Governance
Tokyo 2020 battles cancellation speculation and other challenges on home straight
There has been no let-up in the challenges for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the final days before it starts
NBA approves Rodriguez, Lore as Timberwolves minority partners
Former Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez and his billionaire investment partner Marc Lore have been reportedly approved to acquire a minority stake in the National Basketball Association's…
Ski mountaineering given green light for Milan-Cortina 2026
The number of winter Olympic Games sports has risen to eight after ski mountaineering was approved to feature at the 2026 Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
IPC seeks bidders to govern Para athletics and Para swimming
The International Paralympic Committee is calling for expressions of interest from cities, national governments, sports organisations and other entities to take over the governance of Para athletics and…
CAF rallies behind biennial World Cup proposal
The Confederation of African Football has given its backing to Fifa’s proposal of staging the World Cup and Women’s World Cup on a biennial basis, despite its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) also operating eve…
Blue Jays to return to Toronto on July 30
Canadian club to go back to Rogers Centre after nearly two years
Request for accelerated ECJ ruling on Uefa’s Super League stance ‘rejected’
A request from a Madrid court for the European Court of Justice to make a quick decision on whether Uefa is in breach of European Union competition law by preventing football clubs from pursuing the proposed…
Emmert embraces smaller role for NCAA in US college sports
NCAA president says Supreme Court ruling, NIL changes heighten need for reform
LaLiga hits back at Rubiales’ ‘irresponsible’ reform claims
LaLiga, the organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, has rejected claims from Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales that it should seek to enact reforms such…
Toronto FC, CF Montreal gain approval for home games in Canada
Major League Soccer clubs Toronto FC and CF Montreal have been given clearance to play home matches at their stadiums in Canada from this weekend, signaling a major step in the return to normal for the…
World TeamTennis to play entire 2021 season at Indian Wells
World TeamTennis has announced that its 2021 season will be held from November 13-28 at Indian Wells Tennis Garden near Palm Springs, California
Ohio Governor seeks funding to aid Indians lease negotiations
DeWine says city and county officials are "moving toward" new term with MLB club
United Rugby Championship taps Roc Nation to reach new audiences
The United Rugby Championship, the rebranded tournament previously known as Pro14, has signed a strategic consulting deal with sports and entertainment agency Roc Nation
Manfred: A’s stadium process ‘is at an end’
Commissioner insists Las Vegas is a viable option if Oakland rejects ballpark plan
World 1 League heralds first pro sports league built specifically for social media
The World 1 League, which is founded by nine Olympians and backed in part by Mark Cuban, owner of the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks, has officially unveiled its Olympics-style competition …
Bordeaux, Angers avoid relegation to Ligue 2
Girondins de Bordeaux and Angers SCO will retain Ligue 1 status after a ruling ordering their relegation to the second tier of French club football for financial irregularities was overturned
WFT rules out Warriors as an option in rebranding
Team president says popular nickname option contains problematic issues
MLB commits at least $100m to the Players Alliance
Grant is largest diversity-oriented charitable contribution in league history