Governance
Video game exec Ellis becomes NFL’s new CMO
Tim Ellis, the chief marketing officer at Activision is leaving the world of video games to take over as the new CMO at the NFL. Ellis succeeds Dawn Hudson, who stepped down earlier this year
City Football Group COO Glick steps down to join Panthers
Tom Glick, chief commercial and operating officer with the City Football Group, the multi-national soccer organization that includes current English Premier League champions Manchester City FC, is stepping…
Ben Morel named chief executive of Six Nations
Six Nations Rugby Ltd has appointed Ben Morel as its new chief executive
Uefa looks for continuity as Čeferin nominated for re-election
Uefa president Aleksander Čeferin has been formally nominated for re-election by eight of the European football governing body’s member federations.
Pakistan Cricket Board tensions come to a head as chairman Sethi steps down
Najam Sethi has formally submitted his resignation from the role of chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, with the country’s new prime minister, Imran Khan, announcing almost immediately afterwards th…
Long-time Fifa legal director Villiger leaves organisation
Fifa's long-time legal director Marco Villiger has left the organisation after more than a decade's service
DFB names Lahm as Euro 2024 leader
The German Football Association (DFB) has announced that former national team star Philipp Lahm will lead its local organising committee for Uefa Euro 2024, should it succeed in landing hosting rights…
World Surf League hires former Disney exec to lead wave technology business
The World Surf League (WSL) has appointed former Disney executive Nick Franklin as president of its Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC) operation.
Aiba lifts lid on mixed gender competition, financial status
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has revealed plans for a new mixed gender competition concept and has provided a further update on its financial situation as it continues efforts to demonstrate …
Fifa answers criticism over code of ethics reform
World football’s governing body Fifa has responded to criticism concerning its revised code of ethics stating that the changes made will guarantee greater opportunities for transparency and understanding o…
IFKO calls for IOC intervention in kiteboarding dispute
The International Federation of Kitesports Organisations (IFKO) has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to intervene in a dispute over the positioning of kiteboarding in the sports movement
International Wheelchair Rugby Federation elects new president
Richard Allcroft has been named as the new president of the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF), becoming the first person from outside North America to take on the role
Defamation clauses inserted as Fifa reshapes code of ethics
World football’s governing body Fifa has moved to revamp its code of ethics, with “corruption” removed as an official offence and defamation introduced as a new means of sanctioning.
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CAF ExCo member to appeal Fifa ban
Zambian football official Kalusha Bwalya has said he will appeal against a two-year ban imposed on him by Fifa, stating he is innocent of charges brought by world football’s governing body.
EOC details new DNA format for athletics
European Athletics and the European Olympic Committees (EOC) have revealed details of Dynamic New Athletics (DNA), a new mixed-gender team event that will debut at next year’s European Games in Minsk, B…
FIGC overturns Parma points deduction
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has overturned a five-point penalty imposed on newly-promoted Serie A club Parma as a punishment in a case classed as attempted match-fixing
ICF cancels SUP World Championships
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has cancelled its inaugural Stand-Up Paddling World Championships in Portugal
Fifa planning standardised transfer window
Fifa, football’s global governing body, is reportedly considering introducing a standardised transfer window to ensure a more level playing field for clubs across Europe.