Beijing 2022 skiing test events cancelled, including World Championships
The International Ski Federation (FIS) and the Beijing 2022 organising committee have announced that all Olympic test events for skiing during in the 2020-21 season have been cancelled due to the ongoing…
European League of Football announces Barcelona as eighth franchise
The European League of Football, a new competition aiming to bring gridiron football to European audiences, has announced Barcelona as the eighth and final city to sign up as a host for the first season
WST announces new tournament for 2021 with £300k prize fund
World Snooker Tour has unveiled the WST Pro Series, a new tournament which will join the sport’s calendar for the 2020-21 season.
IOC urged to reject FIG’s application to include parkour at Paris 2024
Parkour Earth has written to the International Olympic Committee, urging the body to reject the application of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) to include the sport of free running on the…
World Rugby unveils expansion of women’s World Cup to 16 teams from 2025
The women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025 will be the first to feature 16 teams, World Rugby has announced, as it continues its push to develop the women’s game internationally.
Former Google exec Teslo joins streaming platform Joymo
Oslo-based live sports streaming platform Joymo has announced the appointment of former Google executive Øystein Strand Teslo to the newly-created role of vice-president of growth and partnerships.
Mission accomplished for ATP and O2 as Finals bids farewell to London
The ATP Finals’ 12-year run in London helped to boost the profile of the event and showcase London's O2 Arena as sports venue. Adam Nelson examines the tournament's stay in the city and looks at how the commercial model will change now that it is moving to Turin.
Genius Sports signs exclusive 10-year deal with Polish basketball
Sports data and technology company Genius Sports Group has entered into a new 10-year agreement with the Polish Basketball League (PLK) and Polish Basketball Association (PZK) to serve as their exclusive…
Indianapolis’ NBA All-Star weekend rescheduled for 2024
Indianapolis will now host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, after the league confirmed it is formally rescheduling the city’s plans to stage the 2021 edition as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Diamond League unveils 2021 calendar including new event in China
World Athletics has revealed its provisional calendar for the 2021 Diamond League, which will see the competition return to a full schedule of 14 meets and includes a brand new event in China