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Fifa to expand Club World Cup to 32 teams in 2025
Fifa will expand its Club World Cup to 32 teams in 2025, president Gianni Infantino said today (Friday), while he also announced that the world governing body has set a budget of $11bn (€10.3
Toronto to host 2023 PHF All-Star weekend
The Premier Hockey Federation has announced that its 2023 All-Star Game will take place in Toronto, Ontario, in the final weekend of January.
Victoria adds two more years to Australian GP contract
The Victoria Government has added a further two years to its contract for Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix, meaning that the country’s round of the motor-racing championship is now locked in for Melbourne unt…
NFL poised to stage two regular-season games in Germany in 2023
The National Football League has revealed it will not stage an international game in Mexico in 2023 due to renovations at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in preparation for the 2026 Fifa men's World Cup,…
Basketball Africa League unveils structure for 2023 season
The Basketball Africa League has unveiled its structure for its third season in 2023, with the top 12 club teams from 12 African nations competing 38-game slate over three months.
IOC Coordination Commission urges Milan-Cortina 2026 to maximise sponsorship interest
The International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina has carried out its first on-site meeting in Italy, with 2023 pinpointed a…
Powerboat P1 strikes Vietnamese deal
International marine racing series Powerboat P1 has signed a commercial agreement with Vietnam-based WLS Corporation to develop aquatic racing activity in the country, with plans to launch a personal watercraft…
World Endurance Championship to race in Qatar from 2024
Qatar will host its first-ever FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) event in 2024, with the race expected to serve as the series’ season opener.
LIV Golf unveils further US venues for 2023 season
LIV Golf has unveiled three further United States-based tournaments for its 2023 season as the Saudi-backed breakaway league continues to flesh out its expanded schedule.
Qatar to be centralised host for AFC Champions League’s West knockout stages
The Asian Football Confederation has awarded Qatar hosting rights for the knockout rounds of its Champions League club competition in the West region
IESF to launch Asia Open with Big Bang Media Ventures
The International Esports Federation (IESF) has appointed Indian agency Big Bang Media Ventures to launch the Asia Open Esports Championship
Team-based Ultra Golf Championship to debut in Australia
The PGA of Australia has today (Tuesday) launched a tournament utilising a revolutionary new team-based format which aims to open up golf to new audiences
Paris 2024 Organising Committee budget raised to €4.38bn
Paris 2024 has confirmed a 10-per-cent increase in the budget for the Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, including further public funding for the events
Brisbane 2032 appoints US businesswoman Hook to CEO role
American businesswoman Cindy Hook has been appointed as chief executive of the Organising Committee for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Conmebol, Concacaf in talks over 2024 Copa América
Conmebol president Alejandro Dominguez has confirmed the South American soccer confederation is in talks with North and Central American counterparts Concacaf regarding potential participation in the 2024…
St. Louis strengthens ice hockey presence with 2024 ACHA National Championships
Midwest US locale lands collegiate ice hockey event
Major League Pickleball expands to 24 teams, hires Levine as interim CEO
Major League Pickleball has announced it will expand to 24 teams for the 2023 season and has named former Goldman Sachs executive Brian Levine as its interim chief executive
Sydney agrees three-year deal to host A-League grand finals
Australian soccer's A-Leagues has agreed a deal with the New South Wales government to host its annual grand final matches in Sydney for the next three years, 2023 to 2025