Features

Review of the stage discussions at the Leaders event, including MLS commissioner Don Garber speaking about Fifa, what private equity houses think the hottest investments in sports are, the next steps for esports, and more.

Dick Pound, who spearheaded the launch of the World AntiDoping Agency in 1999, has been a central figure in revealing the scale of the recent IAAF scandal. Kevin Roberts spoke to the Canadian about an extraordinary career.

Claire Williams, the deputy team principal and commercial director of the Williams F1 team, writes exclusively for SportBusiness International about the changing face of the sport.

Ahead of the Rio Olympics, Alex Miller looks at suggestions that major brands are scaling back their hospitality plans for the Games following poor experiences at the Fifa World Cup and Confederations Cup in the country.

Frank Dunne talks to industry leaders about the rise of short-form video, how it is creating a new set of creative and commercial imperatives, and why revenues do not yet reflect the growth in consumption.

Cuba is back on the radar for all the right reasons after decades-long tensions with the US eased. Barry Wilner looks at the implications for the sports industry in the country.

Kevin Roberts, founding editor, SportBusiness International on why branding is a central issue to sport's corruption scandals

Has Facebook stolen a march on its rivals with its Sports Stadium treatment of live events? Kevin Roberts looks at the initiative.

Frank Dunne explains why a Uefa Champions League dominated by elite clubs from Europe’s top five leagues is likely to happen from 2018 and why the fall of Michel Platini could pave the way for it.

Chinese investment in sport has accelerated over the past year. Sportbusiness International looks at the reasons behind this growing trend.

European football's elite clubs want a greater share of TV revenues, and with the power vacuum at Uefa this is a good time to push for it.

Wrap of the on-stage action at the Leaders event, which included CBS Sports president Sean McManus speaking on Super Bowl 50 and the future of sports broadcasting, Gatorade on sponsorship strategy, WME | IMG on marketing across entertainment and sport, and more.

Australia’s credentials in the sports industry are built on its popular domestic leagues, enviable track record as a host of major events, and performance on the international stage. Andy Fry looks at the country’s blueprint for success and what the future holds.

Australia’s credentials in the sports industry are built on its popular domestic leagues, enviable track record as a host of major events, and performance on the international stage. Andy Fry looks at the country’s blueprint for success and what the future holds.

Australia’s credentials in the sports industry are built on its popular domestic leagues, enviable track record as a host of major events, and performance on the international stage. Andy Fry looks at the country’s blueprint for success and what the future holds.

Noël Le Graët, president of the Fédération Française de Football, told Frank Dunne why this summer’s Euro 2016 competition is so important for France – and not just French football.