Events
Host selection process for 37th America’s Cup postponed
The search for a host venue for the 37th America’s Cup will continue after organisers announced they are extending the selection period in order to work through the final details of the sailing competition a…
Madrid Open contract extended, new court to be developed
A new deal has been struck for the Madrid Open tennis tournament to remain in the Spanish capital until 2030, with a new court to be constructed at La Caja Mágica as part of the agreement.
Halmstad Golf Club to host Scandinavian Mixed in 2022
The 2022 Scandinavian Mixed Hosted by Henrik and Annika will be held at Sweden’s Halmstad Golf Club on June 9-12 next year, organisers have announced.
New Zealand abandon Pakistan tour due to security concerns
The New Zealand's men's cricket team has abandoned its tour of Pakistan just minutes before the start of the first match, citing security concerns
Ironman adds races in Germany and France to 2022 calendar
The Ironman Group has added a new full-distance Ironman triathlon in Pays d'Aix-en-Provence, France and a half-distance Ironman 70.3 race in Dresden, Germany to its 2022 race calendar
Mariners plan $50m in ballpark upgrades with ASG selection
MLB club set to enhance home facility ahead of league jewel event in 2023
Kaka backs Orlando World Cup bid as Fifa delegation to visit
Retired Brazilian star finished his playing career for local MLS club
FA engages Pitch in four-year deal for new women’s international tournament
The Football Association is launching a new annual international women’s football tournament next year, in collaboration with the Pitch International agency.
YouGov Sport study: Extreme E debut provides Saudi Arabia with €47m economic boost
Extreme E’s inaugural event in Saudi Arabia in April delivered an economic impact of more than €47m ($55m), according to an assessment by international research and data analytics organisation YouGov Spo…
FIM eyes 10-year Supercross World Championship promoter deal
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) is looking for a ten-year agreement with a promoter of the new FIM Supercross World Championship after kicking off a tender process today (Wednesday)
GEF names host cities for first Global Esports Tour, signs FACEIT deal
The Global Esports Federation has announced that Los Angeles, Riyadh and Dubai will host events during the inaugural season of its Global Esports Tour, while FACEIT has been engaged as a strategic partner…
Discovery Sports Events agrees AWS deal with Track Champions League focus
Discovery Sports Events, the global promotion and event arm of the Discovery media group, has agreed a deal with Amazon Web Services for the company to become its Official Cloud, Artificial Intelligence,…
RFU to ‘go it alone’ with 2031 Rugby World Cup bid
The English Rugby Football Union has confirmed its intention to bid for the 2031 World Cup and is now set to go it alone in an effort to land the tournament, according to The Guardian
MLB set to hold 2023 All-Star Game in Seattle
MLB jewel event to return to Pacific Northwest after 22 years
ISU seeks replacement host for Four Continents after Tianjin drops out
The International Skating Union is seeking a new host for the 2022 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in January of next year, after Tianjin, China dropped out
IIHF presidential candidate Bach Nielsen proposes fewer World Championship events
Denmark’s Henrik Bach Nielsen has told SportBusiness that a reduction in the number of ice hockey World Championship events from the Division I, Group B level downwards forms part of his proposals in t…
Gilpin: Biennial Rugby World Cup an ‘interesting concept’
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has said a biennial Rugby World Cup would be an “interesting concept” but would need substantial stakeholder engagement before being considered.