England
January spending stable, but summer spree sets new record for Premier League clubs
Spending by English Premier League clubs in the January transfer window remained stable in 2015 but summer activity helped the league to a new yearly high, according to analysis by the Sports Business Group at Deloitte.
Richardson’s NRL appointment key to World Club Series development, says Super League
The English Super League has expressed its belief that the appointment of Shane Richardson as a senior executive by the Australian National Rugby League (NRL) will drive the development of the newly expanded World Club Series competition.
Salford owner proposes English-based NRL team
Marwan Koukash, owner of the Salford Red Devils English Super League club, has outlined ambitious plans for a team from the UK to take part in Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) competition.
Sheffield retains snooker showpiece
The World Snooker Championship will remain at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre though 2017, the sport’s global governing body World Snooker has announced.
Clarke set to become ECB president as Graves lines up for chairmanship
Giles Clarke is set to become the England and Wales Cricket Board's first president when he steps down as chairman of the governing body in May.
NBA and SAP sign on for Leaders Meet Innovation
Leaders, the global events and networking business, has launched Leaders Meet Innovation, a brand new event focused on the future of digital technology in sport.
London Welsh ready to challenge Premiership over revenue split
Premiership team London Welsh has said it is prepared to take legal action over the uneven distribution of funds in English rugby union’s top division.
Super League plans London matches
Rugby league’s Super League is planning to stage one-off fixtures in London from 2016 or 2017 in a bid to boost the sport’s profile in the English capital.
Saracens urge Premiership to scrap salary cap
English Premiership rugby union team Saracens has called for the league to scrap its salary cap to ensure its teams remain competitive among Europe’s elite.
Edward Glazer to sell portion of Manchester United shares
Manchester United has announced that part-owner Edward Glazer will put three million of his shares in the English Premier League football club up for sale.
Liverpool CEO signs on for Leaders Sport Business Summit New York
Alchemy launches London office
US sports business investment firm Alchemy Global has launched a London office as it seeks to extend its worldwide presence.
Manchester City slashes losses and sets revenue landmark
Manchester City has broken through the £300m (€378m/$471.7m) revenue barrier for the first time as the English Premier League champion declared its confidence that it will meet Financial Fair Play regulations set by Uefa, football’s European governing body.
Portsmouth lands America’s Cup World Series dates
The English city of Portsmouth has secured the hosting rights to two rounds on the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) 2015-16 sailing showpiece.
ATP won’t ‘chase the cash’ to find future World Tour Finals host
Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) executive chairman and president Chris Kermode has said the organisation will not be “chasing the cash” in determining the future host for its World Tour Finals, adding that a market with a strong tennis fanbase will be sought.
Wasps acquire full shareholding in new Ricoh Arena home
English Premiership rugby union team Wasps has acquired a 100 per cent shareholding in the Ricoh Arena, the Coventry venue that will become its home from next month.
Chelsea posts record profit under Abramovich
English Premier League club Chelsea has announced a profit of £18.4m (€23m/$29m) for the 12 months through to June 30.
Leicester Tigers to kick-off NRFL action in US
English Premiership club Leicester Tigers has committed to facing an all-star National Rugby Football League team next year in what will be the first major professional club rugby union game in the US ahead of the full launch of the NRFL domestic league in 2016.