Bayi Rockets withdraw from CBA and WCBA leagues
China's People's Liberation Army's basketball team, known as the Bayi Rockets, has withdrawn from the country's men's and women's leagues
Uefa ‘mulls Champions League format changes’, labels Super League plans ‘boring’
Uefa is considering major format changes for its flagship club competition the Champions League, including an expansion from 32 to 36 teams, according to reports in UK newspapers
Sinopec Lubricant Company to sponsor 2020 ITTF Men’s World Cup
Chinese firm Sinopec Lubricant Company has agreed a sponsorship deal for the International Table Tennis Federation Men's World Cup event in Weihei, China on November 13-15
Disney expected to scale back sports and pay-TV business in India
The Walt Disney Group is planning to scale back its activities in pay-television and sport in the Indian subcontinent, as part of its global strategy shift towards its OTT streaming services and self-produced…
Doha to host AFC Champions League final
Qatar's capital Doha will host this year's Asian Football Confederation Champions League final, on December 19.
The final is usually played over two legs but will be a single match this year
CBA League tips off tomorrow with new focus on domestic talent
The Chinese Basketball Association League's 2020-21 season tips off tomorrow, with some significant changes being introduced, including a new salary cap, new rules to promote domestic talent, and an extended…
Thai FA finalises media-rights tie-ups with Zense, Eleven
The Football Association of Thailand has officially announced a landmark, long-term media-rights deal with Thai company Zense Entertainment running until 2028, as well as a short-term arrangement with…
Round-Up: Uefa considers Euro options, ICC says WTC on schedule, CSL re-enters bubbles, and more
Uefa is considering options for changing the hosting plan of the Euro 2020 tournament, although for now the original plan remains, including to have full stadia - AFP/CNA
Four senior Star Sports executives follow Shankar towards exit
Four senior executives at India's leading sports pay-television platform Star Sports, including chief executive Gautam Thakar, have resigned from the business, according to local media reports
Round-Up: EPL attacks restructure proposal, Shankar calls for cricket reform, Bach to visit Japan, and more
The English Premier League has attacked a plan for its restructure that has been proposed by the owners of leading clubs Manchester United and Liverpool, and backed by the English Football League