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Japan to host Brazil and Paraguay
The Japanese national football team will play friendly matches against Brazil and Paraguay in June before contesting a four-team tournament against other national teams later that month
Brisbane 2032 prioritises search for CEO and sponsors
The board of the organising committee for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has identified the recruitment of a chief executive as a “top priority” after meeting for the first time today (We…
FIA stalls F1 sprint race expansion plans
Formula 1’s plans to increase the number of sprint events to six from 2023 have suffered a blow after the International Automobile Federation (FIA) said an evaluation of the proposal still needs to be c…
IIHF removes 2023 World Championship from Russia
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has stripped Russia of the hosting rights to next year’s Ice Hockey World Championship following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
NWSL clash to highlight inaugural Daytona Soccer Fest
Orlando Pride, Racing Louisville to play official match at famed racetrack
Season 2 of Overtime’s ‘Draft House’ to premiere Sunday
Digital video series once again to focus on key NFL Draft prospects
Andalucía claims extension to Seville’s Copa del Rey hosting deal
The Junta de AndalucĂa has announced it has secured a one-season extension to its long-term deal with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to host the final of the Copa del Rey at the Estadio de la …
Liverpool to play friendly in Singapore as StarHub secures rights to exhibition matches
Liverpool is to play a friendly against fellow Premier League outfit Crystal Palace at the National Stadium in Singapore as part of its forthcoming pre-season tour of Southeast Asia
Valencia completes hosting plan for 2022 Davis Cup Finals
The International Tennis Federation and its commercial rights-holder for the Davis Cup, Kosmos Tennis, has completed the venue line-up for the 2022 Finals of the men’s national team tournament by announcing V…
Blast Premier and TSC launch 2023 host selection process
Blast Premier, the esports tournament organiser, has started the host selection process for its 2023 season and will work with The Sports Consultancy (TSC) to identify candidate cities
Mickelson seeks PGA Tour release to play in LIV Golf event
Season-ending event for breakaway series slated for Trump-owned course
Colombia replaces China as Weightlifting World Championships host
The International Weightlifting Federation has named Colombia as the new host nation of its 2022 Senior World Championships after China last month gave up the rights due to the Covid-19 situation in the…
Wanda Sports to organise and promote Chinese road cycling league
The Chinese Cycling Association has appointed sports marketing entity Wanda Sports to organise and promote a new national road cycling league, according to Chinese sports industry news website EcoSports.cn
IPL knockout matches to be played in front of full-capacity crowds
The final stages of the current edition of the Indian Premier League will be played in front of full-capacity crowds in Kolkata and Ahmedabad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced
Chinese Taipei relinquishes AFC Cup hosting rights due to ‘evolving’ Covid-19 pandemic
Chinese Taipei has withdrawn from hosting AFC Cup matches due to “the evolving nature of the Covid-19 pandemic” and ongoing travel restrictions, the Asian Football Confederation has announced.
NFL to take on NBA with Christmas Day tripleheader
League looks to take greater advantage of holiday scheduling
Vancouver and Whistler land 2025 Invictus Games, winter sports added
The Invictus Games will return to Canada, with Vancouver and Whistler being awarded hosting rights to a 2025 event which will feature winter sports for the first time
Korean official nominated for ISU president; Russia and Belarus among event bidders
The Korea Skating Union (KSU) has nominated its former president and current Samsung Global Strategy Group president, Kim Jae-youl, to succeed Jan Dijkema as president of the International Skating Union…