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NWSL franchise interest intensifies with $58m Reign sale
Seattle Reign has become the second National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise to be sold in a week, as the ownership overhaul in the top United States division continues apace.
Fifa 2023 revenues buoyed by WWC, sponsorship makes up 39 per cent
World governing body FIFA enjoyed income of $1.17bn (€1.07bn) in 2023, boosted by strong commercial revenues from the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Saintrond to exit FISU after four decades, new leadership structure unveiled
Eric Saintrond is to step down as secretary general of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) at the end of this year after close to 40 years at the organisation, the Belgian executive announced…
Five editions of expanded annual Fifa U17 World Cup awarded to Qatar
Fifa has continued the expansion of its international tournaments with the announcement that Qatar is to host the next five editions of an annual 48-team men’s U17 World Cup, with Morocco set to stage t…
San Diego Wave sold in record $120m deal for NWSL
The San Diego Wave of the National Women's Soccer League is being sold for a league-record price of $120m (€110m) on the eve of the team's third season, a source with knowledge of the deal confirmed t…
CHL seeks new leader as Baumann steps down
Champions Hockey League chief executive Martin Baumann is to leave his position after a decade heading up the European ice hockey clubs competition
Atlanta group pushing NHL to rethink expansion plans
Plans are advancing in Atlanta to bring a National Hockey League franchise to the city, after the Alpharetta Sports & Entertainment Group sent a formal request to the league to begin an expansion process
Blow to European Super League as Danes win trademark case
No other football league or competition in Europe will be able to use the name, The Super League, after the European Union Trade Mark Office sided with Denmark's Superligaen A/S.
San Jose Earthquakes licenses commercial rights to The Town FC for MLS Next Pro
Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes has announced the club's MLS Next Pro team, Earthquakes II, will play under the name The Town FC after a licensing deal struck between the Town Group and MLS…
Premier League clubs risk government action after failing to agree EFL funding deal
Premier League clubs have risked a fallout with the UK Government after failing to agree a funding deal with the English Football League (EFL) over the distribution of future broadcasting revenues.
WNBA returning to Canada in pre-season as Toronto expansion hopes build up steam
Canada will look to show off its basketball credentials as it pursues a Women's National Basketball Association franchise, after being awarded a pre-season game for the second successive year
Chelsea reveals £90m annual loss despite £142m player sale profits
Premier League club Chelsea FC has announced a loss of £90.1m (€105.4m/$114.9m) for the 2022-23 financial year in the first accounts published since its takeover by Todd Boehly’s Clearlake Capital investment group.
Premier League toughens rules on ‘Associated Party’ sponsor and transfer deals
The Premier League has tightened its rules on its member clubs striking inflated sponsorship and transfer deals with companies and organisations connected to their owners
Eight MLS, 11 MLS Next Pro sides to compete in US Open Cup as league breaks from tradition
Major League Soccer has announced that it will send just eight of its 26 US-based first teams to compete in the 2024 US Open Cup, the United States' nationwide club competition.
MCO ‘essential’ to grow women’s football revenues, Mercury 13 set for first deal
Multi-club ownership (MCO) in women’s football is a necessity to growing the overall quality of the game and, eventually, commercial revenues, according to two leading protagonists.
Coe: World Athletics holding talks with global investment funds
Investment conversations that continue to be held by World Athletics are with global players and are being sparked by ongoing revamps to the sport to maintain its audience engagement, according to Sebastian…
PPA Tour, Major League Pickleball close merger with $75m investment
The leading professional pickleball organisations, the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball by Margaritaville (MLP) have completed their merger, backed by a $75m (€69.4m) private equity investment.
Tebas slams ‘deceitful’ A22 for free-to-view Super League promise
Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, has reignited his war of words with A22 Sports Management, the backers of the proposed breakaway European Super League (ESL), claiming the organisation is attempting…