Sulayem to succeed Todt as FIA president
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has elected Mohammed Ben Sulayem as its new president at its Annual General Assembly in Paris today (Friday)
Infront renews WEC media rights distribution deal
The Infront agency has signed an extension to its deal with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) to remain as the exclusive media rights distributor of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Uefa invites Euro 2032 bids, plans joint award process with 2028
Uefa has today (Thursday) kicked off the bidding process for its men’s European Championship in 2032, outlining plans to run the process in parallel with the Euro 2028 bid contest.
Ferriani elected new SportAccord president
Ivo Ferriani, the president of the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation and the Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations, has now added a further string to his bow after…
Salt Lake City projects $2.2bn budget for Winter Olympics
The bid committee for a future Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City has projected that hosting the event would require a budget of up to $2.2bn (€1.9bn).
BCCI launches search for commercial and marketing manager
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced it is undertaking a global search for a general manager, marketing and commercial, to be based out of its headquarters in Mumbai
Stats Perform to provide sports data and analytics to Red Bee Media
Red Bee Media, the UK-based media services company, has struck a deal with sports data and technology company Stats Perform
Arsenal appoints former Ascot executive Slot as new CCO
Juliet Slot has been appointed as the new chief commercial officer of Premier League club Arsenal
WTA unveils schedule for first half of 2022
The Women’s Tennis Association has announced its provisional schedule of events for the first half of 2022 through to the end of the Wimbledon Championships in June.
Saudi Arabia’s F1 Grand Prix a key moment in the Kingdom’s event hosting ambitions
With the first-ever Saudi Arabian Grand Prix taking place this weekend, SportBusiness speaks with Charlie Beauchamp and Chris Long of CSM Sports and Entertainment, who are acting in advisory capacity for the race. They talk about the Kingdom's commercial goals and what will be needed to make the event a success. Adam Nelson reports.