Events
ICC reworks T20 World Cup for 2024 edition in West Indies, US
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved to revamp the event concept for its Men’s T20 World Cup, as the West Indies and United States prepare to co-host the 2024 edition of the tournament.
Russia takes FIVB World Championship compensation claim to Swiss courts
The Russian Volleyball Federation (VFV) claims to have filed a lawsuit against the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) in a Swiss civil court, seeking $80m (€76.8
IMMAF World Championships head for Belgrade ‘in partnership with Arena TV’
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has announced that its 2022 World Championships will take place in Belgrade
Paris 2024 budget facing €400m increase
The Organising Committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris (COJO) is set to confirm a 10-per-cent increase in its €4bn ($4.13bn) budget, mainly due to soaring inflation.
Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2023 ‘to be cancelled’
The long-awaited return of Formula 1 motor racing to China next year is set to be cancelled due to the country's ongoing Covid policies, the BBC has reported
Future men’s, women’s Final Four sites announced
The National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I men's and women's basketball committees announced the cities that its marquee Final Fours will be played in through 2030 and 2031, respectively,…
Emirates extends backing of DP World Tour Championship, Race to Dubai returns
Emirates has strengthened its commitment to the DP World Tour by extending its sponsorship deal with the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, while the men’s golf tour has rekindled its Race to D…
Sri Lanka Cricket announces Lanka T10 league in partnership with TTen Global Sports
The Sri Lankan cricket board plans to launch a new T10 cricket franchise league, working with sports marketing firm TTen Global Sports
NHL’s Islanders to host esports night with FaZe Clan
In partnership with gaming-oriented lifestyle and media platform FaZe Clan, the National Hockey League's New York Islanders are hosting a first-of-its-kind Esports Night at UBS Arena on December 6
VisitScotland’s Bush outlines ‘perfect storm’ of economic factors facing hosting sector
Paul Bush, director of events at VisitScotland, the national tourism agency, has outlined a “perfect storm” of factors that threaten event hosts in the coming years amid the current macroeconomic factors.
Formula 1 launches F1 Academy to provide path for female drivers
Formula 1 has announced the launch of F1 Academy, a new all-female category designed to develop and prepare young drivers to progress to higher levels of competition
TuneIn, Fox Sports partner for Fifa World Cup audio simulcasts
Live-streaming audio service TuneIn has secured an agreement with Fox Sports to simulcast the network's English-language commentary in the United States of the upcoming Fifa World Cup in Qatar
MLB awards 2024 All-Star Game to Rangers, Globe Life Field
League's placement of jewel event confirms expectation in place since 2020
Buffalo Bills home game moved to Detroit amid severe weather
A scheduled November 20 National Football League game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns has been moved from New York to Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan due to a weather emergency in Western…
Inaugural NFL Germany game proves huge success locally
The National Football League's inaugural regular-season game in Germany last weekend proved a huge success locally across a series of key metrics
Pro Volleyball Federation joining US sports landscape
The Pro Volleyball Federation will become the latest indoor volleyball league to join the North American sports landscape in February 2024, joining startups Athletes Unlimited Volleyball and League One …
NASCAR develops international series in Brazil
NASCAR has expanded its global reach with the formation of the NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, the United States-based stock car racing series' fourth international series and first in South America.
FIGC puts forward 11 cities for Italy’s Euro 2032 bid
European football’s governing body Uefa has confirmed it has received preliminary bid dossiers from all three candidates to host Euro 2028 and 2032, with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) putting f…