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Southeast Asia “has the capacity” to host World Cup, Infantino says
Fifa president Gianni Infantino said hosting the football World Cup was "a great ambition" for the Southeast Asia region, during a visit to Singapore at the weekend
US confirms diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022, China promises response
The US government will not send officials to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics next year in a 'diplomatic boycott' that it says is based on concerns over human rights issues in China
Tennis Australia hit by A$100m net loss
The cost of staging the delayed 2021 Australian Open has seen Tennis Australia post a loss of A$100.02m (€62.3m/$70.4m) over a 15-month period in its latest set of financial results.
Tokyo Olympics total cost ‘less than expected’ as labour costs cut
The total cost of the postponed 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo could be lower than ¥1.5tn (€11.7bn/$13.3bn) as the absence of spectators helped to cut costs, according to a new report.
WTA unveils schedule for first half of 2022
The Women’s Tennis Association has announced its provisional schedule of events for the first half of 2022 through to the end of the Wimbledon Championships in June.
IMG acquires tennis’ Madrid Open, golf’s Spanish Open
The IMG agency has added to its tennis portfolio through an agreement to acquire the Mutua Madrid Open, a leading event on both the men’s ATP Tour and women’s WTA Tour.
Cincinnati becomes first non-Power Five team in CFP
Presence of undefeated Bearcats, not part of college football's blue bloods, likely to provide further impetus to expand championship event
Davis Cup Finals set for 16-team five-city model in 2022
The International Tennis Federation and its commercial rights-holder for the Davis Cup, Kosmos Tennis, have announced another refresh of the men’s national team tournament, but have stopped short of c…
UCI Track Champions League to conclude in London as Tel Aviv finale cancelled
The International Cycling Union (UCI)’s new Track Champions League competition will now conclude at London’s Lee Valley VeloPark, with the Israeli city of Tel Aviv unable to host due to difficulties pos…
Legends of Bezogia by Bezoge Earth revealed as key sponsor of Dubai Globe Soccer Awards
Dubai, U.A.E. and Miami, U.S.A. - 29 November 2021
One of the world’s first cryptocurrency sponsorship deals between an alt coin and a major international sporting brand has been unveiled.
Saudi Arabia’s F1 Grand Prix a key moment in the Kingdom’s event hosting ambitions
With the first-ever Saudi Arabian Grand Prix taking place this weekend, SportBusiness speaks with Charlie Beauchamp and Chris Long of CSM Sports and Entertainment, who are acting in advisory capacity for the race. They talk about the Kingdom's commercial goals and what will be needed to make the event a success. Adam Nelson reports.
Skating Grand Prix final in Japan called off after border closure
The International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final will not take place in Osaka next week as originally planned due to Japan closing its borders as part of measures to address the new Omicron…
Second Chinese F1 Grand Prix edges closer to reality
A second annual Formula 1 grand prix in China is “100 per cent” realistic, series’ chief executive Stefano Domenicali has said.
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STH to sell 2023 Rugby World Cup hospitality in Great Britain
Sports Travel & Hospitality UK is to sell 2023 Rugby World Cup hospitality packages in England, Scotland and Wales
WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai affair
The Women's Tennis Association has suspended its tournaments in China, citing concerns about the welfare of Peng Shuai
Glasgow bolsters hosting credentials with 2024 World Indoors
Glasgow's Emirates Arena has been awarded the hosting rights to the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships
Paris 2024 aims to sell 3m Paralympics tickets to break event record
Organisers of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have targeted selling all three million tickets for the event, breaking London 2012’s record of 2.7 million sold.