Motorsport Network expands ticketing business with Travel Destinations acquisition
Automotive-focused media and technology company Motorsport Network has announced that it has completed the purchase of Travel Destinations, the UK-based tour operator for major events across the world…
ICC expects to name new chair ‘by early December’
The International Cricket Council has announced that it has commenced the process of selecting a new chairman to replace the departed Shashank Manohar, who stepped down in July
Broadcast deals help NFL maintain UK presence despite London games cancellation
Despite the cancellation of the NFL International Series this year, the league has managed to boost its presence in the UK with the renewal of its deals with Sky Sports and the BBC and new partnerships with Channel 5 and MTV. Adam Nelson speaks to NFL UK managing director Alistair Kirkwood.
ASO cancels Paris-Roubaix; UCI Road Worlds see huge audience boost
The 2020 edition of the Paris-Roubaix cycle race has been cancelled outright by its organisers, the Amaury Sport Organisation
Former Sportfive execs Durben and König launch new CSR-focused consultancy
Germany sports executives Dominik Durben and Dennis König have launched a new consultancy firm, Timesarechanging, which aims to bring sports organisations together with non-profit companies.
Argentina Metropolitana Volleyball enters major streaming and data partnership with Genius
Argentina’s Federación Metropolitana de Voleibol, which oversees the country’s top volleyball competitions, has announced plans to launch a major new digital platform in partnership with Genius Sports Grou…
IOC and Tokyo 2020 expect streamlining measures to save $280m
The International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee have announced that the streamlining measures outlined for next year’s Games are set to contribute to a saving of ¥30bn (€240m/$280m).
Swedish esports start-up G-Loot secures $56m investment
G-Loot, the Swedish esports start-up, has announced that it has closed its latest funding round after attracting investment of SEK500m ($56m/€47.45m).
Barcelona announces €97m loss; says Covid wiped out €203m in revenues
FC Barcelona has announced losses of €97m (£88m/$114m) for the 2019-20 financial year, saying that the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have led to a €203m decrease in expected revenues.
ResultX Asia signs partnership with social-led sponsorship agency Sportskred
Sports and entertainment consultancy ResultX Asia has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Sportskred, a social media-based sponsorship platform