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Conmebol shrugs off Copa América critics
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has brushed aside criticism over Brazil’s staging of the 2019 Copa América, stating that the event will serve as a template for future editions.
Formula One sets date for 2020 season opener
The 2020 Formula One season will start on March 15 with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, organizers have confirmed
Three Asean countries bid to host Fifa U20 World Cup 2021
Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia have officially bid to host the Fifa U20 World Cup in 2021.
In total, three of the five bids for the U20 World Cup are from Asia
Tokyo 2020 ticket sales generate huge interest in Japan
Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have said that they underestimated the demand for tickets among Japanese fans after more than 3.2 million were sold during the first-phase lottery
Infantino proposes 32-team Women’s World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed plans to expand the Women’s World Cup to a 32-team tournament and double its prize money.
Uefa president talks Champions League reform, ‘champions of champions’ match
Uefa president Aleksander Čeferin has suggested that ongoing talks over reform of the Champions League may “protect” clubs who reach the latter stages of the competition, adding that European football’s govern…
Thailand football association urges clarity on Asean 2034 World Cup bid
Football Association of Thailand president Somyot Poompunmuang believes that more clarity needs to be given about an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) 2034 World Cup bid, especially on which…
London Series sets records for MLB
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced that the weekend’s London Series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox set an all-time record for merchandise sales.
NBA uses Summer League to retain year-round relevance and extend its global footprint
Kim Bohuny, NBA senior vice-president of international basketball operations, spoke to Bob Williams about the Summer League's growing popularity and its increased role in the league's international expansion.
Sports Decision Makers Summit turns spotlight on Women’s sport sponsorship
Hot on the heels of Sunday’s Fifa Women’s World Cup final in Lyon, next week’s high-powered Sports Decision Makers Summit London will focus on the business of the sponsorship of women’s sport with the input of some of the most knowledgeable and incisive individuals working in the field.
Liverpool FC Women to join club’s US summer tour
Liverpool FC has announced that its women's team will join the club's summer tour of the United States to help boost their international profile and prepare for the Women’s Super League season.
Ekaterinburg seals hosting rights to 2023 summer Universiade
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has today (Tuesday) confirmed that the Russian city of Ekaterinburg will stage its 2023 summer Universiade
DutchSail becomes latest withdrawal from America’s Cup
The 36th America’s Cup has been reduced to five contestants after DutchSail became the latest challenger to withdraw from the next edition of the sailing showpiece in 2021.
Brexit and Bribery Act cause Wimbledon to revamp its hospitality
The All England Club has expanded its hospitality offering and introduced a more flexible approach to attract smaller bookings and target high-net-worth individuals. Ben Cronin speaks to James Ralley, AELTC head of marketing and commercial, about the changes.
MLS adds Skills Challenge to All-Star Game festivities
Major League Soccer is looking to liven up its All-Star Game festivities later this month in Orlando, Florida, by adding a Skills Challenge.
MLB scraps 2020 Asia season-opener to focus on European push
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has scrapped plans to open the league's 2020 season in Asia to focus on a push into the European market
SRO appointed as FIA lifts lid on Motorsport Games
Motorsport’s world governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has appointed SRO Motorsports Group as the promoter of the Motorsport Games, as it revealed further details behin…
FFA reaches agreement on ‘new era’ for Australian club football
Football Federation Australia has reached an agreement in principle on a venture that will see the men’s A-League and women’s W-League become independent organisations, ushering in a “new era” for the…