Wada suspends Moscow testing lab again
The World Anti-Doping Agency has moved to provisionally suspend the status of Russia’s anti-doping laboratory in Moscow following “a serious violation of the code of ethics”, according to a Wada state…
Sestriere launches bid to host 2029 Alpine World Ski Championships
The Italian ski resort of Sestriere has announced that it will bid to host the 2029 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships
Armas named Ladies European Tour’s permanent CEO
Alexandra Armas has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Ladies European Tour as the women’s golf body continues its restructure in the wake of its recent merger with the LPGA.
Australian Open organisers adamant tournament will go ahead on time
Craig Tiley, the chief executive of Tennis Australia, has definitively stated that “the Australian Open is happening” amid growing concern and complaints from players over Melbourne’s air quality from …
W Series partners with Formula 1 to stage races alongside Mexico and US Grands Prix
All-female motor racing competition the W Series has announced a tie-up with Formula 1 that will see it become part of the support programme at this year’s US and Mexican Grands Prix.
Jockey Club Racecourses CEO Fisher to stand down
Paul Fisher is set to stand down as the chief executive of Jockey Club Racecourses next month, after an association with the organisation dating back 19 years
Super League Gaming partners with Wanda Cinemas to host esports events in China
Over 700 Wanda Cinemas across China are set to hold esports events over the coming years after the chain’s owner, Dalian Wanda Group, struck a partnership with American esports company Super League Gaming.
Barcelona tops Deloitte Money League as top 20 generate €9.3bn in revenues
Spanish league champion FC Barcelona has topped the Deloitte Football Money League for the 2018-19 season, with total revenues of €840.8m (£741.1m/$935.9m
Platini plotting bid to become FIFPro president
Michel Platini, the former Uefa president who was banned from all football activities in 2015 on corruption charges, is planning a bid to become president of FIFPro, the international players’ union, a…
Ajax’s Champions League run boosts visibility, but growth is underpinned by creative commercial team
Ajax's global popularity outstrips all of its domestic rivals, allowing the club to position itself as a brand platform for the Netherlands and beyond. Its chief commercial officer, Menno Geelen, tells Adam Nelson about the effects of Ajax's surprising run to the Champions League semi-finals, and how a creative commercial department has helped the club compete at the highest level.