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SA quartet join as Pro14 becomes United Rugby Championship in CVC era
Cross-border rugby union competition the Pro14 has today (Tuesday) announced it has forged an agreement with four South African clubs to launch as the United Rugby Championship, with talks being held over…
WNBA to stage 2021 All-Star Game in Las Vegas with new format
The Women's National Basketball Association has announced that its 2021 All-Star Game will held at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 14
NBCUniversal: Tokyo Olympics could be network’s most profitable ever
Combination of factors driving optimism, despite ongoing pandemic impacts
Brisbane 2032 ‘not a done deal’, Korea throws in towel
Australian Olympic official John Coates warned that Brisbane's appointment as host of the 2032 Olympics was not yet ensured, ahead of a July 21 vote by the International Olympic Committee
PCB targets ‘five ICC events’ in next cycle
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing to bid for five major International Cricket Council events between 2024 to 2031, including the One Day International and Twenty20 World Cups
Five nations in the running to host 2024 World Table Tennis Championships
Five countries have expressed an interest in hosting the 2024 World Table Tennis Championships Finals, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has said
Bilbao secures 2024 Europa League Final and €1.3m for loss of Euro 2020 games
Uefa has awarded the Spanish city of Bilbao the 2024 Europa League final, the 2025 Women’s Champions League final and €1.3m ($1.58m
Extreme E cancels South American races, Scotland under consideration as host
Electric off-road motorsport series Extreme E is seeking new destinations for the final two races of its inaugural season after postponing events in Brazil and Argentina due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation…
G7 leaders back Tokyo Olympics
The Group of Seven nations has voiced support for member Japan's hosting of this summer's Olympics in Tokyo
World record eyed as venues confirmed for Germany’s EHF Euro 2024
The European Handball Federation and the German Handball Federation (DHB) have revealed the six venues for the men’s EHF Euro 2024, with the opening match to be held at the 50,000-seat Merkur Spiel-Arena i…
College Football Playoff working group proposes 12-team format
Historic expansion recommended for college sports showcase
IOC agrees pathway for future Olympic sports, six IFs set to be recognised
The International Olympic Committee has finalised the sports and events programme for Paris 2024 and made several key decisions on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and LA 2028 Summer Games
Brazil’s Supreme Court rules Copa América can go ahead
Brazil's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the country hosting this year's Copa América, following a legal challenge brought by parties concerned about the risks of holding the tournament during the …
US takes step towards hosting RWC in 2027 or 2031
The United States has taken a significant step towards potentially hosting the men's Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031 after being formally accepted by World Rugby as a bid candidate for the showpiece events
Brisbane poised to land 2032 Olympics on eve of Tokyo Games
Brisbane is a step away from being confirmed the host of the 2032 Olympic Games after being put forward to the final stage of the selection process by the International Olympic Committee executive board…
EOC elects Capralos as president, seeks European Games broadcast boost
The newly-elected president of the European Olympic Committees, Spyros Capralos, has pledged to do “much better work” in boosting the exposure of its flagship event, the European Games, following its pro…
Motorsport Network acquires European Sport Communication to expand hospitality arm
Digital media company Motorsport Network has agreed terms on a deal to acquire European Sport Communication, a leading hospitality solutions provider for rally events
Sky NZ lands UCI Track Champions League rights, GCN agrees cyclocross deal
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has signed on as the first broadcast rights-holder for the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) Track Champions League.