Governance
FFA embraces ‘challenger brand’ status as A-League spin-off heralds new dawn for Australian soccer
Australian football entered a new stage in its development earlier this year with the announcement that the A-League and W-League would be spun off from Football Federation Australia. The FFA's chief commercial and marketing officer Luke Bould talks Adam Nelson through the implications of the move and how the body is set up to weather the change.
Singapore, Jakarta and Tokyo first venues for One Esports
Asian mixed martial arts promotion One Championship has announced Singapore, Jakarta and Tokyo as the first destinations for its new esports series, along with hiring Carlos Alimurung to lead the venture
US Soccer says women’s team earns more than men, but players dispute claims
The United States women's national team's ongoing battle for equal pay and working conditions took another twist when US Soccer Federation (USSF) president Carlos Cordeiro published an open letter on July…
PGA Tour restructures 2019-20 calendar around Tokyo Olympics
The PGA Tour has made several changes to its schedule for the upcoming 2019-20 season, in part to take into account next summer's Tokyo Olympics
CGF to meet with Indian officials amid Birmingham boycott threat
The Commonwealth Games Federation plans on meeting with officials from the Indian Olympic Association amid fears the country may boycott the 2022 Games in the English city of Birmingham following the decision…
Coe set for re-election as IAAF president
Sebastian Coe is set to be re-elected as president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) after the body confirmed the 62-year-old as the only candidate for the role
Fifa pushes for 32-team Women’s World Cup in 2023
Following the success of this summer's Women's World Cup in France, world governing body Fifa is reportedly looking to fast-track its plans to expand the tournament from 24 to 32 teams
Fifa takes steps towards transfer ‘clearing house’
Fifa, football’s global governing body, has announced details of Fifa Clearing House, which will seek to ensure that smaller clubs get a fairer share of fees when selling players they have developed t…
Vincent Tan looking to sell LAFC minority stake
Malaysian businessman Vincent Tan has confirmed he is looking to sell his 20-per-cent stake in Major League Soccer team LAFC
CAF ExCo member to take Fifa agreement to CAS
Fifa’s reform roadmap for the Confederation of African Football is set to be challenged after the latter body’s executive committee member, Musa Bility, said he will take his opposition to the plan to …
World Lacrosse signs MoU with Premier Lacrosse League
World Lacrosse has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the new American-based Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), committing to work together to grow the sport
Fina warns Horton after podium protest
Fina, the global governing body of aquatic sports, has today (Monday) warned Swimming Australia and its athlete, Mack Horton, after the Australian staged a protest against Chinese rival Sun Yang
“Pakistan Sports Board should be disbanded”, says PTTF president
Pakistan Table Tennis Federation president SM Sibtain has called for the Pakistan Sports Board to be “disbanded” and the Pakistan Olympic Association to take on oversight of the country’s sports federa…
Fifa, CAF formalise governance agreement
Fifa, football’s global governing body, has signed a protocol agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to outline a road map for the two organisations to support the latter’s reform pro…
James Harden joins Houston Dynamo, Dash ownership group
NBA superstar James Harden has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer team Houston Dynamo, National Women's Soccer League club Houston Dash, and their joint venue BBVA Stadium.
F1 and FIA shed further light on reform plans
Formula One and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) have shed further light on the direction they want the motor-racing championship to go from 2021 onwards by revealing the most detailed plan…
International Ski Federation announces strategic partnership with Sina Sports
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has announced a strategic cooperation with leading Chinese digital sports media platform Sina Sports as it continues its growth push in the Asian country
Rich Paul to lead United Talent Agency’s new sports division
Highly-influential NBA agent Rich Paul – who represents Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, as well as numerous other stars in the league – has been named the head of United Talent Agency's new s…