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CHINA DIGEST | NHL makes its play; Bayern opens Shenzhen facility; first live broadcast for WrestleMania
In this week's China sports industry round-up: analysis of the NHL's eight-year slate of pre-season games in China; Griezmann and Arsenal agree sponsorships; Milan takeover still alive, just; Bayern Munich follow Madrid and Barcelona with major training and education facility; and more.
Avoiding golf’s mid-life crisis
HSE Cake managing director Jim Dowling argues that as golf chases new fans it shouldn't throw the Mercedes out in favour of a gold-plated Lamborghini
SXSW | Where film, comedy and country music meet sport
Richard Clarke reports back from the recent SXSW show in Austin, Texas, where he was impressed by the development of esports and the size of WWE’s social media department.
An Olympic Pathway
As sports lobby relentlessly for a place on the 2020 Olympic programme, it is little wonder that those fortunate enough have a spot at the Games can ill-afford to rest on their laurels. We ask Nenad Lalovic, president of UWW (United World Wrestling) to tell us why.
Striking Gold
Donna Goldsmith has held senior executive positions at the NBA (National Basketball Association), WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and 2014 Super Bowl Host Committee. She reveals how she became one of the most influential women in the business of sport.
WWE appoints Salen as CFO in ongoing management overhaul
WWE has appointed Kristina Salen as its chief financial officer as it continues to overhaul its senior leadership positions
Discovery signs off on WWE rights deal in Italy
International media group Discovery will be the new Italian broadcaster of wrestling’s WWE after reaching a “multi-year” agreement with the rights-holder.
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NRK lands rights to Oslo’s 2021 World Wrestling Championships
Norwegian public-service broadcaster NRK is to show the 2021 World Wrestling Championships, which will take place in Oslo
Round-Up: EPL encourages fans to stay away, digital passports for stadiums, US Open green light, Super Rugby’s NZ viewing figures, and more
English Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has encouraged fans to stay away from stadiums, as the league prepares to resume play today
Old Values, New Targets
SportBusiness International looks into international wrestling’s rebranding exercise: will it be the driving force of a brighter future for the troubled sport?