CAF admits ‘no plan B’ for 2019 Afcon, with Morocco in pole position to host
Morocco has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Cameroon as the host of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after the west African country was stripped of the hosting rights late last week
Liberty demonstrates its Asian ambitions with Hanoi Grand Prix announcement
Hanoi will host a Grand Prix in 2020 after first expressing interest in 2016
South Korea to host Formula E from 2020
Formula E has announced plans to race in the South Korean capital of Seoul, starting in 2020
Qatar reportedly offers $13.5m to host Copa Libertadores final
Qatar has reportedly offered Conmebol $13.5m for the rights to host the postponed second leg of the Copa Libertadores final between Buenos Aires rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate
Salt Lake City Council votes to pursue Winter Olympic bid as IOC rules out 2026 back-up
The Salt Lake City Council has approved a resolution supporting an “expression of interest” agreement with the United States Olympic Committee, formalising its interest in bidding to host the Winter Oly…
NBA signs betting data partnerships with Sportradar and Genius Sports
The NBA has signed betting data partnerships with Sportradar and Genius Sports, as rights-holders in the US continue to adjust to the new gambling landscape in the country
Premiership Rugby agrees sale of minority stake to CVC
After months of searching, England’s Premiership Rugby has secured fresh investment, finalising a deal with former Formula One ownership group CVC Capital Partners, according to RugbyPass.
ICC and ECB pushing for women’s T20 inclusion at 2022 Commonwealth Games
Two of cricket’s biggest stakeholders are pushing for the inclusion of a women’s T20 cricket tournament at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Championship clubs appoint lawyers in rebellion against EFL
Seven Championship clubs have appointed the law firm Slaughter and May in an attempt to challenge the validity of the £595m (€673m/$764m) deal the EFL signed with Sky Sports this week.
Infantino suggests 48-team shared World Cup could “build bridges” in Middle East
The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, has reaffirmed his intention to expand the 2022 World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, and has suggested that hosts Qatar “share” the event with hostile neighbours to fos…