Governance
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.
EXCLUSIVE: Teqball founders eye future IPO on back of ‘disruptive’ model
The co-founders of teqball are targeting a future initial public offering for the sport on the back of financial growth stemming from sales of teqball tables and a “disruptive” commercial business mod…
Supercars promotes Howard to CEO, targets international races
Australian motor racing series Supercars has announced the appointment of long-serving chief operating officer Shane Howard as its new chief executive
EY study: Premier League key contributor to UK economy despite Covid-19 impact
The Premier League contributed £7.6bn (€9.1bn/$10.4b
MLB labor bargaining session fails to produce breakthrough
Likelihood grows of a delayed start to Spring Training as lockout continues
McCormick returns as Premier League interim chair
The Premier League has announced that Peter McCormick will become the league’s interim chair on February 1, when the incumbent Gary Hoffman steps down.
ESL Pro League extends Louvre Agreement with 14 teams to 2025
The ESL Pro League esports organisation has extended its pioneering Louvre Agreement with 14 esports teams until the end of 2025
PCB chairman makes audacious ‘Super Series’ proposal
Ramiz Raja, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, has floated the idea of annual quadrangular T20 series between Australia, England, India and Pakistan