China Mobile extends technology partnership with NBA
Chinese telco China Mobile has extended a marketing partnership with the NBA in a new, five-season deal starting with the 2021-22 season now underway
Trading platform TMGM seeks Southeast Asia exposure via Suzuki Cup
TMGM has signed as the Official Online Trading Platform of this year's Suzuki Cup national team football tournament in Southeast Asia, in a deal brokered by Sportfive
F1 extends China Grand Prix deal to 2025
China's position on the Formula 1 calendar until 2025 has been secured under a new deal with local organisers
Cricket Australia ‘has talks with Silver Lake’ amid gloomy financial projections
Cricket Australia has had talks with American private equity firm Silver Lake about a potential investment, according to local media
CSM to distribute Chinese Volleyball Super League international rights
The China Sports Media agency has agreed a three-season deal to distribute the international media rights for the Chinese Volleyball Super League (CVL), from 2021-22 to 2023-24
CSL club Hebei FC ‘facing collapse’ due to financial difficulties
The future of Chinese Super League football club Hebei FC is threatened by severe financial difficulties, according to reports in Chinese media
G20 leaders back Beijing 2022 as opposition recedes
The G20 organisation of world leaders included a statement endorsing the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in its most recent communiqué, saying the event "serves as a symbol of humanity’s resilience".
EA hires former City Football Group executive Willoughby
Games publisher Electronic Arts has appointed Damian Willoughby as vice-president, partnerships, working in its 'Competitive Gaming Entertainment' team
Japan removes 10,000-spectator limit for sports events
Authorities in Japan have removed a 10,000-spectator limit for attendances at sports events, imposed due to the pandemic
Korea’s KBO opens stadiums at full capacity for vaccinated fans
Korea's KBO baseball league will open its stadiums at full capacity this month, although only fully vaccinated fans will be permitted to enter