US Congress members seek answers over Andretti’s F1 rejection
A group of US Congress members has written to Formula 1 owner Liberty Media demanding to know why Andretti-GM’s application to join the motor racing series was blocked and raising concerns over “apparent ant…
University of Utah signs multimedia rights deal with JMI Sports, leaving Learfield
The University of Utah has agreed to a 10-year multimedia rights deal with JMI Sports ahead of the school's move to the Big 12 Conference
New Uefa rules on multi-club ownership go live
New Uefa regulations on multi-club ownership come into force today (Wednesday) and could impact on some of the continent’s leading clubs taking part in next season's European clubs competitions.
Rugby Australia drops deep into A$80m overdraft after early World Cup exit
Rugby Australia recorded a A$9.2m (€5.6m/$6m) loss following a four-per-cent decline in revenue for 2023, as the sport’s governing body paid the price for a disappointing Rugby World Cup performance.
Rocha elected as new RFEF president despite investigation
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has announced Pedro Rocha as its new president, replacing Luis Rubiales who stepped down last September following his behaviour at the Women’s World Cup final.
French Ligue 1 clubs enjoy record €3bn revenue, boosted by CVC investment
Private equity investment in French football has had the benefit of boosting revenues to record sums, but losses remain a concern despite narrowing year-on-year.
PFL hires WWE veteran Revelo to lead global distribution push
The Professional Fighters League has hired World Wrestling Entertainment executive Emilio Revelo to a senior role overseeing the global distribution of its Bellator brand as well as developing the growth of the company's Hispanic audience.
Deputy secretary general Bell to leave Fifa after six years
Alasdair Bell is to leave his position as deputy secretary general of Fifa after playing a crucial role at the world governing body for the past six years as a key aide to president Gianni Infantino
FC Porto sells off portion of stadium commercial rights for €65m
Portuguese Primeira Liga club FC Porto has agreed a 25-year deal with Spanish company Ithaka to sell 30 per cent of the economic rights to its Dragão stadium in return for a €65m ($69.2m) investment.
Hertha Berlin on course for profit following 777 cash injection
Hertha Berlin BSC is on course to turn a profit for the 2023-24 season after a cost-cutting programme and the receipt ahead of schedule of a €22m ($23.4m) tranche of its investment from new owners 777 Partners.