Events
Extensive broadcast distribution and worldwide streaming for FIA’s Motorsport Games
The inaugural Motorsport Games has commenced in Rome today (Friday), backed by global broadcast coverage for the International Automobile Federation’s (FIA’s) new event.
Tokyo concedes defeat over marathon, call for golf switch
Tokyo government officials have conceded defeat in their dispute with the International Olympic Committee over the location for the marathon at next year’s Olympics after it was confirmed that the event w…
Cost cap introduced as F1 details 2021 vision
Formula One and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) have today (Thursday) revealed the set of new regulations that will seek to overhaul the motor-racing championship from the 2021 season, headlined…
Wearable tech to debut at Next Gen ATP Finals
The Association of Tennis Professionals has furthered the positioning of its Next Gen Finals as a test bed for innovation, by announcing that players at this year’s tournament will be able to use wearable t…
Extreme E becomes latest event win for Saudi Arabia
Extreme E, the new motor racing championship being developed using electric SUVs, has announced Saudi Arabia as its third race location
IOC seeks to explain Olympic marathon move as Tokyo still hopes to retain race
The Tokyo 2020 organising committee is still hopeful that the marathon and race walking events at next year’s Olympic Games can take place in the Japanese capital, despite the International Olympic Committee m…
Ski Classics lands beIN coverage in North America and Australia
International pay-TV broadcaster beIN Media Group has agreed a multi-year rights deal covering the USA, Canada and Australia with the Ski Classics series of long-distance skiing events.
QBE continues backing of PGA Tour’s Shootout
The North American arm of insurance group QBE has agreed a three-year extension to its title sponsorship of the PGA Tour’s Shootout event.
Tour of California dropped for 2020 – and may not return
The Amgen Tour of California cycling race has been cancelled for the 2020 UCI WorldTour season by organizer AEG Sports
Joint Nordic bid proposed for 2027 Women’s World Cup
The Danish Football Association (DBU) has detailed plans for a joint Nordic bid for the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup.
ASO announces Saudi Tour in latest blow in beIN conflict
Amaury Sports Organisation, the group behind the Tour de France and the Dakar Rally, has announced that it will organise a new cycling race in Saudi Arabia, with the inaugural edition taking place next…
Russia eyes Uefa Super Cup hosting rights
Russia has submitted a bid for Kazan to host the 2022 or 2023 edition of the Uefa Super Cup, the country’s national football association has announced.
Agag’s political skills make way for Reigle’s audience acumen as Formula E tries to build on first ever profit
Former Manchester United executive Jamie Reigle replaced Alejandro Agag as the chief executive of Formula E this September with the Spaniard becoming the chairman of the electric racing series. The pair tell SportBusiness about their plans for the motorsport in their first joint interview since the leadership restructure.
Sponsors announced for Qatar’s Swimming World Cup leg as 2020 calendar confirmed
The Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) has revealed details of the sponsors that will support Doha’s leg of the Fina Swimming World Cup next month.
Kooyong Classic revamped with new sponsor and star players
The Kooyong Classic tennis exhibition tournament in Melbourne, Australia has announced star players and significant new commercial partnerships ahead of its 2020 edition
Landmark women’s football and sponsorship categories added to Globe Soccer Awards
The Globe Soccer Awards has, for the first time in its history, introduced three categories that will recognise the world’s leading female footballing talent.
India and Bangladesh to play their first day-night test
India and Bangladesh are to play what will be both teams' first day-night test cricket match, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 22 to 26
Tokyo completes gymnastics venue, prepares for Coordination Commission visit
Tokyo 2020 Olympics organisers have unveiled their completed gymnastics venue, as they prepare for an IOC Coordination Commission visit this week that is expected to touch on the recent debate over the…