Governance
Ex-FA executive James joins ECB as sales and marketing director
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed Russell James, a former digital and marketing executive at the Football Association, as sales and marketing director
Tokyo concedes defeat over marathon, call for golf switch
Tokyo government officials have conceded defeat in their dispute with the International Olympic Committee over the location for the marathon at next year’s Olympics after it was confirmed that the event w…
Cost cap introduced as F1 details 2021 vision
Formula One and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) have today (Thursday) revealed the set of new regulations that will seek to overhaul the motor-racing championship from the 2021 season, headlined…
ITTF commits to commercial, governance and sustainability changes
The International Table Tennis Federation has pledged commitment to three initiatives following its executive committee meeting on October 20 and 21 in Chengdu, China
Connolly succeeds Adams as England Netball CEO
Fran Connolly has been appointed as the new chief executive of England Netball, replacing Joanna Adams in the role
Arena Football League shuts down team operations, on brink of folding
The Arena Football League is on the brink of folding after its six franchises closed local business operations
NCAA opens doors to student-athletes profiting
The NCAA has taken its first step towards allowing college athletes to cash in on their fame after the Board of Governors voted unanimously to permit students to “benefit from the use of their name, im…
Wada assessing Russian responses, Microsoft details Strontium cyberattacks
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has said it has received further responses from Russian authorities to its queries relating to “inconsistencies” found in data retrieved from a Moscow laboratory, whi…
MTG undertakes strategic review, targets US listing
Esports entertainment company Modern Times Group (MTG) has today (Tuesday) launched a strategic review of its gaming vertical, which could result in the formation of a joint venture partnership and an…
MLB-MiLB negotiations look to redefine entire notion of minor leagues
Ongoing talks potentially present some of the largest organizational changes ever in baseball player development
Wanda Sports Group expands board with Jarrett appointment
Wanda Sports Group (WSG), the owner of the Infront agency and World Triathlon Corp., has expanded its board of directors by appointing Kenneth Jarrett as an independent director
NCAA poised to move towards allowing student athletes to make money
The NCAA's top decision-makers will meet on October 29 in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss whether it would be feasible to allow athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses while still preserving …
Carlos Cordeiro seeking ‘compromise’ with USWNT over equal pay battle
United States Soccer Federation president Carlos Cordeiro has revealed he was "very disappointed" that mediation talks between the governing body and the US women's team over equal pay and other workplace…
Pirates executive housecleaning continues with GM firing
Dismissal of Huntington by MLB club follows similar moves with team president, field manager
IPC proposes separation for 10 para sports
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has proposed that it will cease acting as the International Federation (IF) for 10 sports as it seeks to move away from accusations of conflict of interest
AFC to expand Champions League, Women’s Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has revealed expansion plans for the Champions League, its leading club competition, and the Women’s Asian Cup.
Andrea Radrizzani: “I’m good to go up, it would be great. Otherwise, I need to consider other options.”
English Football League club owners face a near-impossible dilemma. Pushing for the Premier League can risk a club’s entire future, but focusing on sustainability can see a club swallowed up by the pack. SportBusiness Professional spoke to three English club owners, each with distinct ambitions, about why they took the plunge and how they intend to succeed.
Trump to attend World Series Game 5
US President to delay his arrival to Nationals Park to ease security impact on fans