Governance
WNBA to continue supporting players’ overseas moves
Following the release of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner from a Russian penal colony, Women's National Basketball Association commissioner Cathy Engelbert stated the league will continue to support…
US House Committee report details Commanders findings
Panel says Snyder played key role in team's toxic culture
Judge signs record-setting free agent contract with Yankees
Nine-year, $360m pact sets series of new industry marks
LTA hits out as ATP issues $1m fine for Russia, Belarus stance
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), governing body of the sport in the UK, has warned of the “material impact” on its ability to develop and host tennis after the Association of Tennis Professionals (AT…
DFL chief Hopfen makes early exit as Hellmann and Leki take over
Donata Hopfen has resigned as chief executive of the German Football League (DFL) after less than a year in the role
IOC delays decision on 2030 Winter Olympics, assessing future of event
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has delayed an announcement on hosting rights for the 2030 Winter Olympics so it can study a report from its Future Host Commission which proposes the idea of…
IOC lifts ban on North Korea, issues Afghanistan with ultimatum
The International Olympic Committee has announced that it will lift the suspension of North Korea's National Olympic Committee (NOC) at the end of the year, while it has expressed “serious concern” ove…
IOC maintains IBA suspension amid ongoing governance concerns
The International Olympic Committee has upheld its suspension of the International Boxing Association amid continued concerns over the governance, financial transparency and sustainability of the governing…
A’s stadium pursuit now has deadline attached to it
Revenue-sharing provisions for MLB club change in 2024 without ballpark deal
CAS hearing begins into challenge to Eliasch’s FIS presidency
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) inquiry into the controversial re-election of Johan Eliasch as president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is expected to roll into 2023 following…
Nippon Professional Baseball appoints new commissioner
Sadayuki Sakakibara has been appointed as the new commissioner of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), the sport’s top-tier competition in Japan.
Pro women’s soccer league to launch in Canada in 2025
A new eight-team professional women's soccer league is scheduled to launch in Canada in 2025
Whisler to sell Chicago Red Stars majority stake
Arnim Whisler has confirmed plans to sell his majority stake in National Women's Soccer League club Chicago Red Stars amid the ongoing sexual abuse scandal which continues to rock the league
Grand Rapids named first Pro Volleyball Federation team market
Pro Volleyball Federation announced that DP Fox Sports & Entertainment and its chair Dan DeVos will own and operate a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based team in the league’s inaugural season in 2024.
QBE Shootout to become PGA, LPGA mixed event
The Professional Golf Association's QBE Shootout, which takes place December 7-11 this year in Naples, Florida, will become a mixed-team event beginning in 2023 between the PGA and LPGA Tours
Super League Europe CCO Jones appointed RL Commercial managing director
Rhodri Jones has been appointed the first managing director of Rugby League Commercial as the sport continues to refresh its corporate and leadership structure in the UK
Fiba gives green light to Paris 2024 basketball in Lille, Zagklis contract extended
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has given its conditional approval to Paris 2024’s proposal to move the group phase of basketball competition at the Olympic Games to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy i…
Germany explores Olympic bid as DOSB re-elects Weikert
The German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) has approved a multi-stage process that will see it explore a possible bid for a future edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games