Moore to step down as Liverpool CEO, with Hogan lined up as replacement
Peter Moore has announced that he will step down as the chief executive of newly-crowned Premier League champion Liverpool at the end of August, with the club’s managing director and chief commercial o…
Sportfive agrees ‘long-term co-operation’ with Bundeling
The Sportfive agency has announced a major new partnership with Netherlands-based digital communication services provider Bundeling, which will see the two work together to provide new business networking…
Putin gives backing to Russian bid for 2027 Rugby World Cup
The Russian Rugby Federation has been given a major boost to its mooted bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup, after confirming that the country’s president Vladimir Putin has backed the proposal.
AFC Bournemouth names SecuTix as new ticketing partner
AFC Bournemouth has announced the appointment of SecuTix as its new ticketing technology partner
Fisker in advanced talks to become first manufacturer in Extreme E racing series
Electric vehicle company Fisker is in advanced talks to become the first manufacturer to enter the Extreme E global electric SUV racing competition, the series’ organisers have announced.
Liverpool appoints former Manchester United man Scammell as commercial director
Newly-crowned Premier League champion Liverpool has announced the appointment of Matt Scammell as its new commercial director
Osborne replaces CGF’s Martin on Birmingham 2022 board amid diversity row
Dame Louise Martin, the president of the Commonwealth Games Federation, has stepped down from the Birmingham 2022 board to be replaced by Sandra Osborne QC, president of the Barbados Olympic and Commonwealth…
BT Sport COO Jamie Hindhaugh on socially-distanced boxing and the remote production roadmap
SportBusiness speaks to Jamie Hindhaugh, chief operating officer of BT Sport, who says that in the light of Covid-19, remote production points the way towards the broadcaster’s future
Welsh Rugby Union seeks £20m loan to cover Covid shortfall
The Welsh Rugby Union’s chairman Gareth Davies has said that the body is seeking a £20m ($25.3m/€22m) loan to help it deal with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
IOC’s pre-Covid-19 financial statement reveals $74m surplus for 2019
The International Olympic Committee has reported a surplus of $73.9m (€63.6m/£57.6m) for 2019, its largest ever for a non-Games year.