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US Polo Association punches above its weight with $1.6bn licensing programme
The US Polo Association's disproportionate success in the category licensing looks to be attributable to a farsighted and disciplined strategy, mixed with a degree of good timing. Ben Cronin examines how it has built a $1.6bn annual business.
Kosmos’ Davis Cup shake-up aimed at reviving ‘commercially undervalued’ competition
Investment company looks to transform historic event after 25-year partnership with ITF
Rakuten owner will provide financial backing and help create new app to engage fans
Fina counters ISL with new Champions Swim Series
Fina, the world governing body for aquatic sport, has today (Thursday) revealed plans for a new invitation-only swimming competition that it claims will develop a fresh focus on the highest-level athletes
Endeavor targets further growth as Shapiro wins promotion to president
Mark Shapiro has been named as the new president of global sports and entertainment agency Endeavor
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Fina hit by lawsuits over International Swimming League stance
Fina, the world governing body for aquatic sport, has said it is prepared to mount a “robust defence” against class-action lawsuits filed against it by three leading swimmers and organisers of the pro…
NBC Sports and Premier League look to expand live fan fests in US
Approximately 10,000 American soccer fans applied to participate in the Premier League Mornings Live fan fest – a joint commercial venture between NBC Sports and the Premier League – in Manhattan on Sat…
Fifa details World Cup payouts for clubs
Fifa, football’s global governing body, has announced details of payments that will be made under its Club Benefits Programme, which designates a share of the revenues from this summer’s World Cup in …
RLIF goes back to the drawing board for 2025 World Cup
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has opted to re-tender hosting rights to its 2025 World Cup amid uncertainty surrounding the event’s current promoter, but has refused to discount the p…
IAAF looks toward commercial overhaul with Ridgeon appointment
The International Association of Athletic Federations has announced British former Olympic athlete Jon Ridgeon as its new chief executive
Football superstars back new digital platform
A group of 17 leading players and former stars, including Lionel Messi, Neymar, Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham, have today (Monday) been revealed as founding members of a new digital football fan platform…
ITTF engages Deloitte for 2021 commercial rights tender
Professional and financial services company Deloitte has teamed up with the International Table Tennis Federation to support the body’s upcoming commercial rights distribution.
IOC suspends planning for boxing at Tokyo 2020
The International Olympic Committee has today (Friday) decided to suspend preparations for boxing at the 2020 summer Olympic Games as it commenced a procedure which could lead it to withdrawing recognition…
Badminton World Federation assigns rights to 18 events
The Badminton World Federation has awarded hosting rights for a number of its major events across the next seven years
IOC to discuss boxing’s Olympic future
The International Olympic Committee is to meet this week to discuss the future of boxing ahead of the 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo
ANOC postpones leadership election but Sheikh Ahmad offered support
The Association of National Olympic Committees has reluctantly postponed its presidential election in the wake of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah’s decision to temporarily stand down from the post to f…
Conmebol calls on Fifa to stage World Cup every two years
Conmebol, the South American soccer federation, is lobbying Fifa to stage the World Cup every two years
Sheikh Ahmad to depart as ANOC leader say reports
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah is reportedly set to exit another of his senior positions in sports governance by stepping down as president of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC)