IOC’s Haddad rejects Global Athlete’s collective bargaining call, backs solidarity model
The International Olympic Committee’s chief operating officer, Lana Haddad, has said that the body’s solidarity model for redistributing its revenue is “more important than ever” in an op-ed column written…
Mas to lead Deltatre OTT unit as Downey steps down in leadership shake-up
Sports streaming technology company Deltatre has announced that Ron Downey, president of the company’s over-the-top division, is to step down, triggering a string of senior leadership changes.
William Hill bets on Bundesliga as it counts the cost of 57-per-cent fall in revenues
British high street bookmaker William Hill has said that its revenues have fallen by more than half due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Pound urges international federations to ‘come clean’ over finances to receive IOC support
Dick Pound, the former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency and an International Olympic Committee member, has warned international federations to “come clean” about the state of their finances as …
Dentsu Aegis Network’s MKTG reinforces esports division
Dentsu is to extend its reach in esports, establishing its own division through its subsidiary MKTG, part of the Dentsu Aegis Network, the Japanese conglomerate’s media and digital marketing communications a…
Success of Digital Swiss 5 points way toward cycling’s hybrid future
The Digital Swiss 5 virtual cycling series launched in April, drawing significant audiences from around the world. It may point the way toward a more digital future for the sport as it navigates its way out of the Covid-19 crisis. Adam Nelson reports.
Belgium’s Lommel becomes ninth club in City Football Group’s portfolio
City Football Group, the ownership group of Premier League champions Manchester City, has announced the acquisition of Belgian football club Lommel SK
European Leagues unveils Stay2Score esports competition
The Association of European Professional Football Leagues has announced plans for a new esports competition, Stay2Score, launching this week
Infront and IIHF launch fan-focused esports tournament streamed on Twitch
The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced plans to host its first Esports Fan Championship later this month
World Sailing names Graham as new chief executive
David Graham has been appointed as the new chief executive of World Sailing