Events
Covid disruption returns as Omicron spreads
Covid-related sports event cancellations are reappearing in different parts of the world, as the Omicron variant of the disease spreads and threatens further disruption
NBA 2K League unveils series of changes for 2022 season
The NBA 2K League has unveiled a series of changes for the 2022 season including a tournament-centric season structure, new 3v3 tournaments which amateur teams can participate in, and a significantly hi…
Uefa invites Euro 2032 bids, plans joint award process with 2028
Uefa has today (Thursday) kicked off the bidding process for its men’s European Championship in 2032, outlining plans to run the process in parallel with the Euro 2028 bid contest.
South Korea unveiled as second E-Bike Grand Prix host
South Korea has been unveiled as the second race destination for new cycling series the E-Bike Grand Prix (EBK GP), following news that Dubai will host the tour’s launch event.
London to stage Uefa and Conmebol’s ‘Finalissima’
European football’s governing body Uefa and the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) have announced that London will host the new ‘Finalissima’ event being planned between the reigning champ…
NFL confirms awarding of Super Bowl LVIII to Las Vegas
Nevada locale lands its third major NFL event following Pro Bowl, NFL Draft
All India Chess Federation unveils franchise chess league plans
The All India Chess Federation has announced the creation of a new franchise chess league, set to launch in June next year
Launch of $5.5m PTO Tour creates additional inventory for broadcasters, sponsors
The Professional Triathletes Organisation is to launch its PTO Tour next year with events in Canada and the US added to the existing Collins Cup teams competition to create an overall prize fund of $5
Second editions of Beijing 2022 ‘playbooks’ published
Organisers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics have released second editions of the guidebooks for participants aimed at minimising Covid-related risks at the event
eMLS to stage in-person events in Cincinnati, Chicago and Austin in 2022
Major League Soccer's esports property eMLS is planning to resume in-person competition for the first time since February 2020, with live events planned for next year in Cincinnati, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois;…
Salt Lake City projects $2.2bn budget for Winter Olympics
The bid committee for a future Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City has projected that hosting the event would require a budget of up to $2.2bn (€1.9bn).
Japan’s Xross Sports Marketing to back first private team in Fiba 3×3 Women’s Series
Japanese agency Xross Sports Marketing will become the first private entity to operate a team in the International Basketball Federation’s (Fiba’s) 3x3 Women’s Series, the sport’s world governing body ha…
NFL set to award 2024 Super Bowl to Las Vegas
Event to further Nevada locale's ascendency into a major sports industry destination
Paris 2024 unveils plans for opening ceremony along River Seine
Paris 2024 will set a first for a summer Olympic Games after confirming that its opening ceremony will take place outside of a stadium, instead taking in the heart of the French capital
FISU eyes 2027 as replacement Games for Lucerne
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has expressed its hope that Lucerne may bid for the 2027 winter World University Games following the cancellation of this year’s event.
Vancouver to explore bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
The Canadian city of Vancouver has begun the process of assessing the feasibility of hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics based on British Columbia's successful staging of the Games in 2010
Bettman admits to rising “concerns” over NHL Beijing Winter Olympic participation
National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman has admitted that both the league and a growing number of its players have rising concerns over participation in the Beijing Winter Olympics scheduled for…
Vacant Ashes Test set for Tasmania
Cricket Australia has awarded the vacant Ashes Test to Hobart’s Blundstone Arena, marking the first time the series has set foot in the state of Tasmania.