2014 Winter Olympic Games after completing its eighth Coordination Commission visit on Thursday.
Business

Rangers has confirmed it will seek to return to the London Stock Exchange in a move that aims to raise up to £20 million towards ongoing efforts to re-establish the Scottish giant following its financial demise.
Business

Ski Classics has continued a busy commercial period for the organisation by signing up Norwegian sportswear brand Swix as the new title sponsor of the long distance ski championship.
Business

Public-service broadcaster RTÉ has retained Ireland’s rights to rugby union’s Six Nations Championship through a new deal running until 2017.
Events

Turkey has further enhanced its credentials in the event hosting market with the announcement of a three-year deal between the European Tour, the Turkish Golf Federation and International Sports Management (ISM) that will lead to the formation of the Turkish Open.
Business

UK Athletics is set to be forced to test the commercial waters post-London 2012 after lead sponsor Aviva announced it would not renew its 13-year backing of the organisation.
Business

Euroleague Basketball has enhanced its commercial portfolio ahead of the new season by signing a five-year deal with sports equipment manufacturer Spalding.
Stadia

West Ham United may face further frustration in its efforts to secure London’s Olympic Stadium as its new home amid reports that the future of the venue may not be decided by the original deadline of the end of this month.