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Investment round values TMRW Sports at $500m
TMRW Sports’ Series A investment round unveiled today (Monday) values the sports technology company behind the TGL golf league at around $500m (€456m).
Uralkali claims legal victory over Haas F1 title sponsorship termination
Former Haas Formula 1 title sponsor Uralkali, the Russian fertiliser producer, has been awarded compensation by a Swiss arbitration tribunal following the termination of its contract at the outbreak of…
ÖSV prepares FIS centralisation case over ‘seven-figure’ damage
The Austrian Ski Federation claims to be facing seven-figure damages as it readies legal action over the process by which media rights centralisation was voted through by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) council.
BigMat ups cycling backing as first 2027 UCI Worlds sponsor
A four-year contract will see BigMat back seven UCI World Championships, including the 2027 Cycling World Championships in Haute-Savoie, France.
International fanbase driving NBA’s social media success
Nearly 70 per cent of the NBA's social media engagement across central, team and player accounts comes from outside the United States, with its roster of international stars making the league a truly global…
World Snooker Tour extends Johnstone’s Paint deal to Masters title rights
World Snooker Tour (WST) has awarded title rights to The Masters to existing sponsor Johnstone's Paint rather than further expand its commercial portfolio through owner Matchroom's growing global ties.
The Sports Consultancy hired to sell Clipper race partnerships
The Sports Consultancy (TSC), the London-based sports and entertainment specialist agency, will look to tap into its extensive experience in sailing, after being appointed to lead the search for host …
EXCLUSIVE: Corser latest IMG Arena exit in wake of OpenBet merger
Andrew Corser, one of the remaining top senior executives at IMG Arena, is set to be the latest exit from the data and betting division of the Endeavor-owned IMG agency, SportBusiness has learned
White lines up investors for snowboarding’s first pro league
The Snow League will debut in the United States early next year and has investment from the likes of Will Ventures, Ares Management funds, David Blitzer and Ryan Sports Ventures
WME Sports launches padel group, signs world No. 1 Coello
Endeavor-owned agency WME Sports has launched a padel talent representation group and signed the world's top-ranked player, Arturo Coello
IOC readies Esports Olympics but ‘red lines’ remain on type of games
The International Olympic Committee has taken its most decisive action in esports after six years of assessing the industry, today (Friday) announcing plans to create the Olympic Esports Games
EXCLUSIVE: IOC to test new VAR concept at Paris Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is planning to deliver a new video assistant refereeing (VAR)-related technology concept in time for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, SportBusiness has learned
Liberty Global buys out WBD’s shares to take control of Formula E
Liberty Global has taken a controlling stake in Formula E, after acquiring shares in the electric motor racing series held by media company Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)
Restriction lifted on figure skaters’ field-of-play sponsorship branding
Figure skaters will be able to generate sponsorship funds from field of play advertising for the first time after the International Skating Union passed a proposal to allow the branding of manufacturers’ logos.
ITF, ATP turn to financial services sector with UniCredit, OFX deals
After five years without a banking sponsor, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced a new three-year agreement with UniCredit.
WBD sells back majority stake in Play Sports Network
Warner Bros. Discovery’s five-year ownership of cycling media company Play Sports Network has come to an end as the media giant continues to reshape its digital operations.
EXCLUSIVE: Two Circles set for UWCL commercial rights sales contract
The Two Circles agency has been identified as the winning bidder for global broadcast and sponsorship rights to the Uefa Women’s Champions League, SportBusiness understands.
Bids invited for Fifa in-flight, in-ship rights
The IMG agency is once again the standout candidate to secure global in-flight and in-ship media rights to major Fifa tournaments after an invitation to tender (ITT) was issued