BCCI to discuss adding two IPL teams
The Board of Control for Cricket in India will discuss the addition of two new franchise teams to the Indian Premier League T20 tournament in 2021 at its annual general meeting later this month
LaLiga to launch subscription mobile app for international fans
LaLiga is launching a subscription mobile app in the Middle East and Africa, with plans to roll it out in other markets, under deals with mobile technology company Mondia and telco Orange
AFC agrees landmark China Mobile Migu rights deal with 5G focus
Telco China Mobile Migu has agreed a landmark sponsorship and media-rights deal for Asian Football Confederation competitions spanning the 2021-24 period
World Table Tennis to unveil new court design in Macau
World Table Tennis will reveal a striking new look for international table tennis competitions at its upcoming exhibition event in Macau
Australia set for biggest crowd, Korea increases restrictions
There were contrasting fortunes in the last 24 hours for the reopening of two major Asia-Pacific sports markets, with Australia reported to be expecting the world's biggest crowd since the pandemic began…
IPL franchise tender planned ‘within weeks’
The Board of Control for Cricket in India will launch a tender for one or two new franchise teams to join the Indian Premier League in the coming weeks, according to local news reports
AFC World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers to resume in March
The Asian Football Confederation has announced dates for the resumption of the joint Asian Qualifiers competition for the 2022 Fifa World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup, with the next rounds of matches in…
Formula One unveils biggest-ever calendar for 2021
Formula One yesterday published a provisional calendar for its 2021 season, with a record-high 23 races.
One race remains to be confirmed, in April
Amazon makes move in India with NZ Cricket rights acquisition
Amazon has acquired the media rights in India for international cricket matches played in New Zealand in a deal covering the Southern Hemisphere summer cricket seasons from 2020-21 to 2025-26
Nine to launch Stan Sports streaming service after Rugby Australia rights capture
Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment is launching a premium sports streaming service, Stan Sports, following its acquisition of Rugby Australia domestic media rights