SIGA University Network harnesses power of education to promote integrity within sport
This year, the Sport Integrity Global Alliance launched the SIGA University Network (SUN), an initiative that connects over 20 educational institutes from 14 different countries worldwide to help to build…
How sport management courses faced the Covid-19 crisis
While the Covid-19 pandemic has inevitably touched almost every aspect of modern life, the two sectors with which this publication is concerned were arguably among the hardest hit
BWF overhauls 2020 tournament calendar again
After already cancelling four major tournaments in Asia due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Badminton World Federation has once again moved to make significant changes to its calendar for the remainder of…
Brighton set for fan test event; Uefa to use Super Cup as trial
Brighton and Hove Albion is set to become the first Premier League team to play in front of fans since March, while Uefa has announced that this year’s Super Cup will take place in front of a limited n…
F1 adds Turkey, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi to 2020 calendar
Formula 1 has announced the addition of four further races to the revised 2020 calendar, taking the total number to 17
Dream11’s latest $235m funding round ‘takes company close to $2.5bn valuation’
India-based fantasy sports platform Dream11 is in talks with at least four private equity firms as part of its latest round of funding that could see its overall valuation break the $2.5bn (€2.1
FIS Alpine World Cup to remain in Europe for 2020-21 season
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has announced that the entirety of the 2020-21 men’s and women’s Alpine World Cup seasons will remain in Europe rather than moving to the US and Canada as usual, due…
Fifa ethics committee drops case against Infantino
Fifa’s ethics committee has decided against pursuing a case against the body’s president Gianni Infantino, clearing him of violating its regulations after a preliminary investigation.
Swiss Ice Hockey Cup discontinued, Zurich calls time on main sponsorship
The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation has announced that it is cancelling the Swiss Ice Hockey Cup after the conclusion of the 2020-21 edition as it looks to deal with fixture congestion
Pro League launches social media partnership with 433
The Pro League, the administrator of the top two football divisions in Belgium, has announced a partnership with Netherlands-based digital and social media agency 433