Sri Lanka expects to earn $6m from Asia Cup despite switch to UAE
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) expects to generate roughly $6m (€5.9m) from the Asia Cup despite the tournament being relocated to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the cricket board’s chief executive has announced.
NBA to open first Australia retail stores
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has unveiled plans to open its first retail outlets in Australia in partnership with global sports merchandise company Fanatics and retail specialist Lids
Saudi Arabia submits bid to host 2029 Asian Winter Games in Neom
The Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee (SAOC) has submitted a bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games
J.League lands broadcast deals in Thailand and Nigeria
The J.League, the organising body of the top two domestic football leagues in Japan, has unveiled media rights agreements with Nigerian group Sporty Internet at Thai football club BG Pathum United
LaLiga goes OTT in China in Streamline tie-up after rights deal terminated
LaLiga, the organising body of the top two domestic football leagues in Spain, is to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service in China after finalising a six-year agreement with Streamline Media Technology
Union Saint-Gilloise strikes tie-up with Orange Belgium ahead of Champions League debut
Union Saint-Gilloise (USG) has announced a sponsorship deal with telecoms operator Orange Belgium ahead of its first appearance in the Uefa Champions League
Chinese Basketball Association plans league return in October
The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has unveiled the schedule for the forthcoming CBA League season.
The season will begin with the CBA All-Star Weekend from October 2 to 4
ICC ‘invited to present case’ for cricket at LA 2028, 33 sports bid for Paralympics inclusion
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has invited the International Cricket Council (ICC) to present the case for including the sport at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, according to reports
WRC eyes Middle East return, US remains ‘number one target’ for future events
The World Rally Championship (WRC) is eyeing a return to the Middle East for the first time since 2011.
The rallying series is in the process of finalising next year’s calendar.
FA and LPFP become latest football rights-holders to launch NFT tenders
The English Football Association (FA) and Portuguese Professional Football League (LPFP) have become the latest rights-holders to issue requests for proposals for the licensing rights to non-fungible tokens…