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ASM Global launches as AEG Facilities, SMG merger is sealed
ASM Global, a global facility management and venue services company that will establish a “new standard of excellence” in managing live experiences, has been officially formed today (Tuesday) following the…
Velon launches anti-trust proceedings against UCI
Velon, the marketing, media and technology company for pro-road cycling, has today (Tuesday) confirmed it has entered an anti-trust complaint to the European Commission against the International Cycling…
Nike Oregon Project’s Salazar handed four-year ban for doping violations
The US Anti-Doping Agency has announced that it has handed American track coach Alberto Salazar a four-year ban from the sport for doping violations committed while he was head of the Nike Oregon Project
Is football the world’s game, or a local game? Charlie Stillitano knows
In an exclusive interview, Charlie Stillitano, executive chairman of Relevent Sports speaks to Callum McCarthy about the ICC, his attempts to bring LaLiga matches to the US and his deep-rooted passion for the sport.
DAZN tops sports app revenue study
OTT streaming service DAZN has unseated Major League Baseball as the producer of the world’s top revenue-generating sports app, according to a new report.
RugbyPass appoints global CEO to fuel growth plans
Neil Martin has been appointed as global chief executive of OTT streaming service RugbyPass following its recent takeover by pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand
Oppo enters esports with 5-year League of Legends deal
Online battle arena video game League of Legends has signed Chinese Mobile Phone producer Oppo as its first Official Smartphone Partner
IAAF extends long-running TDK and Mondo partnerships
The IAAF has extended sponsorship deals with Japanese electronics company TDK Corporation and Italian sports equipment supplier Mondo
World Archery welcomes bids for World Cup Finals
World Archery has opened the bidding process for hosting rights to its World Cup Final event from 2020 to 2023
Infront’s Zurbruegg: Focus on top events protects us from mass participation consolidation
The mass participation events industry is undergoing a consolidation as participation levels at some second-tier events fall, but Infront’s dominant position in delivering the top events has enabled f…
WRC goes global with new races in Japan, Kenya and New Zealand
The World Rally Championship has announced that Japan, Kenya and New Zealand will return to its calendar in 2020, replacing events in Australia, Corsica and Spain
Haggerty comfortably re-elected as ITF president
David Haggerty has today (Friday) been re-elected as president of the International Tennis Federation (ITF)
MotoGP deepens blockchain efforts with Animoca Brands deal
The MotoGP motorcycling championship has further embraced the world of blockchain technology through a partnership with Animoca Brands, with the Hong Kong-based mobile games developer completing a strategic…
UCI to launch esports World Championships through Zwift link-up
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has signed a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding with online training and racing platform Zwift, through which it will develop cycling esports and hold a first-ever…
Infront retains IIHF business in deal worth over CHF500m
The Infront agency has signed a 10-year extension to its media and sponsorship rights sales agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation
Onefootball to utilise Sportradar tech to aid growth plans
Digital platform Onefootball has partnered with data provider and media company Sportradar to boost the development of its OTT offering
Fifa recommends cap on player agent commissions
Football's world governing body Fifa has recommended a cap on the commissions earned by agents from player transfers
CAA’s Wang Nan becomes first Asian woman elected to IAAF Council
Chinese Athletics Association vice-director Wang Nan became the first Asian woman to be elected as a council member of the International Association of Athletic Federations yesterday