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Lanka Premier League postponed, Asia Cup ‘likely to be moved’ amid Sri Lanka turmoil
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has been postponed and the forthcoming Asia Cup appears increasingly likely to be moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to political and economic instability in Sri…
Laos and the Philippines land 2031, 2033 Southeast Asian Games
The Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) has awarded hosting rights for the 2031 and 2033 editions of its showpiece event, the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, to Laos and the Philippines, respectively
MLB sees further lift from Draft in new setting outdoors
New staging in downtown Los Angeles draws large and often-raucous crowd
AFC receives four expressions of interest for 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights
Four national football associations have submitted expressions of interest for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation announced yesterday (Monday)
International Skating Union drops events in Russia and China
The International Skating Union (ISU) has cancelled a figure skating Grand Prix in Russia due to the war in Ukraine and banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing, while an event in China will…
Tokyo wins race to host World Athletics Championships in 2025
World Athletics has selected Tokyo to host its World Championships in 2025, with the Japanese capital beating rival bids from Nairobi, Silesia and Singapore
Spain announces shortlist of 15 stadiums for 2030 World Cup bid with Portugal
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced a shortlist of 15 stadiums that will be considered as part of the country’s joint bid with Portugal to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup.
Japan Football Association dampens talk of 2023 Asian Cup bid
The technical director of the Japan Football Association (JFA) has said there is “little chance” of the association making a late bid for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup before the deadline tom…
Big Bash League to return to full home-and-away schedule amid mounting challenges
The Big Bash League (BBL) will return to a full home-and-away schedule for the first time since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic in Australia two-and-a-half years ago, Cricket Australia has announced
NFL, IFAF unveil ‘Vision28’ to place flag football in LA Olympics
The National Football League and International Federation of American Football have unveiled the newly-formed “Vision28” group, which will lead flag football’s efforts towards inclusion at the 2028 Su…
Suzuki to exit MotoGP at end of season
Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced it will end its participation in the MotoGP motorcycling series at the end of the current season after reaching an exit agreement with commercial rights-holder Dorna…
CSA forfeits Australia series to guarantee availability of players for new T20 league
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has defended its decision to forfeit the forthcoming one-day series against Australia despite jeopardising the country’s chances of securing direct qualification to the 2023 C…
NBA makes its Play-In Tournament permanent part of schedule
The National Basketball Association has decided to keep its Play-In Tournament a permanent part of the schedule, having enjoyed immense success with the expanded playoff structure
Lille’s Stade Pierre-Mauroy lined up to stage Paris 2024 basketball games
The organising committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris is planning to host some basketball matches at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille following discussions with the International…
STH to sell Australian Open hospitality packages to UK fans
Sports Travel & Hospitality Group UK (STH UK) is to sell 2023 Australian Open hospitality packages to UK-based fans, SportBusiness understands
Hong Kong Masters to return after five-year break
The World Snooker Tour (WST) and the Hong Kong Billiard Sports Control Council (HKBSCC) have announced the return of the Hong Kong Masters snooker tournament after a five-year hiatus
WNBA plans record 40-game schedule for 2023
Engelbert looks to grow league's footprint as fan interest continues to grow
Bid officials say 2030 Winter Olympics in British Columbia could cost up to C$4bn
Canada’s Four First Nations, together with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (POC), have presented financial estimates for hosting the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic G…