Europe
UEG steps up plans for gymnastics reform
The European Union of Gymnastics (UEG) has established a working group in a bid to drive forward reforms for the organisation and the sport as a whole.
Laying Down The Law
Owen Evans spoke to leading lawyers to get a behind-the-scenes look at the sports law sector, find out what major issues have come across the desks of major firms in recent months, and identify what areas of the sports industry are changing so fast that the legal sector is struggling to keep abreast.
CAS states concerns over Pechstein lawsuit
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has strongly criticised a German court for allowing a lawsuit from five-time Olympic speed skating champion Claudia Pechstein in relation to her doping ban.
Market Mapping
Owen Evans looks at where rights-trading agency giant MP & Silva sees potential European media growth for the NFL (National Football League), following last month’s five-year distribution deal.
Football’s New Balancing Act
SportBusiness International spoke to sportswear manufacturer New Balance to find out its plans to become the number three player in football.
Nature versus Nurture
The redevelopment of the French Open’s iconic Roland Garros tennis complex has attracted significant opposition. Elisha Chauhan spoke to FFT (French Tennis Federation) Director General Gilbert Ysern about ending a challenging tête-à-tête with environmental opposition.
The Leader: Ian Ritchie
Ian Ritchie, CEO of the English RFU (Rugby Football Union), on stamping out ticket touts and succeeding where the 2012 London Olympics failed
England Rugby World Cup chief makes shock exit
Debbie Jevans has stepped down as chief executive of the organising body for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, citing personal reasons.
DFL shores up Bundesliga ownership regulations
The German Football League (DFL) has strengthened its defence against unwanted outside investment in clubs competing in its top two divisions by introducing restrictions on multiple ownership.
Cologne strikes deal to retain EHF Final4
The European Handball Federation (EHF) Final4 event will remain in Cologne until 2020 after the governing body sealed a new deal with the German city.
Renault considers its Formula One options
French automotive group Renault has said it is considering its options in Formula One, which could include acquiring the motor racing series’ Toro Rosso team or quitting the sport altogether.
Full-time London team set for NFL by 2022 as league targets Germany, Mexico
The NFL American football league is “absolutely” on track to introduce a full-time team in London by 2022 while plans are progressing to stage regular-season games in Germany, according to Mark Waller, the league’s executive vice-president of international operations.
Scudamore boosts Premier League powerbase
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has enhanced his powerbase at the top division of English football after being appointed as executive chairman as part of a governance shake-up.
EOC chief rejects concerns over European Sports Championships
European Olympic Committees (EOC) president Patrick Hickey has rejected suggestions that the European Sports Championships will provide a troublesome clash with the European Games.
Filmmaster partners SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit
SportAccord Convention has appointed Italian events agency Filmmaster as a silver partner for this year’s World Sport & Business Summit, which takes place from April 19-24 at the Sochi Expocentre in Russia.
Glasgow and Berlin set to host new European Sports Championships
The cities of Glasgow and Berlin are set to co-host a new European multi-sport event in 2018, it was announced today (Thursday).
Premier League clubs return to profit after 15 years
English Premier League football clubs posted a cumulative operating profit for the first time in 15 years in the 2013-14 season, according to figures by financial services company Deloitte.
Germany selects venue for Ryder Cup bid
Ryder Cup Deutschland (RCD) has selected the Faldo Course at A-Rosa Resort and Sporting Club in the Bad Saarow municipality of Brandenburg as its proposed venue for the 2022 edition of the golf tournament.