Governance
Carr promoted as ASOIF revamps senior administration
The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations has reshaped its senior leadership by promoting James Carr to the new role of deputy executive director
WFT to introduce new identity on February 2
NFL team to conclude rebranding process nearly two years in the making
MLS aims to bolster its geographic and commercial reach with MLS Next Pro
MLS Next Pro senior executives Charles Altchek and Ali Curtis speak to SportBusiness about the lower-division league's sporting and business strategy, the relationship with USL and the crucial role independent teams will play.
Canada tightens restrictions on event attendance
New provisions extend operational challenges for North American sports properties
Mickelson claims to win PGA Tour’s Player Impact Program
US golfer says he is in line to gain $8m top prize
JRFU leans towards Rugby Championship amid ongoing talks
The Japan Rugby Football Union is in talks with the Rugby Championship and Six Nations about potentially joining the national team tournaments
Malaysian Handball Federation looks to settle debt
The Malaysian Handball Federation (MAHF) aims to settle its debt by the end of next year
Silva to lead Europe 4 All Aquatics’ bid to end Barelli’s LEN presidency
Portuguese Aquatics Federation president, Antonio Jose Silva, has announced he will run for the presidency of the European Swimming League (LEN) on behalf of the Europe 4 All Aquatics group formed to deliver…
Nashville Sports Authority to explore local interest in women’s pro sports team
The Metro Nashville Sports Authority is ramping up its efforts to potentially bring a women's professional sports franchise to the Tennessee city.
Fina president: ‘We are not promoting our sport as effectively as we should’
Husain Al-Musallam, president of the International Swimming Federation (Fina), has said that the federation is not promoting the sport as effectively as it should
Silver: NBA has “no plans” to pause 2021-22 season
National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver has said the league has "no plans" to suspend its season despite the rising number of Covid-19 cases which have caused widespread disruption to…
Burns, Hill, Hutton and Payne join UIPM working group
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has named industry heavyweights Terrence Burns, David Hill, Peter Hutton and Michael Payne as members of its working group that will help shape the future…
Meta’s Hutton joins Professional Triathletes Organisation board
Experienced broadcast executive Peter Hutton, the director of sports partnerships at Meta, has joined the board of directors at the Professional Triathletes Organisation
NHL to break early for Christmas amid Covid spike
The National Hockey League and NHL Players' Association have agreed to start their Christmas break two days earlier than planned as the league tries to weather several Covid-19 outbreaks and the rise of…
Infantino sees ‘majority’ backing for biennial World Cup vision
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said “probably the majority” would back the men’s and women’s World Cups moving to a biennial hosting model, but refused to commit to a voting date as world footbal…
Zagklis: Fiba to recover 50 per cent of pandemic losses this year
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) will this year recover half of the CHF13.5m ($14
IWF awards World Championships to Saudi Arabia, Norway as election date set
The International Weightlifting Federation has awarded its 2023 and 2025 World Championships to Saudi Arabia and Norway, respectively, while elections to appoint a new president to replace the disgraced…
BBL sells off 45-per-cent stake to 777 Partners
US-based private investment firm 777 Partners has stepped up its involvement in the British Basketball League by acquiring a 45-per-cent stake in the competition