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Wiltshire moves into CEO role as Mailman ramps up growth plans
Asian sports digital agency Mailman has promoted Lewis Wiltshire to chief executive of its EMEA division and Seven League subsidiary amid global growth plans
BeIN acquires Mena, Apac rights to 2020 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season
Qatar-headquartered pay-television broadcaster beIN has acquired the exclusive rights to the 2020 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season across the Middle East and North Africa, and Asia Pacific
The Sports Channel signs five-season NBA renewal in Israel
Israeli pay-television broadcaster The Sports Channel has renewed its rights to the National Basketball Association until the end of the 2025-26 season
Saudi Arabia appeals WTO piracy ruling
Saudi Arabia is appealing a World Trade Organization ruling that it has failed to protect intellectual property rights with regards the activities of pirate service beoutQ
Dubai and Cape Town rugby World Sevens rounds cancelled
World Rugby has announced the cancellation of the Dubai and Cape Town rounds of the 2021 HSBC World Sevens Series due to Covid-19
Round-Up: IPL in UAE awaiting govt nod, Indian Super League salary cap complaint, All Blacks v NRL game still alive, and more
World Athletics said Olympic qualification for marathon and race walk events will restart from September 1, three months earlier than previously announced - Reuters/CNA
Bahrain invests in Paris FC
Paris FC has announced that Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund has acquired a 20-per-cent stake in the French Ligue 2 football club and will become its main sponsor.
Qatar confirms interest in hosting 2032 Olympics
Qatar has confirmed an interest in bidding to host the 2032 Olympic Games, joining a race that potentially includes India, the Australian state of Queensland, Shanghai, and a joint bid by North and South…
MLB rights retained by beIN in France and Mena region
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Media Group has retained rights to Major League Baseball in France and across 24 countries in the Middle East and North Africa
Under Armour appoints Fox to head up EMEA sales
US sportswear specialist Under Armour has announced Phil Fox as senior director of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Cricket returns in UAE with Emirates D10 tournament
The inaugural Emirates D10 cricket tournament begins this week in Dubai, marking the return of cricket in the United Arab Emirates after the Covid-19 shutdown
Fina to distribute over $6m to athletes in Covid-19 support plan
Fina has given details of its financial package to support elite athletes with medal prospects, as well as aspiring athletes from developing countries
UAE lined up as 2020 IPL host
Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Brijesh Patel has said the 2020 edition of the Twenty20 cricket tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), subject to approval from India’s government.
Round-Up: IOC to discuss “frugal” Olympics, Pressure mounts on Thai broadcaster, Pakistan cricket’s sponsorship deal, and more
The International Olympic Committee will meet today to discuss ways of pushing ahead with plans for a "frugal" Tokyo Games next year
Fifa ratifies 2022 World Cup schedule, with four matches per day in group stage
Fifa has revealed the schedule for its 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar, confirming that four matches will be played per day during the group stage.
Saudi competition body permanently cancels beIN licence, issues $2.7m fine
Saudi Arabian competition authorities have permanently cancelled the licence of Qatar-based pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports and issued a fine of SAR10m (€2.34m/$2.6
Ultimate Tennis Showdown rights secured by beIN across various territories
The semi-finals and finals of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown, the innovative tennis event created by French tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, will be shown by pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports across…
Yas Island safe zone completed for UFC “Fight Island”
Ultimate Fighting Championship's preparations for its "Fight Island" events this month have continued in earnest, with a 11km safe zone now secured on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island.