Australian free-to-air broadcasters ‘prepare to challenge’ Nine for NRL
All three of the main Australian television networks are expected to be allowed to bid for free-to-air rights to the National Rugby League, with the Australian Rugby League Commission said to be looking…
Singapore 2021 Global Esports Games joins with IMG for inaugural event
The Global Esports Federation and the Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) have established the Global Esports Games Organising Committee that will work closely with the IMG agency, as the city gears up…
Tokyo 2020 to benefit ‘generations to come’ as Bach plays down public cost
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has said Japan will be reaping the benefits of its investment into the Tokyo 2020 Olympics for “generations to come” as he played down the costs to …
Pro Kabaddi League set to return in December
The Vivo Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is set to return for its eighth season in December after a gap of two years due to Covid-19 disruption
SCF and Scoga team up to establish Singapore cycling esports programme
The Singapore Cycling Federation has teamed up with the Singapore Cybersport and Online Gaming Association (Scoga) to promote the development of cycling esports
BHP extends with Perth Glory as club’s principal partner for 2021-22
Australian football club Perth Glory has extended its sponsorship deal with resource company BHP for the 2021-22 season
Barcelona and Juventus sign content deals with Chinese platform Xiaohongshu
European football giants Barcelona and Juventus have signed content partnerships with Chinese social media and e-commerce platform Xiaohongshu
Indonesian Liga 1 set to resume on ‘August 20’
The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has confirmed that its top-tier men's football division Liga 1 will commence on August 20 after the league's clubs agreed to the restart plans
Rario launches cricket-based digital collectibles platform
Singapore-based technology firm Rario is launching a cricket-based digital collectibles platform in what it claims to be a world first for the sport
Hong Kong Sevens axed for second year running, losses stemmed by insurance payout
The Hong Kong Rugby Union has cancelled its flagship rugby sevens tournament for the second year in a row due to the ongoing complications of Covid-19 and subsequent global travel restrictions