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World Athletics to introduce mandatory sustainability requirements for events
World Athletics is to introduce mandatory sustainability requirements for events owned or sanctioned by the federation as part of its goal to transition to carbon neutrality by the end of the decade
New Zealand to face Peru in Barcelona
The New Zealand men’s national team will play a friendly match against Peru in June ahead of its must-win Fifa World Cup play-off against Costa Rica later that month, New Zealand Football has announced.
Ironman 70.3 announces India return
The Ironman 70.3 series is to return to India for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The half-distance triathlon series – which sees participants undertake a 1.2-mile (1.9
Asian Games faces possibility of being postponed, says OCA director general
There is a “possibility” the forthcoming Asian Games will be postponed due to the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in China, the director general of the Olympic Council of Asia has warned.
DC, Baltimore forge joint bid to be 2026 Fifa World Cup venue
Washington, District of Columbia, has officially created a joint regional bid with Baltimore, Maryland, to become a 2026 Fifa World Cup host site amid concerns over the viability of FedEx Field as a venue
MLS, Liga MX alliance continues with 2022 MLS All-Star Game
Major League Soccer's best players will take on their counterparts from Mexico's Liga MX at the MLS All-Star Game for the second consecutive year this summer, extending the alliance between the two North…
Miami GP given green light after judge ends final legal threat
The inaugural Miami Grand Prix on May 6-8 has been given the green light after a Miami-Dade judge denied a request to call off the event by local residents who were concerned about the noise level associated …
Global Esports Federation appoints IMG to strategic and commercial role
The Global Esports Federation has appointed the IMG sports and entertainment agency as a commercial consultant ahead of the Commonwealth Esports Championships in Birmingham later this year
ATP and WTA hit out at Wimbledon’s ban on Russian, Belarusian players
The Association of Tennis Professionals and Women’s Tennis Association have condemned the All England Club’s (AELTC’s) decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s Wimbledon Champio…
MTK Global to close amid Kinahan scrutiny
Boxing agency MTK Global is to cease operations as the fallout continues from the sanctions imposed on the company’s co-founder, Irish promoter Daniel Kinahan.
Pebble Beach becomes third USGA ‘anchor’ site
The United States Golf Association has added Pebble Beach, one of the most iconic golf courses in the world, as its third "anchor" site, joining Oakmont Country Club and Pinehurst Resort & Country Club
Journeyman Garrigus becomes first PGA Tour pro to seek permission to play in LIV Golf series
Journeyman golfer Robert Garrigus, who is currently ranked men's world No
Sydney to host revamped Duel in the Pool
The ‘Duel in the Pool’ swimming contest is to return to Sydney for the first time in more than 15 years after Swimming Australia and USA Swimming revived the event as part of a “festival of swimming” in the …
Eugene’s World Athletics Championships to feature mass participation race
Oregon22, the local organising committee for this year’s World Athletics Championships in Eugene, has teamed up with Japanese sports equipment company Asics to stage a mass participation race during t…
CBF surpasses R$1bn revenue mark, Brazil to face Argentina in Melbourne
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has broken through the R$1bn ($214.3m/€198.2m) revenue barrier for the first time in its history, fuelled by a 58-per-cent increase in sponsorship income.
Florida Cup organizers create FC Series to expand tournament across US
Florida Cup organizers have expanded their footprint in the United States by creating the FC Series tournament, which will debut across the US this summer and include English Premier League giants Arsenal…
Women’s World Cup 2023 organisers seek impact beyond the field of play
SportBusiness speaks to Jane Fernandez, chief operating officer (Australia) of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
Major sports events have become important moments for change in society, she says
PCB invites expressions of interest for junior franchise league’s sponsorship and media rights
The Pakistan Cricket Board has invited expressions of interest for various sponsorship and broadcast rights packages after outlining the details of its new franchise competition for 15-to-19-year-olds