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In the fourth of a series of articles looking at the impact of Los Angeles’ decision to accept the 2028 edition of the Olympic Games, Ben Cronin looks at how the award could potentially affect the event bidding industry. 

In the third of a series of articles looking at the impact of Los Angeles’ decision to accept the 2028 edition of the Olympic Games, Ben Cronin speaks to Eurosport chief executive Peter Hutton about how the broadcaster has fared in the deal.

In the second part of a series articles looking at the impact of Los Angeles’ decision to accept the 2028 edition of the Olympic Games, Ben Cronin looks at how Thomas Bach and the IOC handled the dual award of the 2024 and 2028 Summer Games.

In the first of a series of articles looking at the impact of Los Angeles’ decision to accept the 2028 edition of the Olympic Games, Ben Cronin asks which cities are the winners and losers in the deal and how the dual award will affect major event hosting.

Fan Tracker: Media Consumption incorporates data from online surveys conducted late last year and earlier this year by SportBusiness Group’s research partner, SMG Insight / YouGov.

SportBusiness International speaks to Simon Denyer, founder and chief executive of Perform Group, about the philosophy of the company as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Kevin Roberts examines some of the more exotic sporting fare on offer in one of the few summers without a major football tournament.

The Hockey Pro League is the flagship tournament in the FIH’s ‘New Events Portfolio’, which is part of the ‘Hockey Revolution’ 10-year roadmap that was launched in 2014, with the aim of raising the global status and popularity of the sport. SportBusiness International finds out more about a competition that could prove a game-changer.

The unveiling of a new star opens up a new world of opportunity in the social media age, says Richard Clarke.

While it may be tempting to see the Uefa Europa League as a property in the shadow of the mighty Champions League, Europe’s ‘second’ trophy is emerging as a brand in its own right with a broad footprint and scheduling that is proving attractive for sponsors and broadcasters. Kevin Roberts reports.

The IMG agency has agreed a deal to extend its event management rights contract with Twenty20 cricket competition the Indian Premier League (IPL), according to the Ahmedabad Mirror.

BeIN Media Group, the Qatari broadcaster, has hit out angrily at media reports suggesting beIN Sports channels are being blacked out in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) as a consequence of the Saudi Arabia-led economic blockade of Qatar launched on June 5.

BeIN Media Group, the Qatari broadcaster, has hit out angrily at media reports suggesting beIN Sports channels are being blacked out in the Middle East and North Africa as a consequence of the Saudi Arabia-led economic blockade of Qatar. Frank Dunne and Robin Jellis report. 

BT Sport's coverage of this season's Uefa Champions League final was arguably the most ambitious deployment yet of virtual reality in sport. With hardware sales soaring, production values improving and cost decreasing, Richard Welbirg asks if VR's time has finally come.   

Kevin Roberts says that the Premier League will only see off the threat of illegal streaming if it is allowed to take a fresh look at Saturday afternoon broadcasts.

After a 2.4-mile swim, 112 miles of cycling and a marathon run, competitors can't wait to engage even further with Ironman, whether by social media posts, buying merchandise or having the event's logo tattooed on their skin. Dominic Bliss finds out more.