Governance
WBSC latest international federation to turn to Sportradar’s integrity services
Global sports data and technology company Sportradar has added to its roster of international federations for which it supplies integrity services through a new agreement with the World Baseball Softball…
Face-to-face meetings bring new cadence to MLB labor talks
Representatives for players, owners to hold second straight day of in-person negotiations
NWSL clears path for Kang to seal Washington Spirit takeover
The protracted takeover saga at Washington Spirit appears close to a resolution after the National Women’s Soccer League paved the way for minority owner Y.
Edens, Sawiris enter into exclusive negotiations with MLS for Las Vegas expansion team
Billionaires Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris, who are majority owners of Premier League team Aston Villa, have entered into exclusive negotiations with Major League Soccer about securing an expansion team…
NCAA schools overwhelmingly ratify new constitution
Historic vote to usher in new model of governance for US college sports
RFEF steps up 2030 World Cup bid with plans to open Middle East office
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced plans to open a new office in the Middle East as part of its push to secure the 2030 Fifa World Cup, for which a joint bid from Spain and Portugal is…
MLB kills Rays’ proposed Montreal split-season plan
Club to now 'regroup' after league committee withdraws its support for controversial proposal
Tencent strikes esports tie-up with Olympic Council of Asia
Chinese technology and entertainment conglomerate Tencent has signed strategic partnerships with the Olympic Council of Asia and the Asian Electronic Sports Federation
LaLiga Impulso gains EU backing
European Union competition authorities have given the green light to LaLiga Impulso, the investment venture agreed between the organising body of the top two tiers of Spanish club football and private…
NHL reshuffles schedule to keep regular season on track
League reclaims dates previously allocated for Olympic break
IOC: No forced labour used by Beijing 2022 suppliers
The International Olympic Committee has insisted that no forced labour was used in the manufacture of its own branded products for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics after US authorities raised concerns…
ICF secretary general Toulson to step aside after 15 years
Simon Toulson is stepping down as secretary general of the International Canoe Federation after 15 years in the role
Bills stadium not part of New York state budget plan
Discussions remain ongoing between Pegula Sports and Entertainment, public officials
World Rugby launches plan to take action on climate change
World Rugby has today (Wednesday) launched a new environmental sustainability plan to support global action on climate change, with efforts to be made to cut carbon emissions and deliver climate-positive…
AISTS report highlights impact of IOC and IFs on Swiss economy
A new report published by the International Academy for Sports Science and Technology (AISTS) has highlighted the “increasing positive impact” that the presence of the International Olympic Committee and…
Airbnb co-founder Gebbia buys into NBA Spurs
Joe Gebbia, the billionaire Airbnb co-founder, has joined the National Basketball Association's San Antonio Spurs as a strategic minority partner
New York extends blistering sports betting pace
Opening weekend of online activity in state generates $150m in handle
Eredivisie hires Feyenoord’s Raemakers to head international commerce, strategy
The Dutch Eredivisie has named Feyenoord’s Bas Raemakers as its head of international commerce and strategy.