Governance
Rubiales ally fired as RFEF hails ‘new stage’ in relations with women’s team
Andreu Camps, a close ally of disgraced former president Luis Rubiales, has been dismissed as general secretary of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), as the governing body announced a "new stage"…
Chelsea ‘raises $500m’ in equity investment from Ares
Chelsea has raised $500m (€466.7m) in fresh investment from US fund Ares Management as the club’s American owners seek to expand their multi-club network after spending more than $1bn on player transfers since buying the Premier League club from Russian Roman Abramovich in May 2022.
Where are the sponsors? ITF challenger von Arnim slams Davis Cup commercial appeal
The absence of blue-chip brands at last weekend’s Davis Cup matches across Europe is the surest sign yet that the format is dead and a leadership change is required at the International Tennis Federation (…
Ceferin rejects Saudi Champions League links as ‘absolute nonsense’
Uefa president Aleksander Čeferin has rejected any possibility that Saudi Arabian teams could compete in the Champions League, or that European football’s showpiece cup final could be played in Riyadh.
Moshiri finalises deal to sell Everton to 777 Partners
Everton has announced today (Friday) that Miami-based investment fund 777 Partners has signed an agreement to acquire Farhad Moshiri’s full stake in the Premier League club, which accounts for 94.1 per cent of the shares.
Major League Pickleball, PPA Tour merge behind $50m investment
The two largest professional pickleball organisations, Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the PPA Tour, have announced a merger backed by an investment of $50m (€46m).
Oregon State, Washington State file legal complaint against Pac-12
Oregon State and Washington State Universities, the two remaining Pac-12 schools following the mass exodus to three other conferences, have filed an emergency temporary restraining order against the collegiate…
Rubiales bows to pressure and quits as RFEF president
Luis Rubiales has finally bowed to pressure and quit as president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) three weeks after his behaviour at the Women's World Cup final led to worldwide condemnation
Liberty Media buys QuintEvents, valuing company at $313m
Liberty Media, owners of Formula 1, has announced that it has purchased "greater than 90 per cent" of QuintEvents in a deal that values the US-based ticket and hospitality company at $313m (€292m).
Uefa and ECA renew terms to 2030, commercial rights changes unlikely
Uefa and the European Club Association have renewed their pact until 2030, a move that looks set to maintain the existing commercial sales structure for another rights cycle at least
Premier League brings in new rules to ensure faster punishment of financial breaches
The English Premier League is to fast-track financial disciplinary cases to ensure that rule breaches are handled within a 12-week timeframe and any punishment is applied within an existing season
CAF facing another court battle as it rips up lucrative beIN contract
BeIN Media Group is readying legal action against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the continental governing body’s decision to unilaterally cancel its broadcast deal with the Qatari m…
All 10 F1 teams meet cost cap regulations
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has today (Tuesday) announced that all 10 Formula 1 teams are in compliance with its cost cap rules following the second year of the measures being enforced.
Fifa spotlight on Mali after re-elected FA boss detained on corruption charges
Fifa says it is closely monitoring events in Mali after Mamoutou Touré, a Fifa Council member, was re-elected as president of the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) despite having been arrested and …
Rubiales facing probe as player unions call for strike ahead of Liga F kick-off
Spain’s highest sporting court has launched an investigation of federation president Luis Rubiales following his behaviour at last month’s Women’s World Cup final, while in a separate development playe…
College sports overhaul continues as ACC snares more Pac-12 schools
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) today (Friday) voted to add three schools to its league, including two more from the beleaguered rival Pac-12 which looks destined to fold in 2024
Competitive threat of Saudi-backed PFL hits WWE, Endeavor share prices
News this week of Saudi Arabian state investment in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has caused shares in both World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Ultimate Fighting Group (UFC) parent Endeavor…
MLB sharpens in-play betting focus as fans return to ballparks, bars and sofas
It was less than a year ago that Major League Baseball executives were bemoaning the sight of empty seats as the 2022 regular season closed with the league’s lowest attendance in a quarter of a century.