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Australian Grand Prix prepares new experiences for a new generation of fans
Australian Grand Prix chief executive Andrew Westacott tells SportBusiness about the changes afoot as the Melbourne race returns after the pandemiic.
SCG, Optus Stadium and Suncorp Stadium named as venues for England tour of Australia
The England national rugby union team will face Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the first time since 1986 as part of a three-match tour of the country later this year, Rugby Australia announced…
New Zealand returns to World Rugby Sevens Series in time for Singapore event
The upcoming World Rugby Sevens Series event in Singapore will feature all 16 of the circuit’s teams for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, organisers have confirmed.
Argentina to host Premier Padel’s first South American event
Premier Padel has followed up its first European tournament announcement by revealing that Argentina will host its maiden event in South America
Russia and China planning bid for World Women’s Handball Championship
The Russian Handball Federation (HFR) and Chinese Handball Association are considering a joint bid for the 2029 or 2031 Women’s World Championship, according to the former organisation’s president Ser…
Aramco Team Series expands into Southeast Asia as LET events return for second season
The Aramco Team Series, the series of Ladies European Tour (LET) golf tournaments sponsored by Saudi Arabian state-owned oil company Aramco, is to expand into Southeast Asia as it returns for a second…
Pakistan Cricket Board ‘to present’ quadrangular T20 series proposal to ICC this week
The Pakistan Cricket Board is to present its audacious plan for an annual T20 series between Australia, England, India and Pakistan to the International Cricket Council later this week, according to reports
Chinese Super League clubs must settle outstanding wages or be disqualified, says CFA
Chinese Super League clubs must settle their outstanding wages by the end of this year or face being relegated or disqualified from the top-tier football competition, the Chinese Football Association has…
COE, Spanish Government and Catalunya approve 2030 Olympics bid plan
The Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) has announced that the proposed plan for a joint bid for the 2030 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games by Catalunya and Aragon has been approved, despite the latter still…
Urban sports to be showcased in new IOC Olympic qualifier series
The International Olympic Committee has revealed plans to launch a new qualifier series, featuring the fledgling Olympic sports of BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding and sport climbing, for the 2024…
Roland Garros to host Europe’s first Premier Padel Major
Premier Padel has announced that it has signed a hosting agreement with the French Tennis Federation (FFT) to stage its first European Major at the Stade Roland Garros complex in Paris later this year
Australia named ‘preferred candidate’ for 2029 women’s Rugby World Cup
Australia is set to host the women's Rugby World Cup for the first time in 2029 after being named the 'preferred candidate' for the event by World Rugby
UK, Australia sign agreements to host Air Race World Championship events
Agreements have been signed for the UK and Australia to host Air Race World Championship events in 2022
IPL crowd cap ‘increased to 50 per cent’
The number of spectators allowed to attend Indian Premier League matches will next week be doubled to 50 per cent of stadium capacity following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in India, according to…
Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games venues complete and ready for test events, says committee
The venues for the upcoming Asian Games in the Chinese city of Hangzhou are complete and ready to begin hosting test events in the coming weeks, the organising committee announced today (Friday)
Glasgow Rangers withdraws from Sydney friendlies
Scottish Premiership football club Glasgow Rangers has withdrawn from the Sydney Super Cup competition in November, terminating plans for a first-ever Old Firm derby match to be staged overseas
Fiba unveils West Asia Super League
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has announced the creation of a pan-regional club competition in West Asia and the Middle East to be staged alongside the upcoming East Asia Super League
Singapore eases stadium restrictions ahead of Rugby Sevens
Authorities in Singapore have lifted restrictions on eating and drinking inside the National Stadium ahead of next week's HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens, although attendance will be capped at 12,000 in the…