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Weimar ‘being lined up’ as Victoria 2026 CEO; government pledges A$2.6bn investment
The official who oversaw Victoria’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic is being lined up to become chief executive of the organising committee for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games, according to reports.
World Masters Games postponed again due to Covid-19
The 2021 World Masters Games have been postponed for the second time due to Covid-19.
The multi-sport event was originally intended to be held in the Japanese region of Kansai last May
Uefa ends Russia’s Euros bid, issues further sanctions
Uefa has terminated Russia’s bid for Euro 2028 or 2032 as part of further sanctions issued against the country for its invasion of Ukraine.
Manchester City to face Bayern Munich at Lambeau Field
Planned game at Packers' home is part of summer tours for European giants
Taylor-Serrano bout meets hype with crowd of 19,000 at MSG
Raucous atmosphere marks key inflection point for women's boxing
Golf Australia combines men’s and women’s Opens
Golf Australia has announced that its men’s and women’s Australian Opens will be held concurrently from this year, with the former to also be sanctioned on the DP World Tour for the first time.
CSA, SuperSport revisit T20 plans with new franchise league
Cricket South Africa and pay-television broadcaster SuperSport have announced plans to jointly create a new franchise T20 competition in South Africa
FISU suspends Ekaterinburg’s 2023 World University Games hosting rights
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has suspended the Russian city of Ekaterinburg’s hosting rights for next year’s World University Games.
Choice the watchword as F1 hospitality bounces back post-pandemic
Keith Bruce, president of Quint International, the operator of the Formula 1 Experiences hospitality programme, believes the motorsport will generate record hospitality revenues during its 2022 season thanks to the addition of new races, a pent-up demand for live events, and the marketing impact of the Netflix Drive to Survive series.
Super Bowl-Beijing Olympics combo pays off for Comcast
Quarterly results show sharp increases in overall revenue, advertising sales, Peacock subscriptions
IOC ‘exploring possibility’ of esports festival as Bach talks up Singapore’s hosting credentials
The International Olympic Committee and the Singapore National Olympic Council have announced they are “exploring the possibility” of staging a “festival of virtual sports and gaming” in Singapore next ye…
Motorsport Australia extends TCR rights in five-year WSC deal
World Sport Consulting, the international organiser of the Touring Car Racing motorsport category, has extended its rights agreement with Motorsport Australia until 2028
Korea Open returns to Asian Tour
The Korea Open golf tournament is to return to the Asian Tour in June following a three-year hiatus.
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Brown: Miami Grand Prix will feel like a Super Bowl
A reported 250,000 people register for tickets to F1 event
NFL eyes attendance record with 2022 Draft in Las Vegas
Major event further heralds maturation of Nevada locale as a top-tier sports market
Women’s Serie A to go professional next season
The Federal Council of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has announced that it has approved regulatory changes which will allow the women’s Serie A Femminile to go fully professional from the next s…
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…