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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…
Catalunya goes solo with 2030 Winter Olympics bid after with break with Aragón
Catalunya has presented a proposal to the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) for the region to submit a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics following the collapse of a joint effort with Aragón.
WRC eyes Middle East return, US remains ‘number one target’ for future events
The World Rally Championship (WRC) is eyeing a return to the Middle East for the first time since 2011.
The rallying series is in the process of finalising next year’s calendar.
Fifa rejects report that Women’s World Cup could be delayed
Fifa has said "no changes are foreseen" to the dates for next year's Women's World Cup, in response to a report by French newspaper L'Équipe that there have been talks within the organisation about delaying …
Birmingham 2022 to pass Glasgow’s 1.3m ticket sales, commercial income ‘in good place’
The organisers of Birmingham’s 2022 Commonwealth Games, which get under way this evening with the opening ceremony, expect to soon surpass the ticket sales total registered at Glasgow 2014 and are also c…
Asia Cup officially moved to the UAE
The forthcoming Asia Cup has officially been moved from Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Euro 2022 audience figures on the rise for ZDF, TF1 and Canal Plus
Uefa Women’s Euro 2022 is continuing to pull in strong audience figures as both German and French broadcasters posted strong ratings for the two countries’ semi-final clash yesterday (Wednesday) evening.
Infront invests as Sydney Marathon joins race for WMM expansion slot
The Infront agency has acquired a minority stake in the Sydney Marathon and will market its commercial rights as it becomes the third candidate to seek an expansion slot among the World Marathon Majors…
Eintracht Frankfurt to tour Japan in November
German Bundesliga football club Eintracht Frankfurt will play friendlies against Japanese J.League clubs Urawa Reds and Gamba Osaka during a tour of Japan in November
Lincoln Financial Field to stage WrestleMania 40 in 2024
World Wrestling Entertainment has announced that Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles, will host WrestleMania 40 on April 6-7, 2024
LIV Golf confirms plans for expanded 2023 schedule
Enlarged slate, league format will involve a $405m total prize purse
W Series switches from Japan to Singapore
Singapore has replaced Japan as the host of the seventh race of this year’s W Series season after organisers of the all-female motorsport series moved the event due to “unforeseeable operational challenges”.
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F1 Miami GP generates $350m for local economy, per study
The inaugural Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix in early May pumped nearly $350m (€345m) into the South Florida economy, according to an economic impact report issued by organizers South Florida Motorsports.
ICC announces hosts for women’s events for 2024-27
Bangladesh, England, India and Sri Lanka will host the International Cricket Council's four major women's white-ball tournaments between 2024 and 2027