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Electric vehicle charger Wenea joins La Vuelta’s official supplier portfolio
Vehicle charging and energy management provider Wenea has signed on as an official supplier of cycling ‘Grand Tour’, La Vuelta a España.
Leagues Cup doubleheader at SoFi Stadium draws 71,000
The Leagues Cup Showcase doubleheader at SoFi Stadium drew an announced crowd of 71,189 on August 3, continuing a run of significant soccer attendances in Southern California in recent weeks
Saudi Arabia submits bid to host 2029 Asian Winter Games in Neom
The Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee (SAOC) has submitted a bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games
Uefa to launch offside technology at Helsinki’s European Super Cup match
Uefa, European football’s governing body, has announced that semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will debut in European club competitions at the upcoming European Super Cup match in Helsinki.
England and Wales unveil FIH World Cup bid plan, CSM awarded commercial role
England Hockey and Hockey Wales have laid out plans to take the sport to new fans and new cities through the unveiling of a bid concept for the 2026 Men’s Hockey World Cup that includes Tottenham Hotspur S…
PFL looks to create ‘Champions League of MMA’ with international expansion plans
PFL chief executive Peter Murray and chief revenue officer Jon Tuck explain to SportBusiness the commercial strategy behind the organization's move to create a series of regional leagues around the world.
FC Köln, VfB Stuttgart to play November friendly in US
German Bundesliga clubs 1. FC Köln and VfB Stuttgart will play in a friendly game at Q2 Stadium on November 19 in Austin, Texas, shortly prior to the start of the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar.
Blackhawks to play NHL preseason game in Milwaukee
Fiserv Forum, the home venue of the National Basketball Association's Milwaukee Bucks, will stage its first National Hockey League game on October 2, when the Chicago Blackhawks face off against the Minnesota…
South American quartet mount bid to host 2030 Fifa World Cup
An official South American joint bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup has been unveiled by the Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay soccer federations.
Scottish Open to remain at Renaissance Club until 2026
Golf’s Scottish Open will continue to be held at the Renaissance Club in East Lothian until 2026, it has been announced.
Chinese Basketball Association plans league return in October
The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has unveiled the schedule for the forthcoming CBA League season.
The season will begin with the CBA All-Star Weekend from October 2 to 4
FIL cuts Luge World Cup opener, citing Qatar 2022 impact on TV coverage
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has cancelled the opening round of the 2022-23 Luge World Cup season, citing football’s 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar.
ICC ‘invited to present case’ for cricket at LA 2028, 33 sports bid for Paralympics inclusion
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has invited the International Cricket Council (ICC) to present the case for including the sport at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, according to reports
Cricket Kenya engages Pacific Star Sports as commercial agency
Cricket Kenya has appointed UAE-based agency Pacific Star Sports (PSS) to aid the commercial development of the sport in the East African country
New Sky deal alleviates ECB Hundred concerns, but counties still worried over wider impact
First and second season ticket data suggests event has attracted new audiences
Sponsorship agency CSM told to reject finance, alcohol and betting brands
Chemist Warehouse joins sponsor roster for women’s Rugby World Cup
Retail pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse has signed up as an official sponsor of Rugby World Cup 2021, the postponed women’s national team tournament which will now take place this year in New Zealand f…
Four nations interested in hosting 2026 Women’s Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that Australia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan are in contention to host the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup.
Hong Kong Sevens to return this year after securing government approval
The Hong Kong leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series will return this year for the first time since the pandemic began, after getting approval from the city-state's government, the South China Morning Post…