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PGA Tour looks to create its own ‘Drive to Survive’ effect with Netflix docuseries
Chris Wandell, PGA Tour's vice president of media business development, tells SportBusiness how the organization hopes its collaboration with Netflix will replicate the success of Formula 1’s Drive to Survive series on the platform.
ICF secretary general Toulson to step aside after 15 years
Simon Toulson is stepping down as secretary general of the International Canoe Federation after 15 years in the role
Uniqlo extends as ITF Wheelchair Tennis Tour title sponsor
Clothing retail brand Uniqlo has extended its title sponsorship agreement with the International Tennis Federation for the ‘Uniqlo Wheelchair Tennis Tour’ for three more years through 2024.
LIV Golf Investments brings on Hill as a consultant
Sports broadcasting icon joins Saudi-backed, Norman-led property
Sportradar hires Bimson to new North America COO role
Former Bloomberg executive to help oversee company's rising focus on continent
World Rugby launches plan to take action on climate change
World Rugby has today (Wednesday) launched a new environmental sustainability plan to support global action on climate change, with efforts to be made to cut carbon emissions and deliver climate-positive…
DAZN furthers original production drive as content development arm launches
DAZN, the global streaming service and media company, has launched DAZN Studios, a specialist content development arm designed to further its global original production strategy
F1 marketing chief Norman departs
Ellie Norman has stepped down as head of marketing for the Formula 1 motor racing series after four and a half years in the role
PCB claims PSL arbitration win, Blitz denies legal closure
The Pakistan Cricket Board has claimed victory in its arbitration proceedings against the Blitz agency and Techfront, an affiliate of Global Sports Commerce, over rights fee payments related to the Pakistan…
Castore to broaden presence in big European leagues with four more kit deals
UK-based sports performance wear company Castore is to expand its football presence ahead of the 2022-23 season with new deals in four of Europe’s top five leagues, SportBusiness understands.
QSI ready to back new padel tour as turf war intensifies
Qatar Sports Investments, the state backed body chaired by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, has submitted a proposal to back a new global professional competition series for padel in the midst of a turf war between …
Bet365 expands deal with Genius Sports to include international NFL betting streaming rights
Sports data company Genius Sports and bookmaker Bet365 have expanded their long-term agreement to cover an enhanced package of sports video content, including NFL betting streaming and data rights outside…
NEP awarded OB contract for new eSkootr Championship
The eSkootr Championship (eSC), the world’s first racing series for electric scooters, has appointed broadcast technology company NEP Group to manage its outside broadcast operation when the series begins t…
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in massive $68.7bn deal
Agreement to create world's third-largest gaming company by revenue
Guild Esports signs up Bitstamp in £4.5m three-year deal
David Beckham co-owned esports organisation Guild Esports has signed up cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp as a sponsor
LaLiga reflects on growth of Global Network project
LaLiga, organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, has hailed the development of its LaLiga Global Network venture, as it marks its fifth anniversary
Liverpool’s Scammell to join Formula E as CCO
Matt Scammell, commercial director at Liverpool, is to join Formula E as its new chief commercial officer ahead of the electric racing series’ new season, SportBusiness understands.
EXCLUSIVE: Teqball founders eye future IPO on back of ‘disruptive’ model
The co-founders of teqball are targeting a future initial public offering for the sport on the back of financial growth stemming from sales of teqball tables and a “disruptive” commercial business mod…