Europe
RFU eyes Manchester for further games after World Cup success
The Rugby Football Union will consider staging further England international games in Manchester following the success of Saturday’s World Cup game against Uruguay, according to Stephen Brown, England 2015 managing director and chief financial officer for the RFU.
Organisers hail Rugby World Cup as tournament rolls into knockout stages
Organisers of the 2015 Rugby World Cup have hailed the tournament as a major shop window for rugby union’s future development as it enters its knockout stages.
Wembley to turn money-maker for FA under refinancing deal
The English Football Association (FA) has agreed a deal to refinance its Wembley Stadium debt in a move that will reportedly save the national governing body at least £12m (€16.2m/$18.4m) a year and allow it to make a profit from the venue for the first time.
Copenhagen lands 2017 European Short-Course Swimming Championships
LEN, the governing body of European swimming, has confirmed that the 2017 European Short-Course Swimming Championships will be held in the Danish capital of Copenhagen.
Mayor’s exit will not harm Rome’s Olympic bid, says Di Montezemolo
Rome 2024 chairman Luca di Montezemolo has maintained that the resignation of the city’s Mayor, Ignazio Marino, will have no impact on its bid for the Olympic Games.
Uefa stands behind president, as Platini slams ‘farcical events’
Uefa has rallied behind its president Michel Platini by stating he will not be replaced as the head of European football’s governing body and offering its backing to the Frenchman in an appeal process against the suspension handed out by Fifa.
Hamburg details financial projections for Olympic bid
The Mayor of Hamburg, the German city bidding to host the 2024 Olympic Games, has outlined the projected costs of staging the multi-sport showpiece.
NFL opens up International Series to markets outside UK
NFL clubs have today (Wednesday) approved a nine-year extension to a resolution enabling regular season games from the American football league to be played outside the United States, opening up the potential for International Series fixtures to be staged in new markets.
France to launch bid for 2023 Alpine World Ski Championships
The French Ski Federation (FFS) has announced it will bid to host the 2023 Alpine World Ski Championships.
FEI details bidders for 2018 World Cup Finals
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has received bids from three cities for the hosting rights to the 2018 World Cup jumping and dressage finals.
Fifa presidential candidate to address Leaders Sport Business Summit
Leaders has announced that Fifa presidential candidate Chung Mong-joon will speak at the Leaders Sport Business Summit, which takes place on October 7-8 at Stamford Bridge in London.
NFL UK chief cautious on London franchise
NFL UK managing director Alistair Kirkwood has cooled talk of Britain having its own franchise competing in the American football league in the near future.
LLDC appeals ruling over Olympic Stadium deal
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has appealed against a ruling ordering it to publish in full the contentious contract granting English Premier League football club West Ham United tenancy of the Olympic Stadium.
Polish city extends Speedway World Championships race deal
Motorcycling’s Speedway World Championships has extended its agreement with Gorzów, Poland, one of its host cities.
Rugby Europe engages Generate to develop commercial masterplan
The Rugby Europe governing body has appointed the Generate agency to develop and implement a long term commercial and marketing strategy.
Valencia targets Asian market with Dentsu partnership
Spanish LaLiga football club Valencia has moved to boost its commercial efforts in the Asian market by entering into a strategic partnership with Dentsu Sports Asia (DSA), the Singapore-based sports marketing subsidiary of advertising and public relations company Dentsu.
Six cities in contention for 2018 IWF World Championships
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has confirmed that six cities from three continents have lodged bids to host the 2018 edition of its World Championships.
F1 to bring the noise as 2016 calendar revamped
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has issued a heavily revised calendar for Formula One’s 2016 season and has detailed plans to increase the noise levels associated with the motor racing series, while Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak has said talks are underway to extend Sochi’s race contract and potentially switch the Russian Grand Prix to a night race.