Events
Bologna, Glasgow, Hamburg and Malaga land Davis Cup Finals group stage
The International Tennis Federation and its commercial rights-holder for the Davis Cup, Kosmos Tennis, have today (Thursday) announced that Bologna, Glasgow, Hamburg and Malaga will host the group stage…
Chennai replaces Moscow as Chess Olympiad host following Russian sanctions
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has unveiled the Indian city of Chennai as the host of this year’s Chess Olympiad in a move that comes just two weeks after stripping Moscow of the biennial t…
SailGP adds Christchurch and San Francisco events to 2022-23 schedule
Global sailing series SailGP has added events in Christchurch and San Francisco to its 2022-23 calendar ahead of the final race of the current SailGP season in San Francisco next weekend
Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Munich’s European Championships
Munich’s 2022 European Championships has become the latest major event at which Russian and Belarusian athletes will be prevented from competing amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Singapore unveils bid to host World Athletics Championships in 2025
Singapore has announced it is bidding to bring the World Athletics Championships to Southeast Asia for the first time in 2025
Undeterred LIV Golf unveils details of global series backed by $400m investment
LIV Golf Investments, the controversial investment group backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, has outlined its plans for a new global golf series as it presses ahead despite the reluctance…
‘From industrial hub to recreational haven’ – Copenhagen Harbour steps up as event host
Copenhagen Harbour has become a jewel in the crown of the Danish capital’s event-hosting capabilities. In association with Wonderful Copenhagen.
WTA and ATP events set to return to New Zealand next year
Major tennis events are set to return to Auckland next year following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in New Zealand, according to Tennis Auckland chief executive Rohan West
Saudi Arabian GP likely to remain in Jeddah until 2025
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is set to remain in Jeddah for four more seasons while a new circuit is constructed in Qiddiya, the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation has said
IMG to market Arab Gulf Cup commercial rights to 2031
The IMG agency has signed a long-term commercial agreement with the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) covering the next six editions of the national team tournament
PCB commissions YouGov to estimate stadium sponsorship value, launches new T20 events
The Pakistan Cricket Board has commissioned market research company YouGov to estimate the value of naming rights for its major stadiums as it looks to increase its revenue streams
Lawmakers press NCAA on commitment to gender equity
Trio of House members say governing body has been slow to enact reforms
Caribbean Premier League to launch women’s edition
Cricket West Indies has announced that it will launch a women’s edition of its Caribbean Premier League Twenty20 tournament this summer.
NBA to stage preseason games in Japan sponsored by Rakuten
The National Basketball Association is to stage two preseason games in Japan later this year
Hamilton appoints 4Global to drive 2030 Commonwealth Games bid
The Canadian city of Hamilton has engaged sports consultancy firm 4Global to aid its bid to host the centennial Commonwealth Games in 2030
March Madness to generate record-level wagering activity
Return to normal tournament operations, expanded betting options fuel optimism
ONE Championship drops Russian fighters from Singapore events
Asian mixed martial arts promotion ONE Championship has dropped six Russian athletes from its events in Singapore following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
IPC hails China’s hosting of Paralympics, hopes raised for positive legacy
The Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games closed yesterday, with the International Paralympic Committee praising China's hosting and sporting performance, and hopeful media reports that the event will have…