Events
Infront takes control of Hyrox
The Infront agency has built on an initial investment in Hyrox, the World Series of Fitness Racing, by securing majority ownership of the mass participation and professional race company
PGA Tour unveils four additional $20m elevated-status events
The PGA Tour has confirmed that the Waste Management Phoenix Open, RBC Heritage, Wells Fargo Championship, and Travelers Championship will have elevated $20m (€20m) purses and guaranteed appearances b…
Uefa awards Euro 2024 hospitality contracts to Sportfive-Fortius JV
Uefa has awarded the global contracts for both commercialisation and delivery of Euro 2024 hospitality packages to 2024 Hospitality Experience, a joint venture between the Sportfive agency and Zurich-based…
WPT to increase prize money, drop exclusivity clauses and lawsuits
The World Padel Tour has announced plans for a new event and business model as it looks to compete with the prize funds on offer at the Qatar-backed Premier Padel, which launched earlier this year
Premier League clubs propose Community Shield shake-up
Clubs in football’s English Premier League have proposed a revamp of the Community Shield, with an overseas fixture and an all-star game among the suggestions put forward.
Binny replaces Ganguly as BCCI president, India unwilling to play Asia Cup in Pakistan
Roger Binny has replaced Sourav Ganguly as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India after his election was confirmed at the board’s annual general meeting in Mumbai.
Peacock to stream every World Cup match in Spanish in US
NBCUniversal service to offer all 64 matches from upcoming event
Padres to limit Phillies fans via ticket buyers’ location
Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres plan to block ticket purchases from outside of the greater San Diego area for the team's best-of-seven National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia…
Questions for SPORTEL boss Laurent Puons
SPORTEL Monaco is back with the one of the most impressive delegate list in years, aided by the presence of executives from across Asia-Pacific for the first time since 2019
Organisers apologise for technical problems at Rugby League World Cup kick-off
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers were forced to apologise after technical issues resulted in the opening ceremony being cut short for England’s delayed staging of the national team tournament.
Qatar wins hosting rights for Asian Cup 2023, Saudi Arabia favourite to host in 2027
Qatar will stage two of the world’s biggest international football tournaments within the space of about a year, after it won a competitive process to secure next year’s Asian Cup.
FIVB expands Volleyball World Championships
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced the expansion of its Volleyball World Championships from 24 to 32 national teams
WTCR series to end as Discovery switches focus to one-off event
The World Touring Car Cup (WTCR), which is sanctioned by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), will come to an end in its current guise following the 2022 season, with the governing body working…
NYC Marathon to gain Spanish-language feed, enhanced tech
The TCS New York City Marathon will have a domestic Spanish-language broadcast for the first time this year, as the November 6 race returns to its full capacity of 50,000 runners for the first time in…
ACC’s Phillips revives notion of expanded March Madness
Power Five conference commissioner says wave of dramatic industry change mandates a consideration of enlarging 68-team fields for basketball tournaments
Three Women’s Euro 2025 bids submit hosting plans to Uefa
The Nordic football associations of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, along with solo candidacies from France and Switzerland, have officially submitted bids to host Uefa Women’s Euro 2025.
Supercopa Argentina heading to Abu Dhabi
The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has agreed a deal with Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) which will see its Supercopa Argentina club competition played abroad for the first time
Host City 2022 brings international events F2F in Glasgow on 15-16 November
Host City 2022, the largest meeting of cities and sports, business and cultural events, takes place at the Technology & Innovation Centre in Glasgow, Scotland on 15-16 November