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EXCLUSIVE: SailGP nets Emirates, DP World as global sponsors
SailGP has significantly strengthened its sponsorship portfolio, bringing Emirates and DP World on board as Global Series Partners ahead of the new season, SportBusiness can reveal.
IndyCar Texas street race to take in Cowboys, Rangers homes
The GP of Arlington will weave around the homes of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, and is the latest move in motorsports in the US to get fans closer to the action.
Verizon deal to run across MSG ‘family’ properties
Telecoms giant Verizon has upped its presence in US sport by signing a wide-ranging sponsorship which includes rights to the New York Knicks, New York Rangers and Madison Square Garden (MSG).
HBS keeps World Rugby production contract to 2029
Host Broadcast Services, the Infront-owned sports broadcast production company, will continue to produce the host broadcast for all Rugby World Cups through to 2029
Uefa seeks women’s football, Europa League sponsors
Uefa is to launch a tender for a sponsor in the payment services category for all its women's football competitions before the end of this month, as it looks to close its portfolio for the men's second- and third-tier events.
777 facing winding-up order amid firesale of clubs
Controversial US investment fund 777 Partners is facing a winding-up order at the High Court in London with all assets in its multi-club ownership network up for sale
Investment strategies top SA Rugby, World Rugby agendas
South African Rugby is close to finalising the sale of part of its commercial rights to an American investment firm, while World Rugby is also looking to tap private money to grow the sport in the US.
Bids due month-end for Fifa World Cup rights in Turkey
Turkey is the latest market in which Fifa has launched an invitation to tender for media rights to the next two editions of the men's Fifa World Cup.
IOC invites bids for media rights in Mexico
The International Olympic Committee has followed up its recent media rights invitation to tender launch in sub-Saharan Africa with a sales process in Mexico, SportBusiness understands.
Red Bull signs wide-ranging NRL sponsorship
Having agreed a flurry of Premier League club sponsorships in the last month, Red Bull has turned its sights to Australia and signed an expansive new deal with National Rugby League
Diarra ruling threatens global transfer upheaval
Key elements of Fifa's global transfer system are "contrary to European law" according to a ruling today (Friday) from the European Union's Court of Justice (ECJ) in a case brought by former Arsenal, Real…
‘Political games’, ‘sporting blackmail’: IBA-IOC spat escalates
The International Boxing Association is refusing to back down in its fight against the International Olympic Committee, accusing the organisation of 'sporting blackmail'
Expanding Dude Perfect hires CEO from NBA
Dude Perfect has outlined plans to scale its operations to become a major media outlet, hiring a leading NBA digital executive to become its first CEO.
Davis Cup group stage gone in format overhaul
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has made various changes to its international teams competitions, including the end of a Davis Cup group stage that has proved unpopular with some players and fans alike.
French Senate questions Labrune salary cut
Newly re-elected president of France's Professional Football League (LFP), Vincent Labrune, has come under fire from the Senate for his annual salary, despite agreeing to take a 30-per-cent pay cut
F1 subject of fake Asian betting sponsor claim
Formula One has been the subject of false claims by an Asian online casino over a regional sponsorship deal, SportBusiness understands.
Anaheim Ducks signs local tourism jersey sponsor
The Anaheim Ducks is the latest US sports team to take the domestic tourism sponsorship route after announcing an away jersey patch deal with Visit Anaheim.
CAF secretary general facing Swiss bank probe
Confederation of African Football (CAF) secretary general Véron Mosengo-Omba has vigorously defended himself after being named in a criminal investigation opened by Swiss prosecutors in relation to payments …