Events
ATP Cup ‘set to be replaced’ with mixed-gender competition
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) are set to establish a mixed-gender competition to replace the ATP Cup at the start of the tennis season, according t…
ICC clean sites policy ‘complicates Lord’s bid’ for World Test Championship
The Oval cricket ground is in the running to stage the World Test Championship final next year because the International Cricket Council’s favoured host for the event, Lord’s cricket ground, is reportedly hav…
Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena to host WTA Finals
Fort Worth, Texas, will host the Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) season-ending Finals from October 31 to November 7, it has been announced.
Fifa introducing new Fan Festival for 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Expanded fan destination also planned for Women's World Cup next year
DP World Tour targets Ryder Cup benefits from new Hero Cup
Golf’s DP World Tour has announced the launch of a new team match play tournament aimed at giving European players experience in the format ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup.
Tokyo 2020 bribery investigation ‘widens’, Sapporo 2030 officials cancel IOC meeting
Japanese prosecutors have raided the offices of advertising firm Daiko as part of the investigation into alleged bribery within the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organising committee, according to reports
MotoGP lays pathway to Saudi race deal
Saudi Arabia is poised to make MotoGP the latest part of its motorsport events portfolio after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the shared intention of bringing the motorcycling championship…
World Shooting Championship moved from Russia to Azerbaijan
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has removed its 2023 World Championship from Russia, with the event now set to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan
LNJ Bhilwara Group scores fourth Legends League Cricket franchise
LNJ Bhilwara Group has acquired a team in the Legends League Cricket (LLC) competition
Beer sale policy set for Qatar’s Fifa World Cup
Organisers of the 2022 Fifa World Cup have reached agreement on the rules governing the sale of alcoholic beer during the staging of this year’s tournament in Qatar.
College Football Playoff to expand to 12 teams
The College Football Playoff’s Board of Managers voted on September 2 to expand the CFP from four teams to 12 beginning in 2026.
Hong Kong expects pandemic disruption to be ‘short-term’ despite threat of more cancellations
Hong Kong believes the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its ability to host major sports events will be “short-term” despite restrictions continuing to see events cancelled, its sports commissioner has…
LA Sevens rugby pushes for sport’s broader growth in US
The United States leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series, the LA Sevens, is hoping to grow the sport in the country and ultimately capitalize on that growth ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Shawn Medow reports.
Williams fuels record-level US Open viewership on ESPN
Serena Williams’ final US Open run produced record attendance and viewership numbers during her second-round singles match against world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit.
Football Australia withdraws from 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights race
Football Australia has withdrawn from the bidding process for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup but maintains an interest in staging the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, the federation has announced.
SportBusiness is presenting sponsor as Sports Matters conference returns to Singapore
The All That Matters - Sports Matters conference returns in its full format in Singapore on September 26-27, in the week leading up to the return of the Formula 1 Grand Prix to the city
Angel City expands Cedars-Sinai partnership
The National Women’s Soccer League’s Angel City FC has expanded its partnership with prominent Southern California healthcare organization Cedars-Sinai, with the club's official health partner now als…
Nanjing World Athletics Indoor Championships postponed until 2025
World Athletics has announced the postponement of the Nanjing World Athletics Indoor Championships, which were due to be held next March, until 2025 as a result of “ongoing pandemic conditions” in Chi…