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UIPM counters report on ‘agreement’ for new modern pentathlon discipline
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has today (Monday) stated that no decision has been taken on a new fifth discipline, adding that it will consult with athletes over proposed changes to…
Watanabe retains FIG presidency, Rolland re-elected at World Rowing
Morinari Watanabe has been re-elected as president of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) after seeing off rival challenger Farid Gayibov, while Jean-Christophe Rolland has secured a further…
F1 extends China Grand Prix deal to 2025
China's position on the Formula 1 calendar until 2025 has been secured under a new deal with local organisers
PBR unveils new team-based competition for 2022
Professional Bull Riders has unveiled PBR Team Series, a new team-based league which will debut in June 2022.
Seven races added to inaugural UTMB World Series
Global trail running circuit the UTMB World Series has added seven races in Hong Kong, Andorra, Mexico, Italy, France and the USA to its inaugural 2022 season
Nike axes Yorkshire deal in wake of racism row as club faces ECB sanctions
Sports brand Nike has become the latest sponsor to end its association with Yorkshire County Cricket Club, as the club faces additional sanctions in the wake of its mishandling of racism allegations by…
UIPM opens consultation to replace horse riding
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has confirmed that it has opened a consultation process to identify a suitable replacement for horse riding after it was reported earlier this week that…
Virtual cycling platform Bkool sponsors UCI Track Champions League
Bkool, the virtual cycling platform and producer of smart training technologies, has reached a four-year commercial agreement with the UCI Track Champions League
Uefa: Five declarations of interest to host Women’s Euro 2025
Uefa has announced that it has received five declarations of interest to host the Women’s European Championship in 2025.
Open de France to return to European Tour schedule with prize pot doubled
The Open de France will return to the European Tour schedule next year after being absent from the calendar in both 2020 and 2021
Budapest to host Giro d’Italia’s Grande Partenza in 2022
Budapest will host the first three stages of the 2022 Giro d’Italia, organisers have confirmed – two years after it had originally been set for the Hungarian capital.
Bellerive Country Club to host 2030 Presidents Cup
Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri, will host the 2030 Presidents Cup, the PGA Tour has announced
Accor backs Paris 2024 and 2023 Rugby World Cup
French hospitality company Accor Group has been unveiled as a national sponsor of the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, while its ResaEvents subsidiary has agreed a deal with the organising…
Harry Eckersley | How sport can play to protect the planet
With COP26 underway, Harry Eckersley, senior marketing executive, CSM Sport & Entertainment, looks at why climate change poses a significant threat to the ability to watch and play sport and points to the best sustainability initiatives from rights-holders
Infront’s ‘Brave New Sport’ to drive conversation over sport industry’s future
The Infront agency has joined forces with independent think tank Web for Interdisciplinary Research and Expertise (W.I.R.E
Ex-EBU sports head Kürten named CEO of Rhine-Ruhr’s World University Games
Stefan Kürten, the former executive director of sport at the European Broadcasting Union, has been named as chief executive of the organising committee for the 2025 FISU Summer World University Games …
USA Rugby partners with Sportfive to expand growth efforts
USA Rugby has secured a wide-ranging partnership with the Sportfive agency amid the organization's bid to stage the 2027 or 2031 men's Rugby World Cup as well as the 2029 women's event
Braves extend financial upswing with World Series title
Liberty Media-owned MLB club begins to enjoy fruits of first championship since 1995