China, UAE and US announced as Global Esports Games hosts
The Global Esports Federation has unveiled China, the United Arab Emirates and the United States as the next group of host nations for its flagship Global Esports Games
JRFU readies NTT League One launch
The Japan Rugby Football Union is preparing to usher in a new, more professional era of Japanese rugby union with the launch of the NTT League One on January 7
Infosys extends Australian Open deal to 2026
Tennis Australia has extended its Australian Open digital innovation agreement with Indian technology company Infosys until the end of 2026
NZ Rugby bids to break Silver Lake deadlock in players’ union talks
New Zealand Rugby is to hold talks with the New Zealand players’ union next week over the proposed investment in its commercial rights by US private equity company Silver Lake Partners.
Seven extends free-to-air World Surf League rights in Australia
Seven will remain the free-to-air home of the World Surf League in Australia after the network extended its deal with the property for another season
Hong Kong’s i-Cable bags Fina swimming rights
Telecoms operator i-Cable has secured exclusive media rights in Hong Kong to this month’s short course World Swimming Championships and other Fina aquatics events until 2024.
World Squash Federation and Olympic Channel serve up content deal
The World Squash Federation has become the latest federation content partner of the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Channel.
Super Rugby Pacific’s Moana Pasifika names Flicket as ticketing partner
Flicket will be the official ticketing partner of Moana Pasifika for the Super Rugby Pacific franchise’s inaugural season.
South Korea unveiled as second E-Bike Grand Prix host
South Korea has been unveiled as the second race destination for new cycling series the E-Bike Grand Prix (EBK GP), following news that Dubai will host the tour’s launch event.
Foxtel channels attract 437,000 viewers for F1 finale
The controversial end to the 2021 Formula 1 season drew a strong audience in Australia, with 437,000 viewers staying up late to watch Max Verstappen win his first championship by overtaking Sir Lewis Hamilton…