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FC Barcelona to face Inter Miami, New York Red Bulls in US summer tour
LaLiga giants FC Barcelona will face Major League Soccer clubs Inter Miami CF and New York Red Bulls as part of a summer tour to the United States
Fiba ejects Russia and Belarus from 2023 World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has stepped up its sanctions against Russia and Belarus amid the war in Ukraine by removing the two nations from the men’s 2023 World Cup.
ADG and MEI announce partnership around sports industry events
Chinese company Asia Digital Group (ADG) and the UK-based Major Events International (MEI) have announced a 'strategic collaboration' around their respective sports, cultural and entertainment industry…
AFC exco to choose Asian Cup host
The Asian Football Confederation executive committee will choose the replacement host for next year's Asian Cup, after the organisation's congress gave it the power to do so yesterday
PLL reintroduces Championship Series with Sixes format
The Premier Lacrosse League, looking to bolster World Lacrosse's efforts to bring back the sport to the Summer Olympics as a medal event for the first time since 1908, is reintroducing its Championship…
F1 opts against replacing Russian Grand Prix
Formula 1 has confirmed today (Wednesday) that its 2022 calendar will feature 22 races after the motorsport series opted not to replace the cancelled Russian Grand Prix
‘The Match’ boosts global reach with international simulcasts
Event marks unique collaboration between Turner Sports, international partners
AFC faces revenue hole, tricky host decision, after China’s Asian Cup withdrawal
China’s withdrawal as host of the 2023 Asian Cup has undermined some of the most valuable commercial rights deals for the Asian Football Confederation in its 2021-24 cycle, potentially leaving the body f…
ESPN extends US rights to Australian Open through 2031
Relationship with Tennis Australia will move into a fifth decade
APC formally postpones 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou
The Asian Paralympic Committee has officially announced the postponement of this year’s Asian Para Games.
Chennai looks to host WTA Tour event
Chennai is set to host a Women’s Tennis Association Tour event after the Tamil Nadu state government and Tamil Nadu Tennis Association signed a cooperation agreement pledging to upgrade the city’s ten…
Badalona to host basketball’s Copa del Rey in 2023
The Asociación de Clubes Españoles de Baloncesto (ACB), the governing body for club basketball in Spain, has awarded hosting rights for the 2023 Copa del Rey to the Palau Municipal d’Esports in Badalona.
Mickelson withdraws from 2022 PGA Championship
Controversy continues to swirl around famed golfer
China relinquishes Asian Cup hosting rights due to Covid-19 pandemic
China has relinquished its hosting rights for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup due to “exceptional circumstances” caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced.
NBA introduces redesigned slate of postseason trophies
Tiffany & Co.-designed awards offer more visual consistency, deeper meaning
Baku lands 2023 World Taekwondo Championships
The Azerbaijani capital of Baku has been awarded hosting rights to the 2023 edition of the World Taekwondo Championships
2031 RWC likely to be staged in summer to avoid NFL clash
Governing body considers alternate event timetable
Kooyong Classic to return in 2023 with new title sponsor
Melbourne tennis tournament the Kooyong Classic will return next January after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic